NAMFREL urges public to run in Eleksyon 2022, says many positions uncontested

The National Citizens' Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL) on Tuesday called on qualified individuals to run for public office, saying that many candidates for government positions are running uncontested.

In a press conference, NAMFREL Secretary General Eric Jude Alvia said that around 17% of positions in the 2019 elections were uncontested.

“Maraming mga position na wala talagang kalaban [There were many positions that were uncontested]. So we encourage everyone also who have the qualifications to run for public office,” he said.

Alvia pointed out that the opportunity to choose leaders properly is going to be wasted if the number of candidates is limited.

“We would also like to encourage everyone not only to participate in the elections as voters,” he said.

The filing of certificates of candidacy for national and local positions in the May 2022 elections has been set for October 1 to 8.

The Commission on Elections is considering the release of the 2022 election guidelines on October 1. — BM, GMA News