10 Commandments for Responsible Voting

1. Thou shalt vote according to the dictator of your conscience.
2. Thou shalt respect the decision of others in choosing their candidates.
3. Thou shalt seek to know the moral integrity, capabilities and other personal qualities of the candidates you will vote for.
4. Thou shalt strive to understand the issues, platforms and programs of candidates and parties seeking your vote.
5. Thou shalt not sell your vote.
6. Thou shalt not vote for candidates using guns, goons and gold.
7. Thou shalt vote for candidates with records of graft and corruption.
8. Thou shalt vote not for candidates just because of ‘utang na loob’, popularity, or ‘pakikisama’.
9. Thou shalt not vote for candidates living an immoral life.
10. Thou shalt put the welfare of the country above all else in choosing the candidates you will vote for.

- from the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting