The lesser evil

Article Abstract:

The May 11, 1992 Philippine presidential election poses a tough choice for the Filipinos. The next president must have a sound economic program that will address the problems of internal debt, power outages, agrarian reform, transportation regulation and unhealthy market competition. Of the many presidential contenders, Fidel Ramos and Ramon Mitra offer more stable political leadership, while Eduardo Cojuangco tends to be the foremost economic interventionist. In view of Cojuangco's monopolistic history, however, most businesses have chosen to support Ramos instead.

Column, Political aspects, Economic development, Cojuangco, Eduardo, Mitra, Ramon, Jr.

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Comeback coalition: Ramos allies gain ground at polls

Article Abstract:

The May 7-9, 1995, local and Senate elections in the Philippines handed victory to President Fidel Ramos but former opposition party and current coalition member LDP probably gained the most. Violence wracked the country during the campaigns, killing 50 during the voting alone, but about 2/3 of the 36 million registered voters cast votes. Ramos's wholesale discard of officials following the Flor Contemplacion flap was apparently unwarranted. Some major opposition figures, notably Miriam Defensor-Santiago, also won.

Elections, Philippine Democratic Party

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