Would a two-party political system be beneficial in Philippine elections?

Question

In the current multi-party system in the Philippines, candidates oftentimes win by plurality only (most number of votes), not by a majority (more than 50%). Therefore they do not have a clear mandate of the people, which is important in a democracy. Should this be changed?

Answer 1

Considering the drain in the finances of those who foolishly take on the political machineries of the Political Establishment,  I must agree with you.   However,  it is their money, these independents.  What they do with it is their decision.   And it is a sacred thing for anyone, as embodied in our basic laws, to aspire for political office.   It might be construed as Unconstitutional to design mechanics in our Election Code that favors only two parties.

Answer 2

I think the present system its ok but real problem are the voters who are some of them still immature in term of political information.  

Answer 3

The 2 party system is terrible.

Think about it...

In the 2 party system you get only ONE more choice than the communist countries, and dictatorships get.

Look at what has happened in the US. The politicians do everything they can to please the party and to stay in the good graces of the party.

When a politician puts the interest of the party first they are not looking after the best interests of the citizens.

The people in a real democracy deserve to get more choices...

Answer 4

No matter who wins, your country always will be the same. there will be no change.

Answer 5

dood,changed or not,two-party or not.the main problem is the system.at mga tao mismo...whoever is on the seat,as long as he/she have the heart for the people we will all be at peace...

Answer 6

It was always a two-party system in the past.  But Marcos put up his own party, the KBL (Kilusang Bagong Lipunan) where some party members from the original Nacionalista and Liberal Party jumped shipped mid-stream in Marcos' term.  People had no difficulty choosing their candidates because there only existed 2 parties and whoever won - you're right - were due to the mandate of the majority of the people.

It would be nice to return to a two-party political system.  In that way, we would see who will make it to the slate of endorsed candidates from each party and who would win the people's confidence.  As they say, "Matira ang matibay".