Looking ahead: Leadership changes and uncertainty in 2010

by Isagani de Castro Jr., abs-cbnNEWS.com/Newsbreak

The Philippines will see changes in political leadership in 2010, with an opposition president and vice-president likely to take over by noon of June 30, 2010. However, the political transition is paved with a lot of uncertainty brought about by an untested poll automation technology and most voters still unfamiliar with the process. READ ARTICLE

Filipinos hope 2010 polls will bring change

by Marites Danguilan Vitug, abs-cbnnews.com/Newsbreak

It is not far-fetched to conclude that most Filipinos are looking forward to change next year, with the looming presidential elections as the main event in our national lives. But it’s not just in Malacanang where the public wants to see change. READ ARTICLE

Looking ahead: Power supply not enough in 2010?

by Karen Flores, abs-cbnNEWS.com

As the holiday season draws to a close, Filipinos now gear up for the upcoming national elections. But as government officials raised the possibility of a power shortage next year, will the 2010 polls be done in the dark? READ ARTICLE

2010 burden: Philippine deficits and debts

by Judith Balea, abs-cbnNEWS.com

Each Filipino now owes P47,039 to local and foreign creditors. The culprit: the widening budget deficit that prompts the government to borrow some more. If this year's experience is any guide, analysts believe the country's 2010 budget deficit will also breach the government's official target. READ ARTICLE

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