With just a week left before the national elections, Kaunlad Pinoy (#133), one of the country’s most passionate and values-driven citizen movements, is making a heartfelt final appeal: vote wisely, vote bravely, and keep the nation’s future front and center.
In a message to DAILY TRIBUNE on Tuesday, the group reminded Filipinos of the immense power they hold every election — an opportunity that can either steer the country toward real progress or leave it stuck in the same cycle of empty promises.
“In seven days, we’ll once again head to the polls,” the message said in Filipino. “Let’s not lose sight of how important that day is. Every Filipino has the right — and the power — to help shape our nation’s direction. Every vote is sacred. It’s how we choose the leaders who will carry our hopes and dreams for the next three years.”
Known for its push for honest governance, grassroots consultation, and inclusive progress, Kaunlad Pinoy urged voters to look past familiar names and catchy slogans. Instead, they called on everyone to take a hard look at each candidate’s track record, values, and real plans.
“This isn’t about popularity — it’s about responsibility,” they emphasized. “Choose leaders you can truly trust. Leaders who see power not as a privilege, but as a duty to serve.”
The group’s message is a clear rallying cry at a pivotal moment. Kaunlad Pinoy has long been vocal about moving away from the usual transactional politics, pushing instead for a new kind of leadership — grounded in integrity, empathy, and real competence.
Their call comes at a time when surveys show that many Filipinos, especially young and first-time voters, are hungry for change — leaders who don’t just talk the talk but actually deliver. Kaunlad Pinoy believes now is the time to demand more — and vote better.
“Let’s honor our right to be heard through the ballot,” the message said. “Our dreams for a better Philippines aren’t naïve — they’re necessary. And it’s through our votes that we bring those dreams closer to reality.”
The movement has been gaining traction nationwide, with supporters from all walks of life joining the cause — from community organizers in Mindanao to teachers in the Visayas and young professionals in Metro Manila. Their campaign isn’t built on glitz or grandstanding, but on quiet conviction and a vision for credible reform.
“We’re with you in building a better tomorrow,” the statement ended. “This election isn’t the finish line — it’s the starting point of a future shaped by every Filipino who dares to hope and chooses to act.”
