As most Filipinos return to work after a four-day Holy Week break, we will be treated to the political zarzuela that begins today across the country. It is a 45-day show called campaign period for candidates running for local positions – from provincial governors down to municipal councilors.

Well, we have had a preview in the last few months as some candidates have begun campaigning in the guise of house-to-house hand-shaking visits and barangay consultations, but we have to brace ourselves in the next six weeks for the full showing of mudslinging, character assassination, and comedic presentation of promises in between singing and dancing.

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