There were even utility vehicles equipped with speakers blaring out the campaign songs of the candidates.
The candidates themselves were walking along with their people, and I ended up being introduced to and having to shake the hands of three of them. The worst part was, I had to let go of my camera to do so, so these were the clearest shots I got of the sortie and I wasn't able to take photos of the candidates (who all looked exhausted after walking around all afternoon in our summer heat—one lady told me ours was their fifth barangay).
The Philippines will have its midterm general elections—national and local—on May 13.
In the end you did get a good post about the candidates. I would probably also have grabbed my camera had I heard something like that outside.
ReplyDeleteNo matter the country, candidates all have to hit the trail and meet the people.
ReplyDeleteI dunno, Hilda, but these candidates make make more enemies than friends what with all the noise and racket they make coming down the street!
ReplyDeletesmiling here thinking of you ending up shaking the candidates' hands and not having taken more photos :) God bless our country...I pray the righteous people win...happy Monday! :D
ReplyDeleteThis is a very direct version of democracy.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Barbara.
ReplyDeleteThere's something about drums that easily draw a crowd. I think it has something to do with our instinctive and ancient connection to what must have been humankind's first instrument.
ReplyDeleteThey find a way to get attention! :)
ReplyDeleteLéia
I love how your first instinct was to grab your camera. Spoken like a true photojournalist, I'm so proud! Great street photography, even if you think you may have missed an opportunity while shaking hands with the candidates.
ReplyDeleteThe idea is the most important ! I regret not to see the faces of candidates...
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