Philippine Elections 2001

The May 2001 Philippine Elections are fast approaching. In this section, we are posting articles, news, and links related to the elections. These will cover the candidates and parties, as well as (especially) what the various NGOs and POs are doing in relation to the elections.

Civil Society and the Elections Reject the Estrada Candidates, Support the Progressives Action for Economic Reforms (AER), 19 March 2001 EMPOWER: Global Campaign on the Overseas Filipinos Right to Vote Background Articles and Resources Philippine Political Parties, Electoral System and Political Reform by Joel Rocamora Appeal to Enact the Absentee Voting Bill Party List System Election Laws of the Philippines Commission on Elections (COMELEC) National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL)

News Summaries Philnews, 2000 Namfrel News & SLB Updates, May - December 2000 Phil. Daily Inquirer, 2000 Philnews, January - February 2001 Philnews, March 2001 Namfrel News, January - February 2001 Namfrel News, March 2001 Other Election-Related Sites: People's Power