Voting is a crucial right for Filipinos, carrying significant weight as it influences the country’s welfare and that of its citizens. Selecting the right political candidate is a vital task, demanding thorough research to identify platforms that would benefit the nation.
However, despite its importance, the reality of the Philippine political landscape often leads voters to favor candidates based on name recognition rather than on policy.
Recognizing this challenge, former senatorial aspirant and multimedia personality Dr. Carl Balita launched a platform to help voters better understand political candidates and their plans if elected.
Titled Plataporma with Dr. Carl E. Balita, the program features interviews with political aspirants discussing their goals for the country and for Filipinos.
The show, which is taped live, has invited all 66 senatorial candidates to appear, offering them a chance to present their platforms to the public.
“This will be an in-depth conversation about what really matters,” Balita said.
Plataporma with Dr. Carl E. Balita includes segments aimed at examining each candidate’s qualifications and specific programs. These segments are: “Plataporma,” “Data Po Sa Amin,” “Pili-Pinoy,” and “Ang Aking Kumpisal.”
“Plataporma” highlights the candidates’ professional backgrounds and allows them to elaborate on how they plan to serve the country. “Data Po Sa Amin” addresses how candidates intend to handle statistical issues provided by the program, while “Pili-Pinoy” features questions from everyday Filipinos. In “Ang Aking Kumpisal,” candidates speak directly to the public about their motivations.
Balita, who ran for office in 2022, shared that his experience in the election prompted him to shift his focus to educating voters rather than pursuing another candidacy in 2025.
“I am both a survivor and a victim of the elections. It gave me valuable insight into what Filipinos need to make wise choices. There are many qualified candidates, but the question remains: who can effectively complement the 12 senators currently in office?” Balita said.
He added, “I want to determine if these candidates truly understand the country’s issues. My goal is to show the public whether the candidates they are considering can address the questions a senator should know and if they are fit to lead us into a promising future.”
The program premiered on Nov. 8 and is available on Balita’s official Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok channels, as well as on The Manila Times, DZME, and select cable channels.
