No to bone buying: A dog twist on PH midterm elections

Politics is indeed the talk of the town now (or of the country), especially that on Monday, May 13, Filipinos can exercise their right to vote. Other than the Facebook statuses of “voting in the Philippine Elections 2019” or everyone’s versions of their indelible-inked-soaked finger nails, a certain page caught the attention of voters and non-voters. Might I mention, dog lovers too?

Just in time, the Philippine Pawlitics is winning the votes of many dog lovers this election day on its Facebook and Twitter pages. Though created last year, this page’s gimmick for the season is so on-point that it did not need to participate in the campaign period because, for sure, all its candidates will win.

Time to read this fun and pun-filled campaign:

Sporting the patriotic campaign of “Buto na mga Ka-Doggo! No to BONE buying!” the page launched the bets that are running for Senadog.

For the very first in their list is, ballot number five, Aw Aw Alejano. This Doberman wishes to be known as the Doggo ng Pilipino. Will your votes be casted on him?

How about a saint for a candidate? St. Bernardo Ang Gara at ballot number eight who claims that “ang gara ng ulam” is also ready to boop you for your vote.

But the barks do not stop there, with Bark Aquino also in the house at ballot number nine! A Corgi with his signature thick black round-framed glasses, he makes sure for you to bring “Bark sa Senadog.”

Apparently though, someone has a clear intention of being after your “bone.” Here comes American Bulldog General Buto, who sports the campaign, “Galit ako sa Bato, gusto ko Buto” at number 24.

Now, it’s not yet time to go, with Pom Go. This Pomeranian at number 34 is surely cheering himself with his slogan, “Go, Pom Go!”

On another note, Bark is not the only Corgi contender for the Senadog. At number 22, Neri Corginales is more proud with his dog roots.

Someone is also more vocal; enter Chow Diokno at ballot number 25, a Chow Chow proudly saying, “Tahol ng Katarungan… Aw aw.”

With no intention of losing from his opponents is this Golden Retriever, JV Ejercipaw at number 26, claiming to be “The GoodBoi.”

Following is another Golden Retriever, but this time, with glasses and is a more immortal version – Juan PAWnce Enrile, who wishes you, “Gusto ko happy tayo!” For sure, as long as there is tail-wagging involved!

Ballot number 32 Larry Gadog, a Shi Tzu wants to keep it short and simple with his, “Mga Doggo!” signature.

A Jack Russell Terrier is not only asking for head-pat but to ‘give her your paw’ these elections, Grace Paw at number 55.

While, Nancy Be Nice, a Poodle at number 15 reminds you, “Ka kulay mo, ka doggo mo.”

Someone’s name is more straight to the point to ask for your buto, with a Shiba dog, named Bone Revilla, running for the Senadog at number 16.

A bit late with the introduction, but Philippine Pawlitics made sure to not forget Samira Gooddog, who runs for “2 peace chimken” in that iconic turban-like wrap.

Partylists were not excluded in this elections, with the page also introducing Ako Bantay Partylist, Chimken Muna Partylist, and Wow Doggo Partylist.

As of writing, these were the only candidates and partylists that the page introduced. However, the netizens’ reaction to these posts align to the page’s aim, “Philippine Pawlitics help Filipinos share their insights about electoral candidates in a fresh and light way. No need for political wars. We’re here to boop pawliticians!”