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Every month, our elected officials — mayors, vice mayors, councilors, representatives, and senators — receive high salaries.

And where does that money come from? From us. From the taxes we pay.

Yes, even students, housewives, and the unemployed contribute — every time you buy something, you pay VAT.

We are the ones funding their salaries.

While many of us struggle to survive on minimum wage — with deductions and rising living costs — we must realize how critical it is to vote wisely.

Their job is to:

Represent our interests

Create laws and policies to improve lives

Manage public resources responsibly — including the money we work so hard to earn

But sadly, too often we see:

They earn more than enough, enjoy countless perks and benefits — and still, some choose to steal.

Then they distract us with dance moves or sweet promises — and we forget what’s at stake.

Meanwhile, we who pay their salaries live paycheck to paycheck.

Is that fair to you?

Choose leaders with integrity.

Leaders who understand sacrifice.

Leaders who won’t just talk — but will act for the good of all.

Your vote isn’t just for today — it will shape the next 6 years.

And it may define the future your children will live in.

Source: dbm.gov.ph – Compensation Plan under R.A. 6758

(Note: This is just the basic salary — actual pay can be higher depending on rank and years in service.

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