Protecting the Democratic Process




Liberal Times Manila Podcast show

Summary: Understanding that the integrity of Philippine elections cannot be left to the government alone, Attorney Carlos Medina Jr., Ateneo Human Rights Center executive director, speaks about the Legal Network for Truthful Elections (LENTE). LENTE is a non-partisan election watch group he helped form in 2007 to monitor the then national elections. Composed of lawyers, law students and paralegals, Atty. Medina discusses how LENTE has evolved and expanded its efforts in preparation for the May 2010 elections.