Over the last five years, amid killings and abuses enabled by a culture of impunity, and inadequate government response to pressing problems, Filipinos have stood their ground and helped each other. 

We at Rappler believe that there are many untold stories of the bayanihan spirit, besides the running narrative of “change.”

Our slogan for the 2022 elections #WeDecide: Atin ang Pilipinas calls for our collective power to voice our stories, to decide on the change we want to see in 2022, and to pull this nation back up. 

Rallying our collective power does not only mean rallying a mob. It starts with an individual; with one vote. Together, let’s encourage our communities to register to vote. 

Help us tell your stories. We encourage everyone to submit a video explaining why they registered and why they think others should register to vote too. 

Here’s how:

1. Shoot a video of yourself answering the following questions:

• Why did you decide to register to vote?
• Why do you think it’s important for every Filipinos to exercise their right to vote?

Here are some guidelines to make sure your video is of high quality:

• Use earphones for clearer audio and if possible, shoot in a noise-free location.
• Include or change the file name to your name and occupation (ex. Juan_DelaCruz_Student).
• Shoot in landscape orientation and medium framing (head to chest area should be visible with headroom).
• Make sure your background for the video is not too plain or too cluttered. Avoid wearing a shirt with the same color as your background.
• Please avoid reading from a script. You can have a guide or an outline, but avoid reading a word-for-word statement.

Alternatively, you may also post a selfie holding a placard, completing the blank:

I registered to vote in the 2022 elections because ________.

2. Post the photo or video on your social media accounts using #PHVote and #WeDecide.

3. Submit a copy of your photo or video, as well as the link to your social media post to community+phvote@rappler.com. Use the subject “#WeDecide SM campaign.”

Photos and videos submitted will be posted on Rappler’s social media accounts, and will be compiled in a #WeDecide video campaign.

Here are other things you can do

Join our #PHVote Facebook group to share your thoughts and questions on the upcoming elections with an online community that values compassion, goodwill, and democracy.

Bookmark our #PHVote coverage page to get the latest news and updates. – Rappler.com