DPP sends an observer mission to the Philippine national elections

(Taipei, April 26, 2004) The Department of International Affairs of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)  of Taiwan announced the sending of a mission prior to the Philippine National Elections from May 5 to 8, 2004 in Manila.

This is part of a program launched by DPP in 1988, which involves inviting international observers to Taiwanese elections and in sending, in turn, DPP officials and staff to other countries, particularly to the United States and to its Asian neighbors.

The mission will have meetings with Mr. Guillermo Luz, Secretary General of the elections watchdog NAMFREL and head of the prestigious Makati Business Club; Justice of the Court of Appeals and former Elections Commissioner Teresita Dyliaco Flores; officials of the Liberal Party of the Philippines including Governor Antonio Gallardo and Director General Eleazar Quinto; and campaign officials of the K-4 ruling coalition of President Arroyo and of other candidates. It will also observe the rally of Manila Mayor Lito Atienza, Executive Vice President of the Liberal Party.

“To gratefully return the international community for their concern in Taiwan’s democracy and at the same time to examine our neighboring country’s significant election activities, the DPP will be sending this mission to the Philippines,” the DPP official statement declared. “President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, as the candidate for the LAKAS-CMD party is also supported by the Liberal Party (LP), which is a member of CALD. Since our president, Mr. Chen Shui-bian, serves as Chairman of CALD, we would like to show our regards toward our neighboring country and support the development of our friends by coordinating a delegation to observe the presidential election.”

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