By Ellen Tordesillas, VERA Files
Photos and video by Mario Ignacio and Mario Espinosa
More important than winning the election, candidates should make sure they are able to survive the grueling 90-day campaign.
The same reminder applies to the staff of political parties and members of media who are covering the campaign.
An election campaign is exciting and exhausting. Candidates try to maximize their provincial trips by meeting as many groups as they can squeeze in their waking hours. Rallies last up to midnight even early morning.The next day, members of the campaign caravan rush to the airport for the next destination.
Almost always after election, many of those involved in the campaign end up overweight due to irregular and unhealthy meals and lack of exercise.