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By Comedia On June 1, 2009

The thoughts tickle some and frighten others: a third female or thirteenth male president of the Philippines.

But after a year, on May 2010 national elections, the possibility will exist. Anyways, the Filipinos were all into voting several years past and yet don’t know the true cost of being faced with the dilemma of having to select leaders for the good governance of their beloved country.

Money, relationship and showing of deep gratitude - these are just among the many influences affecting the voters’ volition of who will be their representatives. I hope it will not happen in the coming election.

Meanwhile, a lot of experts, economists and analysts have given their different definitions and beliefs - about the problems and solutions to the constant and uncontrolled election situations - nevertheless, they can’t easily pave the way for them (politician and non-politician) to simmer down as they think of the orderliness and consequences of this vital happening of a country.

And I… I really am one of them. I can’t avoid myself from thinking of the possible beneficial and just contribution to my country and to my fellow countrymen, as well.

Though almost, if not all, believed that election is all about money, power and personal political interests of the aspirants and elected as well, protection of democracy and good governance are still of significance in pursuing it nationally.

In 2010, I will be going to exercise the constitutional right given to me, my right to suffrage. Yes, this would be my first time to vote for a national elections but I can’t say that I know nothing about politics.

Moreover, I really am privileged to enjoy such freedom. I still believe in the power of our choice of what nation are we building and who are we becoming in the future.

Election for me is a socio-political activity wherein a qualified and self-willed individual represents himself, his country, and the will of God. Whatever has done by every person reflects his government and nation.

Being a student and a defender of democracy, I believed that election is a conviction - it is of significance to the commitment and service to the society everyone could have to be able to pull through whatever my come along the way. It is a conviction from the heart that our country deserves better; we deserve to step forward towards progress and genuine development. And, it simply means, participants has his/her own responsibility for the common good, solidarity and development of his/her land and fellow countrymen.

God made the people and their dwellings. But He gave them the choice to be happy. Thus, the picture of happiness and fulfillment he wants to achieve is dependent on him; his choice to do right during election, that is. If he does anything against the will of God he will never be happy as much as his needs will never be sated.

We may say that God is merciful but he can change things and He never let the evil interests and deeds win.

Again, I can contribute through encouraging you people to represent yourself, your country and the will of God. Let us show how we value our country, democracy, freedom, everyone and God.

So, may every voter like me follow his/her heart in choosing his/her representative. May every participant and non-participant do what he thinks is right for more truthful election where the would-be public servants serve as true public servants - they shall serve rather than they will be served.

Finally, let us all remember that being a good example is the best gift and legacy everyone could give.

Overview

Who is born with an intense to change the world?Who is fussed over and nurtured by political savvy to shape the future? Who is driven to serve the people?
Election, most likely presidential race was never been a whiff of fresh air. It’s a forcible and substantial phenomenon emerged in the society because it had copted and become a hostage to political ambitions of one and or a nation - democratic government, freedom and progress.Courting the support of all in the months ahead like covering the wall with full-color-campaign posters, going to public places, keeping goodwill among potential political allies and making vouch with fancy, winnable speeches and vows - these are just among the many common and uncontrolled steps to a political career. And these mere acts serve no just the mechanism for leadership but these encourage division and conflicts among the people. These unite and divide, build and destroy, and make and unmake people.So, what we need is a closer scrutiny of every aspirants’ interests, records, advocacy and vows. It meant a lot in choosing our representative who could boost his chance sizably, and who could commit himself into a true serving and leading his people to a genuine development and progress everyone dreamed of.Meanwhile, read and evaluate the following aspirants’ life in the service and decide carefully who is likely qualified to lead the country.Let’s first take our six senators. They don’t have the same platforms, perhaps, but they are all in legislative office.They are, in he gossamer web of Philippines politics, having been in public office for how many years.Six members of the Senate, a chamber that has traditionally been the training gro8ung for would-be presidents. They belong to groups that were launched largely to suit their personal political plans.
By Jojo on May 28, 2009 · Edit

Monday, June 8, 2009

A Defender

The public service of matchless leader continues...
National Defense Secretary, Gilberto "Gilbert" Teodoro, Jr. completed his primary and secondary education at the Xavier School. In his youth, he forged involvement and membership in political offices and organizations.
In 1980, while was a student of De La Salle University taking up his Bachelor of Science and Commerce, Major in Financial Institutions, he was also a member of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Tarlac. But even with his hands full, he completed his college degree.
His desire to pursue public service prompted him to take law studies at the University of Eastern Philippines. He was awarded the Dean's medal for Academic Excellence and topped the Philippine Bar exams.
For many years, a skilled lawyer, Teodoro held membership in different Law Associations.
In 1998, he successfully won a seat in Congress. he served for three consecutive terms and became an Assistant Majority Leader (11th Congress). It was also during his term that he became an organization, and people person.
He involved himself in the military where he garnered two major awards and became a licensed commercial pilot with a rating in Lear 31. He is also a reserve colonel in the Philippine Air Force.
Again, for being a staunch fighter for security of the nation, Teodoro holds membership in various Defense Associations.
For his responsive and effective governance, Sec. at the 43, holding the defense portfolio has been a recipient of numerous awards and commendations. He has a notable achievement to his name.

KABAYAN

He have gone so far...
Noli Leuterio de Castro, popularly known as "Kabayan" was born on June 6, 1949 in the town of Pola, Oriental Mindoro.
He finished his primary education at Pola Central Schoool, Oriental Mindoro. He completed his secondary education at Pola Catholic High School, Oriental, Mindoro. In 1971, he graduated from the UNiversity of the East with a degree on Bachelor of Commerce Majoring in Banking and Finance.
Armed with knowledge and skills, de Castro entered broadcasting during the Marcos dictatorship, where the press freedom was suppressed. In 1976, he worked as a field reporter for Jhonny de Leon, a popular radio announcer at that time .After six years, he became a radio announcer at the same radio station, RPN, DZWW.
Because of his untarnished performance, he became a regular host of some of the programs of ABS-CBN TV Network. Also, he became an anchor of some of its news programs. Eventually, he was chosen as the company vice president of the said network
In 2001, de Castro successfully ran for senator as an independent candidate. As a senator, he authored Bill No. 2029 or the "Local government Transparency Act" which aimed to end corruption through transparency measures in the local government units.
In the 2004 Philippine election, he won as vice president by a narrow margin over the other candidate.
Moreover, as public servant he still continue his political crusade towards development of the country.

Bayani ng Bayan

"Mr. Governance" is Mr. BF.
Bayani F. Fernando was born on June 25, 1946 in San Juan, Rizal as a true Filipino from his name itself.
He is the product of Mapua Institute of Technology.
As professional Mechanical Engineer, he built the BF Group of Companies, dealing with construction, steel, manufacturing and real estate.
For all his accomplishments, he became Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways. He also became a three-term City Mayor of Marikina City. During his incumbency, Marikina became one of the best-managed cities in the country.
With his effective governance as a leader, in 2002, he was appointed as chairman of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Metropolitan Manila has been improved and maintained and almost, if not all, appreciated his works.
BF continues to open his eyes and hands to the felt needs and problems of the society and he is working on it with positive attitude to be able to pull through. This earned him the moniker " Mr. Governance".
Owing to his records of outstanding work, he was conferred the Doctor of Humanities and awarded by various associations.
The chairman of the MMDA, Bayani F. Fernando is the "Reformer...Performer... and Problem Solver".

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Sen. Chiz speaks up about leadership

I am a journalism student from the University of Eastern Philippines and presently a student trainee of Lloyd Luna Communication.

An aspired trainee - working with the country’s foremost career philosopher, Lloyd Luna - and a citizen soon to participate national election, I really am pushed to contribute for a participative campaign opened both to the public and aspirants. And so, I am into blog development. It’s http://www.eleksiyon2010.com which is accessible for comments, views and crusades of everyone for 2010 national election.

With this purpose I’d gone through days of reaching out the presidentiabes and ask for their views, beliefs regarding such national happening.

Moreover, the information and views that I got were not set at nought, but were posted for the viewers and subscribers of our blog to be able to closely scrutinize and make a right decision upon learning each motivational scheme for a change and development.

Meanwhile it is rich for me to be accommodated in the senator’s office.

Anyways, I sat down with a computer in front and a public figure on the other line. Here is the result of the question ad answer part. Make way for Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero.

Joradel: You are known for years of experience in politics; armed with skills and knowledge, had you plan your life this way?

Sen. Chiz: Modesty aside, my gift with words and reasoning (logic) easily led me to friendly and intellectual arguments. This naturally led me to be a debater in college. This debating skill led me to my taking up law and becoming a lawyer. Armed with skill it was natural for me to win over people who would agree with my argument. But words without integrity would be just that, empty and meaningless words. Early on I realized that for words, arguments or promises to to be effective it should be accompanied with integrity on the part of the person saying those words. To be a person with integrity I learned from my parents. Meaning, mean what you say or say what you mean, and, practice what you preach. At a young age I had an idea of what politics is all about because of the exposure of my dad in politics. My attending the University of the Philippines also has something to do with my being involved in politics, especially in College and in my law proper. My being a husband and father has added another dimension or vantage point for me to see, analyze, look, and judge things or situations that confront me now. Different personalities I have met, political or otherwise, have also influenced or taught me important things in life. All of these things, in one way or another, helped shaped me what I am today. I continue to evolve on a daily basis. Hopefully, for the better.

Joradel: For your untarnished leadership and exemplary achievements, you were awarded and recognized globally. Did it help or motivate you to work harder?

Sen. Chiz: I do not consciously do things expecting to be awarded later on. I try to do things to the best of my ability. If I am given an award for the things that I do I treat it as a bonus. Not that I treat awards or recognitions lightly, on the contrary, I value them for I am reminded that whatever good things you do in life highly respected organizations or institutions. local or international, would give you a pat on the shoulder. I admit it feels good and motivates me to keep on going.

Joradel: You are eyeing the presidential derby, do you see yourself busier than the regular days in the senate?

Sen. Chiz: Up to now I have not made up my mind to run for the position of president. As usual I am busy i legislative work. From time to time I consult the people in different parts of the country as my busy schedule will allow me.

Joradel: It is one year before election, how will you go about courting the support of the people and the potential political allies, or should I say, have you started cultivating your bailiwick?

Sen. Chiz: If ever I run for a higher position next year, the courting or winning of votes will have to be done during the campaign period. That is the ethical and legal period to do the campaign. Trying to win political leaders o anybody’s side is the job of political parties. In my case, NPC.

Joradel: Your supporters could say that this is your chance to be in that position, how will you boost your chance sizably?

Sen. Chiz: Same answer as #2.

Joradel: What do you think is the good attitude or principle a leader should possess?

Sen. Chiz: The first and foremost requirement is genuine love and care for he people. All other things flow from this - things may not be perfect and the worst that could happen is that the project is wrong but the intention is good. In this situation, the people can understand.

Joradel: As a public servant, how will you describe yourself? Are you an organization person, people person?

Sen. Chiz: Forgive me for refusing to answer this question. As a public servant and senator, it is not for me to give myself a grader. Rather, it is the people I serve who should rate what I do.

Joradel: Any last message to the public?

Sen. Chiz: Participate in the political process and educate yourself as to the issues confronting our society today. Closely scrutinize those who are posturing for next year’s election and be guided with the word “integrity”. Thank you!

Well, that’s it for Sen. Chiz., “Boses ng Pilipino”.

ELEKSIYON 2010

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