Kiko tells Manny Villar: You can't buy people's votes! ‏

MANILA, March 9 (PNA) -- You can try, but can't buy our spot on top.

This was the message of Liberal Party stalwart Senator Francis Pangilinan to Nacionalista Party standard bearer and 2010 poll campaign's top spender Senator Manuel 'Manny Villar' who he said had been suffering from epic fail in national surveys.

"Despite being the first candidate to run in the presidential derby, and an unprecedented ad buy of over one billion pesos since November of last year, Sen. Villar continues to fall short of his ultimate objective –– that of overtaking Sen. Noynoy," he said.

Pangilinan cited the last four surveys which showed slightly different numbers, but with only one common thread: Sen. Noynoy consistently leads in all of them.

The latest Pulse Asia Survey had Aquino leading Villar, 36-29; the SWS Survey had Aquino up 36-34; the Manila Standard Survey likewise had Aquino holding on to a 36-34 lead; while the TNS Survey had Aquino enjoying a 41-30 lead.

Except the TNS Survey which was conducted before the end of January, the three others were conducted in February.

"The numbers themselves are rather inconsistent. In one survey Sen. Noy's numbers in Mindanao are double that of Sen. Villar's; in another, Sen. Noy's lead in the same island is only three points," Pangilinan noted.

"We are, however, happy to see that our people have not allowed themselves to be swayed by the deluge of Villar ads on TV," Pangilinan stressed.

Villar, according to figures from AGB Nielsen, has spent over P120 million from February 9 to March 2 on TV advertisements alone.

The figure puts Villar’s total expenditures on political advertisements from November 1 last year to March 2 this year at over P1.3 billion –– an amount almost equal to the total TV ad expenditures of four of his closest rivals.

Former President Joseph Estrada ranked second with P88 million, followed by Sen. Aquino with P87 million and Sen. Richard Gordon with P67.3 million, and Administration party bet Gilberto Teodoro Jr. with P60.4 million TV commercials since the start of the campaign period.

"This only proves that our people will not support a leader who has been tainted by corruption nor one who is associated with the corrupt. The surveys show that Filipinos want a decent, honest leader they can trust––and they see that in Sen. Noy," Pangilinan said. (PNA)
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Richard Gomez Disqualified From Running For Congress

Richard Gomez, in his third stab at politics, suffered another setback when the Commission on Elections (Comelec) barred him from seeking the congressional seat of the fourth district of Leyte, where his wife Lucy Torres-Gomez' ...

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This is the third drawback of Richard Gomez when it comes to his political career. The sad part is that he has sacrificed so much just to "serve" the Filipinos.

One suggestion to Richard Gomez, hire a top caliber political lawyer or consultant this will change the way the game is being played.

What do you think guys/gals? Does Richard Gomez deserved this kind of set back. Post you comments.

Manny Villar Song Lyrics - 2010 Presidential Election Commercials

Senator Manny Villar is really pouring a lot of his money for the coming 2010 Presidential Elections and you got to give credit to his campaign staff. Here is the video that is making viral into the hearts of the Filipinos.



Lyrics of the Song
Naging Mahirap

Nakaligo ka na ba sa dagat ng basura?
Nag-Pasko ka na ba sa gitna ng kalsada?
Yan ang tanong namin,
Tunay ka bang isa sa amin?

Nalaman mo na bang mapapag-aral ka nya?
Tutulungan tayo para magka-trabaho?
At kanyang plano'y magka-bahay tayo?

Si Villar ang tunay na mahirap.
Si Villar ang tunay na may malasakit.
Si Villar ang may kakayahan
At gumawa ng sariling pangalan.

Si Manny Villar ang magtatapos
ng ating kahirapan.

What do you think? Will this video make his way to Malacanang?
Post your comments.

Video Guide For The First Philippine Automated Elections

Here is a video from Youtube explaining how the Automated 2010 Philippine Elections will be implemented.



SOME YT Comments:

This is just another expense for the Government. There are a lot of things to consider when implementing this technology. My main concerns are: are voters ready or even aware of the processes? how fast can they fix if they will encounter technical issues? do they have enough staff to support such technology?...well...educating 100 people on how to use this is hard...what can you expect if its more than that.

What do you think guys? Is this the answer to an honest election?

Noynoy Aquino Announces His Presidential Bid for 2010 Elections

Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III has finally announced his presidential bid for the 2010 presidential election. During the press conference at Club Filipino in Grenhills, he said that he accepts the challenge by the Filipinos to push democratic reforms in the country.

"Tinatanggap ko ang hiling ng sambayanan. Tinatanggap ko rin po ang bilin at habilin, tagubilin ng aking mga magulang. Tinatanggap ko ang responsibilidad na ituloy ang laban para sa bayan. Tinatanggap ko ang hamong mamuno sa labang ito. Bayang Pilipinas, tatakbo ako sa pagka-pangulo sa darating na halalan," said Noynoy.

Club Filipino is a historic place to announce his presidential bid because this is also the place where his mother President Cory Aquino made her oath of Office as President of the Philippines.

As to who will be his running mate for the 2010 elections is yet to be confirmed. Noynoy said that he already offered the Vice Presidential bid to Senator Mar Roxas but he is still waiting the response from him.

Cory Aquino's Son To Run For President on 2010

Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan endorsed Senator Benigno 'Noynoy' Aquino III to be the standard bearer of the Liberal Party (LP) in the 2010 presidential elections. Senator Kiko said that he believes that Noynoy can unify the opposition block in the country.

"Sa larangan ng pulitika ngayon, naniniwala ako na si Sen. Aquino ang may kakayahan na pagkaisahin ang pinakamalawak na hanay ng iba’t ibang pu­wersa na ang hangarin ay ganap at tunay na pagbabago,” stressed by Senator Pangilinan.

Prior to the endorsement of Senator Kiko, the Aksyon Demokratiko said that they will support Noynoy to run in presidential race. Pampanga Gov. Ed Panlilio, another presidential aspirant and a priest, expressed that he will give way to Noynoy.

“Matapos mamatay at ilibing si dating Pangulong Aquino, nagbago na ang sitwasyon ng pulitika sa bansa at dapat kilalanin ng Liberal Party iyan,” told by Pangilinan in a radio interview with DWIZ.

Noynoy and Mar Roxas are scheduled to discuss as to who will run for the 2010 presidential election. Noynoy assures that whatever there decisions, it will not split the Liberal Party.

On the other hand, Mar Roxas said that he will heed his bid for president if it is the "will" of the people. “Ako naman po ay masunurin din. Nakikinig sa tao at nakikinig sa tawag ng panahon,”.

Another Religious Leader to Run for 2010 Presidency

Bro. Mike Velarde, leader of El Shaddai, revealed that he will be running for presidency in the 2010 elections.But before pursuing the post he wants to a have 10 million signature campaigns to support his candidacy.

“My entering politics lie in their hands because we believe that the voice of the people is the voice of the Lord. That dictum is not just for any people. It should be for the voice of the people of God," he said.

“I am in the process of consulting our members nationwide and worldwide what to do in the 2010 elections," he added.

El Shaddai's members is approximately seven million in numbers nationwide. Majority of whom are in the Luzon area.

Bro. Mike further added that he will not hesitate to run for presindecy if the CBCP will endorsed him as one.“Pag sinabi sa akin ng CBCP (Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines), ‘ikaw na Brother Mike,’ sasabihin ko, ‘yes sir.’ Kasi masunurin ako, I’m a loyal soldier kasi ng simbahan," ayon kay Velarde."

If Bro. Mike will push through with his plans there will three major religous leaders that will running for presidency: Bro. Eddie Villanueva, Fr. Ed Panlilio, and Bro. Mike.