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.