For those who are wondering about Noynoy Aquino’s track record.
SENATE
I. Positions held
Chairman, Committee on Local Government
Co-chair, Committee on Justice and Human Rights
II. Committee Membership
• Accounts
• Economic Affairs
• Education, Arts and Culture
• Environment and Natural Resources
• Government Corporations and Public Enterprises
• Justice and Human Rights
• National Defense and Security
• Peace, Reunification and Reconciliation
• Public Works
• Trade and Commerce
• Urban Planning, Housing and Development
• Ways and Means
• Youth, Women and Family Relations
III. Senate Bills
Senate Bill No. 1370 – an act granting an annual productivity incentive to all workers in the private sector, establishing mechanisms for its implementation, and for other purposes
Senate Bill No. 1719 – an act limiting the re-appointment of presidential nominees by-passed by the Commission on Appointments (CA)
Senate Bill No. 1710 – an act banning the re-appointment of a regular member of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) who has already served the full term
Senate Bill No. 2035 – an act requiring the regular maintenance and preservation of all public infrastructures, establishing mechanisms for its implementation and for other purposes
Senate Bill No. 2036 – an act increasing the penalties for non-compliance of the prescribed increases and adjustments in the wage rates of workers, amending for the purpose Republic Act No. 6727
Senate Bill 2159 – an act adopting the doctrine of superior responsibility to all actions involving military personnel, members of the Philippine National Police and other civilians involved in law enforcement
Senate Bill 2160 – an act amending Section 4 of RA 9184, otherwise known as the Government Procurement Reform Act to further restrict exemptions to the requirement of public bidding
Senate Bill 2978 – an act amending the DILG Act to further clarify the relationship between local chief executives and their respective local police chiefs
Senate Bill 3121 – the Budget Impoundment Control Act, which seeks to strengthen legislative oversight over executive spending
IV. Senate Resolutions
Senate Resolution No. 190 – investigating the exercise and implementation of the powers of local chief executives under Republic Act 7160 otherwise known as the “Local Government Code of 1991” in relation to Republic Act 6975 known as the “Philippine National Police (PNP) Law”
and Republic Act 8551 known as “The PNP Reform and Reorganization Act of 1998”
Senate Resolution No. 205 – investigating the bomb explosion at the House of Representatives, condemning in the strongest possible terms the recent bombing at the House of Representatives, extending sympathies to the victims and calling on authorities to conduct a swift and thorough investigation into this incident
Senate Resolution No. 229 – directing the appropriate Senate committees to conduct an inquiry, in aid of legislation, on the circumstances leading to the arrest and ‘processing’ of journalists and media personalities after the Manila Peninsula standoff on 29 November 2007
V. Fiscalizer
The responsibilities of a senator go beyond the drafting of legislation or the creation of policies. As a true representative of the people, Senator Aquino has consistently voiced his concerns on several issues, drawing attention to the anomalies in our current administration.
2009 General Appropriations Act (GAA)
By vigorously examining the General Appropriations Act for 2009 submitted by the Executive, Senator Aquino was able to propose key amendments to the 2009 GAA that seek to tighten congressional oversight on the executive’s use of public funds.
Champion of Human Rights and People’s Participation
At the heart of all legislative and policy-making initiatives is the development and welfare of the people. Senator Aquino has sought the proper relocation of informal settlers and the delineation of authority of parties involved in demolitions such as the MMDA. The bill amending the UDHA is currently underway.
Through his privilege speeches, Senator Aquino has drawn attention to the plight of desaparecidos and victims of extra-judicial killings. He introduced substantial amendments to the Cooperative Code to make it more responsive to the needs of the marginalized sector for which the code was enacted. They are meant to strengthen the cooperative movement by providing for transparent measures for members and officers of cooperatives.
He is also part of the bicameral debates on the Anti-Torture Act.
Accountability to the People
Senator Aquino actively participated in the hearings that investigated a number of reported scandals involving the alleged misuse of public funds, such as the ZTE-NBN deal, the Euro Generals and the Fertilizer Fund scam. These hearings brought to light the need for increased transparency and accountability in the disbursal of taxpayers’ money.
Integrity of the Senate
The series of scandals that stain the reputation of our government has also challenged the Senate of the Philippines as an institution. The recent attempts to amend the Constitution, for instance, have compelled our Senators, including Senator Aquino, to firmly assert their defiant stand on this issue.
Energy Sector
Senator Aquino has been vigilant in the hearings regarding the sale of TRANSCO and PNOC-EDC. Much of his time and energy was spent on the EPIRA and TRANSCO amendments, questioning the sale of revenue-generating assets prior to the privatization of key government corporations. Senator Aquino sought clarification as to whether the sales of these assets were part of a long-term energy development plan or not to ensure that the long-term impact of losing these assets have been considered prior to their sales.
National Integrity
Senator Aquino voted “NO” to the controversial JPEPA because he believed that the Filipino people deserved a better negotiated and mutually beneficial treaty.
VI. Institution builder
Last but not least, Senator Aquino has dedicated his life in public service to strengthening our democratic institutions. Principal among these is his commitment to a genuine party system in the Philippines, as reflected in his membership in and strong commitment to the Liberal Party.
• Executive Vice President, December 18, 2007 to present
• Vice Chairman, March 17, 2006 to December 17, 2007
• Secretary General, 2004 to March 16, 2006
• Vice-Pres. for Luzon, 2002-2004
• Secretary General, 1999-2002
• Chairman of the Board, Central Luzon Congressional Caucus
VII. Accomplishments as three-term member of the House of
Representatives:
A. Positions held
Deputy Speaker, 13th Congress
B. Committee Membership
13th Congress
• Banks & Financial Intermediaries
• Energy
• Export Promotion
• Public Order & Safety
12th Congress
• Civil, Political & Human Rights
• Good Government
• Inter-Parliamentary Relations & Diplomacy
• Public Order & Security
11th Congress
• Agriculture
• Appropriations
• Banks & Financial Intermediaries
• Civil, Political & Human Rights (Vice-Chairman)
• Natural Resources
• Peoples’ Participation
• Public Order & Security
• Suffrage and Electoral Reforms
• Trade & Industry
• Transportation & Communications
C. Priority Bills
• House Bill No. 4251 – granting annual productivity incentives to all workers in the private sector
• House Bill No. 4397 – strengthening the regulatory power of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to effectively enforce consumer laws
• House Bill No. 4252 – increasing the penalties for non-compliance of the prescribed increases and adjustments in the wage rates of workers
• House Bill No. 3616 – extending the reglementary period for the educational qualification for PNP members
• House Bill No. 1842 – providing for the codification of criminal laws
D. Resolutions
• House Resolution No. 65 – inquiry in aid of legislation into the policies and processes of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in granting rate increases to electric utilities
• House Resolution No. 788 – creating a select Congressional
Oversight Committee on intelligence funds to check and study the use of intelligence funds by government agencies to ensure that funds allocated therefore are utilized for the purpose they are intended
E. Other legislation
a. Introduced an amendment in the General Appropriations Act requiring public bidding in the purchase of petroleum, oil and lubricant products for the Department of National Defense
(Lifted from from the blog of Carlos Celdran)
Popularity: 3% [?]
Nice CV. Where’s the platform?
I’d update his record here, but I got nothing much to work with, pops.
What exactly does he stand for other than being an Aquino?
:-D
manuelB: Three additional resolutions are below (mentioned in Noynoy’s webpages when he ran for senator):
12. HR00825 [History]
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND CONDOLENCES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE DEMISE OF COLONEL FRANCISCO B. BARAQUEL (PNP), BELOVED HUSBAND OF THE HONORABLE ANA THERESIA “RISA” H. HONRIVEROS-BARAQUEL, REPRESENTATIVE OF PARTY-LIST AKBAYAN
Status: Consolidated into HR00821
13. HR01216 [History]
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE COMMITTEE ON CIVIL, POLITICAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC ORDER AND SAFETY TO CONDUCT AN INVESTIGATION, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, INTO THE ARREST OF FORMER SECRETARY CORAZON “DINKY” SOLIMAN AND MR. VICENTE “ENTENG” ROMANO III OF THE BLACK AND WHITE MOVEMENT BY ANTI-RIOT POLICE AT THE BAYWALK AREA IN MANILA
Status: Adopted Resolution (Pending with the committee on HUMAN RIGHTS since 2006-08-29)
14. HR01497 [History]
RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE HOUSE COMMITTEE ON SUFFRAGE AND ELECTORAL REFORMS TO CONDUCT AN INQUIRY, IN AID OF LEGISLATION, ON THE COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS’ (COMELEC) RESOLUTION NO. 7767 PROMULGATED ON NOVEMBER 30, 2006 FOR THE UNMISTAKABLE INVALIDITY OF SECTION 32, PARAGRAPH AS THE SAID PROVISION OF THE FAIR ELECTION ACT OF 2001 HAS BEEN DECLARED INVALID BY THE SUPREME COURT
Status: Pending First Reading (Filed last 2007-01-29)
UP n Grad:
punyemas, kung yun man lang rin, mas may impact pa ang “no-smoking in public places” ordinance na gawa ng isang city councilor.
manong benigs, you can start by youtubing ‘noynoy’ and hear what he has to say.
the bills he authored principally so far fit the ideological profile offered by the liberal party platform.
today is day 2.
ManuelB and caffeine: File this away — it can help you when folks say that NoyNoy is a mama’s boy softie spoiled brat.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20070821-83752/Noynoy_Aquino_also_rises
benigno
magresearch ka naman. gusto spoonfed ka pa. I you are sincere about getting to know the candidates do some research
I did. I came up with zilch.
Benigno,
Can’t you see his legislative record ? Do you think he worked for those bills and resolutions because he does not stand for them?
Too much masturbation leads to blindness young man. How often do you have to be reminded?
but what bills he sponsored became law, buencamino? in the words of fritz mondale, “where’s the beef”? like i said, any moron with perks and allowances can hire a bunch of unemployed “bright boys” to craft a bill, then introduce it and never again see the light of day.
bencard,
you are aware, I hope, of the process whereby a bill becomes law.
Ok. If I were a Board member looking to hire a CEO (not a janitor as de Quiros thinks the job at had is all about), I’d invite him over for a chat and look over his CV. But then during that chat, i’d ask him what his plans are for my company once he gets on with the job.
So again:
Nice CV, where’s the platform?
Introducing Noynoy
From Noynoy Aquino, out of the shadows:
why do i get the feeling that kris lobbied for the lowering of amusement tax from 30% to 10%? (lol).
bencard:
now you mentioned it. vested interests pa rin! LOL.
Lowering the amusement tax is not a plus factor for him. It show his selfish interest. Kris was once the highest tax paying entertainer. Maybe some of the money Kris used on him while adopting him came from these savings.
Danny,
If what you are implying is that lowering the amusement tax from 30% to 10% lowers the amount of tax an entertainer pays; I don’t know how they define “amusement tax” in other countries but you might want to know that in the Philippines; it is defined as tax collected from proprietors, lessees, or operators of theaters, cinemas, concert halls, etc… as a percentage from the gross receipt of admission fees.
Unless you can show that entertainer = proprietors, lessees, or operators; you are likely mistaken in what you imply/state.
justice league, danny,
danny, sometimes you have to ignore bencard when he puts LOL after the post.
you were right in the amusement tax.
taxes paid by entertainers or showbiz people by virtue of their being entertaieners are called “income tax” not amusement tax. lobbying to reduce entertainment tax would not benefit Kris Aquino but the theater owners.
JCC,
Cheers.
jl, jcc, don’t they all belong to the “amusement” industry? what’s good for the cinemas, theaters, concert, halls, etc. are good for the entertainers. they feed on each other. take one group out and the other is dead. what better lobbyist for the amusement industry than kris aquino and, yeah, her being the sister of the bill sponsor could just be a coincidence.
Bencard,
I neither contradicted nor confirmed your initial issue of whether Kris lobbied or not in my earlier post.
jl, are you trying to make me debate against my own words? no, i don’t have a problem with that. what makes you think so? wasn’t i who said it?
btw, the lol was a poor imitation of kris’ signature guffaw, i know.
No justice league, i did not imply it. I stated it as i understood it then. Thanks for being nice and civil with your correction. With a mistake like that, I deserve a whack in the head. :-)
Danny,
Cheers!
Bencard,
There must be a reason why you didn’t disagree when someone directly equated your issue of Kris possibly lobbying for this with the issue of “vested interest”.
Lay people commonly refer to “vested interest” as something negative.
Since you don’t have a problem with the outcome of something Kris possibly lobbied for; do you have a problem with Kris if she actually lobbied for it?
Now just in case you don’t have a problem with Kris if she lobbied for it, you don’t have a problem with the outcome of what Kris lobbied for, and you’re open to the idea that Kris being the sister of the bill sponsor could just be a coincidence; is there a particular reason why you brought up this issue in the first place?
jl, since kris is an entertainer and, therefore, part of the amusement industry, she is directly or indirectly benefited by a 20% reduction of the latter’s taxes. it’s not entirely unreasonable to think that she could have “lobbied” her own brother for the passage of the law in question which is one of only two enacted bills that he sponsored as a senator (per baycas)
you asked me if i have a problem with “a lot of goodness going around” (your words). of course not if that is really the case, but it doesn’t mean i agree with your personal impression, or that kris’ lobbying his brother doesn’t bother me.
in the absence of proof to the contrary, i’m open to the possibility that noynoy’s and kris’ family relationship and his sponsorship of a law that benefited her are just “coincidence”. i doubt that very much, though.
Bencard,
Like I said before, I didn’t contradict whatever you were feeling.
My dad used to have a client who made films but has since moved on. Whenever we get together and the TV is set on a local show, my dad would ask “Ever wonder why there’s so many actors and actresses on TV?”
I’d answer “No dad because you told me before”. Then he’d still always answer “There’s so little to make in movies now’.
Before the lowering of the tax, I understand that a film made here has to gross 3x what it cost just to break even. I think the ratio needed for movies abroad is to gross more than 2x but I could be wrong.
So a local film here that cost 10 million Pesos to make has to gross about 30 million Pesos to break even based on the old tax (setting aside any classification rating that allows it some tax leeway) . So at 30 million Pesos gross already; the producer hasn’t made any real money yet.
At least 30% went to government and the movie house and the producer split the rest. But the producer also has to consider promotion tours, advertisement on TV etc … And that is based on paying moviegoers considering the Dibidi dibidi.
Even if Kris lobbied this with his legislator brother; I have no problem with it considering that I know enough of the ailing industry.
Actually I’d be a little disappointed (only a little) if Kris had to lobby with his brother for this.
As you had a feeling that Kris lobbied for this; I had a feeling that you had a problem with this. And it’s shown.
Now I won’t belabor on why you do, lets just leave this behind already.
I believe, he should have a good platform about most of the Congress People and some Senators. They are always absent in performing their functions and duties. These GHOST EMPLOYEES are “sumusweldo, kaunti lang ang trabaho”. He should begin to look into his own backyard.
Lack of qourum to pass important bills? Where have they all gone?
To Le Cirque, I think…
I am reposting my comment on Pat’s Article with a little improvement:
If you are an oldtimer Nagueno (Naga City resident, Camarines Sur) this one will break Pat’s heart.
Mayor Medroso of Canaman, a town adjacent to Naga City has been a perennial Mayor of that town and he does not know how to read and write. He was not involved in jueteng and has a small rice mill. What made him tick is his accessibility to his constituents and a couple of patient hearing ears for those who have complaints. The electorate of this unremarkable town kept electing him to office until he died. It during the seventies.
Another is City Councilor Felicisimo de Asis of Naga City. His constituents kept electing him as councilor every election. He has not authored any principal city ordinance. He is not eloquent and showed absolutely no brilliance. What made him tick is his ability to go to every funeral of a Nagueno, and if by chance he could not personally come, he would send his two passenger jeepneys to help the pallbearers bury their dead.
My effective leader is one who is accessible to the people , had compassionate heart and a couple of enduring ears to listen everyday to the plaints of his people. My effective leaders are not the glib-tongued politicians with impeccable credentials and full of promise but short on delivery, detached from the people but sandbagged by security apparatus and swooned at by retinue of sycophants.
So if you think that Noynoy is a nobody compared to Villar, Escudero, Erap, De Castro, Perlas, and other wannabees, you better think again.
Naman JC, Nonoy is not running for mayor or for councilor…
rego,
the office of the president is complex only if you were trying to cling to it forever, devise so many strategies and schemes to milk the treasury, create a multi-layer corporation to hide the fact that the real stockholders are the kamag-anak, how to get commission on every government contract without being exposed. at the end of the day, it is really a simple choice between what is right and wrong or between moral or immoral. there is nothing complex about it unless one is blind.
BTW, Noynoy, compared to our Mayor who does not know how to read and write, is a graduate of economics from Ateneo and Magsaysay a mechanic. In the case Magsaysay, he was missed when his Presidency abruptly ended and the most brilliant Marcos and the most-schooled, GMA do not leave a lasting legacy worthy of a tear as you reminisced their rule.
jcc, your idea about the complexity of the presidency strikes me as a little naive. it’s not as simple as choosing what is “right” and what is “wrong”. first one must be able to determine objectively what constitute right and what makes something wrong. no president can expect 100% acceptance of whatever he/she does. he/she could be an angel to the favored ones and a demon to those he/she disappoints. it’s a constant battle among several competing interests. malacanang (or it’s u.s. counterpart, washington) is a virtual snake pit. think “hyatt 10″. it’s no place for a weakling. a president can never be certain who he/she can fully trust, or who will stab him/her in the back. first and foremost, he/she must have a mind of his/her own and must be able to act decisively with resolve.
Here is the “platform” section of Noynoy’s website (shout a little yodel into the page and you might hear an echo), and two recent articles (here and here) published by the PCIJ describing his background, not to mention that on-line CV Beuencamino built for his manok (he calls it a “track record”. I wonder why the word “platform” is nowhere to be seen there in all of those. Hey wait! Perhaps it is because they are all no more than descriptions of, well, track records and backgrounds, and NOT really the elusive platform that everyone is holding their breath for.
Tsk tsk.
How hard can coming up with a platform be? Bizarre, considering that I have it all down in four easy steps that even a four-year old can follow.
Is it really that hard?
Hmmmm.
For that matter, stepping back onto the bigger picture (as great minds habitually do), I might ask: Is doing the right thing on a routine basis really hard? Apparently for Da Pinoy, it IS.
“Hoy, bawal umihi dyan!”
Catch my drift?
So maybe that’s the reason why bozos like Noynoy struggle with the basics — because the people who are beholden to him struggle with their own basics as well.
Leaders reflect the character of their constituents — specially in a democracy.
:-D
Noynoy is a member of the Liberal Party. Here’s the Liberal Party platform. It’s not in powerpoint format so it might not be to your liking but do try to read it.
Are you implying, cvj, that the party platform is necessarily that of the candidate’s?
Shouldn’t it be? Then why be inside the party? To be a pooper?
I thought you were just being lazy. I didn’t know that you were actually being stupid.
If you care to google, Obama or Hilary came up with their own platform which is congruent to the democratic partys platfrom. I believe Party platforms are mother hood statements while individual platforms are more detailed and specific. It tells something more on “how” the candadidate will carry out the party platform
Stidi ka lang dyan, cvj. The only stupid people here are voters who eat up the BS of these bozo politicians — specially those who confuse CVs and “trackrecords” with platforms.
If the candidate in question supposedly upholds the platform of his party, why then does Noynoy have his own “platform” section in his website? I don’t even see any reference to the Liberal Party (or whatever the hell party Noynoy is associated with at the moment) in that “platform” page of his.
I agree with rego. I think parties have (or are underpinned by) ideologies whilst the individual politicians themselves each have platforms.
To Abe and cvj: check this one out. What is good enough for you ain’t:
http://filipinovoices.com/noynoys-record/comment-page-1#comment-94638
Legislative records are ok, but those things does not necessarily convince me to write his name on the ballot. I need his platform. Ok it is only a couple of days since his declaration, but it is what I needed. I am all so sick and pissed off with rhetoric and fairy tales with a knight in a shining armor coming forth from the east.
What about his stand on land reform? Hacienda Luisita?
Binay (and I’m guessing a few of the Hyatt 10) are trying to push Mar Roxas aside.
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Binay, however, stressed that forging a coalition was unlikely if the LP limited its candidates to party members. “The big problem here is Mar … You’re not talking already of a coalition because Mar and Noynoy would come from the same party,” he said.
Binay said that within the LP, a group was sympathetic to Roxas and felt sorry for him for giving way. He thought this was “a wrong premise.” He said that Roxas stepped aside because he did not have a chance to win as president. “Sorry to say but that is the survey,” he said.
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http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20090911-224643/Binay-Cory-magic-alone-cant-make-Noynoy-win
I don’t need to trace up anymore the track records of Senator Noynoy Aquino. I knew him so well.
I will honestly tell you guys that i will fully support Noynoy for his candidacy.. it simply because he is the best aspiring candidates among those idiots aiming for the highest political position in our country.
That he have credibility, sincerity, and love for our country.
From Pinoy, hello to my fellow Filipino.
Absolutamente!
The primaries then serve as the venue for card-carrying party members to select which candidate has a better set of proposed actions ( in layman’s terms – sic “high-school thesis”) that achieve the party’s objectives.
After all when one says, he believes in reducing taxes and reducing the size of government. The questions could be:
Which taxes are you going to reduce? By how much? who will be the recipients of the tax cut? Will it be Lucio Tan? Or will blue collar workers pay the brunt of Lucio Tan’s tax evasion? How will these cuts affect the national bottom line on an annual basis? How will these cuts affect schools, hospitals, roads? Which government office needs to be reduced? How? By how much?
I would rather see the blueprint NOW, than to buy a house and then have a design that changes every year till I live in a house that I don’t want.
To – reemphaisize:
Track Record is not a platform.
CV is not a platform.
Platitudes is not a platform.
News Articles is not a platform.
Keep on with the demand – if candidates are not accountable now in terms of presenting a detailed platform – they can’t be held accountable to anything at all – so, platform plez -
I’m lurking, and waiting if FV’s resident coconut/s files his/their own certificate/s of candidacy and WIN on that basis.
Craft all the platforms you can but if are not holding the reins of power you can shove it.
Nga pa, the COMELEC has to make sure you’re not a nuisance, errgh, nuisance candidate.
susginoo ano na naman kalokohan eto… we are not talking about FV residents , we simply talking about the presidential candiates to provide us with their platform… we are not even saying that platform makes a candidate win…
If platforms aren’t important, then why is your pal taking the time to convince me that Noynoy actually has one?
:-D
Nakulitan! Ang kulit kasi.
tanong ko lang doon sa mga supporter ni Noynoy…
Given the track record and accomplishment that Manuel Buencamino enumerated here, If he isn ot the son of Cory and Ninoy, will you still be voting for him?
Rego,
. He is capable, honest, and credible to begin with. His being a son of Cory and Ninoy is a plus.
Now compare him to the other candidates:
Erap -a convicted plunderer who protests his innocence but accepted a pardon instead of appealing his conviction.
Villar – like GMA he used his position as a congressman then a Speaker then a senator then a Senate President to help his businesses. He blocked an an ethics investigation in the House because he said his election as Speaker answered the charges against him. In the Senate he refuses to face an ethics investigation because he says hus being in the minority makes him a sure loser. So heads he wins tails he wins. He is not man enough to confront his accusers. The only difference between Villar and Gloria is the mole on the face. “Kala niyo conyo, katropa pala.”
PaLaKa – all he can promise is more of the same because how can he speak reform without discrediting the regime he belongs to?
Chiz is the only candidate who can stand against Noynoy, If Noynoy weren;t running I’d be for Chiz.
Who do you favor
Well I gues kanya kanyang choice lang talga yan. I actually will be voting for either Teodoro or Villar.
Benigno,
Platforms are good. They are things to stand on. So I prefer to vote for a human being rather than a platform.
If Erap has the best platform would you vote for him? Because at the end of the day you make your choice based on the candidate’s integrity and not his platform.
Being a human being is good too. But I prefer to vote for a human being with a platform. That way I get some insight on what the human being stands for in a form that is on record and therefore can be re-visited as an on-going basis for holding him/her to account on his promises and consistency to his vision over his/her term of office.
Lemme see now.
His histrionics aside, I’ll go for Dick Gordon.
The guy has excellent leadership qualities, proven executive ability, political savvy, some remaining integrity, and compassion for those who have less in life. (I believe so, because of his able stewardship of the Philippine National Red Cross).
If only he scores better in the surveys.
That is what Binay says that Mar Roxas said about Mar Roxas — if only Mar Roxas scored better in the surveys.
And Noy and Mar being of the same Liberal Party does not mean they have the same position on women issues. Noy and Mar are on opposite sides of the Reproductive Health bill.
http://filipinovoices.com/noynoy-socratic-pacifist-egalitarian-obamesque-economic-empiricist-ninoyish-even-benignoist/comment-page-1#comment-94954
Phil Manila,
Sorry to disappoint you but Richard Gordon really lives up to his nickname, Dick.
He has proven himself a leader and great cheerleader, that I grant.
But as far as personal integrity goes, well that’s something I can on;y grant if we our measure of integrity is Gloria, Erap, or Villar. As far as integrity is concerned I will place him at par with Joker, Enrile, and Miriam.
Anyway, I will join you in working for his election if the field were limited to Erap, Villar, and the PaLaKa bet.
to Phil: If Dick Gordon doesn’t make it as a candidate for president, then think about Mar Villar. Mar was born just a regular guy who worked hard and proved his executive skills into growing a company into, well, success. Also just as important are the efforts and attention that Mar show for OFW’s and the poor.
to Phil Manila: If Dick Gordon doesn’t make it as a candidate for president, then think about Noynoy. You seem to be among the many Filipinos who agree that Noynoy brings a clean slate and integrity into Malacanang should Noy be elected President. I just want to point out that Noy understands the politics of governance, in other words, Noy can work with members of opposition parties. Just think about it — Noy never showed vindictiveness against Enrile nor Honasan despite these two gentlemen having a hand in the coup that resulted in Noy getting struck by 5 bullets.
Noy, we all know, has been a good son to Cory. But Noy is his own man. Cory is strongly pro-CBCP while Noy is among the first to show support for the Reproductive Health Bill.
Also important is Noy’s compassion for those who have less in life. In his campaign for the Senate, Noy clearly stated in his platform: Be the voice of the powerless and the oppressed, those who do not have access to our government and are, thus, victims of injustice.
to Abe M: I understand that you have nieces who are still not sure if they should support Noy. Just let them know that Noy supports Edcel Lagman’s Reproductive Health Bill, and that a Noy administration should see similar progressive laws getting Malacanang’s support.
to Primer: There is a possibility that Bayani Fernando does not become the party standard-bearer. If this happens, do think about Manny Villar for President. Villar has proven himself among the stalwart leaders of the Senate. It may also be important for you to remember that Manny Villar, like Bayani Fernando, stands against the Reproductive Health bill.
UPN,
Nunal na lang sa mukha ang kulang kay Villar
to Ja_G and blackshame: You present yourselves as wanting the next Pinas president to have a progressive understanding of jobs-creation as well as equitable wages. You should support Noy so that he can make this into law:
http://www.pcij.org/resources/noynoy-bills/1370.pdf
if you want job optimal creation – don’t settle for tax cuts on wages – go all the for the redistribution idle oligarch lands – like Hacienda Luisita, Hacienda Tinang – and complement it with an honest-to-goodness business skills development program and a safety net that will steer the beneficiaries to success – not to leave em hanging dry to a an oligarch dominated congress and presidency.
reading from above, I think the newest Nonynoy convert is UP n.
Who’s next?
Bert: Some business-owners will look at that ten-percenter bill and see an increase in business taxes.
The ten-percenter bill lowers a company’s retained earnings; lowers the cash flow; lowered cash flow lowers ability to borrow money; lowers the ability to grow the business; lowers the ability to hire more employees. Without careful analysis to support it (Why 10%, not 7%? Why all instead of only for companies with 70 or more employees?), one can argue that it is populist economics.
i know, bert, upn is too subtle for an ordinary mind. so why don’t you let him spell out what he means.
btw, i think noynoy’s idea may be pro-labor but anti-business. how can you have an egg if you kill or starve the hen that lays it? i think that’s a matter between labor and management themselves. no more unnecessary government intervention. i believe it’s a populist idea designed to ensnare some votes.
CHAIRMANSHIP AND MEMBERSHIP OF CERTAIN ORGANIZATIONS OR COMMITTEES ARE NOT REFLECTIVE OF YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS! HOW MANY OF THESE BILLS WERE PASSED????ALL OF A SUDDEN ANG DAMI NYANG ACCOMPLISHEMENTS! I DON’T BUY IT AND WILL NEVER VOTE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS AN OPPORTUNIST LIKE NOYNOY! Remember when he was asked during his mother’s wake by GMA7, “do u hv… See More plans of running 4 president?”. He answered, “ANO SILA SINUSWERTE?GAGAWIN NA NAMAN NILA KAMING TAGALINIS NG BASURA NG AALIS NA PRESIDENTE TULAD NG NANAY KO AFTER MARCOS, WAG NA LANG!” And when d surveys came out, now he wants to be president! After 9 nine years as congressman, nakalbo na lang sya ng husto walang maipakitang good record! Just my personal opinion.