It is more a case of ‘neither here nor there’ this whole idea being floated around that Governor Panlilio throws hat into the ring as alternative presidential choice. In the blogosphere alone as it is in mainstream media, the sticky trap already gathered adherents which may prove to be an awful waste of propaganda work. For in the end, the priest can gracefully rebound back from whatever overtones may have indeed been made public.
Panlilio sets three conditions, easy enough to remember, as the moorings upon which his possible decision to run are tied to – first, as a last option; second, as a public clamor; and third, for peace sake. All told, this simply means that the hero struts forward if the collectivity fails to make a choice as to the best presidential candidate to support; if there is overwhelming public outcry for him to accept the challenge, and lastly, if he becomes the only hope to bring about equilibrium in our realpolitik these trying times.
Meanwhile, he claims, albeit condescendingly, to be a mere convenor who would consult with all presidentiables as to be willing to agree with his – one candidate proposal – which means that from the field of reform-minded wannabes, only one will represent the whole pack in this presidential derby against a perceivably strong candidate from the administration. But if the presidential race will be reduced to a simple boxing match between two contenders, it may open the door for unforeseen problems in the COMELEC’s full automation program.
What is it Panlilio trying to weave? It appears that recruitment has just taken place and a virtual clearinghouse is in place to filter down to only one candidate their common choice to be. This may not necessarily be him unless he becomes the choice of the consensus. Viewed another way, it can also look like it’s the cart before the horse. Panlilio and his handlers appear to already have a gameplan in mind and an end-game scenario sketched in their cognitive faculty.
They probably think that 2010 is anybody but GMA or any of her clones.
Even a mere peripheral view will tell us that no one from the list of presidentiables or in case of set A (Noli, Chiz, Loren, Mar, Manny) will join Panlilio’s open summit. Nor anyone from say, set B (Ping, Teodoro, Gordon, Erap, Binay) would opt to be relegated from the background or play minor key. Perhaps, not one from set C (BF, Velarde, GMA, Puno, Genuino) will either, do. So from which set will the good priest seek a common root?
Truth to tell, even Archbishop Oscar Cruz is not inclined to endorse Panlilio since the governor has more problems than he is able to solve even as governor. If Cruz were to be believed, no mayors in the whole province of Pampanga saved for one and not a single soul from the Sangguniang Panlalawigan or Provincial Board do stand by what Panlilio believes in. In other words, if the good priest cannot as much as even command respect, how can he expect to command respect from a larger whole – society writ large? Fact is, not few from the clergy have opposed views on what Panlilio is doing in either capacity – priest or governor.
While indeed, organized groups to include the leftist party list have expressed support for Panlilio, Rep. Hontiveros would want exactly that more than mere lip service, Panlilio lays down his clear national agenda and provides answers to major policy issues or concerns as early as now. If that is not about ready, chances are, Panlilio is wishing for the moon. In fact, a recall petition with the COMELEC is in the offing, frustrated only now by lack of material time and money to conduct recall elections.
This is classic case of media feeding frenzy – not knowing exactly what it is to feed to the universal viewership. With grave doubts as to his competence to lead the Province of Pampanga to where he wants to take its future, what is it really that can make Panlilio click with the entire Filipino populace? First of all, as soon as he leaves Pampanga, Rep. Mikey Arroyo shall be able to get the gubernatorial seat unless Panlilio made the path more difficult for his rabid successor.
Little is deposited in our collective memory as to the feats or accomplishments that the self-styled presidential wannabe can brag about. We want a strong leader who can command obedience from no less than the PNP. For how indeed can he even begin to accomplish more important plans if he does not even have the rapport he must have with the PNP? He cannot even have his request for a new provincial PNP chief approved at Camp Crame, what more with other personages in the whole bureaucracy?
As the saying goes, “no man is an island but a part of the main”. Maybe, Panlilio must first check his own suitability to the highest office that he aspires for. He must exhibit clear stand on what he really wants to be when no two options can be done at the same time. One prepares himself long and hard and the presidency is entirely not a joke. It is always preferred as a rule that one stands on solid moral ground. But what if it is nothing but an ice floe that can melt at the pestering heat of corruption?
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“He must exhibit clear stand on what he really wants to be when no two options can be done at the same time.”
On target, KP.
The training in the priesthood is very different i.e theology (morality) versus politics (the art and science of compromise.
Gov. Panlilio was educated and trained in the seminary, but it did not end just there. There are continuities, thru his first vocation, he is well-travelled in different continents of the world (which made him a keener observant) before he became a politician and perhaps it is really his calling to serve the whole nation and not only a minor parish. So far, I never heard any record of corruption, dishonesty, injustice and other anomalies about him as public servant in his region.
His religion must not be subject of interest of the voters but his goals for a better Philippines. It was in mid-90´s when I met him(NO KNOWING)that he will someday, be a political servant of our country. Our subject of conversation was most of the time about Philippines, its economy, ecology, educa-
tion and the philippine culture. I really admired his dreams for our country and for the welfare of the filipino people.
Now a reality ?, let us support him!
“The training in the priesthood is very different i.e theology (morality) versus politics (the art and science of compromise.”
Generalize to your own peril. I present you Johannes Paulus Secundus Magnus, Pontifex , Vicarius Christi, Episcopus Romanum , Destroyer and Crusher of Atheistic Communism, Nemesis of Unbridled Capitalism, the Hammer against the Clintonian abortionists at the UN Conference on Women and soon to be Sanctus Eccelesiae Romanum Catholicam.
John Paul II is one of the greatest politicians of the 20th Century. Theologian and philosopher many times over, this actor is unparalled. No military action was ever needed to destroy Communism.
The seminary and the old boy network of the hierarchical Church is the best preparation for politics it seems.
Benedict XVI in the last conclave was the consummate politician. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo should get a few pointers from him.
if he is serious on running, he must say it NOW.
aba, humigit kumulang 400 days na lang bago ang eleksiyon (kung may eleksiyon man).
baka maubos ang oras niya kaka isip kung tatakbo o hindi.
Chief Justice Puno is truly the personification of that moral force needed to deliver the country from the present state of moral decadence.
He has said, “We need moral stewards; they will always remind us that every moral decision has its cost so that we can now translate all these standards of morality, or our principles, into definitive actions. If not, nothing will happen to us.”
We ask you, Sir, to lead our nation.
Q: Will Fr. Panlilio be president?
A: If you give me a pack of L&M filters, I’ll tell you.
Q: Counting chicks before the hen even laid eggs?
A: Not me, I’d monitor the COMELEC’s Law Department.
Many countries are apparently asking themselves: “Where is our Obama?”
There is a real desire for change all across the globe and this phenomenon might sweep many dark horses into power.
Instead asking Will Panlilio become President? it might be better to pose it as “Could Panlilio become President, and how?
DJB:
“Could Panlilio become President?”
yes, he could be.
But the chances are low.
Really really low.
If everybody keep on asking this question until the deadline for submission of candidacy on November, we are going to see a snow ball.
Then the answer will be ‘yes’.
He ain’t no Obama. Obama does not impress me either.
I hate copy cats, pirated stuff, and so on.
Its a free country, he can run for office, I like the man. Cannot be compared to anyone but him, now where are my cigarettes?
Will I vote? Yes
For him? Maybe. Secret ballot kasi eh.
Do you need some Advil? Me? No, do you?
It is true that panlilio has more enemies than friends considering the mayors and board members of pampanga province…but this is not because panlilio is not a respectable governor, its not because the mayors and board members can not respect panlilio…its because of money, power and ego…panlilio went against the odds…he made decisions that irked the mayors and board members..even political figures outside pampanga….but he didnt care, he made these decisions not to please the mayors and board members..he made decisions based on what good it will do to his province…and he did not make decisions based on his possible reelection..he did not make decisions to please the political figures..he did not make decisions to make huge money…
RESPECT IS THE LAST THING A TRAPO WOULD HAVE IN HIM….AND THEY HATE PANLILIO BECAUSE PANLILIO IGNORED THEM AND PROVED TO THEM THAT THEY ARE NOTHING COMPARED TO WHAT HE BELIEVES IS GOOD FOR THE PAMPAGUEÑOS…
IMAGINE WHAT HE CAN DO IF HE IS PRESIDENT…cant wait to see the trapos no longer getting corruption money like they always do hehehehe
Juwan_D:
and IMAGINE WHAT HE CAN DO if all those lawmakers are against him?
:)
…and also the governors, the mayors, the barangay captains and kagawads, camp crame and camp aguinaldo.
if gov. panlilio believes that what he’s doing is good for the pampanguenos, will the pampanguenos vote for him again as governor in the 2010 election?
what do you think, Juwan?
siyetehan,
there’s a lot he can do…remember that we already have enough laws to make this country better. Who needs the lawmakers to minimize corruption to the lowest level if not totally remove it?
Leading by example..command responsibility..if the leader is corrupt, everyone under him/her is corrupt. If the top guy is not corrupt, then he has the credibility and integrity.
Bert,
what I think is not important..why dont you ask the pampangueños?
what i believe is whts important to me…and I believe (as of this moment) that panlilio is going against the odds because he is not playing the politics this trapos are playing..and that includes your idol chiz hehehhehe
so bert…lets say chizzzzz??? for the future of your children? bwihihihihi
Priests are good for saving souls, as those religious people believe.
I dont know if he can save us from our economic
difficulties. Unless, he can duplicate the work
of Jesus Christ. Feeding 5,000 people from seven
loaves of bread.
Let us all go back to the World of Reality. It is
where Real Living takes place. Worrying about payments of utilities and three meals a day.
Panlilio will ever be president? It depends on our highly intelligent media practitioner’s biases.
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Juwan_D:
What has he since done in Pampanga?
:D
A president with a dictatorial bent and who insists that his outlook on the world is the only way to look at things is uber-dangerous.
A president who insists on “..MY WAY or the highway” will be useless especially if he occupies the position for six very long years.
Juwan_D: Are you from Pampanga?
Siyetehan: That is really the question that will settle if he’s a good alternative to all the other politicians running for the top spot in 2010.
syetehan…why dont you google the guy and read about what he did in pampanga. Eto sagutin mo din…ano naman ang nagawa ng mga matagal ng nakaupong politiko natin para sa inang bayan? sa tinagal tagal nila sa politiko..mula pa sa lolo nila, tatay nila at ngayon anak naman…ano ang nagawa nila para sa pilipinas at mamayang pilipino…kung may tama kang sagot jan, iboboto ko idol mo bwihihihihi
carlo…no im not a from pampanga. bisaya ko bai :)
he might and he has a good chance. but that will not equate to changes. isnt it that cory and erap and, at a time, gloria were our best hope?
Juwan_D:
Why did you suddenly shift to the “other trapos?” hindi ba si among ed ang pinag uusapan natin?
don’t try to divert the issue. bwihihihi.
On a more serious note, you dont just say “google” the guy. we’re talking sense here. hindi ba mas magiging interesante kung ikaw mismo ang nagbigay ng mabuting mga halimbawa ng nagawa ni among para maliwanagan naman kami at ikonsidera siya bilang isang alternative candidate sa 2010?
hi there!
if among ed will run for presidency in our country, i would definitely vote him and encourage others to vote him, and i’ll do it for the love of the country and without any pay. i think his the only one who is sincere enough to help our country, who will lead our country back to stability we all longed for. sincere ba