Since he became Mr. Palengke up until he stepped down to be PNoy’s running mate instead of LP’s Presidential Standard Bearer, I have supported Mar Roxas. To me, he is the logical choice to run the country. He came from a decent political family where all his relatives have served the country well without a … Continue reading “Oras Na! Roxas Na!”
The Liberal Party is choosing between Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas for their Presidential Bet. Although Roxas was the first to announce his presidency bid, the recent death of the late President Cory Aquino and the tremendous support shown by the Filipino people for this beacon of democracy has made Aquino a contender for … Continue reading “Aquino or Roxas?”
For lack of anything better to say – I have re-posted here Mar Roxas’ concession speech delivered yesterday at Balay (LP Headquarters in Cubao): Magandang hapon po sa ating lahat. Sinulat ko po ang nais kong sabihin para wala akong makalimutan: Gusto ko pong magsimula sa isang taos-pusong pasasalamat. Sa mga kababayan natin na kumaway, … Continue reading “Stepping Down”
Elections is over. The most divisive and brutal election season I have ever encountered is finally drawing to a close. Mar Roxas and Grace Poe, the two “closest” rivals to Duterte has conceded defeat. While I have already prepared myself for a Duterte presidency, I cannot begin to fathom or accept how people can vote … Continue reading “Are we Filipinos still worth dying for?”
With the Presidential elections just around the corner, everyone seems to have made up their mind who to vote. I have declared my choice of Mar Roxas as President and I am a known supporter of Leni Robredo since the beginning so my choice is clear. But there are still undecideds among our midst that … Continue reading “Have We Lost Hope As A Nation?”
While the author meant this for Duterte, I believe it applies to any of the political candidates. God did gave standards on who we should elect as “elders” or leaders among us ) as stated numerous times in the Bible. However, He did say that we must submit to the authority of this world – … Continue reading “Voting for Duterte: A Biblical Response.”
As I promised myself, when 2016 kicks in, I will finally make up my mind who to vote for in May 2016. Some may argue that I have known who to vote for and that I’ve been a vocal supporter of Mar Roxas even when he hadn’t officially stated his bid for Presidency but the … Continue reading “My Choice for President”
It may not be the best presidential term. It may have been riddled with criticisms and missed opportunities, but, for the most part, it was a good term. Having lived through 5 presidents (Cory, Ramos, Erap, Gloria and PNoy), PNoy’s term is, by far, the best. He was able to accomplish more than all the … Continue reading “Well Done PNoy! – Thoughts on SONA 2015”
Whenever I tell people I want to become President of the Philippines someday, they ask me – then why are you not in politics or any politically related career right now? They think that I ought to be running for barangay chairman at the very least or if not working as part of someone’s cabinet. … Continue reading “The Unlikely Ascent to Presidency”
She had a warrant of arrest for graft and malversation of funds. Her political enemies filed the case against her. She said she will not post bail and authorities were free to arrest her. She said she’s not hiding from law and the reason her warrant is not being served is because no one is … Continue reading “The Delikadeza of Grace Padaca”
