I'm still 16. Eventually, I'm still not on the age to vote this coming election. Thus, I am one of the millions of people here on the Philippines who's aware of the country's status.
I would also like to have a new president that will hopefully uplift the Philippines from her present level and will give us, the youth, a brighter future. Filipinos, of course, have different ideal president. We should know, we can never find all the dynamic attributes we are looking for in our presidentiables today because,it's like everyone's looking for a PERFECT president. We must admit, we can never find a flawless president. Come on! Everyone commits mistakes! However, Filipinos have still the list of people to choose. I, for one tries to judge the presidentiables by contrasting their backgrounds, platforms and views.
NICANOR PERLAS
Specific environmental advocacy groups have consistently ranked Nicanor Perlas as the greenest presidential candidate. This implies how he reaches out his concerns on our environmental aspects. Mr. Perlas introduced sustainable farming. He helped thousands of farmers change their farming methods from the use of deadly pesticides. This man is actually an agriculturist, that explains why he have so much heart for nature... He has, in fact, written many books about Politics and farming. I admire Mr. Perlas,but honestly, i don't think he'll win this race. If he were to run for senate he would’ve more votes!
JC delos Reyes
This man must've been an intelligent one, yet we can't deny the fact that only few people know this guy. I've learned that his mother is the sister of RICHARD GORDON, which is also a presidential candidate. I wonder if he was able to think not to run and just support his uncle. However, I think his sincerity is most felt by the people. ('yung nakakakilala lang din sa kanya).
Jamby Madrigal
I have finally seen a TV add for Jamby. But I think she's just using his lolo's name. She should've tried showing her platforms. I think that will make the add better. Thus, she's indeed very brave to try to be part of this race. She has so much will. I admire that but I don't think she'll win. She would've chance if she just run as a senator.
Richard Gordon
Gordon is a new wannabe president. As president to be, he has no track record to his name. As senator, publicity claimed he has the maximum contributions to his credit. Whatever it is, whether true or not, is not the point. The point is, if you choose a newbie, your certainty percentage ratio that he’ll perform and succeed is 50/50.
Eddie Villanueva
Someone whose faith is totally seen. I believe our next president should have the same strong faith to God like his. I don't know what he'll show if he becomes the president but it's good to know that he'll continue his advocacies whether he wins or not in the race.
Erap Estrada
During his term my I was still in Elementary, so I was not able to know much of him. I believe this man to be true to his intention to our country. He was focused on helping the common people. But when Erap was president; kidnappings, terrorist bombings, and murders were usual headline news. Anyway, that's just a hearsay.
Gilbert Teodoro
Many of his alliance now have fled away to different teams. It should be a very disappointing situation for him. But on a second thought it could also help him to uplift his name. hmmm. Teodoro is indeed an intelligent person giving his different concrete plans about the problems of the state, however the word administration coined to him somehow affects his status in the race. The administration has been described by many as "magulo". Well, it wouldn't be that way without the influence of Philippine media and some exaggerating words of the opposition. Well, if he wins, I just hope that his power of speech is as good as his works.
Manny Villar
I think among all the candidates he has the highest will and eagerness to be the president. Imagine! VILLAR HAS A MINIMUM OF 40 TV SPOTS A DAY AT A COST OF P10 MILLION EVERY DAY THE PAST 5 MONTHS FOR A TOTAL COST OF P1.5 BILLION – AND THAT IS NOT COUNTING HIS EXPENSES ON RADIO, DOLPHY, WILLLIE REVILLAME ETC,AND THE ELECTION OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN PERIOD HAS NOT EVEN STARTED – THEY SAY HIS BUDGET IS P20 BILLION AND ALL FOR A JOB THAT PAYS P200 THOUSAND A YEAR! He's a little bit desperate on that. Well, infairness, he has the experience and he doesn't have to hide in different BIG names because he, himself is a name.
Noynoy Aquino
Among all the presidentiables, I guess this man has the greatest hold in showbizness with the help of his controversial sister, Kris. He talks more about corruption. Maybe because he doesn't have any concrete work to show. Anyway, "ang pagpuksa sa korupsyon" as how he says it, indeed works for the masses. But at the very first place, he wasn't planning for running for presidency. It was after his mom's death that he was able to make up his mind to join the race. It makes me think that he was just a product of "why not him? afterall, he's a presiden's son" And if he wins, he should make sure that he won't be a "tuta" to anyone.
I am not a voter. but I want to share my ideas on this. hopefully, for those who have the chance to vote this May 10 will use their vote well. PLEASE DON'T VOTE THOSE WHO HAVE NO PLANS AND DOING NOTHING BUT TO LOOK FOR THE BAD THINGS ABOUT THEIR OPPONENT AND PULLING OTHERS DOWN. I observe some of them are just good in seeing the mistakes of others. The tendency if you’re focused in seeing the mistakes of others, you will not notice your own mistakes. Like not seeing the trees anymore because you are in the middle of the forest. And even meticulous in small things which may be even become irrelevant on a president’s perspective. Am referring to some candidates' rumbling about on the issue of dogs turned into game animals. Choose the person who stays on his foot, stands on his OWN and doesn't have to pull others down by throwing different issues... To the next president.... GOOD LUCK. May you bring the Philippines to her new brighter days.
“Kayo ang boss ko”-a statement clearly sworn by Benigno Simeon Cojuangco Aquino III on his Inaugural speech last June 30, 2010. If there would be a list of trendy lines a president had uttered, that line would probably be part of it. It has always been an Aquino strategy to make the Filipinos feel much important. I guess it is visible how it has been effective towards the Filipino people for years. Noynoy was a former senator with little legislative records to talk about. However, the way his campaign promotes his eagerness to stop corruption, with its main slogan “pag walang korupt, walang mahirap”, touches the majority of the Filipinos. Noynoy’s victory is a confirmation that the main issue for the Filipino people is poverty due to corruption. People voted for Noynoy because they were sick and tired of the never-ending cases of graft and corruption involving the names of the country’s executives. His slogan may or may not be true, thus, it rings a bell and has attracted a broad number of people to support Noynoy in the election.
According to TV news, Social Weather Station survey shows that a number of registered voters became optimistic that their lives will improve in Aquino’s regime. The survey confirms that the expectations of the masses have increased after Noynoy’s victory. This will eventually become a heavier load to our President. Pressures will surely sap his energy and a simple mistake would surely cover up his right moves. Filipinos became more optimistic about their future because of two simple reasons. First, it is by nature that the Filipino people expect for something good towards a new leader after the election. Secondly, it’s because of Noynoy’s high promises. He mentioned about his anti-poverty theme, unveiling of new programs on job creation, income generation, universal health care, access to quality education, and more infrastructure to address the needs of the poor. Weighing it all up, raised expectations towards president Noynoy can be a double-edged sword, because it simultaneously represents the misplaced illusions of the masses, but also indicates their increased confidence and trust, which are actually the foundation of good work. But since all eyes are on him now, at this very moment, people already sees his mistakes. On a blog posted by Belinda Olivares-Cunanan, she has stated that it is a fault by Noynoy not to recognize the Supreme Court Chief. Ultimately, this will trigger an unwelcome crisis in the government. Then here comes the issue of the “wang-wang”. Vice president Binay clearly stated that in different aspects, this becomes a wrong move by the president. I must say that the president has a point when he said that it is hard to endure being rudely pushed away by the siren-blaring escorts of those who display their position and power over the people. However, as a president, he should understand that officials use “wang-wang” to help them carry out the tasks they need to do which are time-bounded. People that are shoved away can say it is unfair but we all know that these people in higher positions carry load heavier than normal people do. And another thing, it isn’t safe for these people to stay in traffic roads for they might meet different life-threatening situations that can harm the innocent people around. Another thing is his fix relationship towards his running-mate, Mar Roxas. The open display of his attention towards his defeated running-mate can totally affect his working relationship towards Binay. There will be no good governance without harmony. In that case, our vice president and president will be like a cat and dog opposing to each other’s point of view. A key agenda of the Noynoy’s presidency which is to eliminate poverty and to start change will badly fracture the elite class because to end poverty the poor must be in power. On a second thought, Noynoy Aquino is a part of this status quo. He’s from an elite family, so his class will surely be affected on his theme.
President Aquino vowed to adhere to the democratic ideals, stressing his own contributions would be in bringing the benefits of democracy to all the people. He promised to stamp corruption in our government and stable the economic status of the country. For sure, there will be more happenings to come. There will be plenty of social, economic, political, cultural, globally linked issues. But I believe, a problem that is posed in cooperation of the mass movement will be given a more effective solution. Higher expectations can be a positive factor. The mass needs to build on these expectations and at the same time develop them. The character of the mass movement that needs to develop today is one that will challenge the Noynoy government to keep its promises, however vague these might be, but as interpreted by the mass movement, and at the same time extend it to include the more substantial demands of the masses. After all, Philippines is a democratic country.
On top of this, let’s give the Aquino administration at least one year of undistracted chance. Let’s try things to uplift our selves and not just to depend on the government, because if we all just set our eyes of what’s wrong and never do what’s right, then we all end up losing.
