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Why Filipinos Should Give a Damn about Panatag Shoal By Marcial Bonifacio My friends and countrymen, within 200 nautical miles of the exclusive economic zone of the Republic of the Philippines (RP) is a small cluster of rocks, encompassed by a body of water, known as Panatag Shoal to Filipinos and Scarborough Shoal internationally. It was the subject of dispute between RP and China. In 2013, President Benigno Aquino III filed a case before the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) for which it ruled in RP’s favor in 2016. Predictably, imperial China does not acknowledge the ruling and insists on claiming 90% of the international waters via its own “nine-dash line” metric, which the PCA has invalidated pursuant to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The PCA also declared Panganiban (Mischief) Reef, Recto (Reed) Bank, and Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal as “part of the exclusive economic zone and continental shelf of the Philippines, and are not overlapped by any possible entitlement of China.” Perhaps you all are pondering why we Filipinos should care about some cluster of rocks surrounded by water. If President Rodrigo Duterte defends it, will that put food on our tables, educate our kids, or improve the quality of our lives? If not, then why should any of us be concerned, especially since it risks provoking a war with China—a state of affairs which appears to be nothing short of a suicide mission? Indeed, these are all legitimate and ubiquitously relevant questions worthy of addressing. First and foremost is the legal issue of sovereignty and constitutional mandate of the President. Since the PCA upheld RP’s sovereignty over Panatag Shoal, it is the government’s duty to defend it. Pursuant to Art. XII, Sect. 2 of the 1987 Constitution, “The State shall protect the nation’s marine wealth in its archipelagic waters, territorial sea, and exclusive economic zone. . .” Dereliction of this duty could be construed as betrayal of public trust, which is an impeachable offense according to Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio and Sen. Richard Gordon. Aside from that, forfeiting our sovereign territory will only serve as a dangerous precedent for other potential encroachments by China. What if China claims it recently unearthed a map indicating their sovereignty over Philippine Rise (formerly Benham Rise) or even the entire province of Palawan? Not only is ceding Panatag Shoal a slippery slope towards imperial tyranny, it calls into question RP’s adherence to the Constitution and the rule of law—international law—in this case. Second, Panatag Shoal is abundant in fish and natural resources, including minerals and gas. Such resources can be utilized by consumers and businesses, while driving energy costs down, creating more jobs, raising living standards, and generating more tax revenue. Indeed, it would stimulate the economy and contribute to a prosperous future for our country’s youth. If, on the other hand, China is given free reign, there is a risk of irresponsible food shortages. As former assistant secretary of defense for Asian and Pacific Security Affairs Wallace Gregson pointed out, “China stands harshly criticized in the UN Permanent Court of Arbitration judgment for ‘permanent and irreparable harm to the coral reef ecosystem.’”

Third, should China seize Panatag Shoal, freedom of navigation and overflight would be compromised. Indeed, one third of world shipping (valued at over $5 trillion) passes through this route annually. Hence, China has militarized seven reefs with runways, surface navy ship and submarine posts, hangars, radars, and surface-to-air missiles. “The fear,” states Asia-Pacific security expert William Choong, “is that China will start dredging, followed by militarization, thus creating a strategic triangle connecting Woody Island, the Spratlys chain and Scarborough Shoal that would dominate most of the South China Sea.” In order to prevent this, RP can and must assert its sovereignty.

Fourth, should RP decide to publicly acknowledge and enforce the PCA’s ruling, it would project fearless and determined leadership. Not only would ASEAN consider RP an economic partner, it would be respected for defending its sovereignty, vis-a-vis an imperialistic juggernaut. Indeed, it would be a successful model for Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, and Taiwan to emulate, since those ASEAN members also have maritime disputes with China. Incidentally, RP happens to be one of ASEAN’s founders and is the first country to defend its sovereign territory against China via the PCA (and won), which puts it in a historically unique position. Unfortunately, Duterte squandered a perfectly good opportunity to invoke the favorable PCA ruling at the ASEAN summit in which he himself presided as its chairman. Perhaps you may understand and concur with my factually based points. However, skeptics may reiterate Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping’s war threat and Duterte’s rationale that RP cannot

win a war against China, due to its inadequate military capability. In that case, I must defer to the authority of Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio, some of whose practical advice I conveyed in my letter to Duterte on May 2017: The Philippines should “bring China’s threat of war to another UNCLOS arbitral tribunal, to secure an order directing China to comply with the ruling of the UNCLOS arbitral tribunal that declared the Reed Bank part of Philippine EEZ.” He added that the “Philippines can also ask for damages for every day of delay that the Philippines is prevented by China from exploiting Philippine EEZ.” The Philippines should persuade the U.S. to declare Panatag Shoal as part of Philippine territory, which would protect it under the 1951 Philippine-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty. Such action would add clarity for legal ramifications, since the shoal was known to be under Philippine jurisdiction as early as the American colonial period and even under Spanish rule.

This map was composed in 1734 showing Panatag Shoal within Philippine jurisdiction under Spanish rule. It is highlighted as “Panacot.”

The Philippines should send the Philippine Navy to patrol Panatag Shoal. Should China stage an attack on any Philippine navy vessels, the Philippines can invoke the Mutual Defense Treaty, since it covers armed attacks on such vessels, pursuant to Article IV. Of course, that would prompt the U.S. Navy to intervene. The Philippines should resume joint naval patrols with the U.S. in the West Philippine Sea in order to project military might, which could deter China from continuing its island-building activity on Panatag Shoal. In spite of such recourse against China’s war threat, some contend that China would renege on its commitment to financing a $180 billion infrastructure program in RP (including two railways, a hydroelectric dam, and an irrigation system). It must be noted that its impact is not confined to transportation exclusively. Indeed, it adversely affects commerce, the rate of employment, and the price and quality of goods and services. However, this is a maritime dispute which need not alter trade or financial relations. “I would take the approach of Vietnam as the model,” stated Carpio, “because Vietnam is very strong in resisting China’s encroachment but they continue to have very strong trade relations with China.” Former national security advisor Roilo Golez even raises a 2014 incident in which Vietnam asserted its maritime sovereignty against China, leading to battle. Ultimately, “after two months of that kind of encounter, watched by the entire world, China backed out. That is something that we can study, how they do it. Even if China’s financial commitment is fully dependent on RP’s forfeiture of Panatag Shoal, China does not possess a monopoly on capital. Alternative financing could be secured from Japan, South Korea, Australia, Sweden, EU, UK, or the U.S. Otherwise, some of the funding can come from tax reform or liquidation of confiscated assets of prosecuted drug lords. In the U.S., Sen. Ted Cruz proposes the Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order (EL CHAPO) Act which would allocate seized assets of drug dealers (like “El Chapo”) towards funding President Donald Trump’s border “wall.”

Furthermore, the significance of Panatag Shoal should not be underestimated, nor should our country’s capability of defending it against China, in spite of President Xi Jinping’s war threat. In fact, defending the shoal would display our country’s resolve to effectively enforce its constitutional mandate and would serve as a model for other ASEAN maritime claimants to follow. Additionally, the shoal’s bounty can provide food and jobs for citizens and be a reserve for our country’s energy needs—now and for our youth’s future. Finally, should the aforementioned reasons be insufficient, ponder this. Last month marked the 119th anniversary of our independence from Spain on June 12, 1898. Today is our 61st

anniversary of independence from the U.S. on July 4, 1946 and this year, the 75th anniversary of the Bataan Death March in 1942. Indeed, they are all appropriate occasions in which to contemplate the sacrifices of our soldiers. After all, did they not shed their own blood for the entire Philippines, including Panatag Shoal? Ergo, is it not incumbent on us to cherish and protect what they fought for, so that their deaths shall not have been be in vain? Surely, my friends and countrymen, for this reason alone, I submit we Filipinos should give a damn about Panatag Shoal and implore, nay, demand that the President defend it!

The Bataan Death March was a 65-mile trek into which over 76,000 Filipinos and Americans were coerced by Japanese captors during World War II in 1942. Many died of starvation, sickness, and bayoneting by the Japanese. Their death in serving and defending the Philippines gives them the highest honor.

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Jaime Fortuna Alvarado we care a lot! but we understand we cannot fight it right now! LikeShow more reactions · July 4 at 4:02pm · Edited Remove

Jaime Fortuna Alvarado we just need to be vigilant to guard our remaining shoul that was not been occupied yet. LikeShow more reactions · July 4 at 4:04pm Remove Marcial Bonifacio Time is of the essence, Jaime. Had Duterte sought assistance from the U.S. from the beginning of his presidency, rather than excoriating it, the situation may not be so unfavorable. Still, Duterte need only follow Carpio’s advice, and the U.S. will be obliged to provide support. LikeShow more reactions · July 4 at 7:23pm Remove Jaime Fortuna Alvarado Hindi mo ba narinig ang sinabi ni digong noon? kinausap nya ang US kung ready ba sila na tulungan ang pilipinas oras na e pursue ni digong ang wps ruling. pero ano ang sagot ng US? hindi sila nag commit ng tamang commentment. Ganito lang kasi yon. Talaga naman tutulong sng US sa atin sa Gyera kontra China. pero mag ka Gyera muna at marami munang mamatay na pilipino bago mag react ang us. gawin munang BATTLE GROUNDang Palawan bago tutukong amg US.at yan ang paboritong SCENARIO NG US AT CIA. ang gyera para magkaroon sila ng PROMOTION LIVE ng mga armas pang Digma nila. Nag sasalita lanf si carpio dahil hindi siya apektado o ang partido na kinabibilangan niya. Noong panahon ni Pnoy ang tamang panahon na ginawa nila ang lahat ng effort para matigil ang naguumpisa palang pag reclaim ng area. sana ng panahon na yon kung nagpadala kaagad ng battlrship at submarine ang US sa lugar ay mag dalawang isip ang china na ituloy yan. GYETA ANG MANGYARI ORAS NA MAKIPAGBUNO KA SA CHINA sa usapin na yan. dahil tapos na nagawa ang manmade island. marami tayong isla na contested. pero yong iba ay vietnamese na ang omuukopa. ano ang kaibahan niyan sa wps? PUEDE naman pagbigyan ni digong ang kahilingan ni carpio at mga nagtapangtapangan diyan eh. sa isang kondisyon. sila lHat ay doon manirahan sa Palawan in duration ng sigalot. at ready si digong mag Jetski papunta wps. ikaw ba willing na doon manirahan sa palawan just to prove your point? LikeShow more reactions · July 5 at 6:50am Remove

Marcial Bonifacio Tama ka tungkol sa terms ng U.S.-Philippine Mutual Defense Treaty, Jaime, that RP has to be under attack before the U.S. could engage in war. Had Duterte not spoken ill of Obama or the U.S., Trump may be more inclined to favorably answer Duterte’s request for assistance. Tungkol sa aksyon ni Aquino, he sought the support of the international community. After all, engaging in war with such consent establishes the moral authority to do so, sa halip ng unilateral na aksyon. Kaya nga mahalaga ang ruling ng Permanent Court of Arbitration, at dahil it was established pagkatapos ng eleksyon ng 2016, it was incumbent on Duterte to take the next step. That step would be to discuss the matter with the U.S. and follow Carpio’s suggestions. Sa wakas , if Duterte never intended to jet ski to Panatag Shoal on which to plant our flag, then he should never have made such a pronouncement in the first place. Reneging on such a position not only projects an image of weakness, it likens him to a TRAPO, who will say anything dahil sa eleksyon. LikeShow more reactions · July 9 at 9:44pm Remove Jaime Fortuna Alvarado nope! kaya nya sinabi na msg jetski siya ay dahil akala niya rin ay tutulong sng US da kanya. and you really believe na basta aalisin ng china ang natapis ng man made island na hindi dadanak ang dugo? at ang armas ay PCA ruling?

hondi ako pinanganak kahapon mr. bonifacio.

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Jaime Fortuna Alvarado nope! kaya nya sinabi na msg jetski siya ay dahil akala niya rin ay tutulong sng US da kanya. and you really believe na basta aalisin ng china ang natapis ng man made island na hindi dadanak ang dugo? at ang armas ay PCA ruling?

hondi ako pinanganak kahapon mr. bonifacio.

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Jaime Fortuna Alvarado at ang trapo ay si Carpio! ang hindi nila magawa ay ang presidente ang gusto nilang gumawa sa kapabayaan nila. LikeShow more reactions · July 9 at 9:54pm · Edited Remove

Marcial Bonifacio Even if Duterte thought the U.S. would support him (which I do not believe he really thought), he should have confirmed it before making such a bold proclamation, Jaime. That displays his lack of foresight or poor judgement. Even then, Duterte could have proceeded with his plan to plant the flag on Panatag Shoal. At least he would be credible as a martyr. I do not know if Carpio is a TRAPO, but I do know he seeks to adhere to the Constitution and international law in this case. I wish I could say the same about Duterte, who seeks only to scapegoat Aquino in order to draw away attention from his own negligence. Aquino set the legal stage for Duterte to take further action. If the latter does nothing, where does the fault lie? Like · July 15 at 5:13pm Remove Jaime Fortuna Alvarado it is just easy for us to judge by the way we seen it. but the truth is we are just making a scenario what we want to think. mas alam ni digong ang kanyang mga ginagawa kisa sa atin mga speculation. may access siya sa lahat na intel at ang atin access ay sa mga sekf proclaim expert at bayarang media man.very sad… LikeShow more reactions · July 15 at 7:28pm Remove

Jaime Fortuna Alvarado at si duterte pa ang gagawa na gawing scapegost si Aquino???

oh dear!!! si aquino ang ginawang scapegoat ang PCA ruling

para maikubli na sa anim na taon na nakaupo siya ay ang panghabol sa pplitical enemies niya ang kanyang pinagkaabalahan.noong sila ang doctor ng pilipinas ay hindi nila ginamot ng maayos ang pasyente.kung kailan na naghihingalo na ay tsaka nila ibigay sa bagong doktor at gusto nila ang bagong doktor amg gagawa ng milagro nva mabuhay at kung hindi mabuhay ay sa bgong doktor nila ibagsak ang sisi. ganyan hang yan ka simpleng intindihin ang mga pangyayari na kahit ipalikoliko pa ni aquino at morales ang dahilan ay hindi na sila pinaniniwalaan ng mamamayan. LikeShow more reactions · July 15 at 7:38pm · Edited Remove

Marcial Bonifacio As a concerned citizen, I criticize any public official who fails to defend and uphold the Constitution, including Aquino and Duterte. Gayunman, I will also give them credit in so far as it is due. Marahil tama ka tungkol sa mga shortcomings ni Aquino, nguni’t ang kanyang foresight sa bounty ng Panatag Shoal at adherence sa pananaig ng batas sa arbitration case ay tama. Sa totoo lang, one doctor may be proficient in one area, while another doctor may excel in a different area. Another doctor may even kill the patient in order to quell the disease. Gayunpaman, do you really disapprove of Aquino’s action sa PCA, Jaime? LikeShow more reactions · July 20 at 9:20pm Remove

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Lawrence Mark Pinoys do care about Panatag…. Unless youre a dutertard… LikeShow more reactions · Reply · July 4 at 5:32pm Remove

Ronald David haha



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Jennifer Bichara I did not know you posted this already LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 1 · July 4 at 5:35pm Remove

Jennifer Bichara Anyway, yes this is our soveignty LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 1 · July 4 at 5:39pm Remove

Ave Rex Andrada Wow! Excellent article about the disputed Panatag/Scarborough shoal. LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 3 · July 4 at 6:54pm Remove

Marcial Bonifacio Clearly, Duterte does not value Panatag Shoal, Jennifer. Do you think his supporters do? LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 2 · July 4 at 8:21pm Remove

Jennifer Bichara They don’t see the value. They are utterly clueless about the consequences of his policies to the future of our country Like · Reply · 4 · July 4 at 8:26pm Remove Lawrence Mark do his supporters not value Panatag?.. u know whatever duterte says.. like that china is our friend crap.. ofcourse they will absolutely agree… like mindless zombies Like · Reply · July 5 at 10:13pm · Edited Marcial Bonifacio I appreciate the positive feedback, Ave. LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 1 · July 4 at 8:24pm Remove

Ave Rex Andrada I think Duterte will give the Shoals to China in exchange for the projects that we may not need and for the commissions that he’s going to gain. Hopefully, it won’t be too late for the next administration to reclaim what ever is left of our EEZ… It would be pointless to expect as of now, anything from the Duterte administration. Like · Reply · 4 · July 4 at 8:58pm Remove Jennifer Bichara Ave Rex Andrada tragic Like · Reply · 1 · July 5 at 1:31am Remove Marcial Bonifacio Well that’s the trouble with Duterte’s short-sighted, provincial perspective, impulsiveness, and anti-American attitude. Like · Reply ·1 · July 5 at 1:08pm Remove Ave Rex Andrada Another alternative is to take the old navy ship, ready to be decommissioned to the Panatag shoal, and anchor or aground it, (ala, BRP Sierra Madre) somewhere near the mouth of the shoal. It would become the new permanent base of marines and Filipino fisherman. Like · Reply · 1 · July 5 at 1:38pm Remove Marcial Bonifacio Isn’t Sierra Madre currently stationed in the Spratly Islands, Ave? Like · Reply · 1 · July 9 at 8:19pm Remove Ave Rex Andrada right sir… the old warship was purposely aground in the Ayungin Shoal… Like · Reply · 1 · July 10 at 6:08am Roger Pepito Of korz! we Pinoys shud & must, its well within our EEZ & only about 200kms from Luzon.. LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 1 · July 5 at 9:58pm From Opinyong Tunay:

Eddie Macasinag HO HO HO HO, bakit pala ano? Doon kaya Mr Duterte ka mag declare ng Martial Law, Like · Reply · 1 · July 4 at 10:42pm Remove

Marcial Bonifacio Are you suggesting I tell Duterte to engage in war with China, Eddie? Like · Reply · July 10 at 5:01pm Remove

Eddie Macasinag Sira ba ulo mo Marcial Bonifacio? Matuturoan ko ba yan c Duterte ? Like · Reply · July 10 at 5:17pm Remove

Marcial Bonifacio Dinaramdam ko, Eddie. Marahil meron misunderstanding. I was just trying to clarify your point. Like · Reply · July 11 at 3:53am

From For the Love of the Philippines: Kenneth Villar Who cares? Duterte and his Dutertards doesn’t even care at all! LikeReply · July 5 at 12:52am Kenneth Villar Who gives a damn! Even Duterte doesn’t gives a shit! Like · Reply · July 5 at 12:49amRemove

Marcial Bonifacio If Duterte respects the Constitution, then he should give a damn because defending our sovereign territory is his constitutional mandate. Like · Reply · July 9 at 6:40pmRemove

Roy Samontina char!nagsalita ang mga experto! Like · Reply · July 11 at 12:30am

From Get Real Philippines: Al Giorgio Sy Why just now? because US mongrels aka liberal party said so? if they really did care about the place, they would have set infrastructure there way before china did. pinoys need to suck up their pride and whining when they get outmaneuvered because of their incompetency. Like · Reply · July 4 at 9:55pm From Balitang Global o Local: Jeffrey Claros . Too late to fight it if the UN officials and counsel has no teeth for the action in arbitruary case which won before duterte’s presidency. Like · July 4 at 3:51pm Remove

Marcial Bonifacio Duterte is the one who needed teeth. He simply could have raised this issue with American President Donald Trump. Surely, he would have given full support, Jeffrey. Like · July 4 at 4:01pm From Gising na Pilipinas : Mario Guillen Giyerahin sila? With what ? Marawi nga hirap na jan pa Like Show more reactions · July 5 at 1:31am Remove

Peachie Carrasco Delprado Kung gusto mo gumera mauna kana! Maute nga lang hirap na tayo ungas ka. LikeShow more reactions · July 5 at 2:02am Remove

Dondon Abadies #FAKENEWS LikeShow more reactions · July 5 at 4:21am Remove

Marcial Bonifacio Syempre the U.S. would have to assist RP militarily sang-ayon sa Mutual Defense Treaty, Mario. Like Show more reactions · July 9 at 9:58pm Remove

Mario Guillen Di sasali us kong rp uuna LikeShow more reactions · July 10 at 2:24am Remove Marcial Bonifacio Sang-ayon sa Mutual Defense Treaty, the U.S. must defend RP, if under armed attack, Mario. LikeShow more reactions · July 10 at 4:28pm Remove Allan Echavia Registos Warmongers, the U.S. do not want to activate MDT as MDT was designed to deter threats during the cold war era and to bolster U.S. presence here. The U.S. will just talk to China if ever PH will engage, or involve only a few skirmishes at sea. Both China and US knew they can never afford a full conflict. Only idiots like Justice Carpio believe MDT is relevant. LikeShow more reactions · July 11 at 8:54am · Edited Remove Marcial Bonifacio Do you not think that the resumption of joint maritime patrols with the U.S. would deter China from continuing its island-building activities, Allan? If so, that would even preclude the necessity for war, hindi ba? That is one of Carpio’s points. Besides, a treaty is still effective regardless of the era in which it is forged in so far as the relevant parties consent to its effectiveness. Hence the Mutual Defense Treaty is still applicable. Like · July 20 at 7:33pm

Allan Echavia Registos Marcial Bonifacio I have a different opinion. MDT is relevant only in the context of Marawi City and other few skirmishes that PH may seek to get help from its partner. But in the context of powers between two nuclear states, MDT is irrelevant. What I mean is that China and US can’t and will not involve in a full conflict just because a PH vessel in WPS was sunk by the Chinese Navy. The US will go on a diplomacy route while at the same time will try to prevent another PH-China conflict. MDT was designed in the 1950s in an era with different security requirements. Like · July 21 at 1:02pm Remove

Mario Guillen Marcial Bonifacio if rp attack first iba usapan hinde covered ng treaty LikeShow more reactions · July 21 at 1:03pmRemove Marcial Bonifacio Kung tama ka, Allan, that the MDT is ineffective against China, then why doesn’t Duterte ever mention that for clarification sa kanyang mga critics? Even prominent American experts in constitutional law and maritime affairs such as Julian Ku, Gregory Poling, and Zachary Cooper indicate the treaty applies in this case. LikeShow more reactions · July 29 at 5:16pmRemove Marcial Bonifacio I clarified that, Mario, ngunit there are “grey zone” tactics, which RP can employ, such as blocking Panatag Shoal’s entrance to Chinese vessels. Ito ang alternative to actual war. LikeShow more reactions · July 29 at 5:24pmRemove Mario Guillen Paano nila ma block e andoon na intsik sitting pretty LikeShow more reactions · July 29 at 9:43pm Remove Marcial Bonifacio Political commentator ako, Dondon. Hindi ako ang diyornalista. Samakatuwid, mali ang iyong punto. LikeShow more reactions · July 9 at 10:53pm Remove

Dondon Abadies Paano magingTama ang punto mo kung may comment ka sa isang #fakenews Marcial Bonifacio dahil political commentator ka…tama lang din na sasabihin mo na wala kang sinasabi na “tama ang punto mo” LikeShow more reactions · July 10 at 2:15am Remove

Marcial Bonifacio Maliwanag na iyan “fake news” ay bagong cliché which is used to diminish the credibility of honest journalists or news reporters. It is a relevant term, if commentators pose as journalists and present their opinions as news. Gayunman, I do not profess to be a journalist or a news reporter or present my commentaries as news sa panlahat. Samakatuwid the term “fake news” is invalid sa paliwanag ko, Dondon. LikeShow more reactions · July 11 at 4:07am Remove

This entry was posted in Philippine Politics and tagged China, Panatag Shoal, Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), Pres. Xi Jinping, Roilo Golez, Soverign Territory, United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), West Philippine Sea on July 4, 2017 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/why-filipinos-should-give-a-damn-about-panatag-shoal/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

An Open Letter to Pres. Duterte on Maute Terrorists & China’s War Threat May 29, 2017 Dear President Rodrigo Roa Duterte: I am writing you with the utmost respect and as a concerned citizen of the Philippines. Like you, Mr. President, I only seek to serve the interests of our countrymen as well as protect the sovereignty of our country pursuant to the Constitution. Therefore, I appeal that you keep an open mind and take no offense to my grievances and unsolicited recommendations. Mr. President, many Marawi City residents have had their lives drastically disrupted and have been displaced as they have evacuated their homes, due to your declaration of martial law in Mindanao. Meanwhile, some foreign investors are losing confidence in the economy and the stability of the Philippine government as a result. This may deter other potential investors and cost our country many current and potential jobs. In fact, Philippine Airlines has already offered refunds to travelers fearful of flying to Mindanao. For that reason, it is in the best interest of the Philippines to swiftly quell the terrorist threat, restore the rule of law, and draw an end to this period of martial law as soon as possible. That is precisely why I suggest you request Pres. Donald Trump increase American troop presence in Mindanao. Such a move would allow the police and military to continue fighting Islamic terrorists without compromising their focus on other priorities, such as the NPA (who have already announced they would utilize the current crisis to their advantage). Since both the Philippines and the U.S. share a similar problem of having porous borders, thus enabling foreign Islamic terrorists to enter both countries (some of the killed Maute terrorists were from Indonesia and Malaysia), perhaps you can collaborate to find solutions. Indeed, the U.S. would relentlessly curtail the escalation of Islamic terrorism. In conformity with your desire to be “harsh,” Pres. Trump is willing to use practical, effective methods to counter the insurgents, such as enhanced interrogation techniques. He is also willing to adopt Gen. Pershing’s method of using bullets dipped in pig’s blood, which quickly ended the war between the Americans and Moros during the early 20th century. In light of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s threat on your desire for the Philippines to extract natural resources from the disputed West Philippine Sea, that “if you force the issue, we will go to war,” I must invoke the authority of Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio. He states that “the threat of China to go to war against the Philippines if the Philippines extracts oil and gas in the Reed Bank, or in any area within Philippine EEZ in the West Philippine Sea, is a gross violation of the United Nations Charter, UNCLOS, and the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia to which China and the Philippines are parties.” That is why, Mr. President, I implore you to discuss this issue with Pres. Trump. After all, the U.S. also has a strategic interest in maritime security and maintaining freedom of navigation along the West Philippine Sea, which is one of the reasons Pres. Trump seeks to scale up the American navy. Mr. President, it is indisputable that America’s military is the most powerful in the world, and wherein the U.S. refrained from full scale war, it has maintained a fairly stabilizing counter balance against hegemons like Russia and China. In fact, just a few days ago, a U.S. warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef unimpeded by China—a deliberate attempt to demonstrate that “Mischief Reef is not entitled to its own territorial sea regardless of whether an artificial island has been built on top of it.” Indeed, according to Justice Carpio, “the Philippines must strengthen its alliance with the United States, the only country with whom the Philippines has a mutual defense treaty.” Even the astute patriot whom you called “President Gordon” concurs on utilizing the presence of American troops in order to develop a “strong and credible defense capability.” However, as we await the fortification of that alliance, Justice Carpio advises that the Philippines “bring China’s threat of war to another UNCLOS arbitral tribunal, to secure an order directing China to comply with the ruling of the UNCLOS arbitral tribunal that declared the Reed Bank part of Philippine EEZ.” He added that the “Philippines can also ask for damages for every day of delay that the Philippines is prevented by China from exploiting Philippine EEZ.” In following Justice Carpio’s lead, I also recommend that you persuade the U.S. to declare Panatag Shoal (universally known as Scarborough Shoal) as part of Philippine territory, which would protect it under the Philippine-U.S. Mutual Defense Treaty. Such action would add clarity for legal ramifications, since the shoal was known to be under Philippine jurisdiction as early as the American colonial period. The Japanese did precisely that with their Senkaku islands , which the U.S. declared as part of Japan’s territory for purposes of the U.S.-Japan Mutual Defense Treaty. Meanwhile, Mr. President, you can send the Philippine Navy to patrol Panatag Shoal. Should China stage an attack on any of our vessels, you can invoke the Mutual Defense Treaty, since it covers armed attacks on such vessels. Of course, that would prompt the U.S. Navy to intervene. I also recommend, Mr. President, that you express to Pres. Trump your gratitude for America’s contributions to our country’s welfare, including being an old, reliable ally whose troops fought alongside our troops against the Japanese invaders during World War II, providing foreign aid (in the form of funding, disaster relief supplies and manpower, and military assets and training), and U.S. legislation that currently supplements the income of our World War II veterans (in addition to their compensation by our own government).

The Oldest Philippine Alliance

Mr. President, Gen. Douglas MacArthur is one of Pres. Trump’s favorite commanders. That is why I also urge you to give him a tour of the Leyte Landing Memorial Park, which is adorned by the American icon’s statue next to Pres. Sergio Osmena’s. Perhaps such a setting would be appropriate to even hold a press conference wherein you can announce the fortification of Philippine-U.S. relations.

MacArthur Landing Memorial Park

I recommend the announcement be made on June 12, which is shortly upcoming and a historical date. Indeed, it is the day Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo declared our country’s independence from Spain in 1898, for which a war by both Americans and Filipinos was fought. Such a chosen time for the announcement would certainly send a chilling message to imperial China on their limits vis-á-vis a powerful, ironclad ally. In conclusion, Mr. President, I welcome you forging new alliances with other countries. However, new and dubious allies are no substitute for a single, loyal ally, especially since that ally according to Justice Carpio, is the “only one power on earth that can stop the Chinese and that’s the U.S.” With that said, America is our greatest ally and an invaluable asset in combating Islamic terrorism and keeping China restrained. Moreover, the world will respect us, and our enemies will fear us. Thus, it would serve our country’s best interest to take full advantage of this opportunity. Mr. President, I appreciate your service to our country and to our countrymen and look forward to the day when peace and order will be restored, federalism will take effect, our economy will grow at record levels, and our country will reach first world status. May you have a successful presidency. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! Marcial Bonifacio Facebook Comments :

Evangeline Mejia I definitely agree with this Marcial, this is better than criticizing duterte LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 2 · May 29 at 9:29pm Remove

Marcial Bonifacio Nagagalak akong malaman iyan, kaibigan ko. I must admit I was pretty restrained dahil sa directly addressing Duterte.

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Marlene Damolo Howe I agree with Pres. Duterte’s declaration of Martial Law in Mindanao in order to bring back law and order for the safety of the residents. The president has been fighting enemies from all fronts, both foreign and domestic. So Martial Law is sometimes necessary. Your suggestions are sensible and doable. But I can also understand where Pres. Duterte is coming from as far as working diplomatically with China and Russia, the two other superpowers adversarial to the United Sates. It doesn’t mean that he abandons the country’s alliance with the U.S., but only to explore diplomatic relationships with the other two since the Philippines is in a precarious situation and having very little resources for defense. The U.S. has a vested interests in the Philippines geographical location to keep navigation passage free in the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea, and China’s interest in the Philippines is for its agressive “expansionism” agenda. China claims that ALL of South China Seas is hers, regardless of the UNCLOS provision of 200 nautical miles EEZ. So what does a Philippine president has to do? Pres. Duterte is a smart strategist. He has a history of outsmarting his detractors being street smart and pragmatic. After previous American president (Barack Obama) tried to undermine his presidency, Pres. Duterte moved to seek “diplomatic” alliance elsewhere. Hence, the two other superpowers, Russia and China. It puts America on notice! But Pres. Trump is NOT Barack Obama. He is not an ideologue but a PRAGMATIST that only wants to do what’s best for America. And that means, WORKING WITH ALLIES and gain their trust. Under Barack Obama, OUR ALLIES NO LONGER TRUSTED US AND OUR ENEMIES DIDN’T FEAR US. Presidents Trump and Duterte have the same goal for their respective countries, to make it a better place where people are free to live their lives as they see fit and in peace. They had a good rapport when they talked while the opposite is true with Barack Obama. So I hope that President Duterte will get your message and take your suggestions in consideration. We all want peace and better Philippines. So I hope that the self-serving obstructionists and disruptors will cease in their undermining the Duterte presidency and instead, help the president succeed in his efforts to combat the BAD ELEMENTS befalling our country; corruption, war on drugs and terrorism. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · May 30 at 11:00pm Remove

LenDante Clarino Hey Marlene…long time… looks like your age is just like that of pretty Adaline. What’s the secret? Btw, i agree that u agree with #PDu30 here.

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Marcial Bonifacio Magandang punto, kaibigang Marlene! Notwithstanding your points that Duterte is a smart strategist, I concur with everything else. Naisip ko impulsive at shortsighted si Duterte dahil he forged ties with Russia and China before consulting with Trump or Clinton tungkol sa paksang Panatag Shoal and their economic policy. Even before the U.S. presidential election was over in November of 2016, he could have ascertained both candidate’s proposals. If Obama were serving longer, then I might have some sympathy for Duterte’s decision. Gayunman, even then, it seems that Duterte may have been bent on forging new alliances just to spite the U.S. I have pointed out his anti- American inclination sa huling paliwanag ko titled “Digong is no Dick”: Although Duterte has given mixed signals about his position on America and so-called “independent foreign policy” with other countries, his numerous rants and actions indicate he is, indeed, anti-American. For example, Duterte prompted the Supreme Court to deliberate on the constitutionality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), in spite of its benefit to RP. He said that 2016 would be the last year the Philippines would participate in joint military patrols and exercises with the U.S., although he recently requested China’s assistance in sea patrolling as a pre-emptive measure against piracy. Duterte has constantly condemned the U.S. for the atrocities of the Bud Dajo Massacre in 1906, prompting former Pres. Fidel Ramos to characterize such anti-colonial thinking as “20th-century thinking” from which we must detach ourselves.Furthermore, Duterte has shifted RP’s arms supply source from the U.S. to Russia and China, in spite of what political scientist Richard Heydarian addresses as “problems with configuration” in which it could take “years for the Philippines’ army to reorient itself with new technology. ”http://www.marcialslaw.com/digong-is-no-dick-dick-gordon…/ Gayunpaman, sana Duterte will heed Carpio’s advice. Gayunman in so doing, he will have to strain ties with China to some extent, but he will regain some credibility for finally defending Panatag Shoal.

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Jocel Mendoza I am one with the President. If the people who actually live in Mindanao support the declaration of Martial Law, why complain when we are not the one caught in war? Peace talks didn’t work and the enemies here are terrorists, we cannot talk sense to these people. Those who are against ML fear of power getting abused, but that is why the 1987 Constitution imposes limits to prevent it from happening. Martial Law then is different from Martial Law now. Turning to Russia and China I think is the President’s way of bringing balance to Asia and neutralizing the tension in the region. We are not in the best position to declare war. Why would we fight China when even the US won’t. The most viable solution in the sea conflict – joint exploration. LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 2 · May 31 at 2:00am Remove

Marcial Bonifacio Kaibigang Jocel, sang-ayon ako sa punto mo ng martial law—that the 1987 Constitution has safeguards which differentiate it from the previous one. Gayunman, Duterte did not make such a distinction. Sa kabilang banda, sabi niya, “Martial law is martial law. So to my countrymen, you have experienced martial law. Ito, it would not be any different from what the President Marcos did. I’d be harsh.” Fortunately, Duterte’s surrogates have attempted to walk such statements back and make the distinctions which you made. Aside from using martial law for quelling Islamic terrorism, he should do so to neutralize the NPA as well, since peace talks with them have also failed. Tungkol sa paksang bagong alliances, Duterte is not helpless in defending Panatag Shoal. The Mutual Defense Treaty obligates the U.S. to engage in war should RP’s navy vessels get attacked by China. SC Justice Antonio Carpio has even stressed that sa sulat ko. Gayunpaman, Duterte would set a good example for the other ASEAN members with similar disputes dahil RP’s sovereignty is legal sa pamamagitan ng ruling ng Permanent Arbitration Court. LikeShow more reactions · Reply · June 3 at 2:46pm

Seni Batong Etcudo · University of Baguio, Baguio City, Philippines I just hope that president Duterte will accept the advice as written in this message. We don’t want to cut off our friendship with the USA. Like · Reply · 1 · May 30, 2017 6:09am Marcial Bonifacio I have tweeted this letter to Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana, Foreign Affairs Sec. Alan Cayetano, the DOJ,the Philippine Coast Guard, House Speaker

Pantaleon Alvarez, Sen. Richard Gordon, and even Mocha Uson. Hopefully, Ines, they all will understand the significance of America’s alliance and will try to persuade the President. Like · Reply · Jun 1, 2017 7:47pm · Edited Thor Corpuz · STI College Philippines USA is our true ally – from World War II to present. There are thousands of Fil-Ams in the US Armed forces- from the lower ranks to the highest ranks. Thousands of Fil-Am families in US. How many Filipinos in PLA? Probably none. Free speech in USA allows Fil-Ams to lobby and represent the Philippines in economic, political and social issues. If only Filipinos think like the Japanese, Japan was nuked twice, was an enemy of both US and CHINA, but the WISE Japanese chose USA. USA will help protect RP than Red CHINA. Red China is making RP their FRONTLINE BATTLEGROUND. We will be like Tibet and N. Korea. Red CHina is bringing the war to the Philippines WHETHER FILIPINOS will fight or not fight. Filipinos might as well fight with a strong ally and closer ally – USA. Filipinos have NO VOICE in RED CHINA! Like · Reply · 1 · May 31, 2017 11:24am · Edited

Marcial BonifacioExcellent points, Thor! What’s ironic is that, as I pointed out in my last commentary, Duterte “has defied all conventional logic by shifting loyalty from an old, reliable ally—sharing similar ideals and aspects of civil liberties, human rights, democracy, and military culture— to a hegemonic, dubious foe—sharing no such ideals or cultural facets.” http://www.marcialslaw.com/digong-is-no-dick-dick-gordon…/ It seems that the only way out of this situation is either for Duterte to betray China and rejoin America, or for Duterte’s successor to reverse course. Like · Reply · 1 · Jun 1, 2017 6:33pm This entry was posted in Philippine Politics and tagged Antonio Carpio, Donald Trump, Islamic Terrorism, Martial Law, Maute, Mindanao, Mutual Defense Treaty, Panatag Shoal, Rodrigo Duterte, UNCLOS, West Philippine Sea, Xi Jinping on May 28, 2017 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/an-open-letter-to-pres-duterte-on-maute-terrorists-chinas-war-threat/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

Digong is no Dick . . . Dick Gordon, that is Updated 3/26/2017 By Marcial Bonifacio My friends and countrymen, ever since Rodrigo Duterte entered the presidential race in 2016, some of his most fervent supporters, including some of my esteemed colleagues, have held him with such high regard tantamount even to their high regard for Sen. Richard Gordon. In fact, many voted for both public servants believing they would be an ideal tandem, one for president and the other for senator. Many of our citizens who voted for Duterte in the 2016 presidential election are the same ones who voted for Gordon in his 2010 presidential race. Perhaps such electoral behavior is due to the perception that they both are “no-nonsense,” maverick leaders, who “think outside the box.” Hence, it is indubitable that they would govern similarly, if not identically. However, such a conclusion has little basis in fact, considering their views, policies, and overall knowledge differ drastically. Please allow me to illustrate. Anti-Drug Policy On the issue of the drug epidemic, Duterte seems content in executing his plans by literally executing people—drug lords and addicts—just as he did as mayor of Davao City. He has even encouraged civilians to follow his lead, whereby he would give them a medal or cash in return. “If you know of any addict,” stated Duterte, “go ahead and kill them yourself as getting their parents to do it would be too painful.” Duterte has reiterated to the PNP (Philippine National Police) that he would take the fall for any policeman prosecuted for “doing his duty,” even to the point of incarceration.

Gordon, on the other hand, has a comprehensive approach to the drug problem. For instance, since China has failed to effectively enforce its anti-drug smuggling laws, he suggests they be condemned. “We should shame China,” advises Gordon, “They’re not only taking our land. They’re also bringing in drugs to our country.” He urges the Foreign Affairs Department to “launch a strong protest” against the imperial power. Additionally, Gordon proposes that schools provide highly trained guidance counselors and facilitate active Parents-Teachers Associations in order to detect and prevent potential drug addicts. He supports the establishment of village watch groups that would coordinate with the police and has been proven to be effective in Olongapo City under his mayorship. Gordon also proposes establishing police courts for handling drug-related crime and extrajudicial killing cases and body cameras for the police to promote transparency.

Upon the event of extrajudicial killings, he proposes the immediate suspension or dismissal of all policemen involved, just as he initiated as mayor. I might add that as an infrastructure project and extra border security, the Philippines can emulate American Pres. Donald Trump’s proposal of erecting a “wall” for which China will pay, but I digress. American Foreign Policy Although Duterte has given mixed signals about his position on America and so-called “independent foreign policy” with other countries, his numerous rants and actions indicate he is, indeed, antiAmerican. For example, Duterte prompted the Supreme Court to deliberate on the constitutionality of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA), in spite of its benefit to RP. He said that 2016 would be the last year the Philippines would participate in joint military patrols and exercises with the U.S., although he recently requested China’s assistance in sea patrolling as a preemptive measure against piracy. Duterte has constantly condemned the U.S. for the atrocities of the Bud Dajo Massacre in 1906, prompting former Pres. Fidel Ramos to characterize such anticolonial thinking as “20th -century thinking” from which we must detach ourselves. Furthermore, Duterte has shifted RP’s arms supply source from the U.S. to Russia and China, in spite of what political scientist Richard Heydarian addresses as “problems with configuration” in which it could take “years for the Philippines’ army to reorient itself with new technology.” He did all this in spite of the 70-year alliance in which the Americans fought alongside our countrymen against the Japanese imperialists during World War II, invested billions of dollars in private capital (much of it accounting for a booming BPO industry), defended RP’s right to use arbitration for maritime disputes in the West Philippine Sea, and has provided foreign aid in the form of disaster relief goods and services and military equipment and training against Islamic terrorists. I have yet to mention the billions of dollars of remittances from American OFWs (which comprise approximately 43% of total remittances). Does this sound like Duterte merely seeks an independent foreign policy, or does this manifest his entrenched animosity towards the U.S.?

Gordon, on the other hand, has consistently supported the U.S. as early as his Olongapo mayorship. He vehemently defended the U.S. Bases Treaty in 1991 as well as EDCA. In an interview during his 2013 senatorial run, when asked if he supported EDCA, he responded, “EDCA, yeah. Our air force is all air and no force.” More recently, Gordon pointed out that “Japan and South Korea have used the US military bases there as their defense umbrella, while they funneled resources to rebuild their ravaged economy to build up their society to first world status” and that RP “must do the same.”

Panatag Shoal On the issue of Panatag Shoal, a Pulse Asia survey (taken Dec. 6-11, 2016) shows that 84% of its participants want the government to uphold the ruling of the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), favoring RP’s claim and invalidating China’s nine-dash line as contrary to the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Perhaps that is why many cheered at Duterte’s proclamation that he would jet ski all the way to the disputed territory on which he would plant the Philippine flag. However, since he has forged an alliance with imperial China, he has refrained from discussing the matter with them. Instead they discussed trade deals, financial aid, and arms supplies.

Though Philippine fishermen are now able to return due to China’s permission—not its acknowledgement of the PCA ruling, which Rep. Tomasito Villarin says will “subject us to international ridicule”—RP appears to be China’s lapdog. How ironic considering Duterte, in condemnation of America, clearly stated, “I am not a tuta (lapdog) of any country!” Even more perplexing is that about 55% of our countrymen have “little trust” in China, according to an SWS poll. Indeed, Duterte has not only contradicted himself and thwarted the will of the people, he has defied all conventional logic by shifting loyalty from an old, reliable ally—sharing similar ideals and aspects of civil liberties, human rights, democracy, and military culture— to a hegemonic, dubious foe—sharing no such ideals or cultural facets. The U.S. has already hinted that it will make preparations to block China, if it continues militarizing Panatag Shoal. However, Duterte still refuses to collaborate in defending RP’s legal claim. Gordon called such neglect of the PCA’s ruling “dangerous because anytime you have a claim, you must assert it,” and “if China steps on Scarborough Shoals, that is a red line and we’ll have to fight.” He also agrees with Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio that, “if Duterte concedes sovereignty, it is a culpable violation of the Constitution, a ground for impeachment.” With such a serious charge pending, what could be the rationale for such illogical behavior? Is Duterte simply focused on the economic bounty RP will derive from China in exchange for Panatag Shoal? Perhaps I can appropriately adapt Mark 8:36 as “For what shall it profit a nation to gain the whole spectrum of prosperity (in banana exportation, increased tourism, financial aid for infrastructure, and foreign direct investments) but lose its own sovereignty?”

Death Penalty On the death penalty, Duterte seeks to reimpose it. Gordon opposes it on the grounds that it violates international conventions to which RP has agreed and the risk of mistaken identity. In fact, the Free Legal Assistance Group conducted a research study in 2004, which revealed that “71 percent of death sentences handed down by trial courts were wrongfully imposed.” The same study also showed that “70 percent of the 1,021 inmates on death row earned less than P10,000,” essentially indicating the death penalty to be anti-poor. Political Economy On the economy, Duterte styles himself a “socialist” and the “first left president of the Philippines.” As I pointed out in my commentary titled “My Concerns about a Duterte Presidency,” Duterte has been sympathetic to the communists and has offered them Cabinet positions in his administration. While it is uncertain whether or not he himself is a communist—especially since he recently rebranded the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) as a “terrorist group” and declared an “all out war” against them after breaking a ceasefire—he has not replaced his appointees, three of whom are from the National Democratic Front (NDF) and one (Leonicio Evasco Jr) of whom is from the New People’s Army (NPA) and currently supervises 18 Cabinet agencies. There are various theories from renowned commentators on the matter, and I am open to any and all of them without a firm conviction as of yet. For example, many people think that Duterte has appointed communists to his Cabinet in an effort to make peace after 50 years of enmity. Perhaps, but following that logic, should he not also include members of the Abu Sayyaf, ISIS, and Maute terrorist groups, since they are equal adversaries of the state? Some think that since the founding chairman of the CPP, Jose Sison, was Duterte’s close friend and political science professor at the Lyceum of the Philippines, they are simpatico in their vision of a communist RP. Others, like political columnist Francisco Tatad, speculate a grand scheme is at play in which Evasco is behind the peace talks of the CPP, NPA, and NDF for the “eventual communization of the Philippine government.” However, some even believe that the current war on the NPA establishes a predicate for Duterte to declare martial law, since the communist movement can be construed as a rebellion, especially since they recently broke the ceasefire by killing some AFP members. That may explain why he has visited various military camps throughout RP in order to garner support for such a drastic measure.

In spite of Duterte’s dubious intentions and association with communists, Gordon’s economic platform is pro-growth and pro-free trade. His legislation proposals include lowering taxes, increasing savings and investments, and enabling entrepreneurs to be more competitive with big corporations for government contracts. Gordon has frequently condemned government handouts as merely a Band-Aid solution to a deeper problem, which he says will only perpetuate “the attitude of mendicancy among our people” as has been the case “over the last four centuries or so.” Speech In speech, Duterte is impulsively forthright, vulgar, and excessively foul-mouthed. Indeed, such ostensibly undiplomatic verbiage has had national and international repercussions that have been adverse and the subject of universal media scrutiny. Although a few of his spokesmen have publicly dismissed Duterte’s crude remarks as mere hyperbole or public misperception, “perception can be more damaging than reality” as Gordon pointed out. On Duterte’s offensive remarks, Gordon insists “we have to protect the country from bad statements, and the President has the duty to be a statesman.” As for his most frequently used expletive, Gordon suggests Duterte “not be heard saying all bad words” lest RP’s new tourism slogan be “Welcome to the PI” or “Wow PI.” Even Donald Trump has displayed more oratorical discipline, since his election as president to the astonishment of many, including myself.

In contrast to Duterte’s unrefined oratory, Gordon’s is forthright but professional, eloquent, and with scholarship—in a word, most presidential. View the following speech in which he presents his perspective on reopening the senatorial probe into the alleged Davao Death Squad with new testimony from Senior Police Officer 3 Arthur Lascañas. Observe his diplomacy in articulating his disagreement with some of his senatorial colleagues. Was he effective in conveying his points without using expletives? Public Service Although Duterte’s public service and patriotic achievements (as prosecutor and 22-year mayor) cannot be denied due credit, they were largely confined to Davao City and its residents. However, as president, I must at least credit him for persuading more than 700,000 drug-related criminals to surrender themselves to the proper authorities. However, it can be disputed that the drug epidemic is simply the symptom or consequence of the more profound problems of psychological instability, poverty, and corruption, and should thus not be considered such an impactful achievement for the country as a whole. After all, a liberal measure of the number of drug users is calculated to be a mere 4.74%, which is below the global average of 5.2%. Meanwhile, the Asian Development Bank rates the poverty level at a whopping 25%. Should not the “war on poverty” be prioritized over the “war on drugs”? Would it not be more laudable, if Duterte contributed more to job creation, expanding the tax base, and creating prosperity—which could decrease drug abuse—not to mention would have preserved the lives of the 7,000 killed suspects in the drug war? Gordon’s public service is far more diverse and has profoundly impacted the entire country. For example, he was a delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention, authored the Automated Elections Law as a senator, and has helped save the countless lives of natural disaster victims as a Red Cross volunteer for nearly 50 years. Hence, while Duterte may have contributed to the safety and prosperity of Davao City, Gordon was instrumental in framing the supreme law of our country, modernizing and automating the electoral process in order to curb voter fraud, and helping create prosperity for the whole Philippines in the tourism industry. By now, it should be ostensible that Duterte and Gordon would govern very differently because they are very different public servants with different views on different issues, some of which are in direct contradiction. If the name, “Digong,” were partially covered in such a way that only the first two letters, “Di,” could be seen, it may be innocently misconstrued as “Dick.” However, such an error could easily be prevented by simply viewing all the alphabetical letters as a whole, just as we should examine all our public servants in their totality before electing them into office. In conclusion, friends and countrymen, I submit that Rodrigo Duterte may be the first Mindanaon president of the Philippines, a former prosecutor and 22-year Davao City mayor, whose voice mesmerizes his admirers and strikes fear into the hearts of drug lords. He may even be a maverick with drastic policy proposals and changes, which contradict conventional norms and even tradition. Perhaps Duterte has a genuinely pure heart, good intentions, and is very passionate about our country as well as our countrymen. Indeed, Digong may be a hero to many people, but he is certainly no Dick . . . Dick Gordon, that is.

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Rohellio Zoryaga They are not the same in terms of foreign relation. Like · Reply · March 7 at 9:42pm Marcial Bonifacio They are scarcely the same in domestic or foreign policy. As I pointed out sa paliwanag ko, they differ on key issues, halimbawa, the drug war, death penalty, American foreign policy, Panatag Shoal, etc. Like· Reply · March 8 at 6:15pm

Ashz Ashzl Yes both of them are a sissy dick Like· Reply · March 8 at 12:23am Marcial Bonifacio How is Gordon, Ashz? Like· Reply · March 8 at 6:23pm · Edited

Ashz Ashzl Just ch3ck ur balls and compare it to gordon you’ll get what i mean.

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Marcial Bonifacio Please give me facts, Ashz. Like· Reply · March 10 at 3:42pm · Edited

Josephus Ramos What’s the comparison for? i can only see the two side of the two china and the US… Like· Reply · March 8 at 7:17pm

Marcial Bonifacio The comparison shows the difference between Gordon and Duterte in general and in their approach to China in particular. While the former would stand up to them, the latter has sacrificed our sovereignty to them, Josephus, which is an impeachable offense. Like· Reply · March 8 at 8:58pm

Sandra Joson-Acuna Our people…deserve better leaders. May the Good Lord give us leaders that truly care for the welfare of the people, instead of their own..families, clans…and bank accounts. Tsk tsk tsk Like· Reply · March 8 at 7:59pm · Edited

Marcial Bonifacio That leader would be Sen. Dick Gordon. He may very well be our next president. Like· Reply · March 8 at 9:00pm

Sandra Joson-Acuna Perhaps, that remains to be seen. Like· Reply · March 8 at 9:03pm

Sandra Joson-Acuna We will see … Like· Reply · March 8 at 9:03pm

Marcial Bonifacio Even if he doesn’t become president, what Gordon has done for the country until now far exceeds what Duterte has done or is likely to do before his term expires. Like· Reply · March 8 at 9:08pm

Sandra Joson-Acuna Ok. Like· Reply · March 8 at 9:09pm

Joe Bacero Marcial Bonifacio really? Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:19pm

Joe Bacero Look DICK Look – look at Durts – Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:25pm

Sandra Joson-Acuna Joe Bacero Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:28pm

Sandra Joson-Acuna Mas magaling naman si Gordon kaysa kay Digz Joe ..that’s TRUE Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:29pm

Joe Bacero yes – its true… Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:30pm

Joe Bacero no snatchers no pickpocketers in subic when he was a mayor… Like · Reply · March 8 at 10:31pm

Joe Bacero and most of all NO death squad Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:32pm

Sandra Joson-Acuna Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:32pm

Joe Bacero ano tawag dun kung meron… SDS naman Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:32pm

Joe Bacero if he run for president on 2022 – i will not vote for him… Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:33pm

Sandra Joson-Acuna Who??? Gordon? Why? Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:39pm

Joe Bacero i mean if gordon run for president. Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:40pm

Sandra Joson-Acuna Ok Why not Joe? Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:57pm

Marcial Bonifacio I’m also interested in knowing Joe Bacero‘s reason for not voting for Gordon after he just praised him. Like· Reply · March 10 at 3:22am

Marcial Bonifacio Nga pala, magandang punto tungkol sa Olongapo and Subic Bay having low crime rates without a death squad under Mayor Gordon. Like· Reply · March 10 at 3:27am Comments from the group: WHAT THE FILIPINOS NEED TO KNOW – Politics, News & other Relevant Issues. March 7

Alwyn Balingit They are on the same page on many things, and they are both excellent administrators who can bring their experience of running a city onto running a country Like· Reply · March 7 at 9:51pm

Marcial Bonifacio Talaga, Alwyn? Name one policy in which they agree. I have pointed out several in which they are in direct opposition. Tungkol sa gobyerno ng ating bayan, alam mo ng mga accomplishments ni Gordon. Gayunman, Duterte’s only national impact has been in the drug war. Even then, as I pointed out sa paliwanag ko, that has little effect on poverty, unemployment, or development. Also, the future of our country seems bleak when the President cannot even protect our sovereignty sa Panatag Shoal. Sa kabilang banda, he has sold it for China’s money. That was one of the key issues I pointed out, wherein Gordon and Duterte disagree. Like· Reply · March 8 at 7:50pm · Edited

Alwyn Balingit I cannot list and paste everything here, but you can scour the Richard Gordon FB Page, all posts that are supportive of Duterte. And yeah, while they have things that they agree on, there are also things they disagree about, for example, yung pag-away noon ni Duterte kay Obama. Like· Reply · March 8 at 8:44pm

Marcial Bonifacio Please post the link sa Gordon’s FB page here, para I can check it. Tungkol kay Obama, that is probably the one thing wherein I disagree with Gordon sa kasamaang-palad. Are you referring to Chicago, Alwyn? Like· Reply · March 8 at 9:52pm

Alwyn Balingit https://www.facebook.com/senatorgordon/ Dick Gordon Government Official · 600,634 Likes Dick Gordon's photo.

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Alwyn Balingit Too many to paste here, click on their photos section na lang ang check the ones with paragraphs like the one below. Again, most of the time in favor of PRRD, and at times disagreeing. https://www.facebook.com/senatorgordon/photos/a.261832317830.144280.225987507830/10154336217617831/?type=3&theater Like · Reply · March 8 at 10:15pm · Edited

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Dick Gordon with Rodrigo Duterte 16th President and 28 others. December 16, 2016 · WE ALL NEED TO DO OUR PART. To those who wish to bring the President down, a word of caution, just because you say it, it doesnt mean it’s the truth. You need evidence. It must be proven. Proof is not spoken, it is shown. To the President, I say once again, loose lips sink ships. Make your actions speak louder than your words. Like· Reply · March 8 at 10:15pm Marcial Bonifacio Salamat, kaibigan ko, para sa mga links. While Gordon may appear supportive of Duterte, meron mga ambiguities. Halimbawa, when Gordon says, “If we want our country to succeed, we need our president to succeed,” he is making a general statement that the president and the other branches of government need to work coherently. It is Gordon’s way of trying to unify the people behind Duterte in so far as everything he does is lawful and constitutional. Like· Reply · March 11 at 2:51pm

Marcial Bonifacio Gayunman, sa specific, major policies, I have listed several quotes from Gordon indicating clear opposition to Duterte. Halimbawa, sa China, Duterte coddles them, nguni’t sabi ni Gordon RP should fight them. Sa Amerika, Duterte constantly reiterates the Bud Dajo Massacre, which happened more than a century ago, before Obama was born. That means anti-Amerika siya. Gordon has only blamed Obama specifically, but he has openly embraced America’s alliance, even since he was Olongapo mayor.Sa Panatag Shoal, Duterte appears disinterested. Gordon wants RP to assert its legal claim ayon sa ruling ng international tribunal. He even goes as far as stating that not asserting RP’s claim could be an impeachable offense.Anong palagay mo, kaibigang Alwyn? Like· Reply · March 11 at 4:07pm · Edited

Alwyn Balingit Yup, basically Gordon is supportive of Duterte while at the same time maintain his stand with the usual objective Gordon stance. It’s healthy. Like· Reply · March 11 at 6:54pm More Comments :

Emma Morgan I rather to see Gordon as a president, he is true to his job, never get involved with any corruption, killing etc. This is the person should lead the country not someone who’s been involved with massacre. Like· Reply · March 7 at 11:57pm Gilbert Menchu Its much better if Gordon is President.He knows better what our peoples need.They need descent job and money if we want our people lives a better life they need a better job.Other things changed automatically. Like· Reply · March 8 at 6:45pm · Edited

Perci Lozano Piña No. Gordon is the only Dick that WE LOVE. Like· Reply · March 7 at 6:49pm Jeffry Dy Very long analysis and well yeah different styles,different leaderships and oh boy at times pres.is pro China which is something Both us and phl leaders need to talk bout since they support one another although i disagree w the vulgar rant there. Sometimes it has to and he understands the frustrations of everyone around us thristy for a real Change something no ordinary leader has done.So yeah great points and excellent view Like· Reply · March 7 at 7:24pm · Edited

Jeffry Dy Also on the ejk part on digong its all pure exagerration and all bs when did the media ever find any figures on 7,000 plus when in our normal lives everybody does the crime everyday and that’s a fact. My estimates on the so called ejk is massively lower than that and this whole sherade on him a dictator and all that is plain wooey.If hes ever like that would u think for once social media or all the modern things u need are still exist??Think bout that even hypocrites are ranting it out on digong too I call it smarks for all i care. I can smell the party of digong resign right bout now hypocrites want him that. Like· Reply · March 7 at 7:40pm · Edited

Dodong Aberca He used his DICK wisely by the way. Like· Reply · March 7 at 8:18pm

Doray Ramon Inayinay Di nagpapagamit si Dick! Tatayo yan pG kailangan Like· · Reply · March 7 at 8:55pm

Marcial Bonifacio Salamat, Jeffry. Actually, I did not plan for my commentary to be this long. However, as new developments occurred, I had to update it. Anyway, I do appreciate Duterte’s aggressiveness and political will, but I think he should direct them against China and the NPA. Those are the real threats to RP, since they undermine our sovereignty and ability to govern pursuant to democratic ideals. Of course 7,000 killings is only an approximation of the total number of victims of the drug war. The conventional estimate of police killings is about half, while the other half is likely due to vigilantes and other drug-related criminals. However, don’t you think that if Gordon were president, that number would be drastically reduced? Like· Reply · March 7 at 9:23pm

Jeffry DyOkay lang po iyan mqrcial as long as you have the say may kalayaan naman tayo diba? Like· Reply · March 7 at 10:23pm

Hill de RobertsThe real threat to the nation is the LP and its dangerous members from top to bottom Like· Reply · March 8 at 12:45am · Edited

Marcial Bonifacio Perhaps, Hill, but there is a political remedy to deal with LP. The violent nature of the NPA and imperialism of China can only be remedied by force, not appeasement as is Duterte’s way. Indeed, If he used the same fervor as he does with the drug lords, China would think twice before infringing on our sovereignty. Recall that even you started an FB group promoting the boycott of Chinese products kanina, hindi ba? Like· Reply · March 8 at 2:27pm · Edited

Carlos Jalijali Guanlao Si Dick kusa yang tumatayo kapag kailangan! Like· Reply · March 7 at 11:38pm Oscar Saddul NEVER…. IDICK IS A DICK IS A DICK & NO ONE ELSE, I believe so ! Like· Reply · March 8 at 9:30am

Melchor Salonga Well he is a Dick but with cursing

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Dick and Duterte are similar in the sense they have a no-nonsense approach in getting things done, abrasive and tell it like it is attitude and can back up their bravado (i.e. Davao, Subic). Dick is just more articulate in the manner he answers IMO since he can get his message through without necessarily blurting out curse words. Like· Reply · March 8 at 2:48pm

Marcial Bonifacio I definitely agree that both are forthright, abrasive, and perhaps, no-nonsense in their approach. However, their differences are not confined exclusively to their oratory, but extends to their policies as well. For example, they are in direct opposition on American foreign policy, death penalty, and Panatag Shoal, Melchor. Like· Reply · March 8 at 9:22pm

Dodong Aberca MY DICK IS GOOD TOO Like· Reply · March 8 at 8:14pm

Sari Aya Malaya Certainly, Digong is no Dick and will never be. Sen. Dick Gordon is Pro-Life, Pro-Peace and Pro-Constitution. Digong is the exact opposite. Kudos to the PR and marketing geniuses who made and repackaged him during the time when Davao was an experimental area of the left. They made him look and sound “cool” especially to the business sector and from then on he made history. But they should had known any better. They may had put Davao on the business map but on one end, created a Frankenstein called Duterte. Frankenstein in contemporary debates on bioethics provided lessons which are seemingly clear: don’t play God, don’t over-reach, don’t unleash uncontrollable forces, don’t treat humans as material, don’t act alone. Such a fitting metaphor for an empowered, unfeeling man who decides on the life and death of his so called “masters”, the ordinary citizenry over allegations of illegal drug use. He put too much attention to the war on drugs and criminality, but where are the big fishes? What about our war on poverty? Our security from external threats? We need real and tangible government policies that will help us in our day to day struggle for survival. Like· Reply · March 15 at 3:02am · Edited

Marcial Bonifacio Frankenstein, indeed? Hahaha! That’s the first time I’ve heard anyone refer to Duterte as such, Sari. However, using your analogy, I don’t think his supporters see him as a monster. On the contrary, they see him as ridding RP of monsters (drug lords and drug addicts), although there are mass casualties as well, which Duterte’s undiplomatic rhetoric masks. I don’t think he expended much effort or money in his presidential campaign. Instead, I think he acted naturally, which is what caused much of what Gordon called “noise” and gained him so much media coverage. He basically capitalized on the people’s frustration with traditional politicians, spoke his mind unencumbered, and many of our kababayans took solace in him as a “different” type of public servant, much like Donald Trump in America. I infer that Duterte’s assertiveness on the drug-related criminals, his unrefined oratory, and his perception as a non-traditional politician are what mesmerize his supporters, even to the point that they are so distracted from other issues of significance as you pointed out. Unfortunately, many of the people who voted for Gordon in the 2010 presidential election paradoxically voted for Duterte last year. I view that as our country transitioning from progress to regression. Like· Reply · March 14 at 3:10pm · Edited

Sari Aya MalayaHis supporters are bunch of hypocrites. They see the truth, know the truth but still choose to believe the lies his strategies have deeply embedded in their systems. Duterte is a masterful tactician and strategist. His Opening Strategy. Remember how everyone was in suspense until he delivered his coup de grace? His middlegame Strategy. How he uses his weakness as his strength, his cursing and the deliberate showcase of his rough edges. And his Endgame Strategy, the very popular “you can oust me if I abuse power”. Two things though, first, our nation is teeming with patsies, he capitalizes on their vulnerabilities, thirst for change and ignorance. Second, our nation losts its moral ascendancy. He is destroying the moral fabric of this nation and making us rise against each other. He broadened the gap of division and misunderstanding among Filipinos than bridging it. Worse is, most Filipinos consented on it, in fact, applauded it. They have not realized that this is all about “brand-is-crisis’ strategy, the political landscape are made to keep shifting, ever changing. The powers of the State apparatus are made to be trained at moving, unstable targets, for the President to be the first to call it a crisis, then he becomes a hero, instantly seen to be part of the solution itself. This strategy is traditionally effective in keeping leaders in power. Crisis branding is supply-driven rhetoric. Now, for instance, it’s focused on illegal drugs then illegal gambling – then his political imagination would be limitless. They keep on saying they are the majority but the truth is that they are just loud. Noise is essential and is used for the purpose of deflecting attention to an imagined hot button issue while the proponent quietly works upon another. Crisis branding can be an effective political campaign strategy because it draws power from frightening people, but it has no place in day-to-day governance. What we need today is to maintain respect, implement policies that ooze with common sense, and take a long-term orientation in regional stability and cooperation. Like· Reply ·March 17 at 5:03pm · Edited

Marcial BonifacioExcellent points, Sari! Another name for what you described is the “politics of fear.” I just watched Duterte speak at the First General Assembly of League of Municipalities. He had a 2-minute speech already prepared, but discarded it and decided to speak for more than an hour about killing drug lords again. He even displayed another list of drug-related criminals. I noticed a few people in his audience were dozing off. Perhaps they were bored or intoxicated themselves in preparation for Duterte’s usual speech. When he said he does not think of himself as a president, but as a mayor, I thought that is precisely his problem. He is using his limited, parochial perspective for a post that requires a broader, national perspective. For a city and a mayor, perhaps the drug epidemic was a necessary focal point, but the country as a whole has other, more urgent concerns as poverty, unemployment, and the specter of China’s intrusion on our sovereignty. Like· Reply ·March 14 at 6:27pm

Doray Ramon Inayinay Simple lang yan. Ang mga Hindi adik nakakatulog Na ng mahimbjng sa Gabi. Sorry Na lang sa mga kapitalistang di nakakapang gago ng ordinaryong pinoy. Like· Reply · March 14 at 6:33pm Evangeline Mejia sa lahat ng analysis nyo kay duterte at sa problema ng kung ano anong salot na nangyayari sa bansang Pilipinas, mayroon bang pangulo o kung sino man sa taga panguna natin na nagbigay ng kalutasan ? WALA PA, at ngayon na merong pangulo na kahit papaano may ginagawa pra kahit papaano ay malutas o papunta sa kalutasan ay kung ano anong analogy o katawagan ang ibinabansag sa kanya, pati mga supporters nya ay kung ano anong masasamang tawag ang inila-label nyo sa kanila, magaling lang kayong mag-analysis at magsalita ng English pero wala din naman kayong ginagawa pra sa bansa, for all you know itong Sari na ito ay hindi naman Pilipino pero parang alam na alam ang kalagayan ng Pilipinas pero hindi naman, baka naman in your perspective lang Sari ang tingin mo sa lahat…baka ikaw ang hypocrite kasi ang galing mong magbigay ng pagsusuri sa iisang side, hay naku, panay na lang kayo analysis …ano kaya ang maitutulong nyo sa PILIPINAS? Like· Reply · March 14 at 7:40pm · Edited Sari Aya Malaya Mawalang galang na po, Ginang Mejia, pinoy na pinoy po ako. Wala po akong ni isang patak na dugong banyaga. Tubong Batangas at Bulacan po ako. Nakapangibambansa man po ako ng ilang beses, di ko iwinaglit ni minsan ang pagka Pilipino ko. Magaling lang po talaga siguro akong magmasid at kumilatis ng kabalintunaan at kasinungalingan. Gising po ang diwa at mulat ang mga mata ko sa bawat hinaing, paglibak at pagkabigo ng ating mga kababayan. Araw araw po akong nakikipagsiksikan sa MRT, lumalanghap ng maitim na usok ng EDSA at nagpapakasaya sa isang tuhog ng kwek kwek sa paanan ng tulay ng Boni. Isa po akong buhay na saksi sa bawat pagbabagong nagaganap sa bayan natin. Isa po akong payak na manggagawa, na halos kalahati ng kita ko ay kinaltas para sa buwis. Aba, malaking halaga na rin po yun dahil labingwalong taong gulang pa lang ako nang maging kapakipakinabang na akong mamamayan. Lumalaban po ako nang parehas at hindi po ako nanlalamang ng kapwa. Hindi man po ako nabigyan ng pagkakataong maglingkod sa bayan gaya ni Duterte, ang maliliit na ambag kong tulong sa sambayanan ay malayo-layo na rin ang narating. Hangad ko lang pong gisingin ang diwa ng mga kababayan kong tila himbing pa sa uyayi ng mga mapagbalatkayong ugoy ng pagsasamantala. Turuan silang maging mapanuri. Kilalanin ang totoong naglilingkod sa bayan, gawing huwaran si Sen. Gordon at magsilbing pamantayan ng isang magaling na namumuno. Like· Reply · March 14 at 9:55pm

Marcial Bonifacio I appreciate and understand your perspective, Evangeline, kaibigan ko, and I have been observing Duterte for eight months now. If, as you say, Gordon is not perfect, then Duterte falls far below mediocrity. Please understand that I am only being objective in comparing the two public servants based on their policy positions and even according to Gordon’s own criticism of Duterte. Therefore, my premise that they would both govern very differently and even in opposition to each other, is factually based. For example, I have pointed out numerously that Duterte’s neglect of defending Panatag Shoal violates the sovereignty clause of the Constitution, and is an impeachable offense. Even Gordon acknowledges that as should my esteemed colleagues of law, Atty Taipan Millan, Jose Camano, Gretchen Mae Ortega, Alexander Yalung, and Lester Nazarene Ople. This is the most important issue for me, since one of the primary functions of government is to protect the sovereignty of its territory. If the President fails to perform such a fundamental function, then anything else he does is in vain. It is analogous to having all the prosperity in the world, except you are someone’s servant. It appears that is precisely the position that Duterte has put the Philippines in with China. Gordon, on the other hand, would never let that happen as president. He has even said that RP would have to engage in war over Panatag Shoal in order to assert its rights. Why would any of our kababayans support Duterte’s position over Gordon’s? This is a sincere question, kaibigan ko. Like· Reply · March 18 at 5:36pm · Edited Marcial Bonifacio Also, I did give Duterte credit for “persuading” more than 700,000 drug-related criminals to surrender. However, I also mentioned that drug abuse is about 4.74%, which is below the global average of 5%, while the poverty rate is about 25%. As a simple man, I can’t help but wonder why Duterte has prioritized drug addiction over job creation. Does that seem logical to you? Do you really think Gordon would do the same as president? This is another sincere question, kaibigang Evangeline. Like· Reply · March 16 at 5:56pm Philip Basilio Marcial Bonifacio Senator Gordon is much deferent I work with him when he is the mayor of olongapo Like· Reply · March 16 at 6:06pm Evangeline Mejia kaibigang marcial,I agree and I must say that Gordon would indeed govern differently if not better, pero kasi hindi siya ang presidente ngayon kya sana tumakbo siya sa susunod at alam ko na ang mga pinoy, including me ,ay susuportahan siya… Like· Reply · March 16 at 7:22pm Evangeline Mejia Sari Aya Malaya , ganun din naman ako SAri , pero nga kasi, walang maitutulong sa bansa natin ang mga negatibong batikos, lalo na pag ang mga supporters nya ang pinagsabihan mo ng masakit na salita, it would only create division,katulad mo din sila na umaasa ng pagbabago, sabihin mo man na nagbubulagbulagan which I think not (,hindi ako supporter nya, I didn’t vote for him), pero I think with all the crime and corruption in the country, we become an evil nation, so to speak kaya we deserve such president, we can only give him the chance to do whatever it takes to propel the country in a better state … Like· Reply · March 16 at 7:31pm Sari Aya Malaya I admire your patriotism, Evangeline. We may not see eye to eye with Duterte but we, undeniably, agree to support Sen. Gordon as he endeavors to take the country back to every Filipino, from the system or economy that has been rigged to the advantage of the rich and powerful. We need his strong leadership to unify the country, to take the country to where it’s supposed to be. Filipino people, per se, are not divided. Diversity in religion, political beliefs and other practices are the freedoms we enjoy under a vibrant democracy. It is our leaders and policy makers who are divided and can’t put their acts together for selfish reasons at the expense of the people they had promised to serve. And Sen. Gordon will change such political landscape and behavior. Like· Reply ·March 16 at 10:25pm Rabulan Corpuz Well said and factual kaibigan. Saludo ako sayo. Dios Mabalos and Mabuhay! Like· Reply · March 14 at 3:50pm

Marcial Bonifacio Salamat po, kaibigang Jocelle! I spent a great deal of time with research and fact-finding for this commentary. I even wrote it in English for my Bisayan friends and colleagues. My goal is to unify the Gordon supporters, some of which oppose Duterte and the others which ironically support Duterte. After all, if we can’t unite just the Gordon supporters, how can we unite the entire country? Like· Reply · March 14 at 6:46pm · Edited

Jocelle Rabulan Corpuz Thank you. As for me my respect is always for Gordon. Like· Reply · March 14 at 7:31pm

Marcial Bonifacio This was all my research and fact-finding material.

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Jocelle Rabulan Corpuz Wow Like· Reply · March 14 at 7:34pm

Evangeline Mejia kaibigang marcial, hindi ka nakatira sa Pilipinas at laong hindi sa Olongapo, ibang iba angnlarawan ng Pilipinas pagdating sa ibang bansa kaya mahirap mag analysis …ang tanong, ano ba ang nagagawa ng mga katulad nyo para malutas ang problema sa bansa… .both Gordon and Duterte are good leaders in their own right, taga gapo ako at alam ko ang pamamalakad ng mga Gordon doon,, maganda rin pero hiondi rin perfecto…si Duterte ngsisiskap lutasin ang mga problema sa bansa…I know, Gordon will be a good president and if he will run, uuwi ako pra bomoto at iboboto ko siya, but for now, l just want to give Duterte the benefit of the doubt…wala naman maitutulong ang mga batikos sa kanya at sa mga supporters nya…di makikinabang ang bansa kung tawagin siyang monster at tawagin din hypocrite ang mga supporters nya…. Like· Reply · March 14 at 7:49pm Marcial Bonifacio I wonder if Alejano and Trillanes got their idea of impeaching Duterte from my commentary. https://www.msn.com/…/alejano-says…/ar-BByxrA4…

Alejano says impeach complaint vs. Duterte stays Magdalo Party list Rep. Gary Alejano said Vice President… MSN.COM Like· Reply · March 26 at 1:27pm

Evangeline Mejia kaibigang marcial,alejano is just a “kaning sundalo” like trillanes, he doesn’t love the country, pretends for his own sake…. Like· Reply · April 10 at 7:06pm · Edited

Marcial Bonifacio Marahil tama ka, kaibigang Evangeline, nguni’t hindi ko alam what is in his heart. I only know that his impeachment complaint has merit. Even Justice Carpio has warned that Duterte may be in violation of the sovereignty clause of the Constitution. Like· Reply · April 16 at 4:39pm

Marcial Bonifacio I’ve decided to insert the following quote into my commentary, Alwyn, directly after Duterte’s single remedy of killing drug-related criminals and Gordon’s numerous remedies. Image may contain: 1 person, text

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Marcial Bonifacio My friends, here is another contrast between Duterte and Gordon—the issue of giving away the housing units to the squatters. Gordon has expressed his disapproval thus: “My God. Kinukuha yung bahay na ginawa ng NHA [National Housing Authority]. Ibibigay mo dun sa mga nanggugulo. Bad signal, Mr. President. Again you are falling on your own sword. Nadadapa ka sa sarili mong espada because pagka-ganyan, that’s a ticket to what you call anarchy.” http://www.philstar.com/…/gordon-letting-kadamay-keep… What say you, Jeffry and Alwyn?

Gordon: Letting Kadamay keep houses ‘ticket to anarchy’ Sen. Richard Gordon disagreed on Wednesday with… PHILSTAR.COM Like· Reply ·April 9 at 1:53pm

Alwyn Balingit Already posted my comment about this on my wall days ago… Granted dapat talagang paalisin ang mga squatters, moving forward, wala na kasing red tape sa pagbigay ng mga bahay para di sila maunahan ng mga squatters; dapat preventive, may bantay. Expect Digong to always err on the side of letting squatters live there; or at least, transfer them first to another place before removing them there. Yan ang stance nya kasi even sa mga Pre-Election interviews. Like· Reply · April 9 at 4:58pm Jeffry Dy Nice argument Marcial,if what u say is the alternative to what kadamay been bitchin and monin about then it’s all fare and equal no matter what the bias media says if Duterte or his cabinet have any brains on this matter then all is fare what not? Like · Reply · April 9 at 10:52pm Evangeline Mejia kasi naman laging ang mahihirap ang nahuhuli sa kahit ano mang social benefit mula sa gobyerno. maging dyan sa NHA kaya they resort to this, madala kasi yang mga nasa gobyerno ginagamit ang “legal” para apihin ang mahihirap…hay naku, you really have to be living in the Philippines to really know….. Like· Reply · April 10 at 7:12pm Marcial Bonifacio I have no problem with the process being swift, kaibigang Alwyn, nguni’t the rule of law should not be compromised. Once that line is crossed, that slippery slope can and will be used as a justification for any lawless behavior by any president. It would also encourage more people with illegitimate grievances to emulate the Kadamay in their pantawid mentality. At least, Duterte could have imposed mandatory community service for those squatters in order that their housing will actually be earned instead of stolen from those who risk their lives to keep us safe.Sa totoo lang, such measures have been implemented in the US before Obama and even in some European countries, which have experienced lower unemployment as a result. Like· Reply · April 16 at 5:18pm · Edited Marcial Bonifacio Marahil totoo ito, kaibigang Evangeline, nguni’t abusing the legal system in one way should not justify abusing it in another way. Robbing Peter to pay Paul is still robbery, regardless of the good intentions. Even Gordon was critical of Duterte for this. Surely he knows better than Duterte. Like · Reply · April 16 at 5:56pm Axel Dholly mas matalino si Dick kay digong. ,,,,naging Pres. nga lang si Pdut. Like· Reply · April 9 at 2:00pm

Carolina Baro Balmaceda Lol! Ikaw talaga, Marcial! Like· Reply · April 10 at 1:37pm

Marcial Bonifacio Well since Gordon is among my top 10 role models, next to Dr. Jose Rizal, Apolinario Mabini, and Thomas Jefferson, I’ll gladly accept that as a compliment, kaibigang Carolina. Like· Reply · April 16 at 6:01pm This entry was posted in Philippine Politics, Uncategorized and tagged Dick Gordon, Panatag Shoal, Rodrigo Duterte, US-Philippine Relations on March 5, 2017 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/digongis-no-dick-dick-gordon-that-is/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

Historic GOP Wins for 2016, Flipping the Blacks, and a Little on Trump’s Carrier Deal Updated 12/20/2016 By Marcial Bonifacio My friends and fellow conservatives, this commentary on the election results has apparently been long overdue, since Nov. 9th —the day after the general election. However, various developments have prompted me to postpone it for fear of publishing it prematurely. After all, what if Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was correct about voter fraud, or the Russians influenced the presidential election, or that some of the electoral college members will change their vote on Dec. 19th? Regardless of such prospects, I have finally decided to publish my commentary. Therefore without further ado, I am pleased to announce Donald Trump’s win. On the whole, Trump won 306 electoral votes, the largest Republican win since George H.W. Bush’s election in 1988. Clinton tallied at 232 electoral votes. However, Clinton’s total popular vote count is approximately 65,762,564 (48.1%), while Trump tallied at 62,914,474 votes (46.0%). To the astonishment of leading pollsters and political commentators as Dr. Charles Krauthammer, Trump even won electoral votes in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Iowa, Florida, Ohio, and Michigan— states which voted for Pres. Obama in 2008 and 2012. Incidentally, it is the first time a Republican has won Wisconsin since 1984 and Pennsylvania and Michigan since 1988. The Michigan contest was the closest race in the state’s history with Trump’s count at 2,279,543 votes and Clinton’s tally at 2,268,839 votes. Such unlikely wins occurred, in spite of overwhelming odds and opposition from the Republican establishment, Democrat establishment, mainstream media establishment, and the short-sighted #NeverTrump conservatives. Indeed, this has been, as Fox News anchor Bret Baier accurately described “the most unreal, surreal election we have ever seen.” To my astonishment, not only did Trump win the presidential election, but Republicans have retained power in both chambers of Congress which essentially establishes a national Republican trifecta. In the Senate, Republicans have 52 seats, while Democrats have 48. The House of Representatives is comprised of 241 Republicans and 194 Democrats. That essentially means the GOP will control all three branches of government, including the Supreme Court, whenever Trump fills the late Justice Antonin Scalia’s seat and replaces retiring justices with conservatives. GOP victories extended to the state legislatures and governorships as well, just as during the 2014 midterm elections, which I wrote about in “Another Big Blow to Obama’s Tyranny.” As a result of nearly 6,000 legislative races, Republicans dominate 66 out of 98 chambers. They control both chambers in 33 states and hold 33 governorships. Finally, at least 25 states have Republican trifectas, while Democrats have only retained 5 trifectas (namely, California, Deleware, Oregon, Hawaii, and Rhode Island).

In Kentucky, the GOP increased their state house membership to 64 (from 47, out of 100) which has been controlled by Democrats since 1921. That puts 30 legislative chambers in the South in Republican hands for the first time in American history. Iowa’s state senate was won by Republicans, putting them in control of both chambers. Wisconsin’s Republican state legislative majority is the largest since the 1970s. Phil Scott won the Republican governorship in Bernie Sanders’s home state of Vermont, which puts a check on its Democrat-controlled legislature. In Indiana, Eric Holcomb defeated Democrat John Gregg, which will preserve the state’s 12 year lineage of Republican governors. Before the race, the former was nominated to replace Mike Pence during his vice presidential run with Trump. Republican and former Navy SEAL Eric Greitens beat Democrat Chris Koster in Missouri’s gubernatorial race, making him the state’s second Republican governor in the past 24 years. In order to continue this momentum of GOP dominance on every level of government, I have a few suggestions to offer Trump and his team. Notwithstanding his primary issues of border security and Obamacare, Trump must prioritize aiding the blacks (many of which are disgruntled Democrats) who voted for him. Since he garnered more black votes than John McCain in 2008 and Mitt Romney in 2012, he has an excellent opportunity to start flipping the blacks, just as Pres. Lyndon B. Johnson began goading them into swelling the ranks of the Democrat Party in the 1960s. The only difference is that instead of appeasing them with a pittance, “just enough to quiet them down, not enough to make a difference” in order “to have them niggers voting Democratic for the next two hundred years” (as Johnson so blatantly put it), Trump will provide them with opportunities for a bright future via diverse educational options (public, private, charter, magnet, home schooling, etc.) and job and career options, especially for those who reside in the inner cities. Since many black church leaders advocate family values aligned with the GOP (e.g., the right to life as opposed to abortion and traditional marriage), Trump must launch a massive outreach campaign to establish a dialogue with them as well as others in the black community. His meeting with black role models as former football stars Jim Brown and Ray Lewis and musician Kanye West to discuss gang violence, education, and jobs was a good start. Such a move can eventually undermine the agenda of the race hustlers like Rev. Al Sharpton, Rev. Jessie Jackson, and Rev. Jeremiah Wright., who have profited from the racially-based entitlement and grievance industry they help perpetuate.

Trump must also expand the Republican base by welcoming his blue collar voters (over 1 million of which are Democrats) to the “big tent”, just as Pres. Ronald Reagan did in the 1980s. However, he must refrain from his populist, protectionist rhetoric, and simply emphasize regulatory and tax reform as an incentive to dissuade businesses from outsourcing, at least on such a grand scale. It is a fact of economics that some outsourcing or automation (the primary cause of worker displacement) is essential to streamline the production process, which, in turn, will keep the price of goods low for American consumers, thereby increasing demand and output, which will create new jobs. It is the principle of what free market economists call “creative destruction” at work. For that reason, Trump should encourage displaced blue collar workers to either learn new skills or acquire knowledge calibrated to the predominant service and knowledge sectors of the economy. Alternatively, many blue collar workers have become successful entrepreneurs either by starting their own businesses or by inventing products or services, which have allowed them to resign from their jobs or professions. You can easily view them on TV shows as Shark Tank or Blue Collar Millionaires. Indeed, such entrepreneurs and small business owners are the backbone of the American economy, which is why Trump should acknowledge them as successful examples of the free market system, rather than focusing so much on retrieving outsourced manufacturing jobs for big companies. That is more practical and realistic than threatening companies with punitive taxes (namely, a 35% tariff) for outsourcing or subsidizing them in exchange for retaining their plants in the U.S., an arrangement which Gov. Sarah Palin says reeks of “special interest crony capitalism” as was possibly the case with Carrier. Incidentally, Mark Levin (constitutional scholar and former advisor to Cabinet members under Reagan) questions the constitutionality of “specifically targeting (or favoring) one business and possibly threatening that business, should they leave the country.” Meanwhile the Wall Street Journal editorial board criticizes it as “a mercantilist Trump trade policy” in which the Carrier CEO Gregory Hayes was “made an offer he couldn’t refuse.” Anyway, after scaling back on regulations and reducing taxes for businesses and the working class, many jobs will be preserved. Others will be created as a result of outsourcing and automation, and many jobs will yet be created from the ingenuity of blue collar inventors, who will use their entrepreneurial skills or knowledge to form their own companies and employ others. Afterwards, Trump can rightfully take credit for a booming economy while winning over much of the blue collar Democrats. Although he has 4 years (or 8 if re-elected in 2020), Trump should set the deadline at 2 years after his inauguration in order to steer the 2018 midterm elections in the GOP’s favor. Aside from what Trump and his administration must do, conservative voters must hold him, as well as other elected officials, accountable. That includes all the national and local legislators and governors. While it may be argued that many of these newly elected Republicans simply rode Trump’s populist movement into victory, we must see to it that this powerful force eventually converts into the conservative movement whose end aligns with the vision of America’s founding fathers and the restoration of constitutionally limited government. For that reason, I advocate a mass, nationwide campaign to educate citizens on America’s constitutional history and its relevance today. In an age wherein the uninformed youth are easily mesmerized by the socialist rhetoric of Sen. Bernie Sanders or the populist rhetoric of Trump, constitutional literacy is the appropriate and perennial remedy. Indeed, Sen. Ted Cruz emphasizes this:

It’s easy to talk about making America great again. You can even print that on a baseball cap. But the critical question is, do you understand the principles and values that made America great in the first place?

Hillsdale College offers a free online course on constitutional studies, which is certain to impart such principles and values to anyone taking it. Another effective thing conservatives can do to preserve and expand the GOP majority is become active in local politics. Whether by attending townhall meetings with the Tea Party, signing petitions, registering citizens to vote, running to be a precinct captain, or simply sharing conservative content on the social networks (like Facebook or Twitter), one can have a positive impact on a collective scale. American Majority is a conservative organization which trains activists in all these things. My friends and fellow conservatives, in closing, I would like to express my appreciation to everyone who contributed to this turning point in the election of Donald Trump. That includes all pragmatic Cruz conservatives, blue collar Democrats, and former political rivals. I wish I could extend my gratitude and praise to the #NeverTrump conservatives with whom I endeavored to persuade in my previous commentary. Perhaps they will all eventually have a change of heart as it will soon be “morning again in America”—not because of Trump’s short-lived wave of populism, but because of the time-tested constitutional principles, which conservatives will revitalize within the party of Reagan and throughout the country. Long live Liberty! Long live the U.S.A.! Update: As of December 19—the day in which the electoral college members cast their votes for the final time—seven altered their vote. In Texas, one elector voted for Ohio Gov. John Kasich, while another from Texas voted for former Texas House Rep. Ron Paul. In Washington state, three Democrat electors cast their votes for former state secretary Colin Powell and one voted for Sioux tribe leader Faith Spotted Eagle. A Democrat elector in Hawaii voted for Bernie Sanders. Three other “faithless” electors from Maine, Minnesota, and Colorado had their votes barred. That puts the final electoral tally for Clinton at 228 and 304 for Trump. This entry was posted in 2016 American Presidential Election, Uncategorized and tagged 2016 Election Results, American Politics, Black Vote, Blue Collar Worker, Congress, Conservative, Democrat, Donald Trump, GOP, Governors, Outsourcing, President, Protectionism, Race Hustlers, Republican, Senate, State Elections, Tea Party on December 17, 2016 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/historic-gop-wins-for-2016-flipping-the-blacks-and-a-little-on-trumps-carrier-deal/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

Whom Should Americans Vote for President—A Well-Known Job Creator or a Well-Known Felon? By Marcial Bonifacio My friends and American countrymen, both of the presidential candidates this election year are close to being equally weak. That is why I have surpassed the more trivial issues, which the media and others, have sensationalized. In order to simplify things, I have restricted the most relevant areas of concern to only two—accomplishments and criminal background. Hillary Clinton has grossly mishandled classified information in that she has conveyed it to unauthorized persons, removed it from a secure storage area, failed to report its removal or communication, and retaining it at an unauthorized location. All of those are acts of felony, which have compromised America’s national security. Also, lying under oath before a legal inquiry is perjury. Donald Trump has created a minimum of 34,000 jobs. Some factor in the businesses not owned by Trump but thrive due to related business activities, which could raise the number of jobs to 67,000. Which one do you trust more, and which one will have a more positive impact on the country? This entry was posted in 2016 American Presidential Election, Uncategorized and tagged American Politics, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, President on November 7, 2016 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/whom-should-americans-vote-for-president-a-well-known-job-creator-or-a-well-known-felon/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

How #NeverTrump Conservatives, Constitutionalists, and Libertarians Can Defeat Hillary Clinton and Restore Constitutional Principles to the Republic Updated 11/03/2016 By Marcial Bonifacio My friends and American countrymen, I am a constitutional conservative and am no advocate for Donald Trump. In fact, I have been very critical of him in my two commentaries titled “Are Trump Conservatives Irrational?” and “Why Conservatives Should Cruz with the Best and Trump the Rest . . . including the Donald.” Anyway, I am also a pragmatist. As such, I view the leftist progressivism of Hillary Clinton (more so than Trump’s populist-nationalism) as an imminent threat to conservatism, namely in her Supreme Court justice appointees. Clinton herself clearly vocalized in the last presidential debate that she favors justices who would uphold same-sex marriage and the pro-abortion Roe vs. Wade ruling. By contrast, Trump has vowed to appoint justices “in the mold of Scalia,” including the constitutional conservative Sen. Mike Lee, whom Sen. Ted Cruz said “would make an extraordinary justice.” This issue of the Supreme Court justices alone is sufficient reason to keep Clinton away from the White House because as political commentator Dennis Prager points out, “Left-wing judges pass so many left-wing laws that they render those who control Congress, and even the White House, almost irrelevant.” Political reality is such that only Trump, not Gary Johnson or Evan McMullen, can beat Clinton. Some of Cruz’s staunchest supporters (who are #NeverTrump conservatives) have vowed to write-in Cruz’s name on the ballot. However, Cruz himself has said, “I am not encouraging anybody to write my name in. That is not something I am suggesting that anybody do. . . We lost the race. I recognize that. I respect the democratic process. I respect the will of the people.” That is precisely the only reason why I, along with Sen. Ted Cruz, Mark Levin, and Dennis Prager, urge conservatives to vote for Donald Trump—not because he is the icon of conservatism and the champion of America’s founding fathers, but because as Cruz says, “Donald Trump is the only thing standing in her [Clinton’s] way.” For the #NeverTrump conservative whose conscience prevents you from voting for Trump, I must ask you: How can your conscience be clear, if Clinton wins the presidency due to your refrain from voting for Trump? Consequently, would her election make you feel better knowing the adverse repercussions it will have on your children and grandchildren (in terms of life, liberty, the national debt, the economy, etc.) ? “The choice this November is tragic,” states Prager. “As it often happens in life, this choice is between bad and worse, not bad and good. . . When forced to choose between bad and worse, we supported Joseph Stalin against Adolf Hitler, and we supported right-wing authoritarians against Communist totalitarians.” Therefore Trump would be the less unfavorable choice in order to defeat Clinton. Furthermore, if you are concerned that Trump’s newly adopted conservative positions are all a charade in order to get elected to the presidency, and he reneges on his promises as president, there is another course of action conservatives can undertake. The founders have established a process by which delegates can hold a Convention of States in order to propose amendments to the Constitution. It is designed to curb or restrain the power of the federal government in the event that it becomes unresponsive to the states or the people and serves as an alternative to another constitutional convention. The process is outlined in Article V of the Constitution and is advocated by Mark Levin, Gov. Bobby Jindal, Sen. Tom Coburn, Gov. Greg Abbott, Sen. Marco Rubio, Sean Hannity, Gov. Mike Huckabee, and other prominent conservatives. Lastly, I suggest conservatives meet their delegates in the Rules Committee of the Republican Party to add a few clauses, which would make the GOP more effective in the next presidential election and others to come. For example, a “Closed or Republican Exclusivity Clause” would only permit registered Republicans to vote in the Republican primaries. Political commentator at RedState.com Michael Harrington has estimated that Trump’s voters in the primary were composed of only 3.3 million Republicans, while the rest were composed of 12 million Democrats. Many political analysts contend that if such a clause took effect in the primaries, Cruz would have won the nomination, instead of Trump, since the former tallied well in most of the closed primaries. The additional amendment to the rules would include a “Conscience Clause,” which would serve as a safeguard against politically weak candidates as Trump. The proposal would allow the current 1,237 delegates to freely vote their conscience on the first ballot, rather than automatically binding them to their state’s primary or caucus. It would also help prevent discouraged conservatives from joining the #NeverTrump voters, and thus maximize votes for the Republican Party. Sen. Mike Lee has been at the forefront of this effort as well as being a prominent member of the Rules Committee. In conclusion, my friends and fellow conservatives, if you want to defeat Hillary Clinton and restore constitutional principles to the American Republic, do not write in Ted Cruz’s name on the ballot, and do not stay home and refrain from your civic duty. Go to the polls on November 8th , and vote for Donald Trump. Join the Convention of States movement, and pressure your delegates to add a “Republican Exclusivity Clause” and a “Conscience Clause” to the election rules. Long live Liberty! Long live the U.S.A.! Comments

Jeffry Dy So they r joining forces now trump will be humiliated and this goes for clinton to defend allies like iran and saudis once again oh beother its the season where women of both countries are once again having free will to discriminate women thats ur ally clinton well done Like · Reply · 1 · Yesterday at 4:56am · Edited

Joseph Hinds Your points are well stated Marcial. Obama won a second term because so many Conservatives and Evangelicals disliked Romney and decided that their “principles” were more important than the good of the country and failed to turn out on election day. Hopefully, enough of them will have realized the folly of their actions and go to the polls this time. This is an election where pragmatism is the order of the day. Many of us didn’t support Trump in the primaries, but now he is the only realistic game in town. The next 25-30 years of the Supreme Court hangs in the balance and if we fail to keep Hillery out of the Presidency, the country will be forever changed by the courts. Like · Reply · 1 · 14 hrs

Marcial Bonifacio Joining forces is the only way to defeat Clinton, Jeffry. While Trump leaves much to be desired, the alternative is far worse and much more risky for America. Like · Reply · 1 · 4 hrs

Marcial BonifacioI appreciate the positive feedback, Joseph. Indeed, I wrote this commentary to prevent the same error many conservatives and evangelicals made in 2012. Hopefully, they will learn from it and decide to go to the polls this time and vote for “the lesser of two evils.” Like · Reply · 1 · 4 hrs

Devlin Baker I read it, not sure what you were hoping from someone that is by definition a christian and constitutionalist to read someone that claims to be a constitutional conservative, then confesses he is really just a pragmatist. Great appeal to the pragmatists with no convictions though Like · Reply · 2 · October 30 at 9:55am

Marcial BonifacioI appreciate your perspective, Devlin, but is it not possible to be both? If your family is being threatened by an assailant, and the only practical way to save them at the moment is to shoot him, what would you do? Would you adhere to the Christian principle of refraining from killing, or would you take a more practical approach to save your family? Life is full of such unfavorable choices. However, reasonable compromises are necessary in times when our choices are limited due to reality, are they not? Like · Reply · October 30 at 11:14pm

Kayleen Knisley My conscience is clear… #NeverTrump #NeverHillary Like · Reply · October 30 at 9:44pm

Marcial Bonifacio That means if Clinton becomes the next president due to your refrain from voting for Trump, you will not feel any guilt or remorse, Kayleen? Like · Reply · October 30 at 11:18pm · Edited

Kayleen Knisley I will not feel guilt or remorse.. my conscience will be clear. Like · Reply · October 30 at 11:23pm

Marcial Bonifacio What about if more lives are aborted due to Clinton’s Supreme Court justices, which you can help prevent? Like · Reply · October 30 at 11:46pm

Kayleen Knisley Trump is so unstable. So many issues are made of the Supreme Court, but big like decisions Roe v. Wade were made with a majority Republican Supreme Court. Too much “fear” is being played upon and not enough logic, in my opinion. The way I see it, is if Trump goes in, we lose the Senate, and will not gain the House. Also, if he wins the GOP will never recover. Look how he’s divided us. If Trump wins, the GOP will be too busy trying to contain him to be aware of what the other side is doing. Add to it, Trump only ran as a Republican because he knew he could not beat Hillary for the Democratic nomination. Like · Reply · October 31 at 7:29am

Kayleen Knisley I hear so many people trying to justify voting for evil because Supreme Court Justices are at stake. Do these people not realize that a majority of Republican nominated judges voted to pass Roe vs. Wade and many other abortion cases? Not to mention a Republican nominated judge voted in favor of Obamacare? The Senate can stop Hillary Clinton’s nominations if they so choose to do so. But I hear no one mentioning that fact. Solution: We need to stop voting for parties but for candidates who will support Godly values and the Constitution. Secondly, we need Congress to do their job and impeach when necessary. Thirdly, we need states to step up and nullify unconstitutional federal laws and Supreme Court opinions. Like · Reply · October 31 at 7:32am

Marcial Bonifacio You have made some valid points, Kayleen. However, conservatives are more informed and mindful of history, thus the prevalence of the Tea Party. Anyway, in order to restore constitutional principles to the American government, it would be much easier to do so without a Clinton presidency. Even as much of a RINO as Trump is, the conservatives in Congress can put him in check, so that if he betrays them, they can simply vote against his progressive policies or impeach him. If that doesn’t work, then the American people can meet with their state delegates and propose a Convention of States, as I mentioned in my commentary. In the meantime, we can at least prevent a Clinton presidency by electing Trump because with a Clinton presidency, conservatives will lose. With a Trump presidency, conservatives may win, even if only a little bit. Like · Reply · November 1 at 12:31am · Edited

Marvin Remmers Kayleen Knisley , if Hillary wins and Democrats take over Congress, then it will be like Obama’s first couple years where he was able to nominate radically liberal justices and was able to pass Obamacare. We need to vote for Trump and we need to vote for Republicans for Congress. Like · Reply · November 1 at 1:23am

Kayleen Knisley Which is why we Need to vote the down ticket! Trump will lose the senate and congress Like · Reply · November 1 at 7:17am

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Dean Edward Nicely Oh so now you want to urge us to vote for Trump? First have Trump apologize then all you pieces of shit can apologize to me personally for your backwards ass inbred bullshit youall put us through with your vile crap. I’ll wait. Like · Reply · November 2 at 6:23pm

Marcial Bonifacio I agree completely with you, Dean, that Trump owes Cruz an apology, which I don’t expect him to ever give. However, we must now look beyond his flawed character and save the country from a Clinton presidency. Cruz himself said Trump is the only thing standing in her way, and Cruz will also vote for Trump. Like · Reply · 20 hrs

Dean Edward Nicely I concur. Like · Reply · 14 hrs This entry was posted in 2016 American Presidential Election, Uncategorized and tagged #NeverTrump, American Politics, Conservative, Donald Trump, GOP Primary, Hillary Clinton, Libertarian, President, Presidentiable, Republican Primary, Ted Cruz, U.S. Supreme Court Justice on September 30, 2016 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/how-nevertrump-conservatives-constitutionalists-andlibertarians-can-defeat-hillary-clinton-and-restore-constitutional-principles-to-the-republic/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

My Concerns about a Duterte Presidency Updated 6/05/16 By Marcial Bonifacio My friends and countrymen, with Congress’ proclamation of Rodrigo Duterte as the 16th president of the Philippines (clenching 16,601,997 votes), I wish to convey some of my concerns. I have posed them based on his proposals, actions, and what he has said publicly. Such issues should be sufficiently addressed before any of our kababayans give him our full support. First and foremost, the president must protect and defend the Constitution and respect the rule of law. According to Article III, Sect. 1 of the Constitution, “No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law, nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.” Duterte’s Davao Death Squad has executed over 1,000 alleged drug lords and murderers, all of whom were denied the fundamental right to due process. Duterte expresses no remorse and is even boastful he will continue that policy under his presidency. He was even unapologetic for his daughter (Sara Duterte), who attacked and physically assaulted Davao City Sheriff Abe Andres a few years ago. Ironically, both Dutertes were attorneys, reinforcing the idiom that “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.” Such uncivil acts are slippery slopes to more lawless behavior, are they not? How can we feel safe and certain that Duterte will not infringe on our own rights and liberty due to his thirst for criminal blood or impulsive temperament? Second, several factors, including self-reliance and free enterprise, are essential to transforn the Philippines into a prosperous nation. Unfortunately, Duterte does not seem to promote any of those principles. On the contrary, he is a self-avowed socialist, who proposes to expand the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program. That would only perpetuate what Sen. Dick Gordon said is “the attitude of mendicancy among our people, which we have had more than enough over the last four centuries or so.” I would add that such handouts (derived from hardworking taxpayers) would also prolong unemployment and encourage the systematic development of a welfare state. Even more alarming is Duterte’s sympathy towards communists. That is apparent in his proposals to designate cabinet posts to communists, grant amnesty to NPA prisoners, and end the exile of Jose Sison, founder of the Communist Party of the Philippines. Duterte’s campaign manager, Leoncio Evasco Jr., was even a member of the NPA (New People’s Army). Could Duterte himself be a communist? If not, then why is he negotiating with them and inviting them to join the national government? For someone known for his stringent form of justice (earning him the international reputation Time Magazine branded as “The Punisher”) even to the point of proposing the return of the death penalty by hanging, is it not inconsistent for him to be so lenient with terrorists who seek to overthrow our government? My friends, I appreciate Duterte’s forthright oratory and maverick predisposition in opposing the oligarchy. Such can also be said of the American presidentiable Donald Trump, but I digress. Anyway, appealing rhetoric and opposition to the ruling class alone are insufficient in determining a suitable president. If they were sufficient, then it can be argued that Vladimir Lenin (Bolshevik leader of Russia), Fidel Castro (president of Cuba), and Robert Mugabe (president of Zimbabwe) should be heralded as great public servants. However, history indicates otherwise, and until my concerns are sufficiently addressed, I must deduce that Duterte will be no different. Comments

Jocelle Rabulan Corpuz Let’s just watch and wait for the outcome of his leadership as The President. Give him the benefit of the doubts and consider his achievements in Davao City. May God save our Country and people for whatever consequence we may face for his actions and laws he will implement. I know he is capable to lead but my fear is his inconsistency and the people he has chosen for the cabinet position. Remember the past history my friend … the failures of great leaders lies on his men and the people whom they trusted. God have mercy. Unlike · Reply · 3 · May 31 at 9:50am

Marcial Bonifacio Jocelle, my issue with Duterte is not that I don’t trust him, but that he will continue with his extra-judicial executions, of which he is boastful. Are you disappointed that he has denied Leni Robredo the National Anti-Poverty Commission post? Like · Reply · June 5 at 7:15am

Jocelle Rabulan Corpuz I am disappointed of his inconsistency and giving way for BBM due to “utang na loob” now assigning him as being the president assistant. Proving that he recognize BBM as the VP. Like · Reply · June 5 at 7:25am

Dodong Aberca CONCERN? NOT ME IDIOTS Like · Reply · June 5 at 7:27am

Marcial Bonifacio Jocelle, are you referring to the alliance between Rodrigo Duterte’s father and Pres. Marcos or the financial contributions BB Marcos made to the Duterte campaign for his presidential run? Like · Reply · June 8 at 4:43pm

Dodong Aberca no…….it is true….so u must dbg shares Like · Reply · June 8 at 4:46pm

Jocelle Rabulan Corpuz Kaibigan my apology … I choose to just be silent but be vigilant in observing and watchful for the outcome of the leadership of our new elect President. Praying he will acknowldege God above all and put my people’s welfare as well our Country first. God bless him and The Philippines. Unlike · Reply · 1 · June 9 at 12:31am

Philip Basilio God help the Philippines Unlike · Reply · 3 · May 31 at 10:13am

Hill de Roberts No comment–I’ll wait after his first 100 days Like · Reply · 1 · May 31 at 10:25am

Marcial Bonifacio Very well, my friend. Do you at least have anything to say about his insensitivity to the female missionary, who was raped and murdered, Hill? Like · Reply · June 5 at 7:29am · Edited

Paul Farol My friend, I’ll give him enough rope to hang himself with. But here’s the thing, on the other side of this thing are the yellowtards who have all but proven to be much, much worse than the people they replaced. We hit Digong, the yellowtards get stronger. We are currently at an impasse. As much as it pains me to say this, we have to make this presidency work. If, despite our sincere efforts to help this presidency succeed and it fails, PDiggity will have no one to blame but himself. Unlike · Reply · 5 · May 31 at 10:56am

Marcial Bonifacio Paul, I really don’t know which is worse. On the one hand, we have a president surrounded by politicians, who seem either corrupt or inept in dealing with our country’s age-old problems. On the other hand, we have another perfectly capable president-elect who may be able to finally resolve those issues. However, he would maintain peace and order by suppressing our people’s most fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution. At least, Pres. Marcos did so under martial law. Like · Reply · 1 · June 5 at 7:57am · Edited

Dodong Aberca r u freak this man hasn’t started yet!!! Like · Reply · June 5 at 7:56am

Marcial Bonifacio Dodong, I can only judge someone according to his track record. Perhaps Duterte seeks to revive the death penalty in order to deter current criminals and potential criminals, making the extra judicial killings obsolete. That would be a compromise I am willing to concede. Like · Reply · June 8 at 4:47pm

Biernes Atrece Very well said, kaibigan Unlike · Reply · 1 · May 31 at 12:51pm

Joseph Hinds Marcial, I share some of your concerns, but it is far too soon to tell what President-elect Duterte is going to do. He seems to be something of a chess player and a gambler when it comes to politics, so his methodology may be a bit unorthodox. At least in his case, we can see the results he achieved in Davao City. He may very well have broken some eggs, but the omelet turned out well. The extra judicial killing presents something of a conundrum because the judicial system has become so corrupt that the syndicates, oligarchs and drug lords can buy their way out of trouble even in the face of damning proof of guilt. If the system of laws no longer works for justice, then is it really an injustice when other means are used? Likewise the acceptance of the communists at the cabinet level is a novel approach. The Philippines have had a running war with the CPP for almost 50 years and have still not succeeded in getting rid of them. Perhaps by including them in the political process at the cabinet level, their position as revolutionaries can be undermined and cause them to loose some of their appeal to their followers. They may also be more willing to disavow violence in order to retain their new found political relevance. Also, I not so sure that a little socialism in the Philippines would be a bad thing. I think it would be to the benefit of the average citizens to have the power company’s monopolies either opened to foreign competition or simply nationalized. It is ridiculous that electric rates in the Philippines are three times what they are in the USA and they still get hit with regular brown-outs. Let’s let DU30 have his chance. It’s not as if his predecessors have set the benchmark very high. Unlike · Reply · 6 · May 31 at 7:12pm

Evangeline Mejia very well said sir!!!exactly my thoughts…may I share your comment? Like · Reply · 1 · June 4 at 1:33pm · Edited

Joseph Hinds Yes Evangeline, feel free to share if you wish Like · Reply · June 5 at 9:33am

Evangeline Mejia thank u sir… Like · Reply · June 5 at 9:35am

Marcial Bonifacio Joseph, your points are well taken. However, on the issue of dealing with the communists, I think that it would be better if Duterte implement his proposals to liberalize the economy and establish a Philippine federalist system. That would serve as the basis for a long-term plan to create jobs and promote competition, which would lower prices and provide better services. Such a successful economy would crowd out the communists without appeasement or bloodshed. Offering them cabinet posts reminds me of Pres. Obama appointing Van Jones (member of the Communist Party) as “Green Czar.” In terms of a little socialism in RP, I think that at least on a subsistence level as food and medical services, it is reasonable for the destitute. I also appreciate Duterte’s proposal to improve internet services: http://news.abs-cbn.com/…/duterte-improve-internet…

Duterte: Improve internet services or face foreign players news.abs-cbn.com|By ABS-CBN News Like · Reply · Remove Preview · 1 · June 5 at 12:26pm

Joseph Hinds You might be right about the communists, but Van Jones and his friends weren’t killing people on a regular basis so there is a considerable distinction between the two examples. An improving economy will help without a doubt, but it will take a while for that to reach fruition, so perhaps we can look at this as a stop-gap measure to quell the violence in the short term. Like · Reply · June 5 at 5:32pm

Perci Lozano Piña Hindi ko po nagustuhan yung comment nya about sa Media. Like · Reply · May 31 at 7:52pm Hide 20 Replies

Dexter Neil Ramos Because you didnt make yourself to understand what the presidenr meant. media are always dont ynderstand the point what duterte mean. We davaoneos understand him what he said. not all media is generalize. Some media to those practicing unethical. Like · Reply · June 1 at 6:11am

Jose Camano its duterte who is very unethical — unfortunately he was elected President by people who want a change in the govt. without having to change themselves. vote buying was rampant from all sides.. Like · Reply · 1 · June 1 at 6:15am

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Jose Camano Paul Farol What’s wrong with you Farol? Who says that a journalist was silenced because he was a crook, or because he was crusading? Everytime Duterte silences small time “violator” of the law, he would claim the victim was a drug pusher or snatcher. Obviously u just have to believe Duterte’s word for it. Without a process, nobody knows that the victim was a real criminal or just someone whose face Duterte doesn’t like. Like · Reply · June 1 at 6:22am

Perci Lozano Piña Ito na naman tayo sa “We davaoneos” stop regionalism po. Like · Reply · June 1 at 6:52am

Paul Farol Jose there’s nothing wrong with me, i’m just citing what was said by PDiggity and what was said by another journalist who viewed the press conference. Thing is, I’ve met a lot of hao shao/acdc journos and I know their MOs. I also know of at least two who were involved in shady deals that were later assassinated by people they double crossed. We can’t paint people angels and devils, it’s a much more complex situation that someone, from the outside, can comprehend. Like · Reply · June 1 at 7:04am

Paul Farol And yes, I am interested to know of the cases where Digong had a reporter killed based on false accusations of being a druggie or drug dealer. If there is any evidence, I would gladly confront him with it. I never liked Duterte, btw. In fact I gave him a good bashing all through out the campaign period and even before that. Like · Reply · June 1 at 7:06am

Marcial Bonifacio Perci, to be fair to Duterte, he clarified that he was referring to the corrupt journalists who accepted bribes, only to later oppose the ones who gave them money. He does not advocate the murders, but he says they are to be expected from basically double crossing the ones paying the bribes. Like · Reply · 1 · June 8 at 6:35pm

Marcial Bonifacio However, his catcalling to the journalist Mariz Umali was certainly inappropriate and perhaps illegal. According to Davao City Ordinance No. 5004 (which he signed), whistling can be construed as sexual harassment. http://www.rappler.com/…/135111-duterte-catcalling…

Catcalling: Duterte broke the law in own city rappler.com|By Paterno Esmaquel II Like · Reply · Remove Preview · 1 · June 8 at 6:40pm · Edited

Jeffry Dy Is catcalling again an issue jeez get real this bs had been there the whole time and in the Us i believe its legal whether this is legal or not this nonsense reporting has to move on and get on the real objectives at hand like whats in store for digong since many are still doubting him for being pro china and such and Can we be venezuela(again)on his federal form of gov as what bashers still installing in our minds???Well find out and also i may suggest to have all of transpo and public hubs free wifi to have convience of passengers and also for communication and I may say he had the guts to do so and i believe this has to end on this alleged pro commie since i voted for him and has the same accomplishments of what dick did in Subic. Like · Reply · June 9 at 12:18am

Marcial Bonifacio Jeffry, I agree that the issues you raised are important, but if Duterte will not follow his own ordinance (which is fairly simple), how can we trust that he will respect and follow more serious laws? There is even talk of a potential Duterte dictatorship: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/…/most-powerful-ph-leader…

‘Most powerful PH leader since Marcos’ newsinfo.inquirer.net|By Gil C. Cabacungan Like · Reply · Remove Preview · 1 · June 9 at 8:32pm

Marcial Bonifacio Gordon can address all of those issues within the restraints of the law. He can definitely be trusted. Like · Reply · 1 · June 9 at 8:34pm

Jeffry Dy I don’t think so plus he’s Pro left therefore as such he may not be a patientlike dick does but he’s definitely a pro poor and he addresses his laws at hand since many are still criticized him again on this bs bias on media freedom and a former prosecutor(not a radical left) Like · Reply · June 10 at 6:15am · Edited

Jeffry Dy also he joined edsa 1 right?if he’s pro makoy then he wouln’t rallied this dictatorship had it for so long it had to be arrested for having allies w npa which aquinos are also sided on and I’m just balanced on this matter so far only some unknown politicians and a card leaning leftist are in the gov so we can no longer see them rallying in the streets anymore since every presidents have a sona every year Like · Reply · June 10 at 4:05am · Edited

Marcial Bonifacio Jeffry, I’m willing to give Duterte a chance. However, his leftist background and apparent coddling of communists makes me very suspicious. Also, I don’t consider policies which keep our kababayans dependent on government handouts “pro-poor”, unless you mean keeping them permanently poor. On the other hand, Sen. Gordon stresses job opportunities, which will raise people out of poverty. What can be more “pro-poor” than that? Like · Reply · 1 · Yesterday at 1:00am

Marcial Bonifacio On the issue of Duterte joining EDSA 1, perhaps he opposed the Marcos dictatorship because it did not conform to his own political ideology. After all, Pres. Marcos vehemently opposed the communists. Some even argue that he was the reason for the swelling of the NPA. Also, many argue that the Marcos oligarchy was simply replaced with the Cory Aquino oligarchy. Therefore, Duterte’s participation in the first People Power Revolution doesn’t necessarily mean he opposes dictatorship; it only proves he opposed the Marcos dictatorship. Like · Reply · 1 · Yesterday at 1:14am

Dale Gozar Marcial Bonifacio Duterte admitted he’s leftist but never been part of the Communist Party or rebel, and certainly don’t belong to NPA, NDF, etc. even if he has befriended them (Singson)Duterte also think solution to our insurgency problems (Communist or Moro) is largely political and not military or use of arms – 47 years of conflict with gunbattles proved that. Communist/Moro arms struggles occurs when there’s a Very Big gap between RICH and POOR due to corruption and exploitation by the oligarch of the common Filipino – with only the rich getting richer while the poor gets poorer. FYI North Korea is the only remaining communist country. Yes he values the lessons learned from former communist and socialist countries. But it doesn’t mean he will adopt a communist government. Like · Reply · 1 · Yesterday at 1:29am · Edited

Marcial Bonifacio On the issue of India’s growing population, the country is becoming increasingly prosperous. According to Forbes: India is the world’s 4th largest IT start-up hub with more than 3,100 tech startups in the past year alone. It ranks second in worldwide food production. Its auto industry churns outs 22 million cars a year, making it one of the world’s largest auto manufacturers. It boasts a $600 billion retail market and is one of the world’s fastest growing e-commerce markets. http://www.forbes.com/…/india-asias-next-economic…/… RP is abundant in natural resources and an educated, English-speaking workforce. What it lacks are job opportunities and sufficient foreign direct investment. If Gordon were in Duterte’s presidential position, he would do precisely what he did in Subic Bay, which was all lawful and constitutional. He would also lift trade restrictions similar to India.

India: Asia’s Next Economic Dynamo? forbes.com|By Ed Fuller Like · Reply · Remove Preview · Yesterday at 1:46am · Edited

Jeffry Dy so by contrast du30 hasn’t have any clue on how to regulate trade restrictions and I had an Indian friend on fb who is critical of moodi because most of India’s tech he said was defective and also his Us trips as well http://www.dailyo.in/…/bjp-modi…/story/1/7763.html What i said was pro-poor because the poor themselves getting opportunities to see how he can handle things when he accomplished in Davao and many voted on him because of that even the tulfo bros the respectable tough talking journalist in media believes on his accomplishments too.Well I respect your opinion on not giving him a chance on this and thanks for having exchange of ideas in regards to du30 leadership you have yours i have my side and as such you make things balanced and constructive.

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Perci Lozano Piña So yung namatay sa Maguindanao nabayaran din ba yun or kurakot din? Like · Reply · June 1 at 7:09am

Cha Aguilar http://interaksyon.com/…/marie-yuvienco–first-things…

MARIE YUVIENCO | First things first Whatever it is, I can only hope it is not grounded on settling scores or paying political debts. As he himself… interaksyon.com Unlike · Reply · Remove Preview · 2 · June 4 at 10:55am

Marcial Bonifacio That is an interesting article related to Gordon and Estrada, Cha. However, I disagree with the writer’s last point. I hope Duterte does implement some of his proposals, just not all of them. Like · Reply · June 5 at 12:33pm · Edited

Philip Basilio Sana unahin bitayin ang mga lumapastangan Sa bansa Sa malawakan pagnanakaw panloloko at pandaraya Sa halalan 2016 Like · Reply · June 5 at 1:03pm

Jeffry Dy Sana nga at etong si daldallima ay umeeksena naman hayy naku naman oh! Like · Reply · June 10 at 3:55am

Oscar Saddul TRUTH & CONSEQUENCE !!! ………. INKLING IN 6 MONTHS !!! Like · Reply · Yesterday at 12:27pm

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Hill de Roberts Quite frankly, I have NO concerns. What the corrupt Media say is either malicious news, innuendos and scare-mongering. I will wait and observe and give my ownobservation from July 1st, in the next 100 days of his term. Like · Reply · 1 · 17 hrs · Edited This entry was posted in Philippine Politics, Uncategorized and tagged 2016 Election, 2016 Presidential Election, Malacanang, Philippine History, President, Presidentiable, Rodrigo Duterte on May 31, 2016 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/what-i-fear-from-a-duterte-presidency/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

Through Perseverance, Dick Finally Penetrates Again! 5/19/2016 Ni Marcial Bonifacio Mga kaibigan at mga kababayan ko, ang muling pagkahalal ni Richard Gordon sa Senado noong Mayo 9, 2016 proves the impact a proactive citizenry can have sa halalan. Sa katotohanan, panglima siya sa pagkapanalo at nagkaroon ng 16,719,322 boto (as of COMELEC’s proclamation on May 19, 2016). Sa kanyang unang pagtakbo sa Senado noong 2004, panglima rin siya sa puwesto at nagkaroon ng 12,707,151 boto. Kahit isa siyang mabisang lingkod bayan, Gordon ran for the presidency and lost in 2010; pang-anim siya sa bilangan noon at nagkaroon ng 989,250 boto. In 2013, he ran for the Senate again and lost. Panglabingtatlo siya sa puwesto at nagkaroon ng 10,159,561 boto, just a few hundred thousand votes short of reaching the “Magic 12.” Given Gordon’s long-awaited victory, let us examine some lessons which can be learned mula sa napakahalagang tagumpay na ito. Unang-una, utilizing all the resources of a proactive and perseverant citizenry and netizenry can win an election, sa kabila nang mahabang pagkaliban o pagkawala ng kandidato sa paglilingkod bayan at ang sunud-sunod na pagkatalo sa mga naunang dalawang laban nito . All of Gordon’s individual campaigners, bloggers, and Bagumbayan volunteers have done precisely that. Pangalawa, maging ang pagliban ng mga boto galing sa apathetic pessimists (discouraged from voting and affecting social change) did not prevent Gordon from reaching the “Magic 12.” Nor did the numerous votes of the “Wowowee Crowd” (a term I use when referring to the intellectually and morally lazy, gullible, celebrity-worshipping electorate) hinder Gordon’s ascent to 5th place. Sa katotohanan, kung mayroong informed intellectuals (as few as they may be) who will participate in the electoral process, hindi dapat akalain na ang Wowowee Crowd will automatically win. Pangatlo, hindi pa lubhang nababahiran ng mali at hindi pa lubusang pumapanig sa piling iilan ang sistema ng halalan . If that were the case, then such an anti-trapo maverick as Gordon would not have been re-elected to the Senate, much less with eight higher ranks than in 2013. Pang-apat, napakabuti nang sapat na traditional media coverage, nguni’t hindi ito mahalaga para sa ikapagtatagumpay sa halalan. Rep. Manny Pacquiao received far more mainstream media coverage than Gordon, nguni’t ang bantog na kampiyong boksingero ay pampito lamang na may 16,050,546 boto (as of COMELEC’s proclamation on May 19, 2016) at pumapailalim sa kanya.

Sa wakas, mga kaibigan ko, let us use Gordon’s campaign and victory bilang isang huwaran para sa magiging kasunod na pagkilos ng ibang mga kandidato. That means continuing to utilize the social media, such as Facebook and Twitter, blogging, forming a research team in order to answer the questions of potential voters or to debate political opponents and their surrogates, organizing and participating in rallies and fundraising events, and encouraging people to register and to vote. For those who live abroad, they can launch an online campaign and vote as overseas absentee voters as a friend whom I wrote about in “Ang People Power at ang Ating Tungkulin.” The key is to keep our kababayans informed and engaged. Ngayon, let’s celebrate a well-deserved victory para kay Sen. Gordon at sa ating bayan. Aim High Pilipinas! This entry was posted in 2016 Philippine Senatoriable, Uncategorized and tagged 2016 Election, Dick Gordon, Richard Gordon, Senado, Senate, Senatoriable on May 19, 2016 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/through-perseverance-dick-finally-penetrates-again/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

When Will Donald Stop Quacking? Updated: 3/28/16 By Marcial Bonifacio My friends, “if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and quacks like a duck, it’s probably a duck.” Not only has Donald Trump absolved himself from attending two important events, he said he would not participate in the next FNC debate as well. All three events are significant, since they allow his potential voters and supporters to scrutinize his record, policies, and vision for America more closely. Therefore, Trump’s pattern of absence from these events looks precisely like a “duck”—a hypocritical position since he has criticized Sen. Marco Rubio for his excessive absences in the Senate. In my commentary titled “Why Evangelicals and Conservatives Should Cruz with the Best and Trump the Rest…including the Donald,” I criticized Trump for evading the Iowa debate just before its caucuses. He claimed that debate moderator Megyn Kelly was unfair to him in the previous FNC debate, and that he committed to a veteran fundraising event instead (which he said was more important). As a result, presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz challenged Trump to a 90-minute, one on one debate for which the former’s team would donate $1.5 million to veterans. As an alternative to Kelly, Cruz stated, “We can arrange for Mark Levin to moderate, or Sean Hannity to moderate or Rush Limbaugh to moderate or Glen Beck to moderate.” That would seem to be a winwin situation for Cruz, Trump, Iowa voters, and the veterans. However, Trump declined Cruz’s challenge. (I hear a duck quacking.) In my commentary titled “Are Trump Conservatives Irrational?,” I mentioned that Trump did not attend the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in spite of being one of the first to accept the invitation. According to its organizer, Matt Schlapp, Trump disliked the new question and answer format of the event, which was formerly a speech format. As a result of CPAC’s refusal to capitulate to Trump’s terms, he campaigned in Kansas and Florida instead. (I heard a duck quacking again.) Again Trump has decided to forgo the FNC debate scheduled March 21 in order to speak at the pro-Jewish American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC). “I thought the last debate on CNN was the last debate, that was going to be it. Nobody told me there were going to be more debates,” stated Trump, “I think we’ve had enough debates.” Apparently Trump does not want to debate Cruz due to his poor performance in the last two debates. Ironically, Trump did declare on March 6, “I would love to take on Ted one-on-one.” (That is the third quack I heard. Perhaps it is more accurate to say that a “quack” has “ducked” three times.) On March 22, 2016 Cruz appeared on the O’ Reilly Factor, challenging Trump again to a one on one debate. However, he has chosen the feisty but fair Bill O’ Reilly to moderate this time. Trump may have a big penis, as he boasted in a GOP debate, but does he have big proverbial testicles to meet Cruz’s challenge? Perhaps it was his scheme all along to attack Cruz’s wife on Twitter in order to distract his potential voters from the debate challenge. After all, they both occurred on the same day.

Donald Trump’s tweet to Ted Cruz, threatening to humiliate his wife.

Aside from another potential debate, why would Trump skip all three of the aforementioned important events? Is it purely coincidental? Could that have been his strategic plan in order to evade the informed conservatives—the ones who are well read and actually view and scrutinize the debates down to their minutia? Cruz spokesman Ron Nehring concludes:

Perhaps Mr. Trump is unable to speak for more than one minute about any given topic because of his shallow understanding of basic policies, or perhaps he is scared of voters learning the truth—that he has spent his entire adult life promoting liberal positions completely opposite of the conservative platform that he has campaigned on.

If Nehring is correct, that puts into question Trump’s capacity to lead the country and confront America’s enemies. Trump himself has admitted that he has never encountered so much pressure as he has in campaigning. How much worse will it be once he starts governing as president? Would this not be a grave risk for the American people as well as the world just as the election of Pres. Barack Obama was? Fortunately, there is an alternative candidate who is a constitutional conservative and already has a proven record of defending life, religious liberty, gun rights, state sovereignty, and the free market system. His iron political will has made him impervious to the pressures of standing up to his own party in defense of fulfilling his campaign promises before the Senate and defending the Constitution before the Supreme Court. In conclusion, my friends, Trump the Donald and Cruz with Ted. Victory to Sen. Ted Cruz for God and Country! This entry was posted in 2016 American Presidential Election, Uncategorized and tagged 2016 Election, President on March 22, 2016 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/when-will-donald-stop-quacking/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

Are “Trump Conservatives” Irrational? Updated: 4/27/16

By Marcial Bonifacio My friends and American countrymen, today I write in disappointment and dismay at so-called conservatives and evangelicals who supported Donald Trump in the states which logically and rightfully should have supported Ted Cruz. First and foremost, the term “Trump conservative” is an oxymoron, comparable to a Catholic Protestant, a Marxist businessman, a vegetarian carnivore, or a leftist Republican, although the latter seems increasingly accurate, considering the prevalence of those whom conservatives are unapologetic to call a “RINO” (Republican In Name Only). Such is Trump. Aside from that as the primary reason that conservatives should not support him, I have listed a few others below. 1. Trump is not a conservative. He has recently been styling himself as a “common sense conservative.” Could that be his flexible version of a constitutional conservative? Semantics aside, conservatives support the principles of religious liberty, limited government, and a free market system. Based on that conventional definition, here are some of Trump’s unconservative positions: He supports continued federal funding of Planned Parenthood. He favors the Obamacare mandate. He supports eminent domain, whereby the government can seize private property for his private use, such as his casino parking lot. He supports Iowa’s ethanol subsidy. He supported TARP (the bank bailout). He supported Obama’s stimulus package. He supported the auto bailout. He supports Obama’s cap on executive salaries. He opposed Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia on affirmative action. He supports a high tariff (up to 45%) on China, in spite of the prospect of worsening America’s economy. Such government intervention in the private sector is scarcely conservative. By the way, Trump skipped out on a very important conference of conservatives (CPAC) in which all Republican presidential candidates speak. He did so on a short notice in spite of accepting CPAC’s invitation several months ago. Instead, he took it for granted that he did not have to answer questions by the attendees, and according to CPAC organizer Matt Schlapp, that was “disrespectful.” 2. Trump lacks basic understanding of the Constitution and the rule of law. When asked by CNN host Anderson Cooper what the top three functions of the U.S. government are, he responded that “the greatest function of all by far is security for our nation. I would also say health care, I would also say education.” Every conservative knows that the last two are unenumerated powers reserved to the states. Trump’s disregard for the rule of law can be illustrated in his support for restricting free speech by loosening libel laws, whereby suing newspapers would be easier. He also indicated that as commander-in-chief, he would coerce soldiers into waterboarding terrorists, even though the Obama administration has banned it. 3. Trump lacks good character. On several occasions, he made a public display of his arrogance. For example, on the issue of Sen. John McCain’s POW status, Trump objected to his heroism, since his plane was shot down in North Vietnam. “He’s not a war hero,” Trump said. “He’s a war hero because he was captured. I like people that weren’t captured.” One could easily envision such arrogance displayed in other scenarios. The picture below (displayed on a billboard sign by a church) illustrates a similar point.

Credit: Conservative Tribune

When Trump refused to participate in one of the FNC debates, essentially because he could not dictate the terms, his arrogance became apparent again. He mistakenly took it for granted that he did not have to present himself, his policy positions, or his American vision before Iowans in order to get their vote. On another occasion, he was boastful of how loyal his supporters are, stating, “I could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot people and I wouldn’t lose voters.” Do any of you sense Trump’s fear of the Lord or humility? Aside from Trump’s arrogance, he has also made some inappropriate remarks, as well as exhibited ill-mannered behavior. In response to one of the questions (apparently unfavorable to Trump) of Fox News debate moderator Megyn Kelly, Trump disparagingly said that she had “blood coming out of her eyes and blood coming out of her…wherever.” Where could wherever possibly be? In one of his rallies, Trump mocked New York Times reporter Serge Kovaleski (a unique creature of God with a congenital disability), emulating his body’s irregular posture and movements—behavior that even properly reared children are taught never to mimick. On another occasion, Trump publicly called Pres. George W. Bush a liar and called for his impeachment for allegedly misleading Americans to believe WMD were present in Iraq; Trump later stated he was uncertain whether or not Bush lied (putting his judgment into question as with other foreign policy positions). Clearly, a man of his temperament, making such an outrageous and unfounded accusation and acting inappropriately, is not fit to be America’s chief diplomat or statesman. 4. Trump is not an anti-Establishment candidate. Contrary to popular (or rather populist) belief, he is the ultimate Establishment politician. He may never have held the official title of politician, but by virtue of contributing large sums of money to Establishment politicians (Democrats and Republicans) in order to affect public policies, he displays the term in action. That gives him the advantage for his business operations while trumping (pardon the pun) over conservative principles, perpetuating a large part of the Washington Establishment—namely, crony capitalism. His loyalty or, rather, disloyalty to both parties indicates he has no entrenched principles or political platform on which he can stand or predictably govern. Gov. Bobby Jindal summed up Trump’s position well when he said, “He is not a conservative. He is not a liberal. He is not a Democrat. He is not a Republican. He is not an Independent. He believes in Donald Trump.” Even on the campaign trail, Trump emulates the cunning methods of typical politicians. For example, in order to galvanize evangelicals, he claimed that his favorite book (next to his Art of the Deal) is the Bible. If that were the case, it seems logical that he would know how to pronounce II Corinthians 3:17 or be able to state his favorite biblical verse when requested to do so, which was not the case. Another example of political expedience was raising the issue of presidential candidate Ted Cruz’s eligibility to be president prior to the Iowa caucuses. For several months, Trump was silent on the issue, as if he were finally satisfied that Cruz was eligible. However, when GOP debate moderator Neil Cavuto asked why Trump continued to pursue it, he frankly admitted, “Because now he’s doing a little bit better [in the polls].” Such is the myth of Trump not being a politician. My friends, when there is a clear alternative candidate, who is a consistent conservative and has a successful record of defending Christian liberty (all of which I have documented), why don’t many conservatives and evangelicals in the southern states support him instead of Trump? Could they be confusing his sophomoric, vulgar, and arrogant demeanor (scarcely Christian, much less presidential) for being forthright or politically incorrect? Could it be that they are ill informed, gullible, or even irrational? Could it be that they are confusing a populist candidate for a conservative one? Could the Trump evangelicals be of the same mindset as the evangelicals who temporarily subdued their intellectual judgement and Christian principles in order to satisfy a more superficial impulse via membership in Ashley Madison (the controversial, extra-marital affair dating site)? The renowned pastor Robert Jeffress of Dallas First Baptist Church sympathizes with the Trump evangelicals and reasons thus:

Christians overwhelmingly chose Ronald Reagan not because he was the most religious candidate but because he had the quality people thought was most necessary at the time, and that is leadership…I think many evangelicals have come to the conclusion we can no longer depend upon government to uphold traditional biblical values…We need a strong leader and a problem solver, hence many Christians are open to a secular candidate like Donald Trump.

Indeed, Reagan served in the Army Air Forces as Personnel Officer, Post Adjutant, and Executive Officer, assisting in the production of training films for the military. He assisted the FBI in purging Hollywood of suspected Communists, and he served two terms as California governor (1967-1975) before he became president. Therefore, Jeffress was correct to point to Reagan’s leadership, and I would add patriotism. What of Trump’s leadership? Could Jeffress be referring to being a leader in insulting American heroes, in mocking disabled people, or in his sexual performance of which he boasted at one of the presidential debates? Perhaps he is referring to Trump’s leadership in raising the issue of border security and immigration and making it the focal point of public discussion. In that case, I must mention that Ted Cruz has led the opposition against amnesty, which is precisely why the Gang of Eight amnesty bill was quashed in the House. Cruz also proposed several border security measures, including a wall in 2011—several years before Trump made his well-known pitch. Hence, the leadership premise Jeffress raises is fallacious. Perhaps these so-called conservatives have consumed the Holy Communion wine, which is spiked with a bit of the Shirley Temple beverage the blogger Conservative Cyborg has written about. Just think rationally for a moment and consider your two viable choices for the Republican nominee. One is a New York crony capitalist, who has changed his party affiliation at least six times (since 1987), and has done virtually nothing for Christian liberty, promoting constitutional principles or conservatism in general. On the contrary, Trump has supported liberal and unconstitutional policies, which largely benefitted himself (hardly patriotic), and boasts that he will compromise conservative principles in order to “get along” and “get things done” with the Washington Establishment. However, the alternative candidate (Ted Cruz) is a proven conservative, whose record of defending the Constitution (namely religious liberty, rights of the unborn, gun rights, and state sovereignty) remains unmatched by any of the current presidential candidates, and is tenaciously unwilling to compromise on core conservative principles merely for the sake of getting along and getting things done, even in the midst of political gridlock (a situation for which the founders devised an electoral process as a remedy, not a hindrance to be bypassed by executive orders). By the way, should President Trump’s deals or compromises fail in Congress, would he resort to executive orders as Obama currently does? My friends, conservatives are completely justified in channeling their infuriation and distrust of the Republican Party (whose members have constantly reneged on their promises in capitulation to Democrats) into a candidate who shares the same sentiments. However, shared sentiment alone does not qualify one to be president of the U.S. As conservatives, we must not be blinded by our anger and vote strictly out of emotion, a trait which is generally attributable to liberals, especially those who voted for Pres. Barack Obama. Instead, let us use our full reasoning capacity to see past Trump’s flimsy, populist rhetoric and elect a seasoned constitutional maverick, who seeks not to make deals with the devils in the Washington Establishment, but to defy them in defense of the conservative principles of religious liberty, limited government, and free enterprise. As Cruz pointed out at a Texas rally:

It’s easy to talk about making America great again. You can even print that on a baseball cap. But the critical question is, do you understand the principles and values that made America great in the first place?

If you all do not understand, then please refrain from referring to yourselves as “conservatives.” Victory to Sen. Ted Cruz for God and Country! Comments

Julie Egan-James Unless it’s rigged. You have to remember how involved the elite are. Like the Bildabergs. They choose. That being said, Trump , I believe knows this and is saying no more. Just like all the BS with 9/11. He’s calling them out. I hope he can win. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 15, 2016 at 8:24pm Manage

Richard Launey National Review seeing the writing on the wall? Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 15, 2016 at 9:17pm Manage

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Julie Egan-James I can meet the challenge I am pretty up on my facts. I juts need to decide if I have time for this battle. Let me feed the kids . Get school started and drink some tea! Then I’m on it! ! I never back down from a little educating. Or shoolin, as some call it. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 16, 2016 at 12:48am Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Excellent! I assume you are also conservative because my challenge is addressed only to Trump supporters who claim to be conservative. Like · Reply · 3 · March 16, 2016 at 1:04am Manage Julie Egan-James Sure am. However I am also like trump a common sense conservative. We are in far too much trouble for labels. Give me some time. I homeschool because of common core, so I need to read your link and get my kids going on school. Like · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 1:09amManage Julie Egan-James Fair warning. If this turns ugly and into a battle I will be done. I am not into playing that game. Your not going to change my mind. Like · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 1:12am Manage Donald DonnieRay Perry Go Julie!!! Thank you. I’m not good at debating Common Sense. Like · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 1:21am Julie Egan-James So what first. Let’s adress PP. And his change on his stance. Isn’t it wonderful he evolved. Don’t Christians want people to come on over to our side on this issue. Or do we judge him for once being pro choice? This is the one argument i feel no one has a right to bring up. Example. I am very pro life. However I am a rape victim. Had I faced that choice, I would have aborted. Then. Thankfully I was never in that position. I am also Christian. Now, I have evolved. Since then, I have come to realize that aborting a baby because of rape, creates two victims. But… I would never tell a woman what to do. Because unless you have walked that horrible journey, you have not much opinion in my eyes. In God’s yes. And because of my somewhat liberal stance on this, as far as rape. I will ask for forgiveness. That’s being a christian. I do not know what you dive into for your info. TRUMP has said to those facilities that perform abortions ,he will pull the funding. But, if you watch MSM you will get an edited version of his stance. I down watch TV. Ever. It’s all lies. Especially the media. I was once too lied about in the media. So it is a very sore subject for me. So to sum this position up. If you are are conservative christian, you can’t hold his previous stance against him. That goes against Christian values and Gods word. For the record. I’m not looking for sympathy. I’m not a victim. I am a survivor. Just have a clear understanding on this topic more than others. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 5 · March 16, 2016 at 1:28am Manage

Donald DonnieRay Perry Just because someone Has Been wrong, should they Always Be wrong? Like Show more reactions · Reply · 4 · March 16, 2016 at 1:34am Manage

Deborah Traichal Well said Julie!! We all get wiser as we grow & evolve!! At least most of us!!! Thanks for sharing your story!! God Bless Trump2016!!! God Bless America Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 16, 2016 at 1:35am Manage

Richard Launey Julie Egan-James, there you go with the common sense. You do realize what sort of response this elicits, right. But I agree wholeheartedly, even though I am still skeptical of Trump, but, this is politics, I’m skeptical of everybody. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 1:36am Manage

Julie Egan-James People evolve I don’t know one person that carries the same beliefs they did as a young adult. Thank God I don’t. Who knows where I’d be. LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 5 · March 16, 2016 at 1:39am Manage

Deborah Traichal Richard Launey you should read Crippled America by Trump which was written before he announced he was running for president!! It shows his ideas for America & his patriotism! May help you with your voting decision! God Bless Like Show more reactions · Reply · 4 · March 16, 2016 at 1:40am Manage

Julie Egan-James Obamacare. In all fainess, the thought behind it was good. If the reason it was created was honest. All it is has done is reak havoc on our economy as premiums skyrocket. To simplify this, it means less money put into the economy by less spending on luxary items and food. So what does this do for people. It keeps them dependant on the system. Housing , food etc. All part of the lefts plan. Which is exactly what Trump has stated. So instead, he has developed a plan that can work. By us investing our money into ourselves. Like we are getting our pay check, and paying ourselves first. Right off the top. If you go back to his Facebook, in 2010. You can see he has always been against obamacare. Unless you watch TV. They don’t mention this fact. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 4 · March 16, 2016 at 1:47am Manage

Julie Egan-James Ethanol. So we want to depend on foreign oil? I’m with trump. It’s time to keep our money here. But see, all the politicians get alot of donations from the oil industry! ! What earth does that do for us. We the people. Keeps us addicted to the system. The system that makes them richer and us poorer. That’s all the establishment cares about when it comes to ethanol . Certainly isn’t our wallets. Or jobs. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 16, 2016 at 1:56am Manage

Donald DonnieRay Perry I love you Julie. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 1:57am Manage

Donald DonnieRay Perry Lol Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 1:57am Manage

Deborah Traichal Amen to that Julie!! No automatic alt text available.

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Julie Egan-James High tariff. The simple conservative answer to this, is, China is ripping is off because we are stupid. Just like he says. It is NOT a fair trade. This again, keeps us dependant in foreign countries. How is this conservative again? He will bring jobs back here if he does this. It’s the take no shit attitide he has. We HAVE to do this. Serverseperate the fact he made ties in China if that’s what your defense is. He followed business laws that were available to him as a business man. We can’t use that against him. We cant. It’s What he does now as a politician that counts. Not the business man before. We move from here. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 2:20am Manage

Julie Egan-James I don’t agree on the bank bailouts. I see how it kept money here. But not enough for us. I think the intention was sinister. But I don’t think Trump was sinister about it. I think he was thinking about a quick fix. To be honest I don’t know the ins and outs of this deal. The ramifications is all i am aware of. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 2:32am Manage Julie Egan-James No automatic alt text available.

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Julie Egan-James I think he knows what happened with 9/11. I think his friendship with Hilary is an added bonus. Now he knows her dirty secrets and can expose her. All his information. He has collected over the years. He knows what’s coming. Thats why he jumped in. To save us and expose the corrupt. He’s holding back. He has too. Once he’s in. Look out. That’s why they fear him. That’s why they want him gone. Because he’s going to talk! ! Trust him. He is trying to help, before it’s too late. He is not bought and paid for. This means he is free to speak. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 16, 2016 at 2:36am Manage

Julie Egan-James It’s what he’s NOT saying you should listen too. I hear him. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 2:36am Manage

Donald DonnieRay Perry Amen. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 2:37am Manage Julie Egan-James Did I miss something. I know there is talk of his womanizing . He’s a hot blooded male. He’s not the first man to think between his legs.

Sorry Donnie. Lol. But it is what it is. This has been going on since biblical times. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 16, 2016 at 2:46am Manage

Julie Egan-James We put borders up for the same reason we lock our doors at night. To protect our family. This is not racist . It’s loving. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 4 · March 16, 2016 at 2:48am Manage

Deborah Traichal So true Julie!! I don’t see him jumping interns in the Oval Office!! Lol Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 16, 2016 at 2:50am Manage

Julie Egan-James I sure hope he doesn’t when he’s there. Lol. I’ll be so mad at him if he does lol Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 16, 2016 at 2:52am Manage

Julie Egan-James This is why the young people need to know about to he clinton scandals. They weren’t around then. They don’t know about this stuff. Therfore they can’t make an educated vote in Hilary. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 2:53am Manage Richard Launey Julie Egan-James, I get most of what said, except ethanol. You made a statement then jumped on to oil. Could you spend a little more time

on his ethanol subsidy stance please. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 2:55am Manage

Deborah Traichal So true! They should read Clintons War on Women by Roger Stone!! He’s worked with them for years & is telling everything that happened behind the scenes!!! LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 2:55am Manage

Donald DonnieRay Perry Julie for President!!! Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 2:56am Manage

Julie Egan-James Richard Launey sure. If you mix ethanol (corn) with the fuel. That corn is grown here. (Iowa mainly) We add it to our fuel. At a cost. But it makes us less dependant on foreign oil which means our money stays here. Not all. But ALOT! ! We have to be self sufficient. We have too. Or we will never get out of debt with other countries. Us first! ! Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 3:00am Manage Julie Egan-James Deborah Traichal. I follow stone. Daily. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 3:02am Manage Deborah Traichal He is a great man & honest patriot telling the true corruption that is going on in government!! He is one of Trump’s advisers!! Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 3:10am Manage

Richard Launey Julie Egan-James, I’m oilfield trash, I know that part. Lol. I was referring to Trumps position on ethanol, as well as other, subsidies. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 16, 2016 at 4:18am Manage

Daniel Mcfarland Trump all the way Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 4:26am Manage

Julie Egan-James His view in ethanol all blends in with my oil comment. He wants to increase the blending of it in our fuel. Which makes us less dependant of foreign oil. He wants us to not get oil from elsewhere and drill our own oil. I think we get some from canada are you asking if we will get a break if this is done? The cost of this will be high at first but I see it as a win win in the future. I don’t know how it works with cars as of now. Or if you’d get a break for buying a car that runs this way. I can look and see if I can find a link where he speaks of it. The goal of his plan is to secure our independence. I can’t imagine why anyone would want it any other way. If the end result ensures independence. I am on board. And the money would stay here and things could change. If the establishment wasn’t around to fight it to the death. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 4:40am Manage

Richard Launey Julie Egan-James, the idea that we need ethanol to blend with existing fuel sources is the problem. This is nothing but a handout to corn industry. The ethanol causes more damage to engines, as well as being more harmful to the environment. The emissions produce toxins that are more carcinogenic than fossil fuels. As for supply, we already have more petroleum base fuel sources within our borders and territorial waters than anyone else in the world. Three of the four largest deposits in the world are in U.S. territory, not to mention the shale oil and natural gas reserves. The only thing he could possibly do to help with this is a tariff on imports. My problems with govt over the last 2 decades, as if there were time fir all of them, are the handouts (subsidies) to businesses. Govt should not be deciding who succeeds. Let the market take care of that. Of the top 2 candidates, I would have to go with Cruz’s approach to subsidies, cut them all, let the markets decide. If the people want it, they’ll find a way. The entitlement problem goes well beyond ebt and welfare, corporations have been robbing us as well, including corn and other farm products. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 4:53am Manage

Donald DonnieRay Perry Wow a debate with nobody being called racist? Nice. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 5 · March 16, 2016 at 5:01am Manage

Julie Egan-James Anytime you want to keep everyone else In Control of our money we lose. I am not for goverment ever deciding who succeeds . And as far as toxic emissions. Our entire system is designed to tell you that. Sure there will have to be changes. But the best way to keep us addicted to others is to threaten us with bad air. I also think climate change is BS too. It’s another way to sponge more money from us. We need to do whatever it takes to keep our industry here. To say that letting another politician fix it. Is a stretch. One who can’t make a move on his own. They are not going to give up a cent to help us make money. I bet if we followed the money on this issue we be surprised to see it ends up in the government’s wallet. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 5:04am Manage

Julie Egan-James Amd Donnie Ray. It’s because no one here is racist. Just concerned. Isn’t it nice!! Like Show more reactions · Reply · 4 · March 16, 2016 at 5:05am Manage

Donald DonnieRay Perry I know. It’s so refreshing to be judged by our opinions and not our color or ancestors. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 16, 2016 at 5:08am · Edited Manage

Donald DonnieRay Perry And I will vote Cruz if need be to stop Killiary Like Show more reactions · Reply · 5 · March 16, 2016 at 5:06am Manage

Julie Egan-James I would too. Cruz I believe us more like me on this whole climate change debate. Thats a money pit too. Thats why you see planes manipulating the weather. Which is why they finally admitted it. But not for the reasons they say they are doing it. Such corruption. Uhg. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 16, 2016 at 5:13am Manage

Richard Launey The reason for the climate change BS, as you so accurately put it, is Globalization. The purpose is to get control of ALL resources and power to the UN. This will be the global governing body. They have already begun embedding UN troops with ours, knowing that our troops are less likely to fire on its on people. Obama’s EO making co2 emissions a regulated emission is further proof. The regulations would be enforced by the UN. Question, when you breath, what do you exhale? Getting the picture. Our sovereignty as a nation is at stake. We have to get this right. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 16, 2016 at 5:28am Manage

Julie Egan-James I have a little conspiracy theorist in me. It’s always been there. I just roll with it now. I think the whole system s rigged. She’s already decided. But I also believe trump knows this and he’s trying to stop it. I think the Bildabergs met their match with Trump. If he can take over, we will see just how rigged this is. I urge everyone on here to research this. There is alot on you tube. Some info that is. It makes sense. Everything makes scary sense. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 5:29am Manage

Julie Egan-James I will go look at the ethanol more. But yes Richard I think we are on the same page. Just need to figure out how to get to the solution. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 5:30am Manage

Donald DonnieRay Perry Exactly. Agreeing on the issues is what’s important. Solutions can be reached then. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 16, 2016 at 5:34am Manage

Richard Launey What happens if Cruz goes to Trump, and says, hey, let’s screw them all up. You be pres, I’ll be vp. No brokered convention, no contested convention. No chance fir the Establishment to steal another one. A business man and a Constitutionalist. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 16, 2016 at 5:57am Manage

Julie Egan-James I think I’d be very happy. Very happy! I think it takes many shapes to complete the puzzle. I’d like them to add in Carson. To bring some Jesus in the WH also. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 16, 2016 at 6:00am Manage

Richard Launey Carson has already been promised a position, thus the endorsement. As well as Christie, for what that’s worth. But, hey, we can dream. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 6:19am Manage

Julie Egan-James Is that how that works if you endorse? My dad says this too? Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 6:20am Manage

Richard Launey It’s not how it’s intended, but it is how it works. Palin should have a pretty good spot, she got in early. They expect Christie to be named AG and Carson something along the lines of head of Health and Human Services. That’s politics. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 16, 2016 at 6:22am Manage

Julie Egan-James I am fine with Sarah Palin as long as she quits saying “you betcha ” lol. It is so annoying to my ears. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 6:24am Manage

Richard Launey That’s that Scandinavian influence in be upbringing. Michigan and Alaska. Like Show more reactions · Reply · March 16, 2016 at 6:25am Manage

Julie Egan-James Yes and holy rollin lol. She s expressive. Can’t knock her for that. I admire her values. So I can just wear ear plugs. That’s The tolerant in me. .. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 6:37am Manage

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Julie Egan-James Eminent domain lol. Do you shop at Walmart? Do I really need to go into this one? Do you drive on freeways. Last I checked some were built (on ramps) Right in the middle of a mall or subdivision. And make no mistake. The land he took from people, to build, made them very rich. He didn’t steal it. He bought it. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 4 · March 16, 2016 at 1:34am Manage

Julie Egan-James If they agreed that is. Some didn’t. And he doesn’t have it. Fact check. … Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 1:34am Manage

Mike Brittain He got NC I’m sure voting was heavy and Trump was the talk Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 5:27am Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Julie, your patriotic spirit and thought for your children’s future give you honor. I appreciate your choice in home schooling your kids. That’s what more Americans should do in order to avoid the liberal brainwashing of the youth. I also appreciate and understand all your points and sympathize with your negative experience. First and foremost, I’m a constitutional conservative, which is why Ted Cruz is my choice. Labels are not always precise, but they are useful in conveying information to others for clarification. Some things are irrelevant, but core principles as limited government, religious liberty, gun rights, free enterprise, state sovereignty, and original intent of the Constitution are key issues in defining conservatism. It is the metric by which I choose my candidates. Having said that, let me continue addressing your points. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 16, 2016 at 7:34pm · Edited Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Planned Parenthood. The 10th Amendment gives the states autonomy from the federal government due to the unenumerated powers not contained in the Constitution. The enumerated powers are limited to the federal government, such as defense, immigration, mail delivery, etc. Since the funding of PP is not an enumerated power, it is for the states to decide, not the federal government. The issue of abortion is secondary, and I think most conservatives make rape and maternal fatality an exception anyway. The other issue of Trump defunding the abortion part of PP is a moot issue because some Christians do not want any of their taxes going to an organization which violates their religious liberty. Besides, there are local women’s groups which fulfill the same functions as PP. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 16, 2016 at 7:06pm Manage

Julie Egan-James Agreed..I wish they distibute the funding to other clinics and shut that Hell hole down. But…. I do not forsee this happening. I am trying to decide what I can live with and what I cannot . Alot of people do not realize their options for other medical care. Sadly. Like · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 9:39am M anage

Marcial Bonifacio Julie, Cruz would defund PP which would confine their continued existence to the states as is constitutionally mandated. We live in an information age in which even the poor can access the internet and find such local institutions without the aid of the federal government. Therefore ignorance is no excuse. Like · Reply · March 24, 2016 at 5:00pm

Marcial Bonifacio On the issue of Trump’s possible evolution, I do not know what’s in his heart in order to draw that conclusion. I can only look to his past of changing parties and positions at least 6 times since 1987. Cruz, on the other hand, has a record of being a consistent conservative. Even at the early age of 19, he had the Constitution memorized and discussed it in various conferences. To put it simply, Julie, would you want a reformed Obama (who claims to recently have became a conservative) or a Reagan teaching your kids history?

Whom would you trust the most? Indeed, Launey is correct to be skeptical of Trump.

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Julie Egan-James If we see being real, we know he is so libertarian. Labels mean nothing to me nor do parties anymore. This doesn’t affect me in the least bit. If he needs to jump over party lines to accomplish goals. I’m so okay with that. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 9:41am Manage

Donald DonnieRay Perry Did he just compare Cruz to Reagan? Lmbo Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 10:29am Manage

Julie Egan-James Cruz is a wolf In Sheep’s clothing. He has not participated in votes on matters he opposes. Not to mention what he did to Carson shows his true colors. He lied. Lying Ted . Why did he make that choice? Cause he’s dishonest. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 20, 2016 at 10:31am Manage Deborah Traichal So true Julie

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Donald DonnieRay Perry I been staying out of it, but come on dude. Reagan only lied to the camera as an actor. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 20, 2016 at 10:34am Manage

Richard Launey Julie Egan-James, the fiasco that was the nonevent concerning Carson was manufactured by the media. Within a few news cycles, even Carson asked his supporters to let it go. If there is one person the Establishment fears more than Trump, it’s Cruz. He is the closest to Reagan we will likely find in thus cycle. While there are also similarities between Trump and Reagan, ideologically, Cruz is closer. Should they come together, it would truly be a sight go behold. And wouldn’t that screw up the Establishments plan. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 20, 2016 at 12:07pm Manage

Gary Lewis I had the same thoughts, Richard. That would really blow some minds. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 20, 2016 at 12:10pm Manage

Julie Egan-James It wasn’t. .. if you go back and read the timeliness of the tweets, the Cruz camp is lying. Not the media so much. Everything is time stamped. Yet no one looks, smh. This is exactly my point. Amd no the establishment fears Trump. Because he knows things, and will not sign away his rights to speak. Why do you think Bush ran away, with his tail tucked. One word.of 9/11 and he gone! ! With all that money. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 20, 2016 at 12:14pm Manage

Richard Launey Julie Egan-James, keep in mind, this is pomitucs, and just as Trump referred to Carson as pathological, in the pedophile sense, as he said, this is how the game is played. I did believe, in a passive/aggressive sense, that Trump and Cruz are both trying to change the way the game is played, while still playing within the lack if rules the system allows. Confusing I know, but I think they are both trying to get to the same place in slightly different routes. It isn’t like Trump hasn’t pulled a few stunts himself. At least judge them both by the same standard. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 12:46pm Manage

Julie Egan-James He has pulled alot of stunts. Yes. He does it for a different reason though. He has to get there. If he doesn’t, he knows we are in big trouble. Have you ever noticed how Trump speaks?. Compared to how he speaks in his books? He almost dumbs down his speech to reach us. As to not confuse us. Sadly. We understand his kind of talk more than Cruz. Because this is the shape we are in. Every man for himself. Cruz needs to step back. We have to get this right. Last chance. This is it! You want a puppet who’s controlled by the Kochs, the IRS, Goldman Sachs, OR a man who makes his own rules. .it’s so simple yet we make it about what it’s not. Who cares who he calls a bimbo. I am more worried about Christians being beheaded in the streets. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 12:57pm Manage

Julie Egan-James He took DIRTY Koch money. His hands are in it. Don’t be fooled. Look into it! ! Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 12:59pm Manage

Richard Launey Julie Egan-James, you really need to spend some time investigating the Loch brothers brothers before you assume the hype the leftist media is correct. They aren’t what Politic purports them to be. The same can be said of the hype surrounding Cruz. His speech hasn’t changed, because HE hasn’t changed. He is the same Constitutional Conservative Christian he has always been. He has continued to fight for us, in spite of opposition from his own party. One if the absolute few who came in as Tea Party Conservative, and proved it can be done. He doesn’t win all the time, but that’s not ready when you stand alone. Trump may, or may not be what he says he us. That’s changed so many times, its hard to keep track. At least with Cruz, he has taken the opportunity to demonstrate where he stands, and that he WILL stand. Trump has yet to prove anything other than being successful at business, and manipulating the media. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 1:20pm Manage

Deborah Traichal Richard Launey sorry but Cruz is part of the corrupt establishment!

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Richard Launey You mean the same Ted Cruz that exposed them for capitulating to Obama’s budget demands? The same Ted Cruz that filibustered and took the blame for shutting down the govt? The same Ted Cruz that is more hated by the Establishment than Donald Trump? And you’re gonna base that on the fact that his wife is employed by GS, and they bank there. That’s really deep political logic. Good job. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 10:05pm Manage

Julie Egan-James You don’t know that he is more hated. No one does. I do know this . He lied in Iowa. And when this happens, you wonder how much truth comes out of his mouth . Not just any lie. He cheated. I do know who he has taken money frim. The latest is the IRS. Now I’m not sure how this works. But I do know because of that he didn’t show up to vote on the Audit. I don’t like that one bit. That means what he says is political BS. Realizing he’s a politician and needing the Money, I can set this aside. But I just know he’s paid for now. That will affect every single decision he makes now. If you think it will not, you’re sadly mistaken. I’m a realistic person. I see this for what it is. And that is not a stretch to say that. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 10:19pm Manage

Julie Egan-James Richard Launey I do no get my info from tv. Nor did I get my info about the koch brothers from tv or the left. I do my research and am very and aware of who they represent. As far as teaching my kids, I will teach my kids. I will choose the curriculum. I want states to decide what we put out in schools. And have a chance to vote I don’t depend on the village to raise my kids because I have seen the village. These are my children and I’ll decide. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 10:23pm Manage

Richard Launey All we can go on, as far as who is hated, is the comments of those he has come against. Trump is partially correct about Cruz’s relationship with his fellow Congressmen, they don’t like him, and for good reason, he doesn’t surrender to Obama for the sake of political expedience. Evidence indicates he is hated, their statements, so, yes, we can make that assessment. Just as we do concerning Trump. In Ia. , his staffer lied, he took the blame, as a leader should. He apologized twice in private, and twice in public. Unfortunately, some people can’t get past that, despite the fact that it wasn’t his offense, and the wronged party asked for it to be dropped. As for the money, campaign contributions, unfortunately, not everyone has Trumps war chest, not everyone is a multi-billionaire. Just because a candidate accepts a contribution doesn’t mean he is owned, or even owes. If that were the case, his largest contributions are from the people at a grassroots level, so he would owe them more than anyone else. I don’t know how your kids education got into this, but, from your post I assume you home school. Commendable. That would likely make them not only better educated, but better people in general. The education system is a farce. Homeschooled children tend to be better educated, moral, successful and contribute more to society in a beneficial way. I would suggest keeping them as close as possible, as long as possible. They grow so fast. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 11:24pm Manage

Julie Egan-James I do homeschool. My curriculum is old school. I have two adult son’s that went through public school and graduated with honors. Now that I see what is happening with my young sons, the difference, I decided to pull them out. I had too. One of my son’s was at 2nd grade level Inn fifth grade, on an IEP program. I was devastated he was there. Now he is in 7th grade and at 7th grade level. My third grader, is doing 6th grade level. Our system is flawed. Big time and our teachers here in Oregon have failed them. As far as Cruz, I do have a problem with his donors. A man of ethics should question who they take from. Just like the grief Trump received from not dissing the KKK guy. Forgot his name at the moment . It’s the same the Hong. Even though Trump was being lied about. Cruz did take this money. I don’t feel good about that. LikeShow more reactions · Reply · March 20, 2016 at 11:39pm · Edited Manage

Richard Launey The KKK guy was David Duke, former Grand Dragon. The irony was he NEVER endorsed Trump as was reported. He said he liked a lot of what Trump was saying. The press misrepresented his statement, imagine that. As for the donations, Trump has the luxury of being able to fund his own campaign, with little or no contributions necessary. Cruz, and others don’t have that luxury. Beggars can’t be choosy. As I stated earlier, accepting those contributions doesn’t put him in anyone’s pocket. Like Trump or anyone else, that remains to be seen. To the need for homeschooling, thank Carter and his Dept of Uneducation for that. Since they took the responsibility from the states our system has gone into a death spiral. You were wise indeed to decide to homeschool. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 21, 2016 at 7:01am Manage Julie Egan-James Why is being rich, off your own hard work a luxary? My parents are millionaires, let me say this, my dad worked seven days a week,

made good choices and earned w very penny. It’s his blood sweat and tears. Not a luxary? ? I.feel like people hate him for his money. Thats not okay. I admire him for that. Which is the attitude everyone should have. I hope someday my husband and i can enjoy the good life we have worked for. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 21, 2016 at 7:45am · Edited Manage

Richard Launey As far as the campaign funds go, it’s a luxury in the sense that he doesn’t need to seek financial help. A time consuming part of any campaign. I hold no envy towards anyone having what they earn. In my world, your father would get to keep more of what he earned. Why should the govt get it to misuse. They didn’t work for it? Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 21, 2016 at 7:42am Manage

Julie Egan-James Or anyone for that matter . I don’t want to pay for other people’s kids to attend college. I just don’t. It’s greed for them to ask. And Cruz isn’t poor. So I’m not sure he needed all those donations. Just wanted to use other money rather than his. Another thing I admire about Trump. Like Show more reactions · Reply · March 21, 2016 at 7:45am Manage

Richard Launey His involvement with GS was part of that. He started his campaign with a loan on his assets on hand. Campaigns are running into the billion dollar range now. He may not be poor, but his available funds hardly come into the campaign worthy range. He sank nearly all his funds into this, on that score he simply can’t compete with Trump without outside help, so, yeah, he would need the donations. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 21, 2016 at 9:14am Manage Julie Egan-James It just goes to show you, it’s not always about how much one spends. It’s the message.

LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 21, 2016 at 10:22am Manage Richard Launey Still gotta have it to spend to get the message out. While the media is spending all it’s time going after Trump, and unintentionally getting him more support, they’re ignoring Cruz. He can’t get any air time in that vacuum. That’s part of the strategy in declining the last debate, deny as much air as possible. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 21, 2016 at 10:43am Manage

Donald DonnieRay Perry Backfiring the Media,,,,love it! Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 21, 2016 at 10:55am Manage

Richard Launey Yep! In their haste to take him down, they are becoming the reason he’s been building up. Silly Wabbits. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 21, 2016 at 10:59am Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Julie, labels are significant to me because you can either support the Constitution or oppose it. That is the basis of conservatism. Anything else is subsidiary and cannot last long without such a foundation. Even Cruz, notwithstanding core conservative principles and the Constitution, said he is willing to compromise on certain issues. For example, he may not be able to get an exact 10% flat tax. He may have to compromise with 12% or tweak it some other way. That is reasonable. Like Show more reactions · Reply ·1 · March 24, 2016 at 5:03pm Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Julie, the myth you have raised about Cruz cheating in Iowa has already been debunked. Here is the timeline: http://constitution.com/tedcruz-didnt-lie-entire…/ Anyway, Cruz was not responsible for the misinformation that CNN publicized. Even then, he has terminated his communications associate for his negligence.

Ted Cruz Didn’t Lie: The Entire Carson/Cruz Fight Timeline The… CONSTITUTION.COM Like Show more reactions · Reply · March 24, 2016 at 5:08pm Manage

Donald DonnieRay Perry No need to cheat when ya psycho wife works for Baby Killer number one. Losing more respect for him everyday. Like Show more reactions · Reply · March 24, 2016 at 5:23pm Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Julie, on the issue of the Koch Brothers donating money to Cruz in order to influence him, there was a crime bill in the Senate. The bill was heavily pushed by the Kochs and was opposed by Cruz due to its leniency on violent offenders. They even condemned him publicly as being anti-Bill of Rights: http://www.aim.org/…/ted-cruz-breaks-with-koch…/ That just shows you that Cruz can’t be bought.

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Donald DonnieRay Perry He’s already paid for. Like Show more reactions · Reply · March 24, 2016 at 5:25pm Manage Marcial Bonifacio Donnie, what do you mean by “Baby Killer number one”? Like Show more reactions · Reply · March 24, 2016 at 6:34pm Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Donnie, present an example of how Cruz has deviated from fulfilling his promises. Like Show more reactions · Reply · March 24, 2016 at 6:36pm Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Obamacare. I’ll take it for granted that Trump opposes it, though he has praised it and socialized medicine in other countries in the past. However, he does not oppose the mandate requiring people to unconstitutionally purchase it. He has indicated that in the last few debates and has only presented one plan, which is insurance portability from state to state. Cruz also proposes that along with medical savings accounts and medical insurance retention for those who have lost their jobs. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 16, 2016 at 7:08pm Manage

Julie Egan-James We need to enforce medical care. Sadly. It has to be a law. Like car insurance. Because without it, who pays, we do the employed and small business owners like my husband and I. Sometimes we need big brother. And I hate to say that because I’m not fond of control. Like · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 9:43am Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Julie, I wonder how James Madison or Thomas Jefferson would feel about needing “Big Brother.” Anyway, car insurance is mandatory only if you own and drive a car (which is not mandatory). Obamacare is mandatory by virtue of merely being alive. Also it is the states which mandate auto insurance, not the federal government. That’s the big difference. The solution is to take measures which will lower healthcare costs and make it more affordable. You have said that we should not have to pay for other people’s schooling. I would add food, smart phones, and mortgage to your list as well as healthcare. If healthcare is mandatory, then at least the states should decide. Massachusetts is an example. Like · Reply · March 24, 2016 at 5:41pm

Marcial Bonifacio Ethanol. You’re quite right about energy independence from foreign countries, at least from the ones which are hostile towards America. However, there are alternatives (natural gas, fracking) to the unconstitutional ethanol subsidy as Launey pointed out in addition to renewable resources as wind, solar, etc. At any rate, private enterprise and the free market (which will lead to competition, lowering prices) can resolve that issue, which is precisely why Cruz was the only one who opposed the subsidy in Iowa. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 16, 2016 at 7:08pm Manage

Julie Egan-James Technology has advanced. Why can’t our cars. Etc. This is a useless debate. We know we have the brains to move past where we are with this issue. Who’s going to admit we are in this for money, is the question. Like · Reply · March 20, 2016 at 9:45am Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Cars have advanced. There are solar powered and electrical ones. There are even driverless cars.http://www.bbc.com/…/20160321seven-ways-the-driverless… Seven ways the driverless car will change your life Autonomous vehicles will bring about an age of… BBC.COM Like · Reply · March 24, 2016 at 6:03pm

Marcial Bonifacio High Tariff. First and foremost, globalization itself is not antithetical to conservatism. It is excessive regulation



which makes it unconservative. Free trade is what’s favorable, and some things are better produced and cheaper if done by other countries. There’s an excellent article on this very subject and about Trump’s 45% tariff, which is worth reading:http://thefederalist.com/…/almost-everything-donald…/ Basically, such a high tariff could cause China to impose retaliatory costs on the U.S., which would simply be passed on to American consumers. Think of buying things for double or triple the price from retailers like Walmart or Target. Besides, most of the job losses in manufacturing are due to automation, not outsourcing as Trump would have you believe. His idea is one of those which sounds great on paper (like communism), but is scarcely practical. Most jobs are in the service sector and in the knowledge or information sphere. Everything Trump Says About Trade With China Is Wrong Donald Trump’s China trade plan would make… THEFEDERALIST.COM Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 16, 2016 at 7:10pm Manage

Julie Egan-James I will read this. However, deals can be made. There’s always wiggle room. You can make it worth while to use humans over robots. I have many opinions on this. So I will read it before go on. Like · Reply · March 20, 2016 at 9:49am Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Julie, humans will always be necessary for some jobs. However, automation is necessary in a free market economy. Otherwise, we would all be living in the horse and buggy era. This is simply an issue of upgrading one’s knowledge and skills in order to adapt to ever changing economy and technology. Like · Reply · March 24, 2016 at 6:06pm

Marcial Bonifacio Conspiracy Theories. I’m a man of facts, so I’ll have to refrain from that issue. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 16, 2016 at 7:11pm · Edited Manage

Julie Egan-James Conspiracy theory is a term made up to prevent people from digging to see the facts. Such as 9/11. You will hear the live broadcast that building seven was going to be detonated. Then, they say your crazy for thinking this. When the info is still out there and the footage. No one looks. Why? Because they call us Conspiracy theorist and that’s enough to stop some in their tracks. Sandy hook. False. Not all school shootings are false. That one was. Dig in. Have a look. Public records are still available. Like · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 9:53am

Marcial Bonifacio I’ll have to check in to that. Like · Reply · March 24, 2016 at 6:06pm

Marcial Bonifacio Eminent Domain. This was originally confined to government projects for public use. However, it was expanded by the progressive Supreme Court in 2005 to include private projects, something the founders would have frowned upon due to their intent to secure private property rights. Compensation was usually pretty low due to the perception that property owners felt compelled to sell. However, if private developers were freely allowed to make their own offers via the free market, as was the case with Koch Industries, compensation would be higher. Here’s an interesting article on the subject of Trump and eminent domain: http://www.nationalreview.com/…/trump-eminent-domain Trump and Eminent Domain In Saturday’s debate, Donald Trump made a big issue of the importance of eminent domain. He neglected to… NATIONALREVIEW.COM Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 16, 2016 at 7:12pm Manage

Marcial Bonifacio This was a civilized debate or discussion, indeed. I appreciate all of your views. Since some of you mentioned your approval of Cruz (who is my choice), I have listed 10 reasons why conservatives should support him: https://marcialslaw.wordpress.com/…/why-conservatives…/ Why Evangelicals and Conservatives Should Cruz with the Best and Trump the… MARCIALSLAW.WORDPRESS.COM Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 16, 2016 at 7:12pm Manage

Marcial Bonifacio By the way, I congratulate all of you for Trump’s wins yesterday! Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 16, 2016 at 7:45pm Manage Deborah Traichal Image may contain: 1 person

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Deborah Traichal Bought & paid for by special interests!! Another puppet in our corrupt establishment

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Julie Egan-James Also let me add Marcial Bonifacio. The IRS just donated a lot of money to clinton and Cruz. Why? He is now unable to make a move on the audit. He just signed that deal so to speak, with them. Which explains why he didn’t show up to vote on that issue. Ouch. Not good. Very sketchy. Trump is a free agent. You dont take their money, you don’t take their orders. Don’t get your facts from MSM. We know who owns them also, this too is a fact. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 9:57am Manage

Marcial Bonifacio The reason Cruz didn’t vote on the Fed auditing bill was due to a shortage of 7 votes. Therefore, his vote would not have mattered. Anyway he committed to a large gathering of voters in New Hampshire at that time: http://www.glennbeck.com/…/from-the-horses-mouth-why…/ From the Horse’s Mouth: Why Ted Cruz Missed ‘Audit the Fed’ Vote I wrote to Ted last night to ask about his missing… GLENNBECK.COM Like · Reply · March 24, 2016 at 6:14pm Manage

Julie Egan-James Nah! Not sure on this one. But I’ll look. Like · Reply · 1 · March 24, 2016 at 10:03pm

Julie Egan-James Cruz also took money from the dirty Koch brothers. Who are heavily involved with segregation in schools and dirty flint water. Fact! Please look into it. Before Tuesday. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 9:58am Manage

Julie Egan-James I homeschool my kids so they know the truth about our history . It’s more than math for me. It’s about them trying to erase the past, and implant garbage in my kids’s mind. But then there’s the whole math thing which is just so insane. I can’t handle it. I felt so appalled I pulled them as fast as I could. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 10:01am Manage

Deborah Traichal Well said Julie E James!! Common core education is a joke!! They don’t want our kids to know the true facts in history!! Learning our true history is how we keep from repeating it!! Makes it easier for them to push socialism on the younger generation!! You did the right thing to home school!! Like · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 10:05am Manage

Julie Egan-James Yes. It makes me sick to see what required reading is now. I was so shocked and scared to go on. This was two years ago and now it’s worse. Like · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 10:06am Manage

Deborah Traichal So true Julie James!! The government wants to dumb down our youth, like some cult, just brainwashing them!!! They don’t even require them to read the diary of Ann Frank anymore, I was shocked but they are teaching them about sympathy for Islam!! It’s insane!!! Like · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 10:11am Manage

Julie Egan-James And white privilege. I know it’s crazy how they took all the books away and made everything digital. That way our kids have no access to the history that they took away. Like · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 10:18am Manage

Julie Egan-James Before I caught on. My son and I had to read “The Cay”. That’s when my eyes popped open. A rich white boy saved by a poor black man. And how he was a bad boy for not realizing his privilege. Sick. Like · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 10:20am Manage

Julie Egan-James My kids will never be racist. Against others or themselves. It completely pushes racism .. Like · Reply · 2 · March 20, 2016 at 10:24am Manage

Deborah Traichal Amen to that Julie!! I was so lucky to know my Grandfather who fought in WWII & he told us all the history of the evil this was happening in Europe!! Like · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 10:24am Manage

Julie Egan-James Yes you are lucky. I wish I had more to tell my son’s. I am learning right along with them . Like · Reply · 1 · March 20, 2016 at 10:27am Manage

Julie Egan-James Who you take money from says alot more about character then who you give it to in business. We have it all wrong there. It’s what they don’t say that people need to research. Donald trump gave money so people would do him favors. The koch brothers gave cruz money so he would do them favors. That’s how it works. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 3 · March 20, 2016 at 10:03am Manage

Marcial Bonifacio I think what you do after receiving money is more important than who gives you money. Money itself can’t penetrate the will of a person, though it may help. Anyway, Trump is not self-funding. Even his campaign manager Corey Lewandowski has stated, “He’s no longer self-funding his campaign, and will need to be well-funded by donors in order to defeat Hillary in the general election.” http://www.fox-nation.com/?Dkt_nbr=11550-1… By the way, there’s nothing wrong with that as long as Trump fulfills the mandate of his supporters. My point is that accepting money from whomever is the donor is less important than for the candidate to honor his word to the American people. So far, Cruz has not deviated. Like · Reply · 2 · March 24, 2016 at 6:47pm · Edited Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Speaking of character, Trump’s dodging of 2 debates and CPAC does not reflect well on him. I have written about them in my commentary titled “When Will Donald Stop Quacking?” https://marcialslaw.wordpress.com/…/when-will-donald…/ When Will Donald Stop Quacking? 3/21/16 By Marcial Bonifacio My friends, “if it looks like a duck, swims like a duck, and… MARCIALSLAW.WORDPRESS.COM Like · Reply · 2 · March 24, 2016 at 6:45pm

Julie Egan-James I will read both these articles as soon as I can. Like · Reply · March 24, 2016 at 10:17pm

Julie Egan-James There are absolutely no fact that we have seen that proves Sandy Hook was a real tradgedy. If you are basing facts on tv, I urge you to look into it. There was no Adam Lanza. He was made up. The shooters were those men that were dressed in army digs that several people reported before they wiped it off the news. Which explains why none of the neighbors knew who he even was. The. Magically, everyone was gifted the pay off on their mortgage. In that town. And so much more. Like Show more reactions · Re ply · March 20, 2016 at 10:16am Manage

Mary Ann Del Mundo I am actually enjoying this challenge, big time. What I love so much about this forum is the battle of ideas and convictions without attacking the persons. This is very relishing and respectable. True benchmark on how online forums should be. What will give me extra pleasure is seeing the response of Mr. Bonifacio. Like Show more reactions · Reply · 2 · March 20, 2016 at 5:38pm Manage

Marcial Bonifacio I’m pleased you are finding the discussion amusing. LikeShow more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 24, 2016 at 6:32pm Manage

Marcial Bonifacio Belated congratulations for Trump’s win in Arizona, my friends! Like Show more reactions · Reply · 1 · March 24, 2016 at 6:33pm This entry was posted in 2016 American Presidential Election, Uncategorized and tagged 2016 Election, American Politics, Donald Trump, GOP Primary, Republican Primary, Trump Conservative on March 10, 2016 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/are-trump-conservatives-irrational/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

Why Evangelicals and Conservatives Should Cruz with the Best and Trump the Rest… including the Donald Updated: 3/3/16 By Marcial Bonifacio My friends and American countrymen, it is imperative that in the midst of a constitutional crisis, the war against Christian liberty, economic turmoil, and global Islamic terrorism, you all choose a candidate worthy of the Republican nomination. Marco Rubio was correct when, in the first GOP debate, he said, “God has blessed the Republican Party with many fine candidates. The Democrats can’t find even one.” Indeed, diversity in race, gender, age, career, and political perspective is currently pervasive. However, I will simply highlight the relevant qualities which uniquely make Sen. Ted Cruz the most suitable for the nomination. 1. He is a trustworthy, anti-Establishment, public servant. As far as Cruz’s power permitted, he has honored his promise of opposing Obamacare, Obama’s executive amnesty, and Planned Parenthood. In fact, the first bill he introduced as a senator was crafted to repeal every word of Obamacare. On the federal budget, Cruz has displayed his determination in balancing it by opposing a debt ceiling increase, in spite of foreseeing the negative optics of a 16-day government shutdown that ensued. When repealing Obamacare failed, Cruz urged his Republican colleagues in the House to utilize their power of the purse to defund Obamacare. He did so in a 21-hour protest speech on the Senate floor, in which the rules required him to stand and remain in the chamber. Perhaps he has a strong pair of legs and a large bladder. He certainly has a large pair of proverbial testicles to stand up to his own party, which compromised its conservative principles in capitulating to the Democrats. In spite of such fierce opposition from his Republican peers, Cruz did not deviate from his mandate to the American people. Thus he has been a “consistent conservative,” whereas others were conservative only until Election Day. Brent Bozell III (president of the Media Research Center) points to weak willed Republicans as Sen. John McCain, Sen. Orin Hatch, and Speaker John Boehner. Furthermore, Jesus did not go to Jerusalem to compromise with the corrupt Jewish authorities of the time, but to defy them and fulfill the pre-existing law of God. Similarly, Cruz did not enter the Senate to make deals with the proverbial devils in the Washington Establishment, but to defy them and defend the Constitution. Would President Trump, who frankly admits and even boasts he will make all kinds of deals in Washington, be preferable? 2. He has a proven conservative record rooted in “Texas values.” Consider the landmark cases Cruz has challenged and won before the Supreme Court and his work as a U.S. senator: • He has successfully defended the constitutionality of the Texas Ten Commandments monument before the Supreme Court. • He successfully defended the “moment of silence” law in Texas schools in federal district court. • He successfully defended the terms “under God” in the Texas Pledge of Allegiance. • He defended Hobby Lobby against the Obamacare contraception mandate. • He supported Kim Davis in her right to exercise her Christian faith. • He successfully defended a federal law on behalf of 13 states before the Supreme Court, which bans partial birth abortion. • He successfully defended Texas’s Rider 8, which bars state funding of abortion groups. • As U.S. senator, he drafted the State Marriage Defense Act, which would protect the marriage laws of each state in spite of the Supreme Court ruling on gay marriage. Thus it would nullify gay marriage in a state which does not recognize same sex marriage. • He co-sponsored a bill which would recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and would direct the U.S. embassy to transfer therein from Tel Aviv. • In Medelin vs. Texas, he fought against and won a case in which the UN and World Court would infringe on the sovereignty of the U.S. • In another victory, Cruz defended 31 states in which the Supreme Court overturned a firearms ban in District of Columbia vs. Heller. Such a victory was so significant that he was awarded the NRA’s 2010 Carter-Knight Freedom Fund, which “rewards exemplary activities in the support and protection of the right to Keep and Bear Arms.” Even the NRA’s executive vice president Wayne LaPierre acknowledged, “Ted has fought tirelessly to defend our constitutional right to keep and bear arms, and his leadership was absolutely critical to our major victories before the U.S. Supreme Court.” • He introduced the Expatriate Terrorist Act, which revokes the citizenship of any American who collaborates with Islamic terrorists and bans those who leave the country to join them. What comparable things has Trump done to advance the conservative cause in defense of life, Christian liberty, gun rights, and the Constitution? 3. He is an exceptional debater. In 1992, Cruz won the top speaker award at the U.S. National Debating Championship and North American Debating Championship and was named U.S. National Speaker of the Year. Such skills could be relevant not just to the debate against the Democrat nominee, but in consultations with government officials, diplomats, and world leaders in making foreign policy as president. Even his former liberal law professor Alan Dershowitz stated that in spite of disagreeing with Cruz’s politics, he is “off-the-charts brilliant.” Although some may boast of Trump’s Art of the Deal, his experience in foreign affairs is confined exclusively to business and economic issues, whereas Cruz’s experience extends to issues of national security and international peace—matters far removed from Trump’s area of expertise. 4. He could capture a large percentage of the Hispanic vote. Aside from relishing the same strong family values of Hispanics simply by being a Republican, Cruz himself is Hispanic via his birth to a Cuban father who fled Fidel Castro’s oppressive government in Cuba. He was also the first Hispanic solicitor

Princeton University student Ted Cruz (left) poses with his friend and

general in Texas history and founding editor of the Harvard Latino Law Review. When Cruz ran for the Senate in 2012, he

debate partner, David Panton (right). Together they won numerous debate

garnered 40% of the Hispanic vote, which led him to become the first Hispanic U.S. senator representing Texas.

tournaments and were proclaimed “Team of the Year,” an honor granted only to the top debate team in the whole country.

5. He has the best chance of capturing the evangelical vote. Some political pollsters claim that Mitt Romney’s defeat to Obama in 2012 was largely due to low turnout of disgruntled evangelicals who did not find him to be up to their high religious standard, thus allowing someone of an even lower standard to clench the presidency. However, Cruz’s personal Christian convictions and legislative work in defense of religious liberty (not to mention his father being a pastor) could win them over. 6. He was gracious to Gov. Sarah Palin. In spite of Palin’s betrayal to Cruz and conservatives in her endorsement of Donald Trump, Cruz remained humble and acknowledged that “I would not be in the U.S. Senate today if it were not for Gov. Sarah Palin.” That is truly a man with class to have such a big heart. Such humility should be present within the temperament of the most powerful man in the U.S. Has Trump displayed such humility? 7. He knows precisely what must be done and how to do it. Cruz’s extensive legal background, track record as a senator, and grasp of the original intent of the Constitution give him the competitive advantage to make decisions on a wide range of issues with legal and constitutional implications—concerns of privacy, drone attacks, waterboarding, etc. Other candidates would have to rely excessively on legal advisors or attorneys for their expertise, especially Trump. In Cruz’s younger years, he clerked for the jurist Michael Luttig on a U.S. appeals court and for Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, two prominent conservatives. Would you want him or Trump to appoint the new Supreme Court justices whenever the most senior ones will soon retire? 8. Unlike Trump, he showed up for the only job interview (GOP debate) in Iowa. Trump refused to participate in the last Republican debate (due to the alleged bias of Fox News moderator Megyn Kelly). “Journalists ask tough questions”, stated Cruz. “If you’re afraid of Megyn Kelly, then you’re going to be afraid of Hilary Clinton, and you’re going to be afraid of Vladimir Putin. If you’re afraid of anyone to ask a question, that does not bode well for what kind of commanderin-chief you’d make.” Later, Trump revealed he already committed to a charitable event (occurring on the day of the debate), which entailed fundraising for military veterans. He claimed that was more important than participating in a debate, which would treat him unfairly. As a result, Cruz challenged Trump to debate him for 90 minutes, one-on-one, without any moderators before the Iowa Caucuses. Cruz already reserved the venue and pledged to donate $1.5 million to veterans, provided Trump commit to the debate challenge. 9. Conservatives owe him their loyalty. The first known battle in which Cruz opposed the Republican establishment was in the 2012 senatorial primary against the moderate Texas lieutenant governor David Dewhurst. Through the efforts of the Tea Party, a not so well-known Cruz began to emerge into the limelight as he consistently articulated his firm position as a constitutional conservative and his proven track record. Many predicted that the elitist donor-funded campaign of Dewhurst and his established political machinery would quash the grass roots-funded campaign of a seemingly unknown Cruz. However, not only was Cruz undefeated, his large conservative support resulted in a run-off, which eventually led to Dewhurst’s defeat. Cruz proceeded to run against and defeat Democrat Paul Sadler in the general election. In the Senate, where his conservative reputation began to shine, he continued to battle not only Democrats, but moderate and establishment Republicans in defense of constitutional principles and conservative values. As a result of Cruz’s prominence, he now has the opportunity to advance to the White House, whereby he would be able to streamline his efforts with a fully Republican controlled Congress. Is it therefore not incumbent on conservatives to continue being loyal to Cruz, just as he has tenaciously been loyal to his conservative constituents? What do conservatives owe to Trump? 10. He has a unique way of using a gun and cooking bacon.

In conclusion, my friends, I urge you all to support Sen. Ted Cruz for the simple reason that he is a trustworthy, astute, accomplished Christian public servant. Throughout all of his tenure, he has lost and won some important battles on different fronts. However, more important than winning the battles is winning the war, and the presidency would put more resources at his disposal, whereby he can continue to promote conservative values and restore constitutional principles to America’s government. Victory to Sen. Ted Cruz for God and Country! Comments

Matt Wavle Trump said that he’s not going to the Fox News debate, because moderator Megyn Kelly is biased against him. And Trump has a right to be scared, because usually when a younger, attractive woman disagrees with him, she ends up taking half his stuff. –Fallon Like · Reply · February 3 at 1:26pm

William Fisher Wavle, you REALLY believe that Donald is “scared”? This is not about any “disagreements” – this is about VICIOUS BIAS. Don’t know about others here, but I, really, do not find it “funny”. Like · Reply · February 3 at 6:08pm

Marcial Bonifacio William, if bailing out from the Fox News debate was due to some alleged bias of Megyn Kelley, then why didn’t Trump accept Cruz’s one-on-one 90-minute debate challenge without a moderator? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL6IB7uEm9Y If Trump had firm positions and policy proposals, what would he have to lose? In fact, he would have gained $1.5 million more to help the veterans.

Ted Cruz challenges Donald Trump to a debate youtube.com Like · Reply · Remove Preview · February 3 at 11:04pm

William Fisher Marcial Bonifacio, seriously Marcial, you truly believe that those “debates” add ANYTHING to the clarity of the candidates? Specially “debates” not “allegedly” but viciously biased by ailes doll like Kelly? BTW I believe much more in Cruz than in “debates”. Like · Reply · February 3 at 11:07pm

Marcial Bonifacio William, many political commentators and pollsters believe that Trump’s evasion of the Fox News debate turned away many potential supporters, who wanted to see his performance on the stage, and perhaps may have caused him to win the Iowa caucuses. Anyway, since Trump evaded Cruz’s challenge, I have to infer that Kelly’s alleged bias was not really a factor but only a red herring. Indeed, there is no logical reason why he would not participate in either debate when there is so much to gain and so much to lose (if absent). Like · Reply · February 4 at 12:34am

William Fisher Marcial Bonifacio, no, you DO NOT HAVE TO MAKE SUCH AN ERRATC INFERENCE. You will see that all your “experts” and “pundits”, I suppose from fox, will have an egg on their faces starting New Hampshire. NON-PARTICIPATION in and clowny media “debate” NEVER HURT ANYONE. Like · Reply · February 4 at 12:49am

Marcial Bonifacio William, notwithstanding the analysis of the “pundits”, does it make any logical sense to evade a debate in which you may attract more supporters? Even Speaker Newt Gingrich was arguably a victim of bias when he was asked about his affair at the South Carolina primary debate four years ago. Not only did his astute response prevent him from getting hurt, it is conventionally accepted that he won that debate as a result. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJxJT1H1UWU Trump could have learned from that, instead of evading debate, could he not?

Newt Gingrich Destroys John King S.C. CNN… youtube.com Like · Reply · Remove Preview · February 4 at 1:51am

William Fisher Bonifacio, no NO dumpy, biased “debate” will get ANYONE “more supporters”. Trump has just released TWO BOOKS. Please do your homework, make an effort – READ THE BOOKS rather than WASTING YOUR TIME ON lame, biased “debates”. Gingrich is a genius that an average voter could not understand. WHO ELSE WON WITH THE BIASED MEDIA? Like · Reply · February 4 at 2:40am · Edited

William Fisher Boneficia, you REALLY don’t want to be known here as the “debate enthusiast” Do you? Like · Reply · February 4 at 2:42am This entry was posted in 2016 American Presidential Election, Uncategorized and tagged 2016 Presidential Election, Conservative, Tea Party, Ted Cruz on January 27, 2016 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/why-conservatives-should-cruz-with-the-best-and-trump-the-rest-including-the-donald/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

A Tribute to Dr. Jose Rizal Before Making a Toast to 2016 Ni Marcial Bonifacio Mga kaibigan at kababayan ko, malapit na ang Bagong Taon. Para sa maraming tao, iyon ay simula ng bagong taon, upang ang mga sariling pagbabago ay mangyayari. Para sa ibang tao, iyon ay simulan ng bagong Pilipinas. Sa katotohanan, the latter was more applicable to Dr. Jose Rizal, who on December 30, 1896, was taken by his captors to Bagumbayan where he was executed by a firing squad. Ito ang huling dalawang taludturan galing sa kanyang tula “Mi Ultimo Adios”: ‘My idolized Country, for whom I most gravely pine, Dear Philippines, to my last goodbye, oh, harken There I leave all: my parents, loves of mine, I’ll go where there are no slaves, tyrants or hangmen Where faith does not kill and where God alone does reign. Farewell, parents, brothers, beloved by me, Friends of my childhood, in the home distressed; Give thanks that now I rest from the wearisome day; Farewell, sweet stranger, my friend, who brightened my way; Farewell, to all I love. To die is to rest.’ Samakatuwid mga kaibigan ko, when you all raise your champagne glasses to toast para sa bagong taon, let us also do so in honor of a great patriot who never had the opportunity to see his vision fulfilled—a vision on which his work and death were based—ang bagong Pilipinas.

Mabuhay si Dr. Jose Rizal! Mabuhay ang Bagumbayan! Maligayang Bagong Taon! (last modified on December 30, 2016) Comments

Figo Cantos salamat ka marcial! December 30, 2010 at 3:02am · Like

Refoj Lap Tan salamat sa tagged. much appreciated. happy new year. December 30, 2010 at 3:20am · Like

Refoj Lap Tan “Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika ay daig pa ang isang malansang isda.” Mga katagang iniwan ng ating Pambansang Bayani Dr. Jose Rizal. It’s the 150th death anniversary the time he was executed in bagumbayan (Luneta.) Long live the Philippines and Dr. Jose Rizal. December 30, 2010 at 3:24am · Unlike · 1

Evangeline Mejia Is his vision really fulfilled, a free Philippines?…free from colonizers maybe,BUT NEVER FROM TYRANTS AND GREEDY POLITICIANS, who until now oppress the common Filipinos. I will not raise my glasses to toast until these oppressors step down, I’d rather pray for my country not only for the new year but everyday… December 30, 2010 at 3:27am · Unlike · 1

Lyn Cerdan Maraming salamat Ka Marcial December 30, 2010 at 3:35am · Like

Evangeline Mejia pero maraming salamat Kaibigang Marcial for reminding us there were heroes like JPR who gave his life for this country…Mabuhay ang mga bayani…Mabuhay pa rin ang PILIPINAS! December 30, 2010 at 3:44am · Like

Mikee Cortez kasalukuyan ay sumasakit ang ulo ko, hindi ako makapagcomment. lol Kaibigang Marcial, maraming salamat sa tag. talagang isang dakilang bayani si Jose Rizal. cheers to 2011! December 30, 2010 at 10:50am · Like

Roji Cabigao Serapio maging isang Rizal tayo at ibahagi ang kamalayan na hangad niya para sa bansang Pilipinas. Happy new year! December 30, 2010 at 8:08pm · Like

Pinky Amador thanks for the tag, very well said! December 30, 2010 at 10:15pm · Like

Len I. Yap Happy New Year, Ka Marcial! Habang may new year, may pag-asa.

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January 4, 2011 at 10:30pm · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Eva, kaibigan ko, naiintindihan ko mga punto mo, nguni’t in due time everything will fall into place. The Chinese say that a jouney of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Marahil we have taken a few na. January 5, 2011 at 1:30am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Mga kaibigan ko, any burden which will befall us in our effort to pave the way para sa ang next generation can only be minimal compared to those brave heroes who gave their lives. January 5, 2011 at 1:40am · Like

Ed Tongco Best wishes to everyone for the coming New Year! December 30, 2011 at 2:19am · Like

Jocel Mendoza Huge thanks for the people who fought for this beautiful country. Here’s to us having a better year ahead! Cheers! December 30, 2011 at 2:56am · Like

Steffan Almazan · Friends with Dara Mi Contiga toast ako dyan mga kababayan ko. See Translation December 29, 2013 at 10:25am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Mabuhay! December 31, 2013 at 5:25am · Like

Jose Camano You cannot capture the elegance of his prose and poems by translating his Castillan masterpiece into English.. MI Ultimo Adios is better read in its original text. Though we may not be 100 percent knowledgeable in Spanish– you can hear the melody of his poem if read in its untranslated version. December 30, 2014 at 7:58am · Like

Jose Camano As my high teacher said, Spanish language is the most beautiful language in the universe. December 30, 2014 at 7:59am · Like · 1

Jose Camano Mi patria idolatrada, dolor de mis dolores, Querida Filipinas, oye el postrer adiós. Ahí te dejo todo, mis padres, mis amores. Voy donde no hay esclavos, verdugos ni opresores, Donde la fe no mata, donde el que reina es Dios. Adiós, padres y hermanos, trozos del alma mía, Amigos de la infancia en el perdido hogar, Dad gracias que descanso del fatigoso día; Adiós, dulce extranjera, mi amiga, mi alegría, Adiós, queridos seres, morir es descansar.See Translation December 30, 2014 at 8:05am · Unlike · 1

Jen Baloloy DJR sana maraming kagaya mo dito sa Bansang pinaglaban mo… At hindi puro pera/kapangyarihan ang nangingibabaw

*Thanks Marcial sa pag translate and praying that everyone

will remember and follow what DJR contributed to our beloved country.See Translation December 30, 2014 at 9:21am · Unlike · 1

Marcial Bonifacio Ang galing, Attorney Camano! Naisip ko tama ka tungkol sa wikang Spanish. Gayunman I prefer Tagalog sapagkat iyon ay makabayan. January 2, 2015 at 8:37am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Sang ayon ako, Jen. Such a simple observation can alter the consciousness of our kababayans, which, in turn, may positively alter the character of our country. January 2, 2015 at 8:44am · Like

Jose Camano English speaking and Spanish speaking Filipinos do not make them less a patriot. Rizal is the epitome of an intelligentsia that speaks lots of tongues but he didn’t write his obra in Filipino — he wrote it in the language that can be understood by the oppressors. Language is never a benchmark for patriotism. January 2, 2015 at 9:47am · Like · 1

Jen Baloloy I agree with you Jose… January 2, 2015 at 6:32pm · Like · 1

Marcial Bonifacio Hahaha! Nakapagtuturo ang iyong kuru-kuro, Atty. Camano. Talaga, I cannot dispute your perspicacious perspective. January 3, 2015 at 6:13am · Like · 1 This entry was posted in Uncategorized and tagged Bagong Taon, Bagumbayan, Jose Rizal, Mi Ultimo Adios, Philippine Heroes, Philippine History on December 30, 2015 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/a-tribute-to-dr-jose-rizal-before-making-a-toast-to-2015/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

Is Sen. Richard Gordon Corrupt? Ni Marcial Bonifacio Mga kaibigan ko, ang mga sumusunod na palitan ng kuro-kuro at pananaw sa pagitan ko at ng isang masugid na taga suporta ni Noynoy Aquino (Leonardo Ruelan Dosdos) ay hango sa nauna kong blog na pinamagatang “Why Richard Gordon Is The Best Presidentiable for 2010.” Tinatalakay nito ang usaping kung tiwali o hindi si Gordon sa gitna ng katotohanang pugad ng katiwalian ang pulitika ng Pilipinas. Sana ay masiyahan kayo at pag isipan ang talakayang ito.

Leonardo Ruelan Dosdos Hi. I would like to make a comment about this post. Everytime I see Dick Gordon on TV and hear him speak and knowing about his track record as a public servant, I always get the feeling that he might be the president that we need. But as I am currently working in Clark Pampanga and I happen to have a few co-workers that came from Olongapo, I am quiet surprised by their feelings towards Dick Gordon. To start with, Dick Gordon doesn’t seem to have that much approval among the people from ‘gapo’ or Olongapo. Although his achievements are considerable but, according to them, Dick Gordon is still not exempt from being involved in the graft & corruption issues and controversies in gapo. Sabi nga ng kasama ko ditong taga gapo, “Magaling si Gordon, pero syempre i-aangat din niya ang sarili niya.” To the outside world, or at least outside gapo, Gordon’s accomplishments are well known, but to the people within gapo they know more. For me, well, I’m not from Olongapo so I really don’t have that much to say about Dick Gordon. Maybe those are all lies about him or maybe not. But as a registered voter, the no. 1 rule I adhere to in selecting my candidate is that if this candidate is in anyway, even in rumors, linked to a graft & corruption controversy or to any dishonesty in his seat in public office then he will not have my vote. December 10, 2009 at 7:39am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Leonardo, Kaibigan Ko, I appreciate your thoughts, pero thus far, I have yet to find any proven allegations of Gordon while he was mayor. In other words, the alleged corruption issues brought to your attention by your co-workers are precisely that—“alleged.” Besides there are many residents of Olongapo who would attest to Gordon’s staunch position against corruption just as his tatay when he was mayor. It is perfectly natural for favorable o prominent politicians to have politcal opponents, especially the ones whose special interests were not served by their opponents. In fact, it is usually the last strategic resort when they either cannot be won over or cannot be defeated with facts. Opponents, then turn to character assassination or discreditation. However, I generally would share your sentiments, if there were concrete evidence on such allegations, pero for the sake of discussion, I will indulge you. Let’s assume the worst-case scenario that Gordon was, indeed, corrupt as mayor. The question is how corrupt? Next, what did he do in order to serve our kababayans? In mathematical terms, envision a ratio: x:y Let x=the margin of corruption (the negative aspect) Let y=the quantity of experience and accomplishments (the positive aspect) It should be favorable to all kababayans to keep x to a minimum and y to a maximum. Ngayon, let’s apply this to red wine. x:y Let x=alcohol (the negative aspect) Let y=the health benefits (the postive aspect) Reasearch and good doctors will tell you that drinking wine moderately can reduce the risks of lung and upper digestive tract cancer, strokes, diabetes, kidney stones, and arteriosclerosis. Tests and studies with non-drinkers, moderate, and heavy drinkers have confirmed that moderate consumption is the key. In other words, the best way to maximize y and minimize x is to drink red wine moderately. Ngayon, let’s apply the same logic to Gordon, who has already proven his successful leadership in creating thousands of jobs, revitalizing the tourism industry, aiding victims of natural disasters for 20 years, authorizing a bill (which will modernize & fully automate the 2010 elections), etc. We know from his experience and accomplishments that y would be maximized under his leadership and x would be minute, if it amounts to anything greater than zero. So, Kaibigan Ko, just as it seems logical and sensible to drink red wine moderately (rather than not at all) in order to derive its health benefits, so too does it only seem logical to support Gordon, whose proven leadership will stimulate the health of RP by creating jobs, promoting the country as the top place for tourism and foreign investments, expanding educational programs for newly created jobs, and fulfilling his vision of raising RP to First World status. In conclusion, instead of settling for a perfectly neutral substance as water, why not drink red wine? So it is if you want the best presidential pick, then choose Dick. December 18, 2009 at 3:35am · Like

Leonardo Ruelan Dosdos Marcial, my friend, it is just right tat you seek proof for such allegations before making your conclusion as any sensible individual would. But let me raise just a few points: 1. Do you really expect our judicial system to have the capability to expose such government officials with their wrong doings? Consider Erap. Consider the Marcoses. Consider the Arroyos. Do you still believe that our justice system is a solid foundation for you to look upon for direction? Or unless you plan to conduct the investigation yourself? Anyway, let’s say we have these variables: Let x = your confidence rate on the Philippine Judicial System Let y = your confidence rate on rumors and allegations Given that the Philippine Judicial System has proven itself for years and years, from president to president, that it is not trustworthy, not fair, can be bought, can be delayed, and favors the wealthy few, then it would be fair to make x = 50%. Given that rumors and allegations have no solid basis and may go either way of being a fact or a fallacy. Yet it might also be a good source information (disregarding whether it is true or not) that these rumors and allegations have come from people (not politicians nor political opponents) who are mere citizens of the subject town or district. The fact cannot be disregarded that these people are the immediate beneficiaries of the candidate’s performance in office and adherence to the law. And that these people might (just might) really know something. I guess it would also be fair to make y = 50%. So our equation would now look like this: x = y Does this equation surprise you? It wouldn’t surprise anyone who reads our history. 2. You likened the dilemma of selecting a candidate to evaluating whether to drink red wine or not. I should say you have made a good example. However the solution for this equation can be expounded to achieve a better result or for this case have a higher health benefit rate. According to your example these are the variables that consists the red wine equation: Let x = alcohol (the negative aspect) Let y = the health benefits (the postive aspect) And according to your calculation, and to which I agree, that y exceeds x and thus makes red wine acceptable to become a regular beverage. However, what if we add another alternative? Let’s say fruit juices. These would then be the factors: Let x = negative aspect Let y = the health benefits (the positive aspect) Research and good doctors will tell you that y exceeds x in tremendous tremendous amounts. And I’m actually not sure if there is even value for x. If we compare beverage 1 against beverage 2 then our equation might look like this: beverage 1: x = 40% y = 60% beverage 2: x = 10% y = 90% This comparison shows that the 2nd beverage’s y is greater than the 1st beverage’s y. At another angle, the 1st beverage’s x is greater than the 2nd beverage’s x. Therefore it is logical to conclude that fruit juice brings more health benefits and has lesser negative aspects to an individual. Ngayon, let’s apply these same logic to Gordon. Consider points 1 and 2. Point 1 states that x = y. Therefore, in the Philippine scenario, trusting in the judicial system is equal to trusting rumors and allegations. Point 2 states that red wine has health benefits but it also brings negative effects and if one truly seeks for a healthier alternative then red wine is not sufficient. Now, Point 2’s solution to have another alternative is actually point 1’s solution also. If such a candidate has rumors and allegations of corruption, immorality, dishonesty, etc… then trusting on the justice system is equal to believing on those rumors. Therefore the solution would be to find another alternative. That means to find another candidate who like fruit juices have much lesser negative aspects and much more positive aspects. Dick Gordon has a good track record in terms of productivity, innovation, and achievements. However I cannot deny the fact that the rumors of his character are disturbing. The friend of mine I talked about claimed to ba an eye witness to Gordon’s immorality. What he described to me was shocking and would completely tear down my respect to Gordon were I to believe it. He accounted that not only him but a lot of people in Olongapo are eye witnesses as well. Funny that my other co-worker, also from Olongapo, said the same things. Now these friends of mine are not politicians nor political opponents to Gordon. I also don’t think they will benefit to any allegations against Gordon. They are middle-class citizens who have no affiliations whatsoever to any political party. They are also registered voters. Let me use your example again that Dick Gordon is likened to red wine. He has great achievements but he also has allegations of misconduct. So Marcial, my friend, we all have our own prerogative but if one truly seeks for a clean, honest, law abiding administration and one that can implement good governance, then I wouldn’t suggest narrowing your options on Dick Gordon. December 18, 2009 at 7:16pm · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Leonardo, Kaibigan Ko, I applaud you for a well-presented rebuttal at kahit I cannot contend with your first point on your approximation of the confidence rate in the judicial system and rumors/allegations. However, I did raise the possibility that Gordon was corrupt as Olongapo mayor for the sake of indulging you in your vague, unsubstantiated claim. In spite of this hypothetical corruption, I still insist that Gordon is the best choice specifically for our country and specifically for this time. If there were any corruption when he was Olongapo mayor, surely the likelihood of it ngayon would be minute, if it exists at all. Just consider that he is Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman and authored the bill to fully automate the 2010 elections in order to curtail voter fraud, and he voted for The Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (SBN-3532). Also, Gordon was the youngest delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention, which makes him a living symbol of our democracy. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Laws, he insisted on lawful charter change unexceptionally as prescribed by the Constitution and has rejected bills, which he believed were unconstitutional, such as Gloria Arroyo‘s declaration of martial law sa Maguindanao. With Gordon’s apparent upholding of the rule of law and the Constitution it seems very unlikely that such a prudent man with a clearly anti-corrupt agenda would risk following the same fate as Marcos and Estrada. Even if he was corrupt 20 years ago, as mayor, the laws since then have become more stringent and less ambiguous in order to close certain loopholes, which would otherwise favor such politicians. In fact becoming president would make him more susceptible to public scrutiny, which would only force him to act and govern morally for fear of impeachment or public disgrace due to his long-standing image of being patriotic. As Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman, after the naval bases were recalled from the area left—practically barren (hardly a year after Pinatubo buried most of Olongapo in ash)—Gordon inspired thousands of volunteers to renovate and convert the wasteland into a primary trade zone. This led hundreds of investors including Federal Express, Coastal Petroleum, BICC Cables, Shell Exploration, Acer Computers, and Thompson Audio to bring in $3 billion worth of investments and nearly 100,000 jobs. The tourism/investment destination was so economically successful that even world leaders as U.S. President Bill Clinton, U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohammad were impressed. On another note according to BIR Commissioner Joel Tan-Torres, the Arroyo administration no longer plans to balance the federal budget by 2010 due to sluggish tax revenue collections, which could be remedied by Gordon’s job creation programs. At this time, Kaibigan Ko, we cannot afford to elect someone whose competence and leadership is yet to be proven. Quite to the contrary, what we need is proven leadership, which can stimulate the economy out of the current financial crisis and not only provide disaster rescue, relief, and rehabilitation to victims of natural catastrophes, such as Ondoy and Mayon, pero can also take preventive and safety measures against them for the future. Furthermore, rather than dismissing Gordon for petty things not concretely known, should we not praise him and vote for him based on things which are concretely known and were proven to work in his 20 years of diverse, executive experience (a track record of countering corruption, defending the Constitution, using his knowledge/experience and social skills for job creation and aiding victims of natural catastrophes for nearly 50 years as a Red Cross volunteer—experience and achievements unmatched by any other candidate)? Ngayon, going back to your fruit juice analogy, while fruit juice may not contain any toxins, in order to derive the maximum health benefits equivalent to a glass of red wine, you must consume not only all of the juices containing the beneficial properties, pero you must also consume them in greater quantities. Kaibigan Ko, we do not have the option of choosing several candidates with diverse experience and achievements to serve as president. We can only choose one, so if you want to give yourself and your loved ones the best long-lasting gift for this Christmas and others to come, then give them one with minimal (pero manageable) toxicity and maximum benefits, which have proven long-term results—red wine. Tell them the benefits of it that they may share it with others, dahil when we have a country of healthy kababayans, then we will have a healthy country, hindi ba? Leonardo, Kaibigan Ko, Maligayang Pasko! December 25, 2009 at 2:50am · Like

Carlos Jalijali Guanlao TO MY KABABAYANG MARCIAL AT LEONARDO I don’t have the facts about what you two respectable gentlemen are indulging in aside from what I have read and seen on the internet. Neither do I know Mr. Dick Gordon personally. However, from a biblical standpoint, the bible declares that – “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”. That would mean that we have all sinned and that includes me, you and Mr. Gordon. How immense our ‘sin’ is are measured when we are found guilty of our wrongdoings in a court of law. The word “alleged” means just that, an allegation and unless evidence is provided it will remain as an allegation. I’m not a lawyer but the law states that a person is declared innocent until proven otherwise. If the corruption charges hurled by people who are against Mr. Gordon did not prosper, then I consider the charges as an allegation and that would make him innocent in my point of view. We also have to look at the people who made the charges against Mr. Gordon. Did they or did they not acquire personal or material gain from hurling the charges of corruption against Mr. Gordon. Politics in our country, whether in public or in private practice tends to be dirty because of the so called Filipino crab mentality. Those people below would always try to pull down whoever is on top. As an ordinary citizen trying to figure out who might be the best candidate to take the helm of governance for this country, I am looking for a leader who has a distinctive character. In our country I find that voter intelligence is rather low. The best of the breed of qualified candidates are shoved off the side in favor of those who are popular, whose family names are into politics for generations, the filthy rich and candidates endorsed as a commodity by well known and well paid celebrities. We tend to liken this election as a popularity contest or a cock derby, or a horse race, where we bet on who is winnable. But looking into these candidates’ records of service and performance to their respective constituents, I find only a few who are a standout. I see that they have served their constituents well and their way of life shows a lifetime of dedicated service to their fellowmen. I will not therefore go for the “lesser evil” choice. I will pick for a president the one who has shown determination in improving the lot of his countrymen. Having narrowed down my choices my friends, I will VOTE for Sen. DICK GORDON. January 26, 2010 at 6:51am · Like

Isa Lan Kaibigang Marcial, I definitely cannot compete with your or Leonado’s line of conversation but if there’s one thing that could be said in the reality of life: We are only human and are liable to commit human error too, at one point in our lives. In the end, what matters most is our realization and acceptance of those impurities with a resolve to better ourselves. Nobody was created perfect….And, if I were to equate that to my criterion for choosing a candidate..I would definitely go for the one…who had worked hard to redeem himself, succeeded in bringing out the best, when all odds were against him…and is still continuously forging the goodwill for every one of it’s citizenry through a better Philippines…Kudos to Senator Gordon!!! And thank you kaibigang Marcial for sharing this enlightening blog… ;D January 26, 2010 at 7:01am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Mr. Guanlao, I agree with you completely that a man is presumed innocent until proven guilty, pero in fairness to Leonardo, he claims that the judicial system, itself, is corrupt. If that is the case, then Gordon may “legally” be innocent, pero sa actuality, he could very well be guilty of crimes, which a corrupt judicial system may not recognize. That is the basis of Leonardo’s rebuttal to my response on Gordon’s “alleged” corruption. That gives Leonardo good reason to believe his colleagues, who claim to be witnesses to Gordon’s “alleged” wrong-doing, regardless of the facts, so I could no longer debate him on that issue. Therefore, rather than persuading Leonardo that Gordon is not corrupt, I emphasized how negligible it would be—that to criticize Gordon for being corrupt would be like criticizing red wine for having alcohol. Just as no seriously health-conscious person should forsake the health benefits of red wine due to the alcohol, no seriously informed voter should dismiss Gordon’s qualifications and accomplishments due to negligible allegations. January 27, 2010 at 6:07am · Like

Raani Paranas I have a friend who shared the same sentiment with Mr. Leonardo. This time, his “Red Cross” friends told him about Gordon’s “alleged” corruption practices. I reasoned out with myself that if there are red cross volunteers who accused him of that, I also have friends from Red Cross who deny these charges. So what side are we on? The fact of the matter, this friend of mine seem to believe these rumors because they are from a small populi of Red Cross volunteers . Thus, even if only a few of these volunteers said it, he mistakenly accept its authority and take their word because: 1.) They’re his friends 2.) He don’t know the candidate 3.) His Friends were from Red Cross (governed by Dick Gordon)… See More It is a mundane task to prove these “Corruption Charges” even if they are from someone inside the jurisdiction of Mr. Gordon. We can only rely on “Primary Sources” for the sake of objectivity. Primary sources are original and uninterpreted information. News articles are one example, if you doubt its validity, you can compare it with other news prints with the same story. Rumors are out of this category. We can’t take a single statement as the representation of the whole. Same with these red cross volunteers, we can’t take their accusations as the word of the RED CROSS itself. There are different views inside the RC population and we can’t ignore both sides. We are even skeptical of STAR WITNESSES and WHISTLE BLOWERS, why? because no one else was there who had seen the same thing and even if there were, we doubt of their intentions. It’s that complicated to verify an accusation..yes? Sadly, Mr. Leonardo, There are no other FRUIT JUICES in the list. Gordon is the FRUIT JUICE that we need! January 31, 2010 at 1:15am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Payag ako, Kaibigan Ko, Raani, pero si Gordon ay red wine, dahil a glass of wine a day is far more beneficial than so many glasses of different fruit juices, hindi ba? Even then, walang comparison. February 6, 2010 at 1:00am · Like

Anne Margarette Sa tingin ko ang pagpili ng iboboto, parang A-L lang yan sa pagsukat ng yaman ng tao. Strengths-weaknesses, achievements-failures. Absolute advantage and comparative advantage sa economics. Kung anuman ang nagawa niyang masama niya, his achievements top it all. Kaysa naman sa hindi corrupt (wala pang sapat na basehan na hindi talaga corrupt), at wala rin namang nagagawa. Wag nyo nang gawing kumplikado, napasimpleng bagay lang nito, konting gamit lang ng utak ang kailangan. I, too, believe that Gordon is the best choice! GORDON FOR 2010!!! February 14, 2010 at 1:14am · Like

Ferdinand Calantoc Ii dont agree with the “lesser evil” thinking or “more good done than evil”. I am voting for Gordon because He has the achievements and none, nil, zero, clean- history of corruption nor tolerating corruption. The Presidency should not come to the point of choosing “lesser evil” but the best for the seat. That is the message i want people to think when voting for Gordon-Bayani -“They are the best”. February 17, 2010 at 2:04am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Payag ako, Kaibigan Ko, Mr. Calantoc, pero my debate addresses people who think like Mr. Dosdos and is thus constructed to persuade them on the wisom of supporting Gordon, regardless if he is corrupt or not, kahit walang evidence. It is simply a debate based on logic, which can be used on such people, who are making an illogical vote for Gordon’s opponents. February 17, 2010 at 2:15am · Like

Bryvegs Dela Vega Ako at buong pamilya ko tubong Olongapo at talagang wala kaming masasabing masama laban kay Sen. Dick Gordon siya ang nagpaunlad ng aming siyudad at nagpaganda ng SBMA ang isang magaling na pinuno ay hindi mawawalan ng kritiko. Kahit saan ka magpunta mayroon niyan pero isa lang masasabi ko dito sa Gapo 8 out of 10 residents bilib at may tiwala kay Dick Gordon siya ang pag-asa ng ating bayan para tayo umunlad. Siya ang magtatayo sa nakadapang bandila ng Pilipinas kaya mabuhay ka DICK GORDON you have our vote….. February 21, 2010 at 2:46am · Like

Sneak Grazz wala na ako masabi. nabasa ko lahat ng comment nyo. feeling ko nakainom na ako now ng redwine hehehe… April 27, 2010 at 5:18am · Like

Gem Victoria Manzano hehehe.. cheers! thanks MB for this post April 27, 2010 at 5:47am · Like This entry was posted in Uncategorized on December 30, 2015 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/is-sen-richard-gordon-corrupt/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

Why Richard Gordon Is the Best Presidentiable for 2010 by Marcial Bonifacio on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 5:50am Mga Kaibigan at Kababayan Ko, one of several factors is likely to determine the next RP President in 2010: youth, wealth, educational credentials, ties to relatives who popularly held public office, an image of being the champion of the poor in films, charm, eloquent speaking skills, etc. In spite of some of these important attributes, perhaps more important, but less emphasized are experience and accomplishments—in a word, a track record. In local & national governance, business, and civic life, Gordon has had 20 years executive experience, which in itself, qualifies him to assume the highest executive office in RP. As Tourism Secretary in 2003 at a time of declining tourist visits, Gordon successfully promoted RP to the world, drawing in 2 million tourists annually from just under 1 million in 2001—despite terrorist threats, civil war in Mindanao, coup attempts, and SARS, which demonstrates his effective leadership skills against overwhelming odds. As a proponent of strong family ties and a man of practical action, Gordon has recently enacted the Tourism Bill, which would empower the Tourism Department with the essential resources in order to create more jobs in the homeland, thereby reducing OFW employment; this would be most beneficial to OFW victims of the financial crisis and would strengthen the family unit by keeping members within each other’s geographical reach. Also as Chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority in 1992, Gordon’s establishment of an international free port attracted foreign investors; this resulted in the flow of billions of dollars and the creation of nearly 100,000 jobs—a reflection of his practical model and overall vision for economic growth throughout the entire Philippines. In an economy largely propped up by the tourism industry and foreign investments, such as in call centers (the fastest growing sector and generator of $6 billion in revenues in 2008), Gordon’s experience and expertise has proven to be indispensable. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon), Gordon has exercised his power to oppose corruption, as in the fertilizer fund scam. (He wrapped up the probe and recommended the filing of criminal charges against former Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn Bolante for misappropriation of government funds.) A man, such as Gordon, who will impartially uphold justice and follow the rule of law as President is most beneficial and essential for a country which was ranked as the most corrupt in East Asia in 2008 according to a World Bank study. As Chairman of the Philippine National Red Cross and a volunteer for 40 years, he has shown his dedication to aiding victims of flood disasters and other natural catastrophes, a specter which constantly threatens a country prone to typhoons. Lastly, Gordon enacted bills fixing regular elections in the ARMM (Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao) and automating the 2010 elections in order to curb voter fraud, dahil as Gordon stated, “Democracy must be truthful.” Furthermore, while other candidates may have expressed their noble goals or vision, which remain in potential form, Gordon has already converted his into reality. Mga Kaibigan Ko, I challenge any of you to present a candidate more qualified or suitable than Gordon, who can serve the interests of our kababayans. If any of you can state a plausible case for such a candidate, then I would surely vote for him. Mga Kaibigan Ko, electing our leaders is not like choosing the winner of Wowowee or a cockfight, spectacles of mere entertainment for trivial, short-term gain. It is a precious right for which our founding fore-fathers died, and one which has far reaching implications and long-lasting effects on our lives, as well as future generations to come— all the more reason to honor our patriotic martyrs “not just by voting,” states Gordon, “but by voting wisely, so that we will be a wise nation.” In an increasingly challenging, competitive, globalized world, what is essential is not a candidate who aspires to be a great, transformational leader, but a candidate which has already been tested and proven to be a great, transformational leader. Aside from Gordon’s outstanding track record, he amusingly said that when you vote the Gordon/Fernando ticket, “you buy one, you take four mayors. You buy one, you take two more cabinet members.” (Gordon & his wife, Kate Gordon, were Olongapo City mayors & Fernando & his wife, Marides Fernando, were Marikina mayors. While Gordon was Tourism Secretary, Bayani is currently Secretary of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority.) Mga Kaibigan at Kababayan Ko, please spread the word to vote for Richard Gordon for President in 2010, dahil a vote for Gordon/Fernando is a vote for proven success and progress. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! (last modified on December 13, 2015 for WordPress transfer)

Leonardo Ruelan Dosdos Hi. I would like to make a comment about this post. Everytime I see Dick Gordon on TV and hear him speak and knowing about his track record as a public servant, I always get the feeling that he might be the president that we need. But as I am currently working in Clark Pampanga and I happen to have a few co-workers that came from Olongapo, I am quiet surprised by their feelings towards Dick Gordon. To start with, Dick Gordon doesn’t seem to have that much approval among the people from ‘gapo’ or Olongapo. Although his achievements are considerable but, according to them, Dick Gordon is still not exempt from being involved in the graft & corruption issues and controversies in gapo. Sabi nga ng kasama ko ditong taga gapo, “Magaling si Gordon, pero syempre i-aangat din niya ang sarili niya.” To the outside world, or at least outside gapo, Gordon’s accomplishments are well known, but to the people within gapo they know more. For me, well, I’m not from Olongapo so I really don’t have that much to say about Dick Gordon. Maybe those are all lies about him or maybe not. But as a registered voter, the no. 1 rule I adhere to in selecting my candidate is that if this candidate is in anyway, even in rumors, linked to a graft & corruption controversy or to any dishonesty in his seat in public office then he will not have my vote. December 10, 2009 at 7:39am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Leonardo, Kaibigan Ko, I appreciate your thoughts, pero thus far, I have yet to find any proven allegations of Gordon while he was mayor. In other words, the alleged corruption issues brought to your attention by your co-workers are precisely that—“alleged.” Besides there are many residents of Olongapo who would attest to Gordon’s staunch position against corruption just as his tatay when he was mayor. It is perfectly natural for favorable o prominent politicians to have politcal opponents, especially the ones whose special interests were not served by their opponents. In fact, it is usually the last strategic resort when they either cannot be won over or cannot be defeated with facts. Opponents, then turn to character assassination or discreditation. However, I generally would share your sentiments, if there were concrete evidence on such allegations, pero for the sake of discussion, I will indulge you. Let’s assume the worst-case scenario that Gordon was, indeed, corrupt as mayor. The question is how corrupt? Next, what did he do in order to serve our kababayans? In mathematical terms, envision a ratio: x:y Let x=the margin of corruption (the negative aspect) Let y=the quantity of experience and accomplishments (the positive aspect) It should be favorable to all kababayans to keep x to a minimum and y to a maximum. Ngayon, let’s apply this to red wine. x:y Let x=alcohol (the negative aspect) Let y=the health benefits (the postive aspect) Reasearch and good doctors will tell you that drinking wine moderately can reduce the risks of lung and upper digestive tract cancer, strokes, diabetes, kidney stones, and arteriosclerosis. Tests and studies with non-drinkers, moderate, and heavy drinkers have confirmed that moderate consumption is the key. In other words, the best way to maximize y and minimize x is to drink red wine moderately. Ngayon, let’s apply the same logic to Gordon, who has already proven his successful leadership in creating thousands of jobs, revitalizing the tourism industry, aiding victims of natural disasters for 20 years, authorizing a bill (which will modernize & fully automate the 2010 elections), etc. We know from his experience and accomplishments that y would be maximized under his leadership and x would be minute, if it amounts to anything greater than zero. So, Kaibigan Ko, just as it seems logical and sensible to drink red wine moderately (rather than not at all) in order to derive its health benefits, so too does it only seem logical to support Gordon, whose proven leadership will stimulate the health of RP by creating jobs, promoting the country as the top place for tourism and foreign investments, expanding educational programs for newly created jobs, and fulfilling his vision of raising RP to First World status. In conclusion, instead of settling for a perfectly neutral substance as water, why not drink red wine? So it is if you want the best presidential pick, then choose Dick. December 18, 2009 at 3:35am · Like

Leonardo Ruelan Dosdos Marcial, my friend, it is just right tat you seek proof for such allegations before making your conclusion as any sensible individual would. But let me raise just a few points: 1. Do you really expect our judicial system to have the capability to expose such government officials with their wrong doings? Consider Erap. Consider the Marcoses. Consider the Arroyos. Do you still believe that our justice system is a solid foundation for you to look upon for direction? Or unless you plan to conduct the investigation yourself? Anyway, let’s say we have these variables: Let x = your confidence rate on the Philippine Judicial System Let y = your confidence rate on rumors and allegations Given that the Philippine Judicial System has proven itself for years and years, from president to president, that it is not trustworthy, not fair, can be bought, can be delayed, and favors the wealthy few, then it would be fair to make x = 50%. Given that rumors and allegations have no solid basis and may go either way of being a fact or a fallacy. Yet it might also be a good source information (disregarding whether it is true or not) that these rumors and allegations have come from people (not politicians nor political opponents) who are mere citizens of the subject town or district. The fact cannot be disregarded that these people are the immediate beneficiaries of the candidate’s performance in office and adherence to the law. And that these people might (just might) really know something. I guess it would also be fair to make y = 50%. So our equation would now look like this: x = y Does this equation surprise you? It wouldn’t surprise anyone who reads our history. 2. You likened the dilemma of selecting a candidate to evaluating whether to drink red wine or not. I should say you have made a good example. However the solution for this equation can be expounded to achieve a better result or for this case have a higher health benefit rate. According to your example these are the variables that consists the red wine equation: Let x = alcohol (the negative aspect) Let y = the health benefits (the postive aspect) And according to your calculation, and to which I agree, that y exceeds x and thus makes red wine acceptable to become a regular beverage. However, what if we add another alternative? Let’s say fruit juices. These would then be the factors: Let x = negative aspect Let y = the health benefits (the positive aspect) Research and good doctors will tell you that y exceeds x in tremendous tremendous amounts. And I’m actually not sure if there is even value for x. If we compare beverage 1 against beverage 2 then our equation might look like this: beverage 1: x = 40% y = 60% beverage 2: x = 10% y = 90% This comparison shows that the 2nd beverage’s y is greater than the 1st beverage’s y. At another angle, the 1st beverage’s x is greater than the 2nd beverage’s x. Therefore it is logical to conclude that fruit juice brings more health benefits and has lesser negative aspects to an individual. Ngayon, let’s apply these same logic to Gordon. Consider points 1 and 2. Point 1 states that x = y. Therefore, in the Philippine scenario, trusting in the judicial system is equal to trusting rumors and allegations. Point 2 states that red wine has health benefits but it also brings negative effects and if one truly seeks for a healthier alternative then red wine is not sufficient. Now, Point 2’s solution to have another alternative is actually point 1’s solution also. If such a candidate has rumors and allegations of corruption, immorality, dishonesty, etc… then trusting on the justice system is equal to believing on those rumors. Therefore the solution would be to find another alternative. That means to find another candidate who like fruit juices have much lesser negative aspects and much more positive aspects. Dick Gordon has a good track record in terms of productivity, innovation, and achievements. However I cannot deny the fact that the rumors of his character are disturbing. The friend of mine I talked about claimed to ba an eye witness to Gordon’s immorality. What he described to me was shocking and would completely tear down my respect to Gordon were I to believe it. He accounted that not only him but a lot of people in Olongapo are eye witnesses as well. Funny that my other co-worker, also from Olongapo, said the same things. Now these friends of mine are not politicians nor political opponents to Gordon. I also don’t think they will benefit to any allegations against Gordon. They are middle-class citizens who have no affiliations whatsoever to any political party. They are also registered voters. Let me use your example again that Dick Gordon is likened to red wine. He has great achievements but he also has allegations of misconduct. So Marcial, my friend, we all have our own prerogative but if one truly seeks for a clean, honest, law abiding administration and one that can implement good governance, then I wouldn’t suggest narrowing your options on Dick Gordon. December 18, 2009 at 7:16pm · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Leonardo, Kaibigan Ko, I applaud you for a well-presented rebuttal at kahit I cannot contend with your first point on your approximation of the confidence rate in the judicial system and rumors/allegations. However, I did raise the possibility that Gordon was corrupt as Olongapo mayor for the sake of indulging you in your vague, unsubstantiated claim. In spite of this hypothetical corruption, I still insist that Gordon is the best choice specifically for our country and specifically for this time. If there were any corruption when he was Olongapo mayor, surely the likelihood of it ngayon would be minute, if it exists at all. Just consider that he is Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman and authored the bill to fully automate the 2010 elections in order to curtail voter fraud, and he voted for The Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (SBN-3532). Also, Gordon was the youngest delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention, which makes him a living symbol of our democracy. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Laws, he insisted on lawful charter change unexceptionally as prescribed by the Constitution and has rejected bills, which he believed were unconstitutional, such as Gloria Arroyo‘s declaration of martial law sa Maguindanao. With Gordon’s apparent upholding of the rule of law and the Constitution it seems very unlikely that such a prudent man with a clearly anti-corrupt agenda would risk following the same fate as Marcos and Estrada. Even if he was corrupt 20 years ago, as mayor, the laws since then have become more stringent and less ambiguous in order to close certain loopholes, which would otherwise favor such politicians. In fact becoming president would make him more susceptible to public scrutiny, which would only force him to act and govern morally for fear of impeachment or public disgrace due to his long-standing image of being patriotic. As Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority Chairman, after the naval bases were recalled from the area left—practically barren (hardly a year after Pinatubo buried most of Olongapo in ash)—Gordon inspired thousands of volunteers to renovate and convert the wasteland into a primary trade zone. This led hundreds of investors including Federal Express, Coastal Petroleum, BICC Cables, Shell Exploration, Acer Computers, and Thompson Audio to bring in $3 billion worth of investments and nearly 100,000 jobs. The tourism/investment destination was so economically successful that even world leaders as U.S. President Bill Clinton, U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohammad were impressed. On another note according to BIR Commissioner Joel Tan-Torres, the Arroyo administration no longer plans to balance the federal budget by 2010 due to sluggish tax revenue collections, which could be remedied by Gordon’s job creation programs. At this time, Kaibigan Ko, we cannot afford to elect someone whose competence and leadership is yet to be proven. Quite to the contrary, what we need is proven leadership, which can stimulate the economy out of the current financial crisis and not only provide disaster rescue, relief, and rehabilitation to victims of natural catastrophes, such as Ondoy and Mayon, pero can also take preventive and safety measures against them for the future. Furthermore, rather than dismissing Gordon for petty things not concretely known, should we not praise him and vote for him based on things which are concretely known and were proven to work in his 20 years of diverse, executive experience (a track record of countering corruption, defending the Constitution, using his knowledge/experience and social skills for job creation and aiding victims of natural catastrophes for nearly 50 years as a Red Cross volunteer—experience and achievements unmatched by any other candidate)? Ngayon, going back to your fruit juice analogy, while fruit juice may not contain any toxins, in order to derive the maximum health benefits equivalent to a glass of red wine, you must consume not only all of the juices containing the beneficial properties, pero you must also consume them in greater quantities. Kaibigan Ko, we do not have the option of choosing several candidates with diverse experience and achievements to serve as president. We can only choose one, so if you want to give yourself and your loved ones the best long-lasting gift for this Christmas and others to come, then give them one with minimal (pero manageable) toxicity and maximum benefits, which have proven long-term results—red wine. Tell them the benefits of it that they may share it with others, dahil when we have a country of healthy kababayans, then we will have a healthy country, hindi ba? Leonardo, Kaibigan Ko, Maligayang Pasko! December 25, 2009 at 2:50am · Like guanlao Carlos Jalijali Guanlao TO MY KABABAYANG MARCIAL AT LEONARDO I don’t have the facts about what you two respectable gentlemen are indulging in aside from what I have read and seen on the internet. Neither do I know Mr. Dick Gordon personally. However, from a biblical standpoint, the bible declares that – “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God”. That would mean that we have all sinned and that includes me, you and Mr. Gordon. How immense our ‘sin’ is are measured when we are found guilty of our wrongdoings in a court of law. The word “alleged” means just that, an allegation and unless evidence is provided it will remain as an allegation. I’m not a lawyer but the law states that a person is declared innocent until proven otherwise. If the corruption charges hurled by people who are against Mr. Gordon did not prosper, then I consider the charges as an allegation and that would make him innocent in my point of view. We also have to look at the people who made the charges against Mr. Gordon. Did they or did they not acquire personal or material gain from hurling the charges of corruption against Mr. Gordon. Politics in our country, whether in public or in private practice tends to be dirty because of the so called Filipino crab mentality. Those people below would always try to pull down whoever is on top. As an ordinary citizen trying to figure out who might be the best candidate to take the helm of governance for this country, I am looking for a leader who has a distinctive character. In our country I find that voter intelligence is rather low. The best of the breed of qualified candidates are shoved off the side in favor of those who are popular, whose family names are into politics for generations, the filthy rich and candidates endorsed as a commodity by well known and well paid celebrities. We tend to liken this election as a popularity contest or a cock derby, or a horse race, where we bet on who is winnable. But looking into these candidates’ records of service and performance to their respective constituents, I find only a few who are a standout. I see that they have served their constituents well and their way of life shows a lifetime of dedicated service to their fellowmen. I will not therefore go for the “lesser evil” choice. I will pick for a president the one who has shown determination in improving the lot of his countrymen. Having narrowed down my choices my friends, I will VOTE for Sen. DICK GORDON. January 26, 2010 at 6:51am · Like

Isa Lan Kaibigang Marcial, I definitely cannot compete with your or Leonado’s line of conversation but if there’s one thing that could be said in the reality of life: We are only human and are liable to commit human error too, at one point in our lives. In the end, what matters most is our realization and acceptance of those impurities with a resolve to better ourselves. Nobody was created perfect….And, if I were to equate that to my criterion for choosing a candidate..I would definitely go for the one…who had worked hard to redeem himself, succeeded in bringing out the best, when all odds were against him…and is still continuously forging the goodwill for every one of it’s citizenry through a better Philippines…Kudos to Senator Gordon!!! And thank you kaibigang Marcial for sharing this enlightening blog… ;D January 26, 2010 at 7:01am · Like

Isa Lan I stand corrected Mr. Guanlao… ;D pinalitan ko na po…pangit nga pala pakinggan… I was trying to allude it to something, but i couldn’t get the right term… Pasensiya na po… January 26, 2010 at 7:04am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Mr. Guanlao, I agree with you completely that a man is presumed innocent until proven guilty, pero in fairness to Leonardo, he claims that the judicial system, itself, is corrupt. If that is the case, then Gordon may “legally” be innocent, pero sa actuality, he could very well be guilty of crimes, which a corrupt judicial system may not recognize. That is the basis of Leonardo’s rebuttal to my response on Gordon’s “alleged” corruption. That gives Leonardo good reason to believe his colleagues, who claim to be witnesses to Gordon’s “alleged” wrong-doing, regardless of the facts, so I could no longer debate him on that issue. Therefore, rather than persuading Leonardo that Gordon is not corrupt, I emphasized how negligible it would be—that to criticize Gordon for being corrupt would be like criticizing red wine for having alcohol. Just as no seriously health-conscious person should forsake the health benefits of red wine due to the alcohol, no seriously informed voter should dismiss Gordon’s qualifications and accomplishments due to negligible allegations. January 27, 2010 at 6:07am · Like guanlao Carlos Jalijali Guanlao So then, where do we start? As most candidates are mere people pleasers, we should then put leaders who have the political will to implement changes. But mind you, this is not an easy job. We, as the citizenry should put in our lot by helping our leaders in changing and removing this country of all its blight. Again, where do we start? A change from within us. January 27, 2010 at 6:20am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Payag ako! The most difficult thing is to start turning the wheels of transformation. Once it gains momentum, it will be easier, dahil when this movement becomes massive, more people will be inspired to maintain it. The thousands who volunteered in Subic Bay are living proof that even a seemingly impossible vision can become a reality. This year, we can do it again with Gordon’s Bagumbayan. January 27, 2010 at 6:44am · Like raani Raani Paranas I have a friend who shared the same sentiment with Mr. Leonardo. This time, his “Red Cross” friends told him about Gordon’s “alleged” corruption practices. I reasoned out with myself that if there are red cross volunteers who accused him of that, I also have friends from Red Cross who deny these charges. So what side are we on? The fact of the matter, this friend of mine seem to believe these rumors because they are from a small populi of Red Cross volunteers . Thus, even if only a few of these volunteers said it, he mistakenly accept its authority and take their word because: 1.) They’re his friends 2.) He don’t know the candidate 3.) His Friends were from Red Cross (governed by Dick Gordon)… See More It is a mundane task to prove these “Corruption Charges” even if they are from someone inside the jurisdiction of Mr. Gordon. We can only rely on “Primary Sources” for the sake of objectivity. Primary sources are original and uninterpreted information. News articles are one example, if you doubt its validity, you can compare it with other news prints with the same story. Rumors are out of this category. We can’t take a single statement as the representation of the whole. Same with these red cross volunteers, we can’t take their accusations as the word of the RED CROSS itself. There are different views inside the RC population and we can’t ignore both sides. We are even skeptical of STAR WITNESSES and WHISTLE BLOWERS, why? because no one else was there who had seen the same thing and even if there were, we doubt of their intentions. It’s that complicated to verify an accusation..yes? Sadly, Mr. Leonardo, There are no other FRUIT JUICES in the list. Gordon is the FRUIT JUICE that we need! January 31, 2010 at 1:15am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Payag ako, Kaibigan Ko, Raani, pero si Gordon ay red wine, dahil a glass of wine a day is far more beneficial than so many glasses of different fruit juices, hindi ba? Even then, walang comparison. February 6, 2010 at 1:00am · Like

Anne Margarette Sa tingin ko ang pagpili ng iboboto, parang A-L lang yan sa pagsukat ng yaman ng tao. Strengths-weaknesses, achievements-failures. Absolute advantage and comparative advantage sa economics. Kung anuman ang nagawa niyang masama niya, his achievements top it all. Kaysa naman sa hindi corrupt (wala pang sapat na basehan na hindi talaga corrupt), at wala rin namang nagagawa. Wag nyo nang gawing kumplikado, napasimpleng bagay lang nito, konting gamit lang ng utak ang kailangan. I, too, believe that Gordon is the best choice! GORDON FOR 2010!!! February 14, 2010 at 1:14am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Anne, Kaibigan Ko, magandang analysis yan at sentiments ko precisely! February 14, 2010 at 2:26am · Like

Ferdinand Calantoc Ii dont agree with the “lesser evil” thinking or “more good done than evil”. I am voting for Gordon because He has the achievements and none, nil, zero, clean- history of corruption nor tolerating corruption. The Presidency should not come to the point of choosing “lesser evil” but the best for the seat. That is the message i want people to think when voting for GordonBayani -“They are the best”. February 17, 2010 at 2:04am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Payag ako, Kaibigan Ko, Mr. Calantoc, pero my debate addresses people who think like Mr. Dosdos and is thus constructed to persuade them on the wisom of supporting Gordon, regardless if he is corrupt or not, kahit walang evidence. It is simply a debate based on logic, which can be used on such people, who are making an illogical vote for Gordon’s opponents. February 17, 2010 at 2:15am · Like

Ferdinand Calantoc Agree ako February 17, 2010 at 2:17am · Like bryvegs Bryvegs Dela Vega Ako at buong pamilya ko tubong Olongapo at talagang wala kaming masasabing masama laban kay Sen. Dick Gordon siya ang nagpaunlad ng aming siyudad at nagpaganda ng SBMA ang isang magaling na pinuno ay hindi mawawalan ng kritiko. Kahit saan ka magpunta mayroon niyan pero isa lang masasabi ko dito sa Gapo 8 out of 10 residents bilib at may tiwala kay Dick Gordon siya ang pag-asa ng ating bayan para tayo umunlad. Siya ang magtatayo sa nakadapang bandila ng Pilipinas kaya mabuhay ka DICK GORDON you have our vote….. February 21, 2010 at 2:46am · Like

Peter Mauricio Hello Bryvegs. Zambaleno din eto. Please help spread the word hanggang sa kasuloksulokan ng Zambales. Let’s not focus on the fleeting surveys. Let’s emphasize na MAS SAYANG ANG BOTO KUNG HINDI BOTO SA MOST QUALIFIES,COMPETENT GORDON/BAYANI TEAM. February 25, 2010 at 11:24am · Like lelai Lelai Franklin MY FATHER VOTED FOR HIM. We know from our souls what this incredible man can do. HE HAS PROVEN HIMSELF over and over. He is the BEST LEADER we can have for our COUNTRY, and that’sa no brainer for me and for the many whom lives he has touched. Now is the biggest chance we are all waiting for. The Chance to CHANGE FOR THE BETTER! definitely My PRESIDENT… March 8, 2010 at 1:40am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Lorela, Kaibigan Ko, may you and your tatay live a long, happy life for your support of Gordon and our country. March 9, 2010 at 3:11am · Like florante Florante Galura pa tag naman po oh. tnx March 12, 2010 at 2:12am · Like jose Jose Acelajado Pwede siguro natin, tayong lahat, Team Transformers, na sabay sabay, personally na mag send tayo by email o dito sa facebook nitong simple message sa mga friends natin,”Can you join me with the Gordon-Bayani Tandem? Thank you my friend!” March 12, 2010 at 8:28am · Like jose Jose Acelajado Pwede siguro natin, tayong lahat, Team Transformers, na sabay sabay, personally na mag send tayo by email o dito sa facebook nitong simple message sa mga friends natin,”Can you join me with the Gordon-Bayani Tandem? Thank you my friend!” March 12, 2010 at 8:29am · Like hazel Hazel Ongoco Del Rosario Nicely done.I wish our Kababayans will really consider track record over popularity and money. March 26, 2010 at 2:21am · Like gerardo Gerardo C Clemente Wow talagang serious discussion here! Mabuhay TRANSFORMERS! Hindi sayang ang boto, Sayang ang hindi nag-iisip! March 26, 2010 at 10:30am · Like jose Jose Acelajado Frankly, Mas komportable ako kay Gordon, di ko maisip kung ano ang tunay na dahilan at si Gibo ang naging standard bearer ng Lakas-Kampi. Dominant Party kasi ang Lakas-Kampi, pero humina ito ng si Gibo ang maging standard bearer, let’s accept it! Pero ang Bagumbayan ay nagsimula sa maliit pero pinalalaki at pinalalakas ng Gordon-Fernando tandem for a better Philippines! March 27, 2010 at 8:15am · Like victor Victor Kahoy go Gordon! April 22, 2010 at 12:52am · Like sneak Sneak Grazz wala na ako masabi. nabasa ko lahat ng comment nyo. feeling ko nakainom na ako now ng redwine hehehe… April 27, 2010 at 5:18am · Like gem Gem Victoria Manzano hehehe.. cheers! thanks MB for this post April 27, 2010 at 5:47am · Like jose Jose Acelajado Gordon-Fernando for a better Philippines! April 27, 2010 at 6:09pm · Like ronald Ronald Cruz Buy 1 take many…hehehe April 28, 2010 at 8:11am · Like axel Axel Detoyato Noble I don’t want to say anything else, aside from the topic above. Sorry nalang sa haharang, Solid Dick Gordon Ako! May 5, 2010 at 12:30am · Like This entry was posted in 2010 Presidentiable, Richard Gordon, Uncategorized and tagged 2010 Election, Presidentiable, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority on December 14, 2015 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/why-richard-gordon-is-the-best-presidentiable-for-2010/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

ANOTHER BIG BLOW TO OBAMA'S TYRANNY: Historic Midterm Wins for GOP and America in 2014

By Marcial Bonifacio My friends and American countrymen, many say that the Republican victory in the 2010 midterm election was a referendum on the unconstitutional healthcare bill commonly referred to as “Obamacare”, which Obama signed into law in March of the same year. As a result, Obama himself admitted the Democrats took a “shellacking” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kXjC2mZTfA). The following midterm election on the 4th of November of 2014 yielded results no less impressive for the GOP. In their unseating of Democrats in North Carolina, Colorado, Iowa, West Virginia, Arkansas, Montana and South Dakota, the American people have clearly repudiated the policies of Obama (which he himself said were on the ballot) and his management (or mismanagement) of various controversial issues. Among them are Obamacare, the Middle East crisis (ISIS in Iraq, Iran’s development of nuclear weapons, Syria’s civil war), the nearly 50 million people receiving food stamps, the pending scandals (IRS, Fast and Furious, VA), and immigration reform. Also, it was just discovered that the chief architect of Obamacare, Jonathan Gruber, admitted to the necessity for a “lack of transparency” in passing the bill. “Call it the stupidity of the American voter or whatever,” stated Gruber, “but basically that was really, really critical for the thing to pass…” That only adds insult to Obama’s disingenuous promise (made at least 36 times) that anyone can keep their current doctor, healthcare plan, or insurance, if they so choose (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpa-5JdCnmo). Anyway, here are some noteworthy observations pertaining to the midterm election results. In the House, the Republicans have gained twelve net seats, putting them in control of at least 246 seats. They also won nine net seats in the Senate, which puts them at a total of 54. Noteworthy is the Louisiana Senate run-off election, whereby Rep. Bill Cassidy defeated three-term Senator Mary Landrieu by a wide margin (56-44 percent). Although such wins do not give Republicans the 60 votes to quash a filibuster or a two-thirds majority (67) to override Obama’s veto power, they do coerce the Democrats into a position to work in bipartisanship with Republicans, since the obstructionist Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (who has effectively stifled about 300 Republican bills from coming to a vote on the Senate floor) will be replaced by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Some Democrats may even become Republicans as my colleague at thepoliticalprophet.com predicts Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia will do (http://www.thepoliticalprophet.com/predictions/joe-will-go-gop/).

Aside from their victory in both houses of the U.S. Congress, the Republicans have also gained more than 330 seats out of 649 up for election in the state legislatures throughout the country, a number not seen since the 1920s (http://www.wnd.com/2014/11/gop-wave-more-massive-than-anyone-realized/). Among the ten newly GOP-dominated chambers are the Colorado Senate, the Maine Senate, the Maine House, the Nevada Assembly, the Nevada Senate, the New Hampshire House, the New York Senate, the New Mexico House, the Washington Senate and the West Virginia House of Delegates (the first time in eighty years). This places them in control of 68 of 98 chambers in all 50 states, which is a record high in the history of the Republican Party (http://www.christianpost.com/news/republican-party-historic-high-gop-controls-68-of-98-state-legislatures-129545/). The gubernatorial races yielded Republican gains in the bluest of states in Massachusetts, Maryland, and Illinois (Obama’s home state), while retaining Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, Maine, and Kansas. Also noteworthy is Scott Walker’s re-election as governor in Wisconsin. Indeed, he has proven to be a formidable candidate, since his first gubernatorial win resulted in a recall election, which won him even more votes. In Michigan, despite Gov. Rick Synder’s passing of a “Right to Work” law and staunch union opposition, Synder retained his position. In Maryland (wherein Democrats outnumber Republicans and Independents combined), Larry Hogan beat the incumbent Democrat Martin O’ Malley. In Texas, Greg Abbott beat Wendy Davis by nearly one million votes, while Davis’ state senate seat was won by a conservative female. Such gubernatorial wins puts the GOP at 31 governorships. However in 24 states, they control the governorship and both chambers of the state legislatures, while the Democrats dominate only 7 states (http://hotair.com/archives/2014/11/05/out-of-the-gate-obama-reminds-the-gop-a-majority-didnt-vote-for-them/). In terms of the minority vote, Tim Scott was elected to the Senate in South Carolina, the first black American elected in a southern state since Reconstruction. In Utah, Mia Love became the first black Republican female to serve in Congress. In West Virginia, Shelly Moore Capito became the first female Senator, while Saira Blair was elected to the state house as the youngest female representative at the age of 18 years-old (http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2014/11/04/west-virginia-elects-americas-youngest-state-lawmaker/). Joni Ernst became the first female Senator to win any public office in Iowa for governor, Senate, or House. In New York, Elise Stefanik won in the House, becoming the youngest Congresswoman (30 years-old) ever to serve. Has there been any acknowledgement by the Rev. Al Sharpton or the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) or Sandra Fluke or the NOW (National Organization for Women) of such racial or gender progress? It seems they only represent blacks and women, who are Democrats or leftists. So much for the fallacy of the “War on Women and Blacks.” Finally, in spite of such wins for the GOP, the Tea Party has also made some notable gains. Among them are Tom Cotton in Arkansas and Ben Sasse in Nebraska for the Senate. In the House, David Brat of Virginia, Ken Buck of Colorado, Tom Emmer of Minnesota, Glenn Grothman of Wisconsin, Jody Hice and Barry Loudermilk of Georgia, Alex Mooney of West Virginia, Gary Palmer of Alabama, and John Ratcliffe of Texas. The reason these particular public servants are significant is because they are the ones who will keep the Republican Party in line with the principles of the Constitution and the vision of our founding fathers. Anyway, give yourselves a big round of applause for such a historical victory. All this goes to show that even under a tyrannical government as the Obama administration, the spirit of liberty and the will of the American people cannot be easily subdued. However, remember that this is only one step among several to restore our constitutionally limited government and the vision of our founding fathers. Our focus now should be to ensure that our elected Republicans represent our conservative principles in legislation and resolve the current issues (e.g., Obamacare, immigration reform, tax reform, energy independence, unemployment). If not, we should hold them accountable in the town hall meetings, on the telephone, and at the polls. Let us all always remember what the wise President Ronald Reagan has said, “Freedom is a fragile thing and is never more than one generation away from extinction. It is not ours by inheritance; it must be fought for and defended constantly by each generation, for it comes only once to a people.” Therefore, my friends and countrymen, let us all take full advantage of the opportunity that this momentous occasion has brought forth. Long live liberty! Long live the U.S.A.!

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Jen Baloloy Looks like it went really well. Great to know people in the US used their heads in choosing the right people to run for the government. Heads up sa mga kababayan nating Pinoy hope we can do the same. I think it’s about time. Thanks for the info Marcial. November 12, 2014 at 5:48pm · Like

Jose Camano I see it more as a rejection of his being soft against terrorists. November 12, 2014 at 8:54pm · Like · 1

Isabel Juico Yes OBAMA!s true color has been seen from all the above mentioned … OBAMAdontCARE ESP for me in healthcare has been detrimental to the middle class & elderly… I worked w geriatric population recently for a month & majority were complaining that what used to be covered before no longer exists; END OF LIFE option is part of the plan offered & now the rest of the crisis we cannot pull out of … I voted straight Republican … REPEAL OR for me Replace OBAMACARE Isabel Juico's photo.

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Jose Camano I have talked to an eye doctor who is not partisan and said that the Obama care has helped some of his uninsured patients avail of treatment because of this program. But I refused to join this debate on Obama care because frankly I have no time reading tons of documents about the program so I cannot make a judgment whether it is bad or good for the majority of Americans. So far, our medical expenses whether under the previous dispensation or under Obama did not change. November 13, 2014 at 8:32am · Like · 1

Noemi Montenegro · 11 mutual friends RE: The Republican Party taking over the Senate & Congress ?? I think this kind of scenario is not something new. It has been happening since the time of Pres.RONALD REAGAN ?? This is not new. Look at this: http://candychang.com/?p=4346

Parties in Power « Candy Chang How often has the United States shifted back and forth between political parties? How long has one party held office? To gain some historic… candychang.com November 13, 2014 at 7:47pm · Like · 1 · Remove Preview

Marcial Bonifacio Jen, America is certainly moving in the right direction, but there is still much work that needs to be done. For instance, the Republican Party needs to adhere to their conservative principles from which they have strayed. In terms of Philippine politics, there is even more that must be done before Pilipinos can reap the fruits of progress. For example, they need an entire cultural revolution, which emphasizes personal responsibility, self-determination, long-term vision, and financial literacy. Education can resolve this, but also necessary is the adoption of an electoral college, which will help prevent the less competent, less qualified people like Manny Pacquiao and Benigno Aquino III from getting elected to high public office. November 13, 2014 at 11:10pm · Edited · Like · 2

Marcial Bonifacio Isabel, it is certainly a sad state of affairs when the people who most need adequate healthcare or medical attention must suffer the most. The “End of Life” option you spoke of reminded me of the “death panels” for which Sarah Palin was often mocked. It seems she knew more than liberals gave her credit for. I completely support the repeal of the unconstitutional Obamacare law and replacing it with alternatives which conform to the free market system. However, I think it would be politically expedient for Republicans to dismantle it piecemeal. For instance, they can start by lifting the “medical device tax” or the individual mandate. When a Republican president is seated in the White House in 2016, then they can repeal the whole law, while putting all the alternatives immediately in place. November 14, 2014 at 12:48am · Edited · Like · 1

Marcial Bonifacio Jose, notwithstanding the consistency of your personal situation, many have not been so fortunate. The Washington Times recently reported that some will see their premiums rise by as much as 78% : http://www.washingtontimes.com/…/obamacare-sends…/… Even the chief architect of Obamacare, Jonathan Gruber (who is currently under fire for his remarks calling the American voters “stupid”), admitted costs would rise for policyholders due to the “Cadillac tax” when he said, “We just tax the insurance companies, they pass on higher prices that offsets the tax break we get, it ends up being the same thing. It’s a very clever, you know, basic exploitation of the lack of economic understanding of the American voter.” http://www.foxnews.com/…/pelosi-cited-obamacare…/

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Marcial Bonifacio Noemi, the reference you provided was quite informative, and I cannot dispute such turnovers throughout the history of America. However, what makes this historical moment so unique is not just due to it being the largest Republican takeover of Congress since World War II. It was also the repudiation of the ostensibly ineffective and unconstitutional policies of the Obama administration. Although overreach and abuse of federal power existed in previous administrations, such a large degree of it is unprecedented. Also let us not forget that this is a historical moment for blacks and women in politics, which betokens America’s cultural advancement. November 14, 2014 at 9:50pm · Edited · Like · 2

Marlene Damolo Howe Just reposting my post here to voice out my opinion. Thanks! As usual, the liberal media did not cover the “unintentional” revelation of the Obamacare deception by its architect, Jonathan Gruber. Gruber has said in several occasions (5 videos so far have surfaced) that THE STUPIDITY OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE LED THEM TO HIDE THE TRUE COST OF OBAMACARE AND PASSED IT THROUGH DECEPTION. As usual, Fox News is the only news channel that reports news as it happens. CBS aired it for only a minute while others are silent. The liberal media have been complicit in this deception of Obamacare from the beginning as they have been promoting this sham of a health care act. Obama’s signature bill is a HOAX from the get-go and now that the truth has been exposed, the media and the White House have been silent. Prompted by his ego, Obama wants to leave a legacy where Hillary failed with her own Hillarycare, by hook or by crook! It was shoved down in people’s throats though polls after polls showed that people DID NOT and still DO NOT want it. Obama’s many lies eventually surfaced and KARMA gave him a severe and humiliating beating with the recent ignominious and historic defeat of the Liberal party. But Obama HAS NOT LEARNED HUMILITY because he is once again, going against his own rhetoric of upholding and protecting the constitution bypassing congress using an “illegal” executive power for mass amnesty for over 5 million illegal aliens. Obama refuses to follow and enforce the current immigration laws. Obama became a lawbreaker instead of a law enforcer with his wanton disregard of the constitution. TRUTH IS BUOYANT! http://nation.foxnews.com/…/obamacare-architect-grubers…

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Marlene Damolo Howe Rodolfo Panizales, poverty is at the highest under Obama’s watch and labor participation is at the lowest because of his FAILED policies. People are struggling because there are not enough jobs to go around so they dropped out of the work force and collect ‘welfare” money though some don’t want to work by choice. Obama touted the low unemployment rate counting on the naiveté of some people. What Obama does not tell the public is that low unemployment is a result when people stopped looking for a job because they are no longer counted in. Labor participation is the true gauge of how healthy or bad the economy is. One factor that contributes to low job participation is big companies are moving overseas because USA has the highest corporate tax in the world under Obama. Another factor is the Obamacare mandates that are stifling business growth. Businesses are cutting jobs and cutting hours because they cannot afford to pay all the mandates. Raising taxes in those who are working hard to make a living to pay for those who could not or don’t want to work is FAILED Socialism Obama policy. Obama imposes WEALTH REDISTRIBUTION by taking money from haves and gives to the have nots. This is part of his promise to “fundamentally” change America. Meaning, from CAPITALISM or FREE ENTERPRISE where DREAMS CAN COME TRUE into SOCIALISM where people are dependent on government hand out. This promotes laziness and mendicancy while those in power like Obama live the high life and enjoy the power they have on people. This is Obama’s ideology, same as his Kenyan father who hated America. And Obama followed the same path of racism and racial divide to “punish and humble” America for her past sins; slavery and colonialism. November 15, 2014 at 7:37pm · Like

Marlene Damolo Howe Slavery and colonialism were common practices since time immemorial. The Romans made slaves out of the Jews before the Biblical era. Conquest was a way of expansionism. The stronger tribes, kingdom or imperial countries, took control of certain countries and its people. Even the Native Americans had slaves in the past by conquering the weaker tribes. Before Anerica was formed, there were NOT ONLY black slaves but also white slaves of mostly Irish people called “indentured servants.” They also suffered discrimination like the black slaves. But while the rest of the world moved on, Obama has not! He is the most divisive president in the American history ever because he is RACIST and uses the “race card” to get what he wants. But people are now aware of Obama’s policies and therefore, sent him a clear message this past election. The ignominious and historic defeat of his party is a big time repudiation of Obama’s policies. November 15, 2014 at 7:39pm · Like

Shahnaaz Sayani Nice blog Marcial,very informative.Stupendous job!! November 22, 2014 at 12:34am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Marlene, the revelation of the Gruber videos reminds me of the videos clandestinely taken by two young aspiring journalists. They revealed ACORN employees advising them on how to commit tax fraud by concealing their brothel business, of which the mainstream media seemed oblivious: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBskYp5mmvE It looks like you saw Dinesh D’ Souza’s film, “America”, which I highly recommend to all Americans, especially liberals. I have read the blog of our friend, Perry Diaz, and am perplexed as to why he supported Ronald Reagan before and has supported Obama now ( https://www.facebook.com/notes/perry-diaz/who-won-the-us-mid-term-elections/828866827164909). However, I am also curious to know why such an informed American as yourself voted for an incompetent leftist as Obama. Did you simply underestimate his tyrannical intentions as president?

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Marcial Bonifacio Shahnaaz, I appreciate your kind words. Which part did you find the most interesting? November 22, 2014 at 3:25am · Like

Shahnaaz Sayani Marcial I liked president Ronald Reagan’s words on freedom and your suggestion to see that our elected representatives resolve the current issues if not, they could be held responsible. November 24, 2014 at 6:18pm · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Updates: This past Saturday (December 6), Rep. Bill Cassidy defeated three-term Senator Mary Landrieu by a wide margin (56-44 percent) in the Louisiana Senate run-off election. This not only yields one more Republican seat (now totaling 54), it will effectively deprive the Democrats of all U.S. senatorial seats (not to mention governorships) in all nine southern states in January of 2015. On the issue of Gruber, he finally appeared before the House Oversight Committee to address his erroneous and deceptive comments about Obamacare. Here is the first part of the three-hour arraignment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1r9-zX7f-M

Jonathan Gruber House Oversight Committee FULL HEARING part 1 – Health Care Law… youtube.com December 25, 2014 at 12:50am · Edited · Like · Remove Preview This entry was posted in Uncategorized on November 12, 2014 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/another-big-blow-to-obamas-tyranny-historic-midterm-wins-for-gop-and-america/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

Why the Senate Needs More Dick: 9 Reasons to Add Richard Gordon to Your List Updated 5/7/16 Ni Marcial Bonifacio Mga kaibigan at mga kababayan ko, ang layunin po ng lathalang ito ay hindi upang hikayatin kayo na iboto si Sen. Richard Gordon against or over another senatoriable, kahit marahil, that debate can be made. Sa kabilang banda, I wish to persuade you all to add an indispensable man ng talino at makasaysayang mga tagumpay sa inyong talaan ng hinihirang na mga senatoriables. Please allow me to present my case. 1. Siya ang tagapagtaguyod ng laban sa mga tradisyonal na pulitiko at katiwalian. Unang-una, si Gordon ay isang taong may paninidigan at matibay na paniniwala. Bilang chairman ng Senate Committee on Accountability of Public Officers and Investigations (Blue Ribbon), Gordon exercised his power to oppose corruption, as in the P728 million fertilizer fund scam. (He did so by wrapping up the probe and pushing for the filing ng charges ng kasalanang mabigat laban kay former Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn Bolante para sa misappropriation ng mga laang-gugulin ng pamahalaan.) Sa alingasngas ng $329 milyong dolyar ZTE National Broadband, he took measures para sa pag-uusig ng mga pinuno ng pamahalaan sa paglabag ng Anti-Graft at Corrupt Practices Act. At the time when Pres. Gloria Arroyo imposed martial law sa Maguindanao, Gordon opposed it challenging its constitutional validity; such a maverick tendency indicates na hindi siya trapo sapagkat siya ay itinalaga ni Arroyo sa gabinete. Furthermore, a man, such as Gordon, who will impartially uphold justice and follow the rule of law bilang senador ay mahalaga para sa ating bayan which was ranked as one of the most corrupt countries sa Asia noong 2014 sang-ayon sa Corruption Perceptions Index of Transparency International. In his most recent crusade against corruption, Gordon filed a Petition for Mandamus in the Supreme Court in order to curb voter fraud for the 2016 elections. As a result, the Comelec was ordered by the high court to enable the printing function of the PCOS machines, which would clearly reveal the chosen candidates of voters on their receipts.

Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman Gordon interpolates businessman Jaime Paule in the midst

2. Siya ang taong matuwid at maginoo.

of the P728 million fertilizer fund scam.

Pangalawa, maaring mas may kapakinabangang pampulitiko si Gordon, kung nagsampa siya ng kaso laban kay Sen. Grace Poe upang madiskwalipika ito sa pagtakbo sa senado dahilan sa mga usaping pagkamamamayan at paninirahan, na naging paksa ng agam-agam at pagaalinlangan sa mga mapanuring mata ng lipunan. That was precisely what his UP college mates (also members of UNA and LP) urged him to do. Subalit, sa halip na pagnasaan ni Gordon ang senatorial seat na mababakante ni Grace Poe kung sakaling mapawawalang saysay ang pagkamamamayan nito at matanggal siya sa pwesto, minabuti niyang bigyang linaw ang usapin.

I believe that the matter of Sen. Poe’s qualifications for national office has already been referred to the proper legal venues, and I deem it counter-productive to say anything more about this issue, aside from the statements I have already made.

Karagdagan dito, lubhang pinahahalagahan ni Gordon kagalingang panlahat at katiwasayan ng nakararami, higit sa kanyang pamilya. Sa halip na ipagdiwang ang kapaskuhan sa piling ng kanyang pamilya, pinili niyang ibahagi ang diwa ng Pasko sa buhay ng mga taong higit na nangangailangan, ang mga biktima ng Hurricane Mayon. Isang pagmumulat matang may kaakibat na tanong. Nasaan at ano ang pinagkakaabalahan ng ibang senador sa panahon ng kapaskuhan? 3. Siya ang taong may pananaw. Pangatlo, Gordon’s transformational vision of a prosperous Pilipinas is not one of mere wishful thinking or political rhetoric. Sa kabilang banda, iyon ay pangarap, which has already been partially implemented sa Subic Bay with outstanding success. (I will elaborate later in this blog.) Gordon supports measures which would create domestic jobs and render the Philippine economy less dependent sa mga remittances ng overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). He favors the promotion of the free market system, so that competition would lower energy costs; this would lower production costs and prices for consumer goods. In turn, living standards of all our kababayans would be raised and the destitute would be lifted out of poverty, rendering the culture of government handout dependency obsolete. Sa wakas, Gordon envisions a Third World Philippines ascending into First World status. 4. Siya ay may malawak na karanasan sa serbisyong pampubliko. Pang-apat, ang limampung taon na makabayang paglilingkod ni Gordon ay patunay ng kanyang wagas na pagsisilbi sa ating bayan. Sa katunayan, he has assumed various positions as Olongapo City mayor, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chairman, Department of Tourism secretary, at senador ng RP (Republika ng Pilipinas). He has even been a Red Cross volunteer, since he was seventeen years old (48 years ago) and is currently its chairman. 5. Siya ay may kapita-pitagang ulat na natupad. Panglima, si Gordon ay may pambihirang galing na naitala sa Senado para sa kanyang masigasig na pagsusulong ng mga panukalang batas at pagtatanggol sa Saligang-Batas. Bilang senador, he authored several important laws (e.g., New Automated Elections System Law, University of the Philippines Charter of 2007, Filipino World War II Veterans Pensions and Benefits Act of 2008) and was a member of more than twenty committees (most notably the Blue Ribbon, Economic Affairs, Trade and Commerce, Education, Energy, Foreign Relations, National Defense and Security, and Ways and Means). He also served as chairman of the Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Laws Committee and was the youngest delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention. That makes him an exceptional lawyer and senator, sapagkat he has not only participated sa paghahanda at pagsususog ng mga panukalang batas at resolusyon, lalo’t higit sa pagbalangkas ng kataastaasang batas ng ating bayan, ang Saligang-Batas. Samakatuwid, si Gordon lamang ang nagtataglay nang labis na kahusayan at kasanayan sa pagpapaliwanag at pagpapatupad ng mga batas sa buong kapuluan.

As the youngest delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention, Gordon swears in.

Kaugnay sa mga paliwanag ko sa aking naunang blog “Of Scooters, Buses, Jeepneys, and Airplanes: A Simple Case Against Gibo, Noynoy, and Manny Villar for President in 2010,” I argue that more than forty years of Gordon’s diverse executive experience sa local at pambansang level ng pamahalaan was his unique advantage over the other presidentiables for being the national executive (the president) ng bayan. I compared him to a skilled driver of a scooter, jeepney, and bus, all of which require different types of perception (namely, distance and depth), maneuvering, and coordination. Halimbawa, a bus driver could not possibly drive in the same manner as he would drive a scooter in which, when turning a bus around, would necessitate wide turns and a keener sense of distance and depth. Gayunpaman, sa paliwanag na iyan, I argue that such a diversity sa executive experience is also Gordon’s unique advantage for the national legislative branch (Congress) as well as for the national executive branch (the presidency). Using the same metaphor, consider a driver’s perspective as opposed to that of an engineer or blue print maker, who designs motorized vehicles or builds roads. Sa katotohanan, a vehicle transports the driver insofar as its apparatus (mobile design, engine capacity, etc.) and road surface allow. Samakatuwid, a driver’s experience is generally confined exclusively to the mechanics and mobility of the vehicle he drives. Hence, though an engineer may have the ingenuity and creativity to design a vehicle, without actually test-driving and utilizing it fully, the engineer can only speculate on its operation and effectiveness, thereby rendering the driver’s experience and perspective more accurate (for purposes of designing vehicles). With this in mind, may isang tanong ako na gusto kong unawain ninyong mabuti. Which would you prefer to have as an infrastructural or mechanical engineer para sa inyong bahay o commuting route? The man who only draws blue prints for buses or a skilled driver of a scooter, jeepney, and bus, who also draws blue prints for buses? Sa katotohanan, iyang proverbial multi-vehicle driver at blue print maker ay si Gordon. In plain language, here is why I also argue that Gordon’s diverse executive experience gives him a unique advantage of being a senator. His experience of private and public policy implementation gives him the hindsight of working with other policy makers as chief executive himself, which subjected him to conflicts of interest, compromise, resolutions, and collaboration with them. Halimbawa, bilang mayor (an executive position) ng Olongapo City, he worked with the sangguniang panglungsod (local legislature) in ratifying or vetoing bills as a local public executive. This gave Gordon the perspective and savvy to craft good laws and pass them effectively through the often long drawn out legislative process and conflicts of interest between the national executive (the president) and the national legislature (Congress). Being mayor has also given him a stricter sense of public accountability, since the small bureaucratic structure of local officials tends to be more transparent (as opposed to the national level), thus making it more difficult for them to conceal their potential violation of the law. 6. Siya ay tagapamahala ng krisis. Bilang CEO (an executive position) ng Philippine Red Cross, Gordon traveled all over RP, undertaking numerous drastic measures. Bilang crisis manager, he directed many disaster/rescue operations involving aid sa man-made and natural catastrophe victims. Sa kanyang limampung taong mapagkawanggawang paglilingkod, his intervention has saved millions of lives and restored over 133,000 homes ng mga biktima ng Yolanda at ng iba pang malaking mga kapahamakan at kalamidad. (View this video for firsthand accounts, including a successful hostage rescue operation from Abu Sayyaf without ransom.) He has also directed operations that involve prevention and safety in order to better prepare our kababayans for any disaster. Only a crisis manager or executive (not just a legislator) would know precisely what resources and in what quantity need to be allocated to each disaster area, knowledge which is indispensable for a country prone to such disasters. 7. Siya ay tagapaglikha ng hanapbuhay. Bilang Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) chairman, Gordon directed a successful effort to convert a desolate, abandoned American naval base (Subic Bay) into a prosperous economic trade zone. Bago pa man ang conversion, Subic Bay was reduced to a heap of ash caused by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo. After Gordon inspired thousands of volunteers to clean and renovate the area, hundreds of companies (including Acer and FedEx Express) created approximately 40,000 jobs with their US $1billion of foreign investments. The success was such that several world leaders (including Pres. Clinton) hailed it bilang halimbawa para sa pagsulong ng ekonomiya. Another executive position Gordon assumed was that of secretary of the Department of Tourism. At a time of declining tourism, he managed to increase the number of tourists

Red Cross Chairman Gordon provides aid during a

from one million to two million within a single year, thereby creating numerous jobs.

rescue operation.

Against overwhelming odds, all this occurred in the midst of terrorist threats, civil war in Mindanao, coup attempts, and SARS.

President Fidel Ramos considered Subic Bay such a success, he designated it (instead of Manila) as the location for the 1996 APEC summit, in which 18 heads of state met. Among them were Chinese Department of Tourism Sec. Gordon’s signature logo for boosting the economy.

president Jiang Zemin, Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, the Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal

Furthermore, mga kaibigan at mga kababayan ko, sana naiintindihan ninyo ang

Bolkiah, and US President Bill Clinton (at the far

kahalagahan at kapakinabangan ng executive experience as opposed to legislative

right).

experience lamang. Maliwanag iyan, knowledge for crafting laws can most accurately be derived from those who constantly manage the daily operation of producing and allocating various resources (e.g., food, manpower, money, capital, rescue supplies). Short of such first hand experience, knowledge remains partial and inaccurate sapagkat iyon ay based sa pangalawang mga pinagkukunan o kaisipan lamang. It would be analogous to an engineer claiming the car he designed will be easy to operate, ride smoothly, and be comfortable to drive without ever having driven it himself. 8. Siya ay dalubhasa sa pakikipagtalastasan. Pang-anim, bilang radio show host sa Radyo5 92.3 News FM on a program called “Aksyon Solusyon”, Gordon is exposed to people of diverse economic, provincial backgrounds. Such a constant daily inflow of various feedback directly from the people keeps Gordon informed on the state of the nation and provides him with fresh ideas on what can and must be done. Bilang senador, he will be in a better position to accommodate such ideas sa pamamagitan ng pagsasabatas.

9. Siya ay taong pangmasa. Sa aking pang wakas, apart from Gordon’s apparent devotion and service sa ating bayan, on the lighter side, he is a man of the masses, which maSiya des him a likable politician with a human face. Halimbawa, ito ang clip upang he performs a song and dance routine with the renowned entertainers ng Moymoy Palaboy.

Sa ibang video, he dances the Harlem Shake with his grandchildren. If that is not enough to persuade you all of his ordinary humanity common to the masses, here he is cooking barbeque. Hindi totoong isang pangkaraniwang faceless, “out of touch” at professional politician si Gordon. Sa katotohanan, isa siyang payak at masayahing tao na may kababaang loob, magandang pag-uugali at mapagpatawa. Sa aking pagbubuod, ito ang mabait na senatoriable who has served sa Senado, held various executive positions, and has expressed his love para sa ating bayan by serving it for more than fifty years. He was responsible for saving millions of lives and building thousands of homes for the homeless. He has opposed corruption openly and challenged the president (who appointed him sa gabinete) and others, sa batayan ng kanyang pagtatanggol ng Saligang-Batas. He also knows how to do the Harlem Shake. Who would not want all those qualities in a senator? Gayunpaman, gaya ng sinabi ko kanina, ilan lamang ito sa pamantayan nang matalinong pagpili ng isang kandidato over another. Batid kong, isa itong pagpapasya kung gugustuhin mong magdagdag ng isa pa sa iyong talaan ng mga hinihirang na senatoriables. Subalit iminumungkahi ko, mga kaibigan at mga kababayan ko, if you don’t want the best to be missed, then add Sen. Gordon to your list. Mabuhay si Sen. Dick Gordon! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas!

Acknowledgements Mary Ann Del Mundo (Pagwawasto) Joy Castro (Pagwawasto) Related Reading https://marcialslaw.wordpress.com/2015/12/20/of-scooters-jeepneys-buses-and-airplanes-a-simple-case-against-gibo-noynoy-and-manny-villar-for-president-in-2010/ https://marcialslaw.wordpress.com/2015/12/14/why-richard-gordon-is-the-best-presidentiable-for-2010/ http://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/gordon_bio.asp http://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/sen_bio/gordon_resume.asp

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Refoj Lap Tan Dahil nakapag alyansa sya sa partido ni peping at binay.sayang dahil hinagaan ko noong 2010, akala ko matinay ang prinsipyo nya. April 7, 2013 at 3:24am · Like

Ronaldo Tuason go go go go April 7, 2013 at 4:59am · Like

Condesa De Espana WOW!….IT’S GORDON! April 7, 2013 at 6:37am · 1

Paolo Dela Cruz Lim 1 good reason not to bring him back dahil ibabaon nya sa utang ang mga tao. Kahit gawin pa nya zero interest yung ipapautang ay di parin tama. LOAN Education = Corruption April 7, 2013 at 6:50am · Like

Chino Fernandez It’s just a proposal, don’t you want to consider him for other things? Then who will you vote? April 7, 2013 at 7:11am · Like

Paolo Dela Cruz Lim They can’t even answer a simple question why despite the growing economy the country’s debt is also growing? Back on January each Filipino share to the national debt is only 55,000 pesos after a moth it became 59,000 pesos. Some of them knows why but they too scared to tell the truth. April 7, 2013 at 7:19am · Like

Philip Basilio He is a good and fair person po, sa mga boboto Kay gordon Hindi po sayang Ang vote nyo. Naglilingkod po sya nang tapat para sa Bayan …go go. Gordon. April 7, 2013 at 7:19am · Unlike · 3

Ferdie J Maglalang One just wonders whatever happens to his Bagumbayan vision? And his historical account of the 9th ray of the sun in the Philippine flag? If they are genuine, they could stand the test of time. April 7, 2013 at 11:39pm · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Paolo Dela Cruz Lim, I’ll answer your question here as well as in the blog itself. Unang-una, Gordon does not have the silver bullet which will address all of our country’s ills. Gayunman, one of his solutions, to address your point of objection to add him to your list, is economic liberalization. As a consequence, more jobs would be created, and more tax revenue would flow to the government and reduce dependence on social welfare programs, thereby reducing the national debt. He already did it sa Subic Bay. Samakatuwid, he can do it for the entire country. Nga pala, you did not answer Chino Fernandez‘s question. If you will not add Gordon to your list, whom do you have? April 9, 2013 at 1:23am · Like · 1

Chino Fernandez ^ Methinks Paolo is thinking of a boycott, because everything we’re doing “legally” is a joke for him. April 9, 2013 at 1:24am · Like

Chino Fernandez Common with believer of the New World Order conspiracy junk. April 9, 2013 at 1:24am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Marahil tama ka, kaibigan ko. Gayunman, I’m willing to give him a chance to respond logically. April 9, 2013 at 1:38am · Like · 1

Germi Cruz SisonAlthough I hate his hobnobbing with the Estradas and the Enriles I still will vote for him as the most competemnt among the senatoriables. April 9, 2013 at 3:00am · Unlike · 1

Marcial BonifacioRefoj Lap Tan, unang-una, the instability of RP’s multi-party system is such that political expedience demands such measures be taken paminsan-minsan. Even Sun Tzu in the Art of War has stated that forming alliances with opponents against a greater enemy can lead to a successful victory para sa short-term. Then, the long-term can be dealt with afterwards. Talaga, a warrior must think in terms of practical strategy, hindi prinsipyo lamang. Gayunpaman, what principle has he violated? He has not done anything illegal or unconstitutional. April 9, 2013 at 3:34am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Joel, Isa, Alfred, Paul, Gilbert, Bheng, Figo, Hill, Mary, Dick Gordon Bagumbayan Volunteers, and Gordon BagumbayanCavitevolunteers, a former supporter of Dick Gordon claims that after Yolanda, his face was emblazoned on Red Cross vehicles in order to boost his ratings for his 2013 run sa Senado. Kaya nga she no longer supports him. Do you all know anything about this? Like · Reply · January 18 at 7:56pm · Edited

Paul Farol No idea at all Like · Reply · January 18 at 2:26am

Marcial Bonifacio She claims she saw it reported on the news the day Gordon was there. Like · Reply · January 18 at 2:29am

Joel Paras What news? Wheres the vid or article? Unlike · Reply · 1 · January 18 at 2:34am

Airine Martinez Abenes tsk paninira para lang sa pansariling interest hindi man lang makita ung malaking nagagawa nung tao para sa komunidad, paanu ba tayu uunlad sa mga ganitong gawainSee Translation Like · Reply · 5 · January 18 at 2:55am

Perci Lozano Piña Mary Ann Del Mundo Amen Like · Reply · January 18 at 2:55am

Gilbert Menchu Election time siraan blues na naman iyan.We know the Gordons since we were young.In 1975 with 3 Red Cross nurse in Zambales for Civic Action and were escorted by Phil. Army.There i’ve seen how dangerous in helping people,so respect even those volounteers.If one don’t like to support Gordon,because of his being a workaholic character.He knows peoples need him to moved on.So for so many years in service i can say a man like Richard Gordon and the others you can’t find it so easy,even without using the Red Cross helping people he can find it on his way.Like what he did to Olongapo.Here abroad Gordon is popular enough.Red Cross,is so actived than before.Whatever he do its for the good of our people and our country.His mother i will always think as a great woman and Dick is 100x better than her.Working in Red Cross for him a lot of poor people you wanted to helped that most of our politicians kept on ignoring.I’ve seen only once the role of volounteers specially in Red Cross its not that easy at all.Sweat,blood that others can give in working as Red Cross volounteer.Support Dick Gordon,whatever he does he knows there are a lots of people like him who had the same vision of helping.Helping people sometimes not all can used by money and popularity,just try to saved peoples life in time that matters. My brother because of no money they ignored him in Olongapo Hospital.My mom was so desperate and did asked helped on him.It was 1980’s right away he called the US military hospital for helped and they arrived as fast as they can.The next day when i talked to the Doctor after the operation my brother did not survived for its too late to call for helped,the doctor told me not the first time they helped filipino people,things like this he knows our Mayor are so actived in helping the needy one so big support,its not because of money nor popularity,helping poor ones in Zambales with lots of NPA around that time in Zambales,who will have couraged to do that.I only did it once,more than the military couraged you need sometimes in helping others and i said Red Crosser is the hardest job you can get.For me other will support Dick or not he will continue in helping others nor others around him will continue thier worked to saved peoples life nor helped them in hard times.So amazed with Red Cross now,health center and school that others need nor house that others dreamed to have Red Cross can offer.Thanks,more the support of others are worth to continue.And until Dick is working in this organization nothing are impossible.My mom is a Red Cross volounteer before and i’m proud of her.They like people had unity in helping.Some people stay near to Dick for they are the one who need support for they cannot beat this people in working hard and no difference what is day and night,nor time in helping our people.To others support him,as you can its tough but its worth to have a man like Dick. Unlike · Reply · 4 · January 18 at 3:22am

Edyll Jun Tan Agree with you Gilbert Menchu Like · Reply · 1 · January 18 at 3:38am

Marcial Bonifacio Gilbert, I appreciate your service and that of your nanay’s. Salamat para sa kwento mo. Like · Reply · 1 · January 18 at 4:36am

Isa Lan Sir, as far as I know po, yung mga Red Cross Vehicles po, lalo na yung mga service nila wala po mga nakatatak duon kundi mga Red Cross Emblems. Matagal na po ibinabato yang issue na yan laban sa kanya. Perhaps, it’s as well that you brought this up at this point to clear things up. Number 1, not everyone knows that Chairman Dick Gordon has donated his PDAF while he was Sentaor to the Red Cross. The PDAF was used to purchase ambulances which were distributed to the RC chapters nationwide. Previous to this, the RC only had limitied ambulances. Hindi lahat ng chapters po meron. Number 2, in this instance, mahirap po atang paghiwalayin o himayin yung role niya bilang Senador mula 2004-2010. Dahil habang Senator po siya, naitalaga din po siyang Chairman ng Red Cross. Di ba po dapat na mas maapreciate natin na ang pinuntahan ng PDAF niya ay may katuturan at mas likas na nakatutulong sa taumbayan? Number 3, at present, 4 term elected Chairman na siya ng Red Cross. Kung hindi po siya nakakabuti para sa Humanitarian Institute na ito, patuloy ba siyang pagtitiwalaan ng mga naghahalal sa kanya? Number 4, bilang chairman po ng Red Cross, volunteer pa din po ang status niya. Sa madaling salita po, WALA PO SIYANG SAHOD. Pero dahil nasa puso niya ang likas at tunay na pagseserbisyo sa mga tao at nangangailangan, patuloy niya itong ginagampanan at lalong pinagiibayo. Number 5, hindi po alam ng lahat ang walang puknat na paghahanda ng Red Cross kapag may mga parating na unos o may nangyayaring trahedya. Kakaunti lang din po ang nakakaalam na HINDI NATUTULOG AT HINDI NA MAKUHANG UMUWI NI CHAIRMAN GORDON dahil siya mismo ang nangangasiwa at nagmomonitor ng mga pangyayari, sitwasyon at mga tawag. Kung baga sa timon, siya ang kapitan ng barko kahit na may mga tauhan siyang gumagampan sa mga gawain. Buksan po sana ng ating mga kababayan ang kanilang mga mata sa pagkakaiba ng mga pulitkong sumasakay lamamg o nanggagamit ng pagkakataon at pananamantala. Sa palagay ko naman po ay VERY CONSISTENT PO OVER THE YEARS ang mga serbisyo at gawain ni Chairman Dick Gordon. Wala po akong nakikitang dahilan upang siya ay pagdudahan. Sana po ay nakatulong po itong paliwanag ko sa inyo at sa mga may katanungan o duda sa kanilang pagiisip.See Translation Unlike · Reply · 7 · January 18 at 7:32am · Edited

Jocelle Rabulan Corpuz Kaibigan … kahit isa ay wala pa akong nakita na ambulance ng red cross na may mukha ni Sir Dick Gordon …See Translation Unlike · Reply · 3 · January 18 at 9:14am

Bheng Jonatas Show pictures. Allegations are nothing without proof. Unlike · Reply · 2 · January 18 at 9:39pm

Edyll Jun Tan Bheng Baka naman edited ang labasSee Translation Unlike · Reply · 1 · January 18 at 9:58pm

Teci Pulido Hello smile emoticon In fairness, it might be true. Just like the “BF gets it done” posters of Gordon’s running mate, Bayani Fernando. Again in fairness, I’d rather have a productive politician than one who just gets our money and serves himself, right? smile emoticon Unlike · Reply · 2 · January 18 at 10:38pm

Perci Lozano Piña Teci Pulido It might be true na ano po? Like · Reply · January 18 at 10:40pm

Teci Pulido Perci Lozano Piña yung statement at the start of this thread, yung may face ni Sen Gordon sa Red Cross vehicles. Like · Reply · 1 · January 18 at 10:41pm

Bheng Jonatas Edyll, show their ingenuity and creativity. Bring it on! Like · Reply · 2 · January 18 at 11:05pm · Edited

Bheng Jonatas After Haiyan, or Yolanda, vehicles acquired are all donations. Donation meaning, Dick Gordon has no hand in telling the donors what to place on them. Like · Reply · 1 · January 18 at 11:10pm

Bheng Jonatas The 2013 election happened May 2013. Yolanda happened November 2013. So where is the logic of boosting his senatorial ratings for 2013? Unlike · Reply · 6 · January 18 at 11:11pm

Perci Lozano Piña Teci Pulido kaya nga po you said it might be true pero may evidence na po ba kayong nakita?See Translation Like · Reply · January 19 at 12:55am

Marcial Bonifacio Isa, salamat sa mga punto mo, kaibigan. Marangal si Gordon sa kusang loob niyang paghahandog ng kanyang PDAF. Ideally, more people should know about that dahil iyon ay maliwanag na indicator ng kanyang pagkatao. The same holds true with Gordon’s risky, humanitarian service sa Red Cross. Like · Reply · 4 · January 19 at 4:16am

Gilbert Menchu Ang mga nagtratrabaho sa Red Cross noon very risky lalo na sa mga libliban na lugar lalo na kung ang mentality ng mga tao na walang mga school around.Dahil bawat pumasok na tao na hindi sila kilala is a spy ang tingin nila.Dahil sa lugar at lupain na iniingatan nila na huwag pag interesan ng mga politician.Dahil sa iyon lang ang lupain na minana nila sa magulang kahit walang kasulatan kaya ang ibang NPA iyan daw ang pino protektahan.Pero ang mga Red Cross naman bago pumunta sa isang lugar ina announced muna nila.Itong issue na sinasabi ninyo some years ago may naikakalat din iyong iba na paninira tuwing botohan times lang at nawala din.Nong nasa Gapo si Dick sa SBMA,sabi ng kapatid ko sa akin,ang ugali ni Dick open naman sa mga tao at nakikita nila ang totoo. Sa facebook pa ngayon na mas madaling nakikita ng mga tao ang bawat kilos niya.Matagal na sa service si Dick at alam din niya kung sino ang mga tao na inggit sa kanya,naalala ko some years ago na may nanira na parang ayaw niya na nasa Red Cross si Dick.Mahigpit ang Red Cross organization,di katulad ng ibang organization.Dahil sila ang pinaka nauuna sa kahit anong humanitarian service.We need not to listen sa mga taong walang magawa kundi ma merwisyo na hindi naman nila kayang gawin ang trabaho ni Dick.Isang beses lang akong nag civic action pero nong time na iyon i am glad na na experienced ko.Pero dahil sa very risky ang lugar masarap tumulong but i don’t want to risked my life dahil sabi ko i have dreams in my life to fullfil din.Sabi ng mga tao sa lugar na iyon minsan naman ang mga kano ang nag bibigay ng kailangan nila may helicopter na pumupunta pero bawal na bababa sila so ang foods at medicines sa ganiyan sila nag su survived problema iyong maliit na ilog nila ang polluted just to think walang ilaw pa.Doon ako nakakita na mga batang malnourished na parang africa,that was 1975.Dahil sa Pinatubo baka wala na doon ang mga tao.Lets,all be happy na may mga taong nag ca care,gold ang time ni Gordon na every minute of the hour ini spend niya ang time niya sa trabahong matino dahil kulang pa ang time at pera nila sa mga taong dapat tulungan,hindi man nila ma perfect at least ma save nila ang iba dahil limit din ang trabaho nila.Buong Pilipinas,kung saan man may nangangailangan ng tulong always ready sila.See Translation Like · Reply · 2 · January 19 at 5:06am · Edited

Marcial Bonifacio Tama sina Mary at Bheng tungkol sa paksang Yolanda at 2013 eleksyon. Meron pagsasalungatan sa panahon. Like · Reply · January 20 at 8:24pm · Edited

Hill de Roberts Marcial why would you not believe something that was in the mainstream paper ? Do you think it was pure imagination? Like · Reply · January 19 at 7:14am

Hill de Roberts Did you delete my comments here at the post of Mary Ann? Like · Reply · January 19 at 7:15am

Hill de Roberts If you deleted my replies to MaryAnn then . Please untag me. I did NOT volunteer to be tagged. Thank you and good bye Marcial Bonifacio Like · Reply · January 19 at 7:16am

Hill de Roberts What kind of forum is this if other views and opinions are deleted? Like · Reply · January 19 at 7:17am

Bheng Jonatas Your posts were not deleted. You posted on another thread of comment. Like · Reply · January 19 at 12:11pm

Dionisio de la Serna dick or his staff can clarify this observation Like · Reply · 1 · January 18 at 2:40am

Perci Lozano Piña Matagal nang sinisiraan si Dick Gordon, pero ung Mama tuloy lang ang pag tulong at pag volunteer sa Philippine Red Cross, eh! tayo? ano na ba nagagawa natin? bukod sa maniwala sa haka haka ano ba ginawa nung nag claim na yun?? yumaman ba sya? nakatulong ba sya sa mahihirap?See Translation Unlike · Reply · 4 · January 18 at 2:46am

Marcial Bonifacio Tama ka, Perci. I am still waiting for her response sa ibang lugar wherein she has made such an allegation. Like · Reply · 1 · January 18 at 3:31am

Perci Lozano Piña Marcial Bonifacio nag aalala lang po ako sa mga Pinoy na madaling maniwala kahit walang basehan..See Translation Like · Reply · January 18 at 7:28pm

Gilbert Menchu Gordon,is working for a long time in Red Cross,we know how hard he do his job,than others who had nothing to do and just tsismis or siraan ang gawa. Like · Reply · 1 · January 18 at 8:43pm

Edyll Jun Tan 48 years working as volunteer Like · Reply · 1 · January 18 at 8:45pm

Mary Ann Del Mundo I’ve searched the web looking for, what she so called, Red Cross vehicle with Sen. Gordon’s face emblazoned on it and found none. Even in reality, I never encountered such. If you can challenge her to produce an unedited and unadulterated photo, that would somehow shed light to the discussion. Her accusation is very subjective and speculative. Election of 2013 happened in May. Typhoon Yolanda wreaked havoc in November. I do not see any reason for Senator Gordon to campaign amidst the destruction because it is way past the election and way too early for the next. Granted that she indeed saw a Red Cross vehicle with Sen. Gordon’s face on it, definitely, that was not intentional nor promotional. Who, in a right mental framework, would even thought of such selfish act at the very center of misery and tragedy? That was an urgent response for help, Sen. Gordon would not even bother to choose what vehicle to use. Hill Roberts should think in a broader perspective and objectively. She had focused and dwelt on the minutest detail yet overlooked the most significant ones. Sen. Gordon’s great act of heroism and stewardship. He was among the earliest to respond to the disaster and brought relief. No one can contest to that. As to the present , Sen Gordon has the most comprehensive and extensive recovery, restoration and rebuilding programs for Yolanda victims. Unlike · Reply · 9 · January 18 at 6:15am · Edited

Marcial Bonifacio Magandang punto, Mary, kaibigan ko. Mukhang improbable ang kanyang allegation, nguni’t gusto ko ng kanyang sagot in order to be fair sa kanya. Like · Reply · 3 · January 18 at 4:56am

Isa Lan Up to the present, the Red Cross efforts of restoration in the Yolanda affected areas are still ongoing. There are some areas which have been finished and turned over already, complete with water filtration systems. Hindi basta basta ang materials na ginamit. Unlike · Reply · 5 · January 18 at 7:18am

Isa Lan This is just an example, and not the updated version. Isa Lan's photo.

Unlike · Reply · 6 · January 18 at 7:20am

Isa Lan Isa Lan's photo.

Unlike · Reply · 6 · January 18 at 7:21am

Isa Lan This is their latest house constructed in the Red Cross Village they turned over. Isa Lan's photo.

Unlike · Reply · 6 · January 18 at 7:22am

Marcial Bonifacio Maganda iyan, Isa! I’d like to post those pics sa aking dingding. Like · Reply · 1 · January 19 at 6:05am

Hill de Roberts Look Mary Ann . I know where you’re going on this. I run political sites myself and join other political sites. I am not nit-picking here . However, it was morally wrong for Gordon to promote himself at a time when the calamity was fresh–where tens of thousands died, where tens of thousands lost their homes properties mementos etc, where to this day , tens of thousands are living in abject poverty Like · Reply · January 19 at 7:08am

Hill de Roberts He showed what a typical Filipino politician he was when he emblazoned and publicized himself in that manner. It shows lack of tact and deeper understanding of a calamitous and dangerous situation. Like · Reply · January 19 at 7:10am

Hill de Roberts Gordon had shown, that time, that he was capable of promoting himself regardless of what just happened Like · Reply · January 19 at 7:10am

Hill de Roberts That is unmistakably very typical of a politician Like · Reply · 1 · January 19 at 7:11am

Hill de Roberts And that one thing that he did left a bitter taste in my mouth . Like · Reply · January 19 at 7:11am

Perci Lozano Piña Hill Roberts Then leave. Like · Reply · January 19 at 8:04am

Philip Basilio Hill Roberts has a big problem to WoWGordon God bless you mam Like · Reply · 1 · January 19 at 8:20am

Hill de Roberts You people like to create a Clique even when this is something very serious and everyone must be HONEST. Commenters here are afraid to SPEAK THE TRUTH–because as usual , it’s better to have “pakikisama” –sorry that’s BS in my book Like · Reply · January 19 at 8:27am

Philip Basilio What is your problem with WoWGordon mam Hill Roberts by being negative how do you know him. Like · Reply · 1 · January 19 at 8:33am · Edited

Hill de Roberts Why don’t you ask Richard Gordon himself? He knows exactly what he did on that day that he went to Tacloban. Like · Reply · January 19 at 8:47am

Hill de Roberts Philip Basilio, did I say that I know him? Like · Reply · January 19 at 8:48am

Hill de Roberts Do you know him personally? If so, ask him about the Red Cross vehicles Which he and his staff emblazoned with his face and name . Like · Reply · January 19 at 8:50am · Edited

Hill de Roberts If he says no, then you’ve got a liar for a candidate because sooner or later, mainstream media and newspapers will show photos of Red Cross vehicles with Gordon advertising himself–like some God who descended from heaven Like · Reply · January 19 at 8:51am

Philip Basilio Dapat po mam post nyo picture as proven of what he did na hindi nyo nagustuhan mamSee Translation Like · Reply · 2 · January 19 at 9:16am

Gilbert Menchu Who is this Hill Roberts?.What is her problem?.Goodness,she can show the photos if she took it with her cell phone no problems with us.Look for me this is not an issue,what is important a man was there in times of needs.Dick Gordon,showed up in television,almost everytime theres a catastrophe.Kahit saan kang country na tumingin ang mga nagawang tulong ni Dick sa mga tao sa atin you cannot compare it in other countries. Mayor pa siya sa Gapo ganiyan na ang gawa niya.President nga hindi pinapansin ang mga tao sa pangangailangan nila.It looks like this Hill Robert hindi gusto si Gordon baka hindi siya napansin sa Tacloban?.Nasa Swiss na ako dami mong maririnig na nagawang maganda ni Gordon ng Haiyan,bakit tayo pa pa bothered sa taong ito?.I’m crying for 3 nights just looking at the people in Tacloban.Does she knows the difference of time to all Red Cross staff to go there and organized everything?.Look whose talking?.What Hill Roberts doing at that time?.Is she also for humanitarian organization?.What she does in Tacloban during that time?.Dick Gordon is not like some God who descended from Heaven,its only her impression.Frankly speaking,this Hill Roberts need attention.She can show it at that time without waiting for a long time.Nor using this issue for now kind of fishy.Or she can write Dick Gordon about it. Like · Reply · 2 · January 19 at 10:05am · Edited

Gilbert Menchu What happened at that time to go back and get bothered by this Hill Roberts and will tell us sooner or later,media mainstream,and newspaper?.will show photos of vehicles with Gordon they can do that before.Directly,at that time they have tv camera etc..big proffessional camera this Robert Hill on that time she can talked to the media if she want too.What is her purpose in telling this now?.Is she running in politics?.Or she is here because she had nothing to do or say?. Like · Reply · 1 · January 19 at 10:17am · Edited

Philip Basilio I think this Hill Roberts is sick and full of envy in her heart to #WOWGordon mam wala pong gamot Sa inggit kakamatayan mo po yan God bless you Like · Reply · January 19 at 11:15am

Bheng Jonatas Where is the vehicle with his face emblazoned on it? Like · Reply · January 19 at 12:14pm

Mary Ann Del Mundo @Ms. Hill Roberts, just so you know, no one deletes replies here. This discussion encourages everyone to freely voice out his opinion and make a stand but within the confines of truth and respect. But this does not mean that your allegations will be disrespected. In fact we are trying to shed light to it. Your allegation will remain as such until you show proof. Here, we deal with issues and not with heresays. Not even emotions. We aim to promote the truth and equip the people with sustainable knowledge and awareness based on facts We don’t attack individuals, we simply align their acts and concepts to conform with veracity and accuracy, if we deem necessary. Sen. Gordon is our leader and our only hope. Whoever disrespects and dishonors him will be on the same hotseat that you’re currently in. We aim to impact change in our land, influence the people’s voting behaviors by empowering them with the truth. This is for our children and yours too…we just cannot afford that HOPE be dampened with lies, indifference and selfish intentions. Like · Reply · 1 · January 20 at 3:56am · Edited

Sonnie Bhoy Trinidad mam bheng just provide me the plate number hahanapin ko Like · Reply · January 19 at 8:34pm

Bheng Jonatas Kuya Sonnie, hinihingi ko rin yung info nung sinasabi na vehicle eh. Mali maling information ang feed. If that person volunteered for Yolanda, I would know especially sa early part kung NCR based. Kuya Sonnie pm me your number. Like · Reply · 1 · January 19 at 10:56pm

Marcial Bonifacio Hill, salamat sa sagot mo. As one who cares deeply about the welfare of our country, I work painstakingly to vet our public servants. Kung totoo ang iyong paninindigan, meron kapintasan sa aking kahusayan sa paghatol. Kaya nga I seek to clarify things. Samakatuwid, kaibigan ko, please answer the following questions para sa akin at para sa ating bayan: 1. Why is the Net devoid of such a controversial news story or photograph? 2. How can the inconsistency in the time of Yolanda (November) and the 2013 election (May) be reconciled as Jonatas and Mundo have pointed out? 3. Kung tama ka, is it possible that such an alleged emblazoning was done without Gordon’s order, which many may have mistakenly viewed as self-promotion? Like · Reply · 3 · January 20 at 5:55am

Mary Ann Del Mundo @Ms. Isa Lan’s comment. Thank you. This is an eye opener. So much has been published and said about Sen. Gordon’s unprecedented accomplishments. But what you shared is so important. Your personal revelation and testimony of Sen. Gordon’s selfless giving of his time and resources, to the extent of embracing self sacrifices, is truly remarkable. Very noble indeed! Unlike · Reply · 7 · January 18 at 3:16pm

Gilbert Menchu His a noble person Dick Gordon you said it right.When i was young na nakita ko sila na ang nanay niya nagtatalumpati sa harap ng mga tao.Andoon ang mga artista na si Vilma Santos at Gloria Romero as thier guest malapit sa bahay nila or tapat ng Restaurant nila.Bata pa si Dick pero my impression he will be a great and noble man.Still some day i do hope na maging President siya ng Pilipinas.Kailangan ng support ng mga tao.Ayaw lang niyang gumastos ng malaki sa campaign pero siguro kung maaga pa sasabihin niya mga tao maaaring tulungan din siya.Kasi sayang ang mga ideas niya sa Bansa natin at sa mga tao kung di niya gagamitin.At maraming matutulungan at ma sa saved siyang tao lalo na iyong mga nasa bundok or liblib na lugar.Maintenance na gamot ng matatanda etc…Save life at magandang example ang tinuturo niya sa mga kabataan.Mahirap pasukan ang politics pero mahirap din kung walang matinong politician.We all need Dick Gordon,kasi siya lang ang talagang Filipino na maka tao at maka bayan.Priceless ang ginagawa nilang mga volounteers.Sila pang mga walang sweldo na mas marami ang trabaho.So respect…all what they need.See Translation Unlike · Reply · 5 · January 20 at 11:28pm · Edited

Edyll Jun Tan To add from Isa’s comment, Dick Gordon was also elected to International Red Cross organization. Unlike · Reply · 3 · January 19 at 1:23am

Joel Paras IFRC SECRETARY GENERAL, ELHADJ AS SY Remarks at the welcoming dinner Manila Conference on Migration 12 May 2015 “We are here tonight to pay tribute to the Philippines. To you volunteers, to you staff of the Philippines Red Cross who make us so proud. You cannot imagine how many times I go to meetings and get congratulated for the work that was done in Haiyan. I had not joined the Red Cross at that time. But I am still reaping the benefit of being congratulated. You cannot imagine how many times, when the next Typhoon season came, and because of preparedness we did not have the same catastrophic situation that we had before, I was still the one being congratulated for the wonderful work the Red Cross is doing, without ever having been in the Philippines myself. Tonight let me tell to you, to you who deserve all the thanks and congratulations for which so many of us are being thanked and congratulated for: to say thank you, and to say congratulations for the wonderful work you are doing. And we are here also to pay tribute to leadership. To your leadership, Chairman Gordon, I would say, Governor Gordon because to me you are a member of our board, you are known to be the Chairman of the Philippines Red Cross, and I have nothing to tell you about that you know that much better than I do. But I can tell you something about Governor Gordon on the Board of the IFRC. The same voice of reason, the voice of compassion, the voice of commitment that reminds us that we should not be complacent, we have to be angry when we have to be, we have to be sad when we have to be, we have to shout when we have to, but also, you have to share love, solidarity, hope, and remind ourselves that we are not helpless in the face of the many challenges that we have. So, sir you are a son of the Philippines but you no longer belong to the Philippines alone, because of the message you carry which is a universal message, a universal message, the message of the Red Cross. So let me salute you and thank you for your leadership. Thank you, Sir. https://www.facebook.com/richarddickgordon/photos/a.205415200659.173315.52384820659/10153155733665660/?type=3&theater Richard J. Gordon's photo.

Richard J. Gordon May 14, 2015 · IFRC SECRETARY GENERAL, ELHADJ AS SY Remarks at the welcoming dinner Manila Conference on Migration 12 May 2015 Good evening. Colleagues, friends, distinguished guests, our young volunteers, volunteers of the Red Cross. We are here tonight again as a beautiful rainbow community, united by our shared humanity. Because that is what we are about. We as the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: always there, on the side of the communities in need, to accompany them to respond to their needs, wherever those needs are. And that is exactly what is taking us in the homes of the elderly. That is what is taking us on the streets among young people. That is what is taking us in the most dangerous places where we confront armed conflict. That is what is taking us when we witness an outbreak of an epidemic. At times when everybody runs away, we run in, because we are the Red Cross and the Red Crescent. We are almost there and almost everywhere, in 189 countries all over the world. We are always there and in almost every community, where we live, where we work, and where we belong to. We are 17 million volunteers. And it is such a privilege to be a part of this Movement. And every time we witness such a hardship, it is always the young volunteers who come forward and make a very simple but profound statement: “If we don’t do it, who is going to do it?” Now when we met young volunteers in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea, when people died of Ebola and then they had been abandoned in mortuaries, they came forward and asked: “If we don’t bury them, who will?” When Homs became ruins, and we already lost more than 42 volunteers of the Syrian Arab Red Crescent, it was again a young volunteer who came forward: “We have to be here because if we don’t do it, who will?” When we witnessed the Typhoon of Haiyan in this country of the Philippines, it was you here who came forward with a simple plain statement: “If we don’t do it, who will?” When Nepal is, today, affected by an earthquake is not over, because there was another shock registered today, who was there first: that was again our volunteers. I was so thrilled to meet just outside to meet the Filipino team who was there. Motivated and moved by the same slogan: “If it is not us, who will?” And for the same reason today, when people ask us “Why are you working on migration?” I can give the same, simple answer: “If we don’t do it who will?” We do it because it is not about migration. We do it simply because it is about people. It is about people that remind us our shared humanity. It is about people like you and me: about fathers and mothers and daughters and sons, who put themselves on the move in the search of a better life to care for their families, care for their children. Where they are coming from, the many countries they travel through, until their point of destination, in each of those places there is a Red Cross, there is a Red Crescent society. So we are better placed than everybody, then, to prepare them, to accompany them, and to welcome them to where they are. So if we don’t do it, then who will? I think that is what is uniting us here today, to show that humanity, to show that universality. Again: it is no matter where it is happening. Whatever touches on one part of our fellow human being touches us all, no matter where. And we are here to show that unity, to show that commitment, to show that we care, to show that compassion. And then to show that we have the knowledge, we have the expertise, we have the resources, we have the means to do that, because we are this formidable Movement that is anchored in the values of our Principles, but also in the values of the community, the societies where we live and where we work. But we are here today to pay tribute to partnership. This conference is not the first one, it will not be the last. It started already in many other places like in Doha. The issues have been discussed in many other forums like in our Governing Board, in many other meetings where our technical people never stop drawing attention to this issue, never stop also searching for solutions to respond to the needs of the people. But we are also here tonight to pay tribute to the Philippines. To you volunteers, to you staff of the Philippines Red Cross who make us so proud. You cannot imagine how many times I go to meetings and get congratulated for the work that was done in Haiyan. I had not joined the Red Cross at that time. But I am still reaping the benefit of being congratulated. You cannot imagine how many times, when the next Typhoon season came, and because of preparedness we did not have the same catastrophic situation that we had before, I was still the one being congratulated for the wonderful work the Red Cross is doing, without ever having been in the Philippines myself. Tonight let me tell to you, to you who deserve all the thanks and congratulations for which so many of us are being thanked and congratulated for: to say thank you, and to say congratulations for the wonderful work you are doing. And we are here also to pay tribute to leadership. To your leadership, Chairman Gordon, I would say, Governor Gordon because to me you are a member of our board, you are known to be the Chairman of the Philippines Red Cross, and I have nothing to tell you about that you know that much better than I do. But I can tell you something about Governor Gordon on the Board of the IFRC. The same voice of reason, the voice of compassion, the voice of commitment that reminds us that we should not be complacent, we have to be angry when we have to be, we have to be sad when we have to be, we have to shout when we have to, but also, you have to share love, solidarity, hope, and remind ourselves that we are not helpless in the face of the many challenges that we have. So, sir you are a son of the Philippines but you no longer belong to the Philippines alone, because of the message you carry which is a universal message, a universal message, the message of the Red Cross. So let me salute you and thank you for your leadership. Thank you, Sir. Indeed many of us come here today to say: let’s for one moment try to give back a little bit to you who give so much, travelling across oceans on the other side of the world. So then if you call, and maybe if the small just return that we travel the way back to be together with you. When we talk about this issue of course, we can see the best in human beings as we can see the worst in human beings. We see stigma, we see discrimination, we see xenophobia, we see abuse, we see racism, and we cannot deny that, because so many of our fellow human beings suffer from that. On the other hand, we can also see the best in human beings. Care, compassion, respect, trust. What is more trustful than taking your own family and entrusting them to a so-called domestic worker to care for your children, to care for your sick mother, and then to take care of your full house when no one is around. What is also more about care and compassion than to have a domestic worker to love a child more than her own child who she left behind in her home country. To care for an elderly woman like she would care for her own mother. And if we do not see there a lesson for humanity, if we do not see there a message of the best in us, then we are missing something. We are the Red Cross and Red Crescent. We are here to fight the worst and we are here to support the best. And we are so glad and privileged to be part of the solution rather than part of the problem. And that is what commitment and leadership is about at the end of the day, leadership is nothing if it is not leading to the solution. And to you, many of the leaders coming here joining Chairman Gordon on that same journey, and to you the young people who are taking us through a leadership journey into the future, for leaders, and let me assure you that as an IFRC; we will always be on your side to accompany you to that journey of humanity. Thank you. Unlike · Reply · Remove Preview · 6 · January 19 at 1:30am

Oscar Saddul LET US ALL PUT OUR APPRECIATION OF PNR CHAIRMAN DICK GORDON INTO ACTION by putting him NO. 1 / numero UNO in our senator voting list. . Unlike · Reply · 4 · January 19 at 3:06am

Oscar Saddul Like · Reply · January 19 at 3:07am

Marcial Bonifacio Bakit 2014 ang larawan, Oscar? Like · Reply · January 19 at 6:49am · Edited

Oscar Saddul Oscar Saddul LET US ALL PUT OUR APPRECIATION OF PNR CHAIRMAN DICK GORDON INTO ACTION by putting him NO. 1 / numero UNO in our voting list. / Dr OAS MD. Contribute a better translation Unlike · Reply · 5 · January 19 at 3:36am

Hill de Roberts Marcial Bonifacio, please untag me now. Thank you. Like · Reply · January 19 at 8:52am

Mary Ann Del Mundo @Ms. Hill Roberts, just so you know, no one deletes replies here. This discussion encourages everyone to freely voice out his opinion and make a stand but within the confines of truth and respect. But this does not mean that your allegations will be disrespected. In fact we are trying to shed light to it. Your allegation will remain as such until you show proof. Here, we deal with issues and not with heresays. Not even emotions. We aim to promote the truth and equip the people with sustainable knowledge and awareness based on facts. We don’t attack individuals, we simply align their acts and concepts to conform with veracity and accuracy, if we deem necessary. Sen. Gordon is our leader and our only hope. Whoever disrespects and dishonors him will be on the same hotseat that you’re currently in. We aim to impact change in our land, influence the people’s voting behaviors by empowering them with the truth. This is for our children and yours too…we just cannot afford that HOPE be dampened with lies, indifference and selfish intentions. Unlike · Reply · 1 · January 20 at 3:57am · Edited This entry was posted in 2010 Presidentiable, Richard Gordon, Uncategorized and tagged 2010 Election, 2013 Election, 2016 Election, Dick Gordon, Malacanang, Olongapo, President, Presidentiable, Senado, Senate, Senatoriable, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, WOW Philippines on April 7, 2013 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/why-the-senate-needs-more-dick/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

A Toast to Our Independence and Alliance! Updated: July 4, 2017 Ni Marcial Bonifacio Pagsasalinwika ni Sari Aya Malaya Mga kaibigan at mga kababayan ko, isang tagay ng tagumpay para ating matagal ng kapanalig, ang Estados Unidos, sa pagdiriwang ng kanilang pampulitikang kasarinlan noong ika apat ng Hulyo, 1776 at ang pansarili nating kalayaan noong ika apat ng Hulyo, 1946. Ang ika apat ng Hulyo ay hindi lamang isang araw na tagumpay mula sa pagdanak ng dugo ng ating mga magigiting na kababayan na tumuligsa laban sa koloniyalismo at imperiyalismong pamamahala. Ito rin ay araw nang hindi maipagkakait nating karapatan sa buhay, kalayaan at sa paghahanap ng kaligayahan na ipinagbubunyi ng kapwa nating pamahalaan. Sa pagdiriwang na ito, gunitain at bigyang pugay natin ang ating mga bayaning nagbuwis ng buhay para sa ating kalayaan at ang mga magigiting nating sundalong patuloy na nagtataguyod ng ating kaligtasan bago ang kanilang sarili. Karagdagan, dalawa sa mga ama na nagtaguyod ng Amerika ay namatay limang oras bago ang ika-limampung anibersaryo ng Deklarasyon ng Kalayaan ng Amerika noong 1826. Ang isa ay ang may akda ng deklarasyon na siya ring pangatlong pangulo ng Amerika, si Thomas Jefferson. Ang isa naman ay kabilang sa mga lumagda sa US Konstitusyon at ang pangalawang pangulo na si John Adams. Sa mga pananalitang pabaon sa kanyang lamay, nabanggit ni Senador Daniel Webster ang nabiting panahon para sa dalawa. Dapat sana ay natapos nila and taon upang masaksihan ang ika50 taon mula sa pagkakatatag ng kasarinlan. Ang araw na ito ang tanikalang nag-uugnay sa kanilang kagitingan kaakibat ang dangal ng bayan. Ang langit ay magbubukas at kagyat silang tatanggapin. Sa ating pagdiriwang, magbigay pugay at parangalan natin sina Jefferson at Adams, at ang lahat ng mga bayaning nagbuwis ng buhay para sa ating kasarinlan. Gayundin ang ating mga kasundaluhang patuloy na nakikipaglaban para sa ating kaligtasan bago ang kanilang sarili. Mabuhay ang ating matatapang na mga sundalo! Mabuhay ang ating kalayaan at alliance!

My friends and countrymen, I propose a toast to our oldest ally, the U.S., in celebration of its independence on July 4, 1776 and our own independence on July 4, 1946. July 4th is not only a day we both share in the bloodshed of our brave patriots, who opposed colonial or imperialist governance, it is also the day our unalienable rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness were announced on which both our governments are based. Additionally, two of America’s founding fathers died five hours apart on the 50th anniversary of America’s Declaration of Independence in 1826. One was the author of the Declaration and the third U.S. president, Thomas Jefferson. The other was a signatory to the U.S. Constitution and the second U.S. president, John Adams. In his eulogy about the timing, Senator Daniel Webster said, “It cannot but seem striking and extraordinary, that these two should live to see the fiftieth year from the date of that act, that they should complete that year, and that then, on the day which had fast linked forever their own fame with their country’s glory, the heavens should open to receive them both at once.” As we celebrate, let us also salute and pay tribute to Jefferson and Adams, and all those past heroes who have died for our liberty and the current soldiers who continue to put our safety before their own. Long live our brave soldiers! Long live our independence and our alliance! Comments

Miguel Punongbayan Yabut GOD BLESS AMERICA!~ July 4, 2011 at 7:33am ·

Figo Cantos no offense guys, but i’d rather have my flag on the top.. hehehe.. July 4, 2011 at 8:09am ·

Marcial Bonifacio Hahaha! Figo, iyong perception ng mga bandila did not occur to me. Datapwa, still, ang Constitution at gobyerno ng RP ay American-based, kahit hindi precisely. Also, naisip ko ang model ng U.S. (without Aquino’s American twin brother, Obama) is still the best model for other democratic republics to emulate, due to the emphasis sa limited, separate, at balanced gobyerno. Talaga, America ay exceptional. July 4, 2011 at 7:00pm ·

Lyn Cerdan Ka Marcial, pinapangalawahan ko ang sinabi ni Figo.. Mas higit kong nanaisin kung ang ating bandila ang nasa itaas ng Amerikano. July 4, 2011 at 8:35pm ·

Alma Nemis tama ka Lyn.,,,, July 5, 2011 at 8:03am ·

Pamee a bird’s-eye view; two flags nicely arranged & positioned parallel to each other July 7, 2011 at 1:51am ·

Gretchen Mae Ortega i don’t celebrate it…haha July 7, 2011 at 10:48pm ·

Marcial Bonifacio Angel, kaibigan ko, may ang pinakaobjective punto ka. July 9, 2011 at 2:15am ·

Marcial Bonifacio Gretchen, it is not too late to start, especially considering your potential. July 9, 2011 at 2:16am ·

Marcial Bonifacio Lyn, kaibigan ko, I have been seriously considering writing a blog tungkol sa ang importance ng American Founding Fathers, ang Declaration of Independence, at ang U.S. Constitution sa RP. An overview of the American Revolution and its context are vital, para our kababayans can truly understand America’s importance not only sa ang independence at Constitution ng RP in particular, nguni’t sa history ng world sa panlahat. July 9, 2011 at 3:48am

Lyn Cerdan maganda yang pinaplano mong yan Ka Marcial. I will look forward to that. July 11, 2011 at 9:39am ·

Gretchen Mae Ortega i can make some articles if i’d be vacant….i couldn’t think anymore..so stressed… July 13, 2011 at 2:37am ·

Gretchen Mae Ortega but i think U.S. is too condescending towards the Philippines…She’s treating the Philippines like a first-grader as if it doesn’t have mind on its own…. July 13, 2011 at 2:40am ·

Marcial Bonifacio Gretchen, you must simply know how to manage stress more effectively, when it cannot be prevented. How is the U.S. being condescending towards RP? Kung totoo ito, is it not plausible? Does not the presidential election of 2010 sa RP reflect such a potential, negative view of the U.S.? Gayunpaman, the U.S. has much to deal with domestically and internationally. Samakatuwid, it must be cautious in its decisions which could have negative repercussions sa future, hindi ba? July 17, 2011 at 11:08pm ·

Gretchen Mae Ortega too much work, it is…still finishing the final copy of my thesis and i have to read about 300+ pages just for this week..i wonder of you could teach me yoga just relieve my tired spirit.. July 18, 2011 at 5:41am ·

Gretchen Mae Ortega anyways, that’s what i learned from my four-year stay in college being a political science student…that U.S. had some ill-meant reason why Phil. was under its tutelage for many years and still seemingly dependent towards the U.S. in its foreign policy…btw, am interested about the effects on the capture of bin laden because a classmate mentioned it it to me…can you send me some articles about it?:) July 18, 2011 at 5:50am ·

Terry Villarubia · Friends with Gretchen Mae Ortega wow mura man kag si________________ July 20, 2011 at 2:33am ·

Marcial Bonifacio Gretchen, kaibigan ko, that sounds like more than a handful of things for me to study. Marahil it would’ve been ideal had I attended school and finished with you, sapaka’t we could’ve coached each other and I would’ve advanced in my studies sooner, hindi ba? Tungkol sa paksang yoga, I would be honored to teach you some basic techniques para sa stress relief, halimbawa, meditation at malalim na breathing. It would also improve your concentration with consistent practice. Just buzz me sa YM. Tungkol sa paksang U.S. colonialism, it was only a temporary condition just as sa Afghanistan at sa Iraq ngayon. Once political stability is reached, the Americans will give complete autonomy to them just as it did with RP. Tungkol sa paksang capture ni Bin Laden, I will find a few good articles para sa iyo and E-mail them, marahil bukas. It is notable that Bush was largely responsible for finding and killing Bin Laden, dili si Obama. July 28, 2011 at 3:14am ·

Gretchen Mae Ortega tnx in advance…i’m still cramming here because i have two hundred pages more to read… July 28, 2011 at 6:45am ·

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Jeffry Dy Great read Marcial and i wasnt online last july 4.The change of the date started when Macapagal signed the proclamation no.To say that it was been celebrated the same day in the us and there r a lot of nationalist bleeding hearts crying and begging to make this as a change of date and month Like · Reply · 1 · July 5, 2016 at 9:57pm Remove

Marcial Bonifacio You are correct about Pres. Diosdado Macapagal changing the date under a false premise. Intriguingly, July 4th was also the day American Pres. Teddy Roosevelt considered a victory over the Philippines in 1902. However, independence was fixed for July 4th, 1945, which was delayed one year later due to WWII. Therefore July 4th is a significant day in our history. On the same subject, the historian Felizado Pagsanhan, considers anyone a liar, who observes our independence day on June 12th. http://www.philstar.com/…/phl-independence-july-4-not… Therefore those “bleeding heart nationalists” need to start being rational.

‘Phl independence is July 4, not June 12’ An 83-year-old student of history believes… philstar.com Like · Reply · Remove Preview · 2 · July 8, 2016 at 5:24am · Edited Edit

Rudy Mercado IN NEW YORK, JUNE 12 IS CELEBRATED BY PUERTO RICANS AND FILIPINOS BECAUSE THAT IS THE DAY AMERICA BOUGHT THE TWO COUNTRIES FROM SPAIN. JULY 4TH IS THE DAY AMERICA DECLARED INDEPENDENCE FROM EUROPE. JULY 4TH USED TO BE CALLED FRIENDSHIP DAY IN THE PHILIPPINES. Like · Reply · 1 · July 8, 2016 at 6:08am Remove

Marcial Bonifacio That is correct, Rudy. Which day do you think we should use to celebrate for our independence? Like · Reply · 1 · July 8, 2016 at 6:30am

Rudy Mercado Independence Day (United States) – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia https://en.wikipedia.org/…/Independence_Day_(United… Independence Day of the United States, also referred to as the Fourth of July or July Fourth in the U.S., is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress declaring that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation,

Independence Day (United States) – Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Independence Day of the United States, also referred to… en.wikipedia.org Like · Reply · Remove Preview · 1 · July 8, 2016 at 6:15am This entry was posted in Philippine History, Philippine Politics on July 4, 2011 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/a-toast-to-our-independence-and-alliance/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

Ang People Power at ang Ating Tungkulin Updated: 2/25/16 By Marcial Bonifacio My friends, as we observe the 30th anniversary of the People Power Revolution (February 22-25, 1986), which led to the ouster of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos, let us consider some important lessons to be learned. First, the movement has proven that collective awareness and collaboration can have such an impact that it can overthrow a brutal dictatorship, in spite of the overwhelming odds against the people. Second, it is insufficient to merely overthrow an unfavorable government and replace it with another unfavorable one. Third, constant vigilance must be exercised by the people, and at the first sign of tyranny approaching, the people must make their voices heard and take measures in order to curtail potential, unfavorable governments from ruling. Indeed, these are the lessons which our American allies have learned from the election and governance of Pres. Barack Obama and his government. After all, the U.S. has been (since 2009) and is still undergoing an EDSA Revolution of its own in the Tea Party Movement, although at a slower rate, a much larger scale, and with more regularity on all levels (local and national) and branches (legislative, executive, and judicial) of government. There is even a call for a Convention of States resolution (a constitutional remedy for the states under a tyrannical federal government), but I am digressing from the topic. In this commentary, I wish to focus on the People Power Revolution from an alternative perspective. People Power need not be merely a historical, social movement which occurred in a specific place, during a specific time, with a specific crowd of people. It is and must remain, first and foremost, the natural, human yearning of the individual for liberty—which can only be cultivated through patience, discipline, perseverance, and what Mahatma Gandhi (later quoted by Ninoy Aquino) called “an indomitable spirit.” It is understandable that sloth is one of the Seven Deadly Sins of the Church. After all, sloth can lead to indifference and inaction, which may not only affect oneself, but others as well. For example, not studying, or helping others, or following traffic laws, or voting. Such actions or lack thereof affect oneself and others, thereby impacting the individual, society, and the nation. My point is that action is the key for any concrete change. Here, in my writings and in forums of intellectual discourse, we stimulate our cerebral cortex (the gray matter in the brain, characteristic of reason and critical thinking), and perhaps, are entertained by the thoughts, ideas, or observations of others on issues, which affect us all. However, until we actually undergo a change within ourselves reflective of the values we seek in our government, all our efforts to affect social change would only have minimal and short-lived results. Gandhi has said, “Be the change you want in the world.” Consider an American born Pinoy raised and residing in the U.S., whom I know personally. Having never been taught Tagalog by his Pinoy parents, he currently studies Tagalog and Pinoy history and government informally when his hectic schedule allows him to do so. He took the initiative (and the financial and legal burden) to become a dual citizen, so that he could participate in the 2010 presidential election and future ones to come. During the election, he has written blogs and has inspired our kababayans to think critically about their candidates and evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, so that they may make an informed decision. Due to his busy schedule, he suspended his college studies for a full year to campaign for his presidentiable, since he considered the urgency of the election and the need for the most qualified candidate. Even after the election and resuming college studies, he has remained active in keeping his American countrymen and our kababayans informed where possible and encouraging them to remain politically engaged. His focus is so firmly rooted in the improvement of both our country and the U.S., that he has anticipated remaining single and childless for the rest of his life. He works full-time and attends college part-time in long pursuit of a political science degree for the purpose of affecting change more effectively for both countries. He has chosen to become vegetarian , since such a lifestyle promotes a more efficient use of resources, not to mention good health, which is good for the economy, environment, and one’s personal budget. Growing up in a country on the other side of the globe, my friend is an alien to our country and to our culture, yet he strives to discover and know his cultural heritage and to serve our country, as well as his own in the U.S. (in which he has been active with the Tea Party). Since his lifestyle is contrary to our mainstream kababayans, who are preoccupied with trivial, non-intellectual pursuits, he can accurately be called “antipinoy.” However, his intentions and actions indicate he is pro-Philippines. It must be understood, my friends, that I do not suggest you all give up lechon or sacrifice marital life or become a burdensome slave to serving our country in order to affect social change or be patriotic. By all means, “eat, drink, and be merry.” I merely wish to illustrate the dynamic spirit of People Power in action within a single individual with a vision for a better future (in both RP and U.S.), who not only talks about change, but is politically active in both countries (voting at every election, writing political commentary, and registering people to vote in the U.S.). While it seems that he is a full-time patriot, the burden for most of our kababayans remains minimal. Indeed, any act, no matter how trivial or drastic has some effect on the world. You can start by expressing your appreciation to all those who filled the streets of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) for three days in protest of Marcos in order to give you a better future. Other simple things everyone can perform are discussed in a book entitled Twelve Little Things Every Filipino Can Do to Help Our Country by Alex Lacson (although I disagree with some of them). For intellectual discourse or debate, I recommend visiting and joining Get Real Philippines, which covers social, political, and cultural topics of the Pinoy day. Another blogsite which deals with Pinoy issues and often overlaps with American politics and constitutional matters is The Vincenton Post. Furthermore, my friends, although it is definitely unfavorable to be apathetic, complacent, uninformed, and mediocre, it is equally unfavorable to be merely knowledgeable and aware of one’s maximum potential but not utilizing it for ourselves, our children, our grandchildren, or the nation. The ever present EDSA lies within our own hearts and minds, which is where are struggle must begin and from where People Power must draw its strength and effectiveness. Only then, can we hope to affect social change upon a solid basis. Mabuhay ang People Power! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! This entry was posted in Philippine History, Uncategorized and tagged EDSA, People Power on February 26, 2011 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/ang-people-power-at-ang-ating-tungkulin/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

P-Noy’s Inexperience Begins to Shine sa Wang-Wang Issue July 26, 2010 at 3:21 am Ni Marcial Bonifacio Mga Kaibigan Ko, Aquino’s insistence on traveling without his security convoy using sirens (para he can express solidarity with the masses), seems not only idealistic, ngunit childish. Why does he not simply travel sa pamamagitan ng jeepney? Would that not be more accurately representative of our kababayans? Aquino’s own acknowledgement of potential tardiness due to traffic is sufficient reason to use a wang-wang. In delaying meeting with officials or foreign diplomats, who have little patience to wait or appreciate Aquino’s so-called sympathy for the masses, he risks insulting less sympathetic diplomatic nationals, and thus, international relations. Even if Aquino must sleep or awaken earlier, para he can be punctual, less time would be devoted to presidential matters and more to his personal needs. This is not only a wasteful use of his time, ngunit a wasteful use of taxpayers’ money. Cebu City Rep. Tomas Osmena, who campaigned for Aquino, has estimated that Aquino would lose a minimum of two hours a day or approximately 1,000 hours a year. Furthermore, by trying to express his concern for the people in one way, he ironically shows his lack of concern in another way. However, if, in Aquino’s first SONA, he announces his reversal of such an impractical policy, then I am willing to reverse my conclusion of his cumbersome idealism and immaturity. Acknowledgements http://mpq3.blogspot.com/2010/07/why-not-also-bang-bang.html (larawan) Bern Yu Jeco, Angelina Aquino, Teddy Alterado and 2 others like this. Comments

Alwyn Balingit I thought that he’s going to stop corruption that “robs this nation of money”, Not smaller-scale issues like “wang wang”. Besides, with what he’s doing, he’s wasting time that should be spent to on work corruption, work that was needed yesterday! July 26, 2010 at 8:18am · Like

Isa Lan I didn’t watch the SONA purposely… I, like many of our kababayans am just sick and tired of all the TALK… which mainly consists of words, phrases and sentences which can or may not be attained… I WANT TO SEE PNOY WALK HIS TALK WITH ACTIONS NOT WORDS… ;D July 26, 2010 at 10:36am · Like · 4

Marcial Bonifacio Mga Kaibigan Ko, kahit I was not so impressed with Aquino’s SONA, nor did I actually expect him to revoke his “Walang Wang-Wang” policy, I was merely being fair to the man, dahil sometimes such people may exceed our expectations, if given the chance. In spite of my negative preconceptions about U.S. Pres. Barrack Obama (when he first took office), for the sake of fairness, I kept my mind open to the possibility that he would make a positive difference. Unfortunately, my negative suspicions were correct. Sa bagay, many of Obama’s opponents and I continue to be vigilant and hold him accountable for his actions, para we do not make the same mistake of re-electing him sa 2012. We should do the same with Aquino, para he will get the credit or demerit which he deserves. July 27, 2010 at 2:08am · Like

Din Laviste With the issues surrounding his running for the presidency, it’s sort of a desperate way for him to get the people to be with him by being “one with them” in the hardships they face, such as the traffic. It’s clever because the usual reaction of common people is positive, yet starting his term with a “no wang wang policy” just shows how inexperienced he is for the presidency by not occupying himself instead with more important issues that the country is facing. He still hasn’t won me. July 27, 2010 at 2:42am · Like

Teci Pulido Hi guys… Din, should he still “win” us? Campaign season is over. I didn’t vote for him, but he’s already the president of us all. Bashing the leader won’t help him help the country. If we know better, we should suggest and support. Bayan nating lahat ito. Alwyn and Marissa: In fairness to PNoy, obviously we’re seeing more talk (inaugural speech and his first SONA) and less action because he’s been president for less than a month. But when was the last time that a SONA was realistic (acknowledging that we lost money, and pointed specific departments and amounts of money being stolen)? GMA’s SONA’s were full of wonderful things that most Filipinos were not experiencing. This SONA sounded like a Blue Ribbon Committee or a criminal trial. Like Marissa said, Noy should walk his talk and we should make sure justice is done. But I don’t think we should hold that “against” him now (as if he failed already) because that’s next on the agenda…Note that he’s already accomplished much (pointing out specific acts of corruption) in such a short time. At this rate, so far so good. July 27, 2010 at 8:37pm · Like

Adrian Solis · Friends with Teci Pulido Geez, it’s not like he drives his own car and needs to focus on driving. He can use his commute to do work or catch up on his beauty rest. The man’s only been President for 28 days — give him a break. July 28, 2010 at 2:31am · Like

Din Laviste I agree with you, Ms. Teresa, he is already my president, and the next thing I am supposed to do is give him my support. It’s just that he is still incomparable to Richard Gordon, who has become my standard for a leader of the Filipinos. I admit I don’t believe in him as much, and actions speak louder than words. I am giving him a chance, though, and just waiting for him to prove himself capable as well. smile emoticon July 28, 2010 at 2:32am · Like

Alwyn Balingit Ok, fair enough. Let’s give Noynoy 1 Year, and then let’s re-assess, re-evaluate. Within this 1 Year, I expect a clear cut plan on: * Stopping corruption within the 2nd and 3rd Years * Eradicate the “Bad System” that makes corrution easy (4th and 5th years) * Seal the no-corruption system on the 6th year. At this time we should be at par with Singapore. You people voted him because you want him to take lead on stopping corruption, so we all better make sure it happens. Also, avoid excuses like, “We all must take part in stopping corruption, and leave the president alone” because that’s BS. He has set this expectation in his campaign ads and won because of it, so he should deliver — Who here isn’t tired of corruption? July 28, 2010 at 9:33am · Like

Isa Lan With EVERYTHING PNoy inherited from the past Administrations, I am not expecting him to work Miracles to address matters. I would not be fair to say he can’t, since as Adrian says, ‘The man’s been only president for 28 days..’ All I’m saying here is, it would be great if he could pave the way even if by slowly inching on the matters he has discussed in the SONA. Not anyone of those candidates would have had an ‘easy’ task however much they do/give their best. We have been spectators/witnesses and victims as to how ‘the political system’ here in our country works… I hope PNoy, would at the very least try to MAKE THE DIFFERENCE FOR THE PEOPLE… during his term… and instill a sincere check and balance among his cabinet. ;D July 28, 2010 at 10:53am · Like

Teci Pulido Agree, especially with Din: Gordon has dramatically raised my standards too, of effective and compassionate leadership. Let’s just remember that Gordon is also a longtime volunteer… Aside from being vigilant with our leaders, we also need to do our part as citizens — in following laws, in serving others (even without pay)… smile emoticon July 28, 2010 at 12:55pm · Like

Isa Lan @Ms. Teresa: Glad for you to have realized and appreciated Gordon’s Mission and Vision. I, together with the rest of the still active members of Bagumbayan-VNP, the campaign team of then Sen. Gordon, have not ceased from VOLUNTEERING our time and effort for our cause. Elections may have been over for 81 days now but our group has continued engaging ourselves with SAFETY/RESCUE trainings which may be of use within our immediate communities initially. But more useful in times of calamities of a national proportion. We also have other projects lined up for community based levels, in the effort to teach them to make/earn their own livelihood programs, so they can be self-sufficient… Our group, and I’m quite glad to have chosen it, goes deeper than just the motions of politics. We stand to make ‘THE DIFFERENCE’ or ‘THE CHANGE’ towards the mindset of our grass roots level and hopefully the rest. That’s IF, this, our country was to succeed in becoming better, We, should start caring for the Philippines within ourselves. We, cannot solely rely on the government to make it happen, when all they try to do for our brothers within the poverty line is to almost always HAND THE DOLE OUTS. How long can our country sustain dole outs and corruption at the same time? Notwithstanding our other problems…. July 29, 2010 at 12:22am · Like · 2

Teci Pulido Alwyn: The signal I’m getting from other people here is: “Since I didn’t vote for Noynoy but he won, I can’t wait to criticize him.” Yes we are vigilant, but it’s just been a month, and the SONA pointing specific acts of corruption is actually a progressive step fulfilling his promise of stopping corruption. In one month, take note. Marissa: You might be surprised to know that I voted for Gordon and I volunteer in my own ways too. I am just saying, support our leader (whoever he is, and whether we voted for him or not). An effective way for volunteers to help the country is by supporting the progressive actions of their leaders. July 29, 2010 at 4:27am · Like

Alwyn Balingit Don’t get us wrong — we simply make sure that a President and his team get the job done and do No wrong. We did that to Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Noynoy may be the son of 2 reputable Filipinos, but that doesn’t excuse him from undergoing sc…rutiny. I know this sucks, but it’s fair, and necessary. We don’t need petiks leaders. *** I am aware his SONA is based 1 month of “work” — But at this rate, I am Not impressed. Solving “Wang Wang” issue should be delegated to MMDA, and he should stop wasting time traveling from Times Street to Malacanang. No wonder that all he did in 30 days is to list down forms of corruption we already know about. Ok, let’s give Noynoy more time — so see you all in the next SONA! July 29, 2010 at 8:24am · Like · 1

Bern Yu Jeco masyado na kasing overpopularized yang mga ginagawa ni noynoy kahit walang kwenta. imagine, magkakaroon ng book about his first 100 days as the president??? wtf? sorry, kakabadtrip lang. ganda2 ng araw ko tapos mapapadaan ako sa mall at un ang makikita kong pinagkakaablahan ng mga writer ngaun? ridiculous… if i were i writer, i’d rather write about ramon magsaysay, ferdinand marcos and gma. July 30, 2010 at 7:53am · Like This entry was posted in Uncategorized on July 26, 2010 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/p-noys-inexperience-begins-to-shine-sa-wang-wang-issue/] by Marcial Bonifacio.

Of SCOOTERS, JEEPNEYS, BUSES, and AIRPLANES: A Simple Case Against Gibo, Noynoy, and Manny Villar for President in 2010 Updated 05/07/2010 By Marcial Bonifacio My Friends, were it not for Senator Richard Gordon’s diverse experience in general and his experience as an executive in particular, I would very likely cast my vote for Manny Villar. Executive experience is often taken for granted, but is perhaps the most significant quality for the highest executive office in RP. In general, the function of an executive is to execute or enforce rules, policies, or laws. This involves managing people or institutions. Thus, the executive function can be and often is performed by a business manager, a military general, or a mayor. Even a Senate Committee chairman manages a committee of senators, so it is technically an executive function, although under the legislative branch. Specifically, the functions of the President are to be Chief of State and Commander-in-Chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines and since he must manage twenty departments, the importance of executive experience could not be stressed enough. By contrast, the primary function of the legislative branch is to form a framework by which rules, policies, or laws are made for the executive to carry out. The legislative function is performed by a board director, architect, wedding planner, designer, or senator. Upon pondering this simple example, one should clearly grasp the importance of the executive function and its application to electing the President. Consider a situation wherein you must choose a personal driver to transport you and your family or friends to any desired destination. If nothing else were an issue other than expertise and experience, in order to get the most value for your money, which of the following drivers would you hire for a long-term contract? A) a scooter driver. B) a jeepney driver. C) a bus driver. D) a bus driver who knows how to draw blue prints for buses. E) a bus driver and commercial airplane pilot and Harvard graduate, who also knows how to draw blue prints for buses. F) a 47-year Red Cross volunteer who can drive all of the above vehicles (except an airplane) with equal knowledge, skills, and experience as any of the above drivers (except the pilot) with additional experience in driving on slippery roads and storms.

Someone who is keen on the possibility of their changing circumstances would very likely hire Driver F, the driver who can drive all vehicles, since he would be getting more value for the same price. Although it may seem that Driver E would be able to drive smaller vehicles easily (thus making the need for Driver A obsolete), it may actually be more difficult for someone, lacking experience, to drive a scooter. This is due to the need for balancing skills and the small size and light weight of the scooter, which gives it more flexibility to maneuver easily within spatially limited areas and rugged terrain—a limit for the bus, airplane, and their drivers. Also, the fact that Driver F can drive a jeepney gives this particular driver a unique skill, because a jeepney driver is a multi-tasker. While driving, he takes money from the passengers, counts the change, and delivers it to their rightful owner all with a single hand, even in the midst of bumper to bumper traffic and near accidental encounters with pedestrians who often run in the middle of a congested street to catch another jeepney. Additionally, his experience and skills in driving on slippery roads would enable him to maneuver a vehicle over a road with oil spills or anything making it slick. Driver D’s and Driver E’s knowledge and skills in making a blue print or putting a bus design on paper or piloting an aircraft would be completely useless, since a daily driver is needed, not a bus designer or daily pilot. Now, let’s translate the hypothetical situation of hiring a driver to electing a president, bearing in mind that these are only general approximations that should not be taken literally. The different vehicles represent different levels (local, national) of governance and the different social sectors (public, business, civic) of an executive. It is notable that experience in local governance is essential, since it would give the President a more accurate view on the limits and capabilities of the provinces and cities on which to base policy decisions concerning resource production and distribution. Thus, an executive with only national level experience may underestimate or overestimate the effects of national policy on the local level due to his or her unrealistic goals or miscalculations. Noynoy Aquino’s experience and expertise is confined to the legislative branch as a Senator with only minimal executive experience as the chairman of the Senate Committee on Local Government and vice-chairman of the Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Since he only has national level experience (symbolized by the bus) and is a law maker (symbolized by the blue print drawer), he would be represented by Driver D. However, Manny Villar’s executive experience is greater and more diverse, since it includes more Senate Committee chairmanships (Finance, Foreign Relations, Public Order, and Agriculture and Fisheries) and the business sector, as owner/manager of a home building business. Like Aquino, he is represented by Driver D. Likewise, Gibo Teodoro has also served in Congress, but only as a House Representative (symbolized by the bus designer, since he is a lawmaker on the national level). The only distinctive, executive experience he has was when Teodoro was Colonel in the Philippine Air Force Reserve and Secretary of the Department of National Defense (represented by Driver D). However, since he is an actual commercial pilot, I have designated him as Driver E. On the other hand, Richard Gordon is represented by Driver F, since he has the most diverse, executive experience (in the public, business, and civic sectors) on all levels of governance (local and national). On the national level (Driver C, the bus driver) of the public sector, Gordon held various chairmanships as Tourism Secretary (Philippine Tourism Authority, Philippine Convention & Visitors Corporation, Intramuros Administration, National Parks Development Committee, Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving) and various Senate Committee chairmanships (Blue Ribbon, Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Laws, Tourism, Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, Foreign Policy). On the lower levels of governance, Gordon’s positions as Olongapo mayor and Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority chairman are represented by Driver A (the scooter driver) and Driver B (the jeepney driver). Like the jeepney driver, he is a multi-tasker, since he has and still holds positions in both the public and civic sectors simultaneously as a member of the Governing Board of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Federation, chairman and CEO of the Philippine National Red Cross, and senator. The different vehicles (in no particular order) also represent different social sectors (public, business, civic) in which Gordon has played an active role. I already indicated his public positions above as mayor, cabinet secretary, and senator. In the business sector, he was a manager for Procter and Gamble and Kong Commercial Philippines, Inc. In the civic sector, aside from being a Red Cross volunteer for 47 years, he was a commissioner for East Asia and the Pacific World Tourism Organization and held chairmanships in the Pacific Asia Travel Association and Boys Scouts of the Philippines. Experience in driving in storms and slippery roads reflects the overwhelming odds stacked against Gordon to prevent him from overcoming great challenges to reach his goals. For example, he (as SBMA chairman) inspired thousands of volunteers to convert Subic Bay into an economic trade zone from a heap of ash caused by the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo after the American naval bases were recalled and thousands of jobs lost as a result. This conversion attracted hundreds of companies, which created nearly 100,000 jobs and was so successful that several world leaders, including President Clinton, impressively boasted about it as a model for economic development. Also, as Tourism Secretary, his social and managerial skills increased the number of tourists to 2 million up from 1 million in a single year, thereby creating even more jobs, although there were terrorist threats, civil war in Mindanao, coup attempts, and SARS. As Red Cross chairman, and having traveled and provided his services throughout all of RP, Gordon knows exactly what preventive and safety measures need to be taken against man-made and natural disasters. He also knows precisely what resources and in what quantity need to be distributed to each disaster area, expertise which is indispensable for a country prone to such disasters.

My Friends, applying the same basic criteria from the “driver” model to selecting a President clearly shows Gordon to be the more qualified candidate based on experience and expertise alone. Although this work focuses on executive experience as the primary defense for Gordon, issues of credibility and trustworthiness are addressed with a debate between a Noynoy supporter and I in my previous blog here. Furthermore, there is still time to reconsider your choice, if you have not yet selected Gordon. There is no shame or blame for rational, sensible voters to innocently make choices based on misinformation or lack of accurate information, but there is definitely shame and blame for those who knowingly continue to make unwise decisions—which will affect the entire country, despite their awareness of the facts. My Friends, I plead with you to be one of those whose vote is the reason our kababayans will be proud to be kababayan. Ultimately your vote will be a choice between mediocrity and excellence, between popularity and merit, between knowledge attained from the school of academia and wisdom attained from the school of hard knocks, between hopeful promises and proven success, between economic recovery and First World status, and between a designing bus driver and a multi-skilled jeepney driver. In conclusion, let us all choose Richard Gordon, as our country‘s driver, who will direct and pull RP out of the pit of the financial crisis, back on to the road to prosperity, and ultimately, to First World status. Aim High Pilipinas!

(Modified on December 17, 2015 for WordPress.) Sa Mga ISKUTER, DYIPNI, BUS, at ERUPLANO: Isang Simpleng Kaso Laban Kina Gibo Teodoro, Nonoy Aquino, at Manny Villar Bilang Presidente sa 2010 April 6, 2010 at 2:24pm Ni Marcial Bonifacio Isinalin ni Din Laviste

Mga Kaibigan at Kababayan Ko, kung hindi pa lang sa malawak na karanasan ni Richard Gordon sa panlahat, at ang kanyang karanasan bilang ehekutibo (executive) sa partikular, si Manny Villar ang bobotohin ko. Ang karanasan bilang ehekutibo ay madalas na binabale wala, ngunit marahil iyon ang pinakamahalagang kalidad para sa pinakamataas na opisina ng Republika ng Pilipinas. Sa panlahat, ang trabaho ng isang ehekutibo ay ang pagpapaganap at pagpapatupad ng mga patakaran at batas, kasama ang pamamahala ng mga tao at institusyon. Sa gayon, ang trabahong ehekutibo ay maari, at madalas na ginagawa ng isang tagapamahala ng negosyo, heneral ng militar, o mayor. Kahit ang isang chairman ng Senate Committee ay namamahala ng komite ng mga senador kaya maari itong mapabilang sa ehekutibo, kahit nasa ilalim ng sangay ng lehislatibo (legislative). Mga tiyak na tungkulin ng Presidente ang pagiging Chief of State at Commander-in-Chief ng Armed Forces of the Philipines. Dahil kasama dito ang pamamahala ng dalawampung kagawaran, ang kahalagahan ng karanasan bilang ehekutibo ay higit na malinaw. Sa kabilang dako, ang pangunahing tungkulin ng lehislatibo na sangay ay ang maghulma ng istruktura na kung saan mga patakaran at batas ay ginagawa para ipatupad ng ehekutibo. Ang tungkulin bilang lehislatibo ay ipinamamalas ng isang board director, arkitekto, tagaplano ng mga kasal, tagadisenyo, o senador. Kung iisipin ang halimbawang ito, dapat maintindihan ang tungkulin bilang ehekutibo at ang kahalagahan nito sa pagpili ng Presidente. Isipin ang sitwasyong kailangang pumili ng sariling drayber na magdadala sa iyo, pamilya mo at mga kaibigan sa kahit anong destinasyon. Kung lahat ay pareho maliban sa kadalubhasaan at karanasan, upang mapakinabangan nang lubos ang halaga ng pera, alin sa mga drayber ang kukunin mo sa isang mahabang kontrata? A) drayber ng iskuter. B) drayber ng dyipni. C) drayber ng bus. D) isang drayber ng bus na marunong gumuhit ng mga blue print ng bus. E) isang drayber nq bus at pangkomersyal na piloto ng eruplano na nagtapos sa Harvard, at marunong din gumuhit ng mga blueprint ng bus. F) isang 47 taong gulang na Red Cross volunteer at drayber na kayang imaneho ang lahat ng mga sasakyang ito (maliban sa eruplano), nang may pantay na kaalaman, kakayahan at karanasan sa mga nabanggit (hindi kasali ang piloto), at may dagdag na kaalaman sa pagmaneho sa mga madudulas na daan at bagyo.

Sa mga matalim na nakakakita sa posibilidad ng pabago-bagong kalagayan ay siguradong pipiliin ang Drayber F, ang kayang imaneho ang lahat ng mga sasakyan. Kahit na ang Drayber E ay tila mas madaling makamamaneho ng mas maliliit na sasakyan (kaya ang Drayber A ay magiging lipas), mas mahirap sa isang walang karanasan ang magmaneho ng iskuter. Ito ay dahil sa pangangailangan ng kasanayan sa pagbabalanse at sa liit at bigat ng iskuter, mas madali itong dalhin sa mga masisikip at mababatong lugar—isang limitasyon ng bus, eruplano, pati ng drayber nito. Dahil ang Drayber F ay kayang imaneho ang dyipni, katangi-tangi ito sapagkat ang nagmamaneho nito ay isang multi-tasker. Habang nagmamaneho, tumatanggap siya ng bayad sa mga pasahero, binibilang ito, at ibinbalik ang sukli sa may-ari gamit lamang ang isang kamay, kahit sa gitna ng halos dikit-dikit na trapiko, o kamuntikang aksidente sa mga biglaang tumatawid sa daan para pumara ng ibang dyipni. Bukod dito, ang kanyang karanasan at kasanayan sa madudulas na daan ay makakatulong sa pagmamaneho sa mga oil spills o kahit anong tulad nito. Ang kaalaman ng Drayber D at Drayber E sa paggawa ng blue print o pagdisenyo ng bus sa papel ay hindi magagamit, dahil drayber ang kailangan at hindi designer o piloto. Ngayon, isalin natin ang hypothetical na sitwasyon sa pagpili ng drayber sa pagpili ng presidente, habang isinasaisip na ito ay sa panlahat lamang, at hindi dapat literal ang pagintindi. Ang mga sasakyan kumakatawan sa iba’t ibang antas (lokal at nasyonal) ng gobyerno at iba’t ibang sosyal na sektor (pampubliko, pangnegosyo, pansibiko) ng ehekutibo. Mapapansin na ang karanasan sa lokal na gobyerno ay kailangan, dahil magbibigay ito sa Presidente ng wastong pananaw sa limitasyon at kapabilidad ng mga probinsya at mga lungsod, na gagamiting batayan sa mga desisyon sa produksiyon at distribusyon ng mga resources. Datapwat, ang ehekutibo, na hanggang nasyonal lamang ang karanasan, ay maaring hindi matantiya nang tama ang epekto ng mga nasyonal na patakaran sa lokal na antas dahil sa miskalkulasyon. Ang kadalubhasaan at karanasan ni Noynoy Aquino ay nakakulong lamang sa lehislatibong sangay bilang senador, na may kakaunting ehekutibong karanasan sa pagiging chairman niya sa Senate Committee on Local Government at vice-chairman ng Committee on Justice and Human Rights. Dahil ang karanasan niya ay nasa nasyonal na antas lamang (nirerepresenta ng bus) at tagagawa ng batas (nirerepresenta ng tagaguhit ng blue print), maihahantulad siya sa Drayber D. Ngunit si Manny Villar ay mas malawak ang karanasan bilang ehekutibo, dahil kasali dito ang mas maraming chairmanships ng Senate Committee (Finance, Foreign Relations, Public Order, and Agriculture and Fisheries) at sa antas na pangnegosyo, bilang tagapamahala at may-ari ng negosyong konstruksiyon ng mga bahay. Tulad ni Noynoy, kinakatawan siya ng Drayber D. Gayon din kay Gibo Teodoro na nanilbihan sa Kongreso, ngunit bilang isang House Representative ( sinisimbulo ng designer ng bus dahil tagagawa siya ng batas sa nasyonal na antas). Ang katangitangi na karanasan niya ay noong siya ay Colonel ng Philippine Air Force Reserve at Secretary ng Department of National Defense (nirerepresenta ng Drayber D). Ngunit, dahil siya ay isang aktwal na pangkomersyal na piloto, siya ay maitatalaga bilang Drayber E. Sa kabilang dako, si Richard Gordon ay kinakatawan ng Drayber F, dahil siya ang may pinakamalawak na karanasan bilang ehekutibo (sa pampubliko, pangnegosyo, at pansibiko na sektor) at sa lahat ng antas ng gobyerno (local at nasyonal). Sa nasyonal na antas (Drayber C, ang drayber ng bus) ng pampublikong sektor, humawak si Gordon ng iba’t ibang chairmanships bilang Tourism Secretary (Philippine Tourism Authority, Philippine Convention & Visitors Corporation, Intramuros Administration, National Parks Development Committee, Philippine Commission on Sports Scuba Diving) at iba’t ibang chairmanships sa Senate Committee (Blue Ribbon, Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Laws, Tourism, Government Corporations and Public Enterprises, Foreign Policy). Sa mga mas mababang antas ng gobyerno, ang posisyon niya bilang mayor ng Olongapo at chairman ng Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority ay kinakatawan ng Drayber A (ang drayber ng iskuter) at Drayber B (ang drayber ng dyipni). Tulad ng drayber ng dyipni, multi-tasker siya, dahil hanggang ngayon, mayroon siyang mga posisyon sa pampubliko at pansibikong sektor na hinahawakan niya kasabay ng pagiging miyembro ng Governing Board of the International Red Cross/Red Crescent Federation at chairman at CEO ng Philippine National Red Cross at senador. Ang iba’t ibang sasakyan (sa walang tiyak na ayos) ay kumakatawan ng iba’t ibang sosyal na sektor (pampubliko, pangnegosyo at pansibiko) na kung saan si Gordon ay may aktibong posisyon. Nabanggit ko na ang kanyang mga pampublikong posisyon bilang mayor, cabinet secretary at senador. Sa pangnegosyong sektor, naging tagapamahala siya para sa Procter and Gamble at Kong Commercial Philippines, Inc. Sa pansibikong sektor, bukod sa pagiging Red Cross volunteer ng 47 na taon, naging commissioner siya para sa East Asia and the Pacific World Tourism Organization at humawak ng mga chairmanships sa Pacific Asia Travel Association at Boys Scouts of the Philippines. Ang karanasan sa pagmamaneho sa mga madudulas daan at bagyo nagpapahiwatig ng mga di maiiwasang pangyayari na susubok kay Gordon na di makamit ang kanyang mga layunin. Halimbawa, (bilang SBMA chairman) nabigyang inspirasyon niya ang libu-libong volunteers na baguhin ang Subic Bay na maging economic trade zone mula sa abo ng pagputok ng Mt. Pinatubo, matapos na tinanggal ang mga American naval base at libu-libo ang nawalan ng trabaho bilang resulta. Ang pagbabagong ito na nakaakit ng daan-daang kumpanya, na nakagawa ng mahigit 100,000 na trabaho, at higit itong matagumpay na iilang mga lider sa ibang bansa, kasama si President Clinton, ipinagmalaki ito bilang modelo ng ekonomikong pagsulong. Bukod dito, bilang Tourism Secretary, ang kanyang kakayahang sosyal at pamamahala ay dumulot ng pagtaas ng bilang ng mga turista hanggang 2 milyon mula sa 1 milyon sa isang taon, na nakadagdag sa mga trabaho, kahit na may mga pananakot ng mga terorista, sibil na digmaan sa Mindanao, mga coup attempt, at sakit na SARS. Bilang chairman ng Red Cross at sa pagbibiyahe at pagbibigay serbisyo nya sa buong Pilipinas, alam ni Gordon kung ano ang mga panukalang makakatulong na makaiwas at makaligtas mula sa mga kalamidad na gawa ng tao at mga natural na kalamidad. Tiyak na nakakaalam din siya kung anong mga kailangan at dami ng mga resource na ipamimigay sa lugar ng kalamidad, isang kadalubhasaang higit na kailangan sa isang bansang madalas na dinadaanan nito.

Mga Kaibigan Ko, ang paggamit ng parehong pamantayan mula sa “drayber” na modelo sa pagpili ng Presidente ay nagpapakita na si Gordon ang kandidatong mas may kwalipikasyon batay sa kadalubhasaan at karanasan. Kahit ang obrang ito ay nakasentro sa karanasang ehekutibo bilang pangunahing depensa para kay Gordon, ang mga isyu ukol sa credibilidad at pagtitiwala ay kasama sa isang debate sa pagitan ng isang tagataguyod ni Noynoy at ako sa blog na ito. Dagdag dito, hindi pa huli para baguhin ang desisyon, kung hindi mo pa pinipili si Gordon. Walang nakakahiya o may sala sa rasyonal na mga mamboboto na gumagawa ng desisyon dahil sa maling impormasyon, ngunit mayroong siguradong hiya at sala sa mga nakakaalam ngunit patuloy na gumagawa ng maling desisyon na makaaapekto ng buong bansa. Mga Kaibigan Ko, nakikiusap ako na maging isa sa mga kababayang ang boto ang magiging dahilan na maipagmamalaki ang pagiging kababayan. Siguradong boto mo ay sa pagitan ng karaniwan at mahusay, sa pagitan ng popularidad at kalamangan, sa pagitan ng kaalamang mula sa libro at kaalamang praktikal, sa pagitan ng inaasahang pangako at napatunayang tagumpay, sa pagitan ng economikong paggaling at First World na katayuan, at sa pagitan ng drayber ng bus na nagdidisenyo at ng drayber ng dyipni na may malawak at iba’t ibang kasanayan. Ang konklusyon, piliin natin si Richard Gordon bilang drayber ng ating bansa, na gagabay sa Pilipinas palabas ng bangin ng pinansyal na krisis, patungo sa daan ng kaginhawaan at sa huli, makamtan ang First World na katayuan. Aim high Pilipinas!

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Din Laviste I would definitely want the best for my country! April 6, 2010 at 2:34am · Like

Ellen Rose Sundiang Vidon Amen to that! April 6, 2010 at 4:01am · Like

Alvin Balmaceda Andrade What a great documentary! Im impressed though solid Gordon ako.Go Gordon April 6, 2010 at 5:09am · Like

Gerardo C Clemente well said and more than enough for them to think… either tagalog or english… MAGA-ESEP ESEP KA… April 6, 2010 at 10:28am · Like

Len I. Yap Great analogy! *thumbs up! April 6, 2010 at 6:14pm · Like

Maxcel Edward Sutil Me and my family solid for Gordon….and Bayani Siyempre… April 7, 2010 at 12:45am · Like

Carlos Jalijali Guanlao I would definitely entrust my family and my country to the best choice…..DICK GORDON! April 7, 2010 at 3:05am · Like

Rissa Manzano Broughton i would likely to cast my vote to noynoy, he seems genuine and i hope he can do more changes to our country…. and i would like to see noynoy to be more than his parents. so having said that, please solve the land dispute in hacienda luisita….. April 7, 2010 at 7:31pm · Like

Gretchen Mae Ortega the only reason there’s a mismanagement in the government is choosing the wrong leader…and sadly, most Filipinos have had lousy choices…vote for Gordon for a change… he’s the only chance to save this failing country… April 7, 2010 at 10:06pm · Like

Tapia Ramirez I am definitely voting for Gordon and Bayani. I used to be a supporter for NoyNoy…but his lackluster/below mediocre performance is very disappointing. I felt that the tax I paid him to do his job for years in the senate was ripped off. It’s true he had authored good bills…but the thing is, he was not assertive enough to push such bills… Why was Gibo able to have bills passed even if the bills were only about converting some road into a national road? Kung GUSTO talagang MAGLINGKOD…MAY PARAAN. Gordon and Bayani have been doing public service even before their big positions in the government. Umunlad ang Subic. Umunlad ang Marikina. Sulit ang buwis na binabayad ng tao kina Gordon at Bayani. April 7, 2010 at 10:06pm · Like

Din Laviste Mabuhay ka Ma’am Tapia.Sana maraming pang Pilipino ang maging tulad mo na pinahahalagahan ang pagboto sa susunod na presidente ng ating bansa, na syang mamumuno sa pagbabago at pagpaaunlad ng Pilipinas sa susunod na 6 na taon! April 8, 2010 at 2:27am · Like

Din Laviste I agree, Ms. Rissa, and being seemingly genuine is good, but if there is somebody who has proven his genuineness and dedication to the Filiipino people, would you vote for him instead? Here’s a man who shows that. He will get my vote for sure.- http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1375664401331… April 8, 2010 at 2:53am · Like

Marvin Qty suggesment lang: how about a driver who can also fly an airplane and handled the defense department? April 8, 2010 at 9:45am · Like

Hugs Rivera ^i like smile emoticon April 8, 2010 at 3:19pm · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Sir Marvin, I hope you are not referring to Gibo, dahil kahit he may be qualified sa national defense and security, walang accomplishments and expertise sa other important fields as Gordon. Iyon ay kailangan that the President excel in all areas which this highest official position demands. April 9, 2010 at 1:26am · Like

Inri Manzie Unless God’s agenda is on the table no candidate can truly solve the luisita case, and the prevalent corruption in the government. April 9, 2010 at 8:45am · Like

Inri Manzie BRO.EDDIE IS THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB NOT GORDON. April 10, 2010 at 6:16pm · Like

Precious Gomez hahaha nakaka kj April 11, 2010 at 1:37am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Sir Henry, marahil si Bro. Eddie pious o righteous siya, ngunit piety and righteousness alone will not create jobs, reduce poverty, relieve victims of natural and man-made disasters, or even curb corruption. What is needed is expertise and experience sa local and national governance, job creation and foreign investments, disaster relief, and implementation of the rule of law and the Constitution—all of which Bro. Eddie lacks. Would you trust him to perform a heart transplant on your ailing child? Would you trust him to design your house or manage your finances? If not, then how can you trust him to govern an entire country without any expertise or experience in doing so? April 11, 2010 at 2:09am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Madame Precious, does your sentiment express that you are supporting Gordon—the most qualified presidentiable? If so, it will be a precious vote, talaga. April 11, 2010 at 2:17am · Like

Faith M Reyes Interesting read. Thank you for not insulting Manny Villar .Gordon has a good track record, no doubt. He made a name for himself. I was very impressed how he answered the questions at the De La Salle Zobel forum. Na turn off lang ako when he mentioned that Villar tried to buy him off for 1B. I’m very close to the family, and Villar is not that type of person as they paint him to be. Politics is so dirty. The Nationalista Party is trying to keep the campaign at a high level. I just pray that God will grant the Filipino people the wisdom to filter the truth from the lies. I love your closing lines, “My friends, I plead with you….”. Pwede ba palitan ng Manny Villar? ha ha. PEACE! If my candidate does not win, i will settle for anybody else except for 2 candidates (won’t mention it na, baka may mapikon pa). Continue writing… April 11, 2010 at 8:21am · Like

Inri Manzie A righteous man is what we need to lead our country. A man of excellence, a man with dedicated heart, a man with devotion with God, a man of interity and a man living by example. These virtues altogether is what our country needs today. It is only then that true transformation to our society could be realized. DR. EDDIE VILLANUEVA IS THE RIGHT MAN FOR THE JOB! April 11, 2010 at 4:22pm · Like

Clarence Brian Uy Dun ako sa may napatunayan na… DICK GORDON lang at wala nang iba! April 12, 2010 at 12:25am · Like

Alex Albania Well said. I will vote for Dick Gordon as President and Bayani Fernando as Vice President. I will also campaign for them in my own little way. April 12, 2010 at 5:51am · Like

Inri Manzie sila ay mga robot. hindi sila puedeng magtanong. pag nagtanong ka delikado. sunud lang sila ng sunod. Ang tawag diyan ay kamay na bakal. kc tingin niya sa sarili ay napakatalino niya at ganoon din ang tingin sa kanya ng mga robot niya. ay tao bulag sa mensahe ng tunay na pagbabago. kumita na yan oy. Meron pang mas matalino sa kanya na naging presidente na at mas maraming nagawang mas maganda pa pero anong nangyari. April 12, 2010 at 7:35am · Like

Clarence Brian Uy Si Bro Eddie pa naman sinusuportahan nyo pero ang pag uugali nyo ay napakasama. may robot pa kayong nalalaman puro wala naman basehan pinagsasabi nyo. kung sisiraan nyo rin lang ang kandidato namin, siguraduhin nyo lang na may basehan kayo para makahikayat kayo ng tao.kung gusto nyong respetuhin kayo ng tao, matuto rin kayong rumespeto. April 12, 2010 at 8:29am · Like

Faith M Reyes Hello Mr. Manzano. I am an evangelical Christian and i have nothing against Bro. Eddie. In fact, I voted for him the last time he ran. But there is one question that bothers me, “Did Christ really speak to him?” i just want to get the truth from a loyal supporter. April 12, 2010 at 8:36am · Like

Marc Angelo David Everyone running for president has the leadership, but, do you thing this people you think qualified, are TRUE qualified????? do you think this people has the straight perseverance and knowledge to be good, have integrity, not corrupt, have compassion, have that commitment to lead our country?? think wisely, WE NEED THE PRESIDENT NOT ONLY QUALIFIED TO BE A LEADER, BUT WE NEED A PRESIDENT IN THE FEAR OF OUR LORD. hehe. God bless everyone!!! April 12, 2010 at 8:43am · Like

Clarence Brian Uy who accused first? bato-bato sa langit ang tamaan – SAPUL! grin emoticon… yes, I know that Sen.Gordon can’t please everybody. kaya nga po ipinapakita yung mga nagawa nya sa bayan at para mapaliwanagan. and I’m pretty sure that your friend from gapo doesn’t represents the whole Olongapo…. pano naman po yung friend ko rin na taga Olongapo na naniniwala sa kakayahan ni Sen.Gordon? I’m nothing against Bro.Eddie… I respect the man but I believe that Sen.Gordon is more qualified than him. at basta Eddie KAYO, kasi GORDON KAMI… Good day! ;D April 12, 2010 at 12:38pm · Like

MeAnn Manzano @Faith,why did u support Bro.eddie last election and why do u have that big question in ur mind..ur statement is very doubting.You have said “u want the truth”. God deals differently with diff.people.Depende sa pagkilos ng banal na ispirito santo in the life of every individual.Only bro.eddie can answer that to you. I believe in my heart,that the issue is not whether Bro.eddie got the message or not.The real issue is once we give our full support to someone,bec we believe in his principle and cruzade for truth and righteousness,then no more second thought..if u choose him this 2010,choose him not bec.of ur concern to that puzzle u have ,but support him bec u love God and ur country..and u want to be a part of history of the coming CHANGE in our country.Choose for yourself whom u will go..the choice is ours. April 12, 2010 at 12:42pm · Like

Inri Manzie @Brian Pag me usok me sunog. How far do you know gordon. Or maybe he promised something to give you should he won or you have already what he had promised you. I don’t believe gords until his views remains to be secular. In fairness, Yes he is perhaps intelligent thus speaking to his track record and accomplishment with the use of kamay na bakal but it is not enough to do things right should the principle of God Almighty is not within the context of his proposals. There is only a genuine transformation in our society should our candidates have first and foremost an advocacy on the principle of God in their views of change. DIYOS AT BAYAN is the theme of BRO. EDDIE for a good governance and this is what our society needs today for the PAGBANGON NG PILIPINAS. IF WE OBEY THE PRINCIPLE OF GOD THEN TRUE PROSPERITY TO OUR LAND FOLLOWS. This is a promise of God to those who obey Him. True prosperity speaks to peoples change of whole being (HEART) leading for the good governance. We cannot have a good government if the people leadinng us have still a compromise instinct for money consideration that makes them institutionalized their popularity as what you have known to your candidate. How far do you love your country Brian? We cannot say we love our country simply by invoking true transformation APART FROM THE PRINCIPLE OF GOD. April 12, 2010 at 2:26pm · Like

Inri Manzie @Faith When we abide by the Word of God we know that God Himself has been speaking to us. You became Christian because God’s word speaks to you and your views have changed from secular to Godly views. Even we live in this secular world what surrounds our whole being (heart) is the Word of God. No candidates can invoke true transformation to our society if the Word of God would not be a basis of change. God’s word speaks to Bro. Eddie and abide by it invoking the principle of God for a true transformation. With his faith in God he turned it into action that’s why he run for President thus his theme is DIYOS AT BAYAN. First and foremost God then people. Surely true prosperity to our land will follow! April 12, 2010 at 3:08pm · Like

Faith M Reyes @Mary Ann Manzano, I already made a choice and just because I did not choose Bro. Eddie this 2010, it doesn’t make me less of a Christian and It doesn’t make me less patriotic. I just pray that God will give Bro. Eddie the strength to bring glory to GOD in all the things he does, and not to compromise his beliefs in order to gain support. Since now he is in the public eye, we don’t want anybody to stumble in their faith. It’s funny how easy it is for you to point out that my candidate has made himself popular because of his money. You don’t like him because he has money? Material blessings are also from God, and he has shared that blessings with many people even as a private citizen, before he even became a public servant.why such idle talk from a Christian? Yes, go and promote your candidate but let us not pass judgement on other people without hard evidence. I suggest you reflect on Matthew 12:35-37. T.H.I.N.K.? before you speak : is it TRUE? HELPFUL? INSPIRING? NECESSARY? KIND? If it doesn’t pass the test. I suggest you keep your opinion to yourself, otherwise u will have to give an explanation when you stand before the Lord. @ Rizza, yes God speaks to me through his word . I believe as a Christian it’s our role to let others know about our candidates based on their own merits, by not putting down others. Truly the world is evil and we are not exempted from it. Each one of us has a role to play as it says in the bible, ” If my people will humble themselves and pray, and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then i will hear from heaven and I will forgive their sin and heal their land (2 chronicles :14). So let us fight a good fight and finish this race victorious in God’s eyes. May God bless the Filipinos! April 12, 2010 at 9:54pm · Like

Din Laviste I respect all of your opinions and Im glad we all stand by our candidates but on the same plane, nobody can prove that Gordon isn’t righteous, just because he’s not a spiritual leader, nor can anybody prove that Bro. Eddie isn’t capable of corruption, just because he hasn’t been in the field of politics. One thing for sure, we have to choose the best leader, whom we think can transform this country, hasn’t just inspired people, but has shown proof of his abilities. Among them, I see this in Gordon, thats why I choose him. April 13, 2010 at 2:47am · Like

MeAnn Manzano @Faith,no one stop you from choosing a traditional politician.I just answer that big question kuno that u have in ur mind.From the very start I know that you just wanted to make an issue about Bro.eddie becoz he is a preacher of the word of God.Alam ko ang gusto mong tumbukin.Nobody hates Gordon becoz of popularity due to riches.It so happened that we got God’s vision in this country,thats why we dont go for a lesser evil candidate.(In spiritual world may category sila,ask the christian community,baka isipin mo ina accuse namin na evil si Gordon).And what is that “idle talk “that ur saying.Everyone can give her/his opinion and pwede nating i “rebuttall’.And there u are sounding like a scribe and pharisee in the bible.If people say that event /things,perhaps yun ang totoo.Ang pagsbi ng totoo di paninira yan.Nasaktan lang tayo becoz we love our canditate.Let me quote what Joshua said to the Israelites when they wanted another God..”choose for yourself whom u will vote (paraphrasing)..but as for me and my hauz,we will go for the MAN OF GOD.After all,pag aari ng Diyos ang lahat ng bagay,pag aari ng Diyos si Bro.eddie and he is just taking the challenge of HIS AGENDA in this nation.. Kung ang mga merits or achievements lang ang standard ng Lord sa pagpili ng LIDER,then God will not choose ang isang walang alam at neophyte na David,instead God will go for Davids brother na mga veterans na ng Israel.And Israel is God’s finest pattern and example of every nation.Kung mag bo boast lang ng mga achievements at dun tayo sa maraming ginawa,then we should go for ERAP or sa other candidates..Pero sinusunod ko lang ang tamang prinsipyo ng Diyos.We do not know what will happen tomorrow.Sa kanya ang langit at lupa,walang pwedeng magmalaki..pwede nyang gunawin ito ay pwede din nyang i-bless if He wants.. April 13, 2010 at 5:27am · Like

MeAnn Manzano This 2010 election is not an ordinary election.It will open the gate of the 490th year (2011)that wil usher in the new season of God for my beloved country. Daniel 9:24 is a prophetic declaration that trumphets the beginning of a nEW TRANSFORMED PHILS,coinciding with the commemoration of the 490th year of spanish colonization and entrance to Christianity!We should arise and seize our destiny.Pray and take action!we pray that God will move in a massive way,the spirit of corruption will be broken and there will be a ZERO-CORRUPTION country!A ZEROPORNOGRAPHY.A ZERO-POVERTY if Filipinos will commit themselves in genuine RIGHTEOUSNESS AND LOVE OF GOD becoz “righteousness exalts a nation”..All THINGS ARE POSSIBLE TO GOD and for those who believe..we call that” FAITH”.. April 13, 2010 at 5:50am · Like

Marc Angelo David In the presence of our Lord. all things will be change. smile emoticon In man all these things are impossible, but with God all things are possible.. smile emoticon hehe April 13, 2010 at 7:09am · Like

Faith M Reyes @Mary ann, I’m not making an issue about brother Eddie..nor am I putting him down nor am I making insinuations from the question “kuno” I asked. I just wanted to confirm if it was true, so dont be highstrung about it. But the way u are talking..it seems wala nang mabuti kundi si Bro. Eddie. Let us not be self righteous and arrogant, like the pharisees were. How can you prejudge that Gordon or Manny Villar are not God’s children and that they are more evil than Bro. eddie? In fact, Manny Villar is a Christian and he is married to Cynthia who was born to an evangelical christian family. They had a christian wedding was officiated by Pastor Rigos (UCCP).He was already a self made man before he entered politics. He stood for what is right by impeaching Erap, even if it meant losing his so called friends. Because he believed in God’s eyes it was the right thing to do. “If people say that event/thing perhaps totoo” (from you)- not everything that comes out is true, because Satan is the father of lies and deception, so we need God’s discernment in all things. Yes, nasasaktan ko dahil pamilya ko and tinitira mo. Sometimes people get turned off not by the candidates , but by the people around them, and their supporters. Let us just be careful of what we say and do, because it reflects the true condition of our hearts. Peace, Maryann…good luck with your campaign . Let us continue to pray for our country and the coming elections. KEEP the FAITH! April 13, 2010 at 7:53am · Like

MeAnn Manzano not all are God’s children..only those who accepted HIM as their Lord and personal savior and LORD of their LIVES!(JOHN 1:12),Alam mo yun di ba?Some are just created being by God,walang pinagkaiba sa mga puno at ibang creation ng Lord.In the christian community,we call those who did not do and not doing the will of God,the agenda of God as lesser evil,nagbo boast sila sa secular achievements..sa mga mabubuting gawa.In the judgement day,susunugin lang ang mga bagay na yan na parang dayami.ask ur elders about this,Yes u are correct u need discernment as a self-confessed christian.Even u have a christian wedding it does not mean that u are a GENUINE christian.Maraming gumagawa ng ganyan.It is deep in meaning,it is Christ-like character.Kristiyano sa puso not sa nguso ang hinahanap ng Diyos.Di namin tinititra ang family mo.Dont be super sensitive. So kanino ka bang kamag anak,kay Gordon or kay Villar..kung kanino ka man..its not our business.We just answer your BIG QUESTION in your mind whether” God speaks to Bro.Eddie”..Now I know u got d answerto that very intriguing question that u have for so many years. April 13, 2010 at 9:59am · Like

MeAnn Manzano God wants the destiny of a nation to be fulfilled.He calls for a leader who will rescue them,lead them out of slavery and bring them to their designated land of freedom and prosperity.Only those who have a geuine passionate love for God and country can do that..Bro.Eddie! April 13, 2010 at 10:23am · Like

Marc Angelo David ate Mary Ann. don’t nid to debate with every person. just claim and declare that only the leader that have fear and guidance in the Lord will win this election. we know hu will win. God bless!! April 13, 2010 at 10:29am · Like

MeAnn Manzano @ marc..yes u arecorrect.We really need to be vigilant in prayers.Sometimes we need to answer some issues as well.Mapalad ka if at ur early age,nagagap mo na ang dakilang layunin ng Lord sa ating bansa.God bless us all. April 13, 2010 at 11:02am · Like

Marc Angelo David @ate Mary Ann. hehe tnx sa advise ate, actually in my age, I have been ministering to my classmates and friends. sharing every word of God, and leading them to the real truth. winning souls and making diciples. thats are goal and vision. God bless!! April 13, 2010 at 12:18pm · Like

Inri Manzie It is only when rigtheousness reigns in our society that God exalts our nation. A righteous society can only be fulfilled if and only if our leader adheres to the rightroeusness of God. No man is righteous before God when he has not right relationship with God, which can only be attained by having our whole being duly submitted to the will of God. Remember that history repeats itself. Our country today is like Sodom and Gomorrah of the Old Testament which was destroyed by God because of wickedness. The Deluge event during the time of Noah the people failed to discern God’s will and despite Noah’s warning people remained on their unbelief so God destroyed them. Although God did say that He will not destroy His creation by flood so He sent Jesus to rescue us from the plunder of our sins by turning to God through the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus said “I am the way, the life and the truth . . .” (John 14:6). “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God. . .” (John 1:12). To believe is an action word not a passive one. Thus if we are children of God we will fight for his principle. The transformation that God wants to happen in our country is a kind of transformation based on His principle and not on the principle of men. God has the right to say so. After all this world does not belong to us anyway. Should we insist human principle to reign in this world then God allow it to happen since He had given us free choice but we should not be surprised of the horrible consequence. When Bro. Eddie ran for presidency last 2004 was a warning to us to open our eyes of the consequences that would happen should a man of God would be turned down. It is not His WILL that His man would lose but He just simply ALLOWED it to happen for us to see the consequence of our own choosing as it does happen now in our society. BUT AS FOR ME AND MY HOUSE WILL CONTINUE ON FULFILLING THE WILL OF GOD IN OUR LIVES. THUS, WE ARE SOLID FOR BRO. EDDI VILLANUEVA – YASAY TANDEM FOR THE PAGBANGON NG PILIPINAS. April 13, 2010 at 1:09pm · Like

Inri Manzie @Faith yan c Ka Mary Ann. Activista yan dati na binago ng Diyos ang buhay kaya alam niya ang takbo ng kaisipan ng mga kandidato. Me mga kandidato rin na dating mga activista pero sila’y nasilaw sa pera at power at iyong ipinaglalaban nila noon ay nilonok na lang nila. e kc tao. hehehe April 14, 2010 at 3:27pm · Like

Lawrence Sobreviñas · Friends with Richie Anderson I think Gresito is right. . . Hindi pde pagsamahin ang simbahan and ang politics. . . . . Hindi lamang puro faith, prayers and kabaitan kailangan sa politics.. Dpat may talino ka din and diskarte. . Ikaw nga pinaka relihiyoso at pinakamabait na tao pero lam mo ba solusyonan ang problema ng bansa? Hindi ganun kadali maging presidente, people should realize that, April 15, 2010 at 2:28am · Like

Faith M Reyes @ Mary ann, I know we are not all God’s children. Are you omniscient to say that Manny Villar doesn’t have a personal relationship with Christ? That’s between him and God, and not for you to judge. Based from the Old testament, God doesn’t only use “godly” and righteous people. In Isaiah 44: he used a pagan, a non believer, Cyrus (the King of Persia) to build the temple in Jerusalem. So, let us not be presumptuous that God can only use Bro. Eddie, and not the other candidates to drive our nation to prosperity. We studied Daniel 9 , and that is the prophecy regarding Israel and the exact date when Jesus Christ was crucified (483 yrs from the time the temple was built, which is 173,880 days based on the hebrew calendar). The prophecy was fulfilled 2000 yrs ago and it will never happen again. LOGIC: Israel is not the philippines, nor is the Messiah, Bro. Eddie. Let us be grounded in truth for many false prophets will arise and will show great signs and wonders, so as to mislead even the elect (Matthew 24:23-24) Let us also be warned by Rev 22: 7 ” I warn everyone who hears the words of the prophecy of this book: If anyone adds anything to them, God will add to him the plagues described in this book. If anyone takes words away from this book of prophecy, God will take away from his share in the tree of life and in the holy city, which are described in this book”. I just wanted to share this in the spirit of love, after all it is our duty to spread the True Gospel of Christ and not the gospel of prosperity. ALL prophecies in the Bible are 100% accurate. What happens if Bro. Eddie doesn’t win, if you claim he is the anointed one? What happens if in 2011, the Year of Jubilee is not fulfilled? If the message of the prophet came from the LORD, it ALL shall come to pass. If it doesn’t , then you have been dooped by a false prophet. ” They have fooled you by disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. I’m not surprised ! Even Satan can disguise himself as an angel of light.” (2 Corinthians 11: 13-14)The lesson is we always have to go back to source of truth: not our pastors or ministers, but the Bible. April 15, 2010 at 3:00am · Like

Nova Phil Nor · Friends with Mishka Mine and 1 other nakakaloka basahin sa dami…. April 15, 2010 at 4:47am · Like

MeAnn Manzano @Faith,how do u know that Villar has a deep and personal relationship with God?I’m not judging him,don’t be super defensive about him becoz u dont know also his relationship with God.And its not our business to know whether he has a deep relationship with God or not.The people of the Phils know that..People can judge..Sa mga controversy na involve sya. Yes Cyrus is not a SERVANT of God,(but he is also a believer of God.Ezra1:1-4)The book of 2 chronicles ends with Cyrus asking for volunteers to return to Jerusalem to “build” “the house of the LOrd”.that was the fulfillment of prophecyin Isaiah 44:28, So..inaamin pala natin na pagano si Villar at gagamitin sya ng Lord.Cyrus was a king of pERSia.Ano ba si villar?King of persia?What is the spiritual implication of a Persian king?Kaya nga ginagamit din ng Lord ang mga” lesser evil”.Now u are accepting that they belong to the” persian community”.True that Dniel 9:20-24 is for the deliverance of Israel,but we claim also that prophecy for the Phils.We must understand that Israel was the Lord’s EXAMPLE (LOGIC PO ITO) and pattern to the nations on how He deals with other nations.(YUn ba ung turo sa inyo,kahit katoliko alam na dapat gawing pattern ito. )Gabriel revealed to Daniel that Israel was entering a new season of restoration.(We claim that for the phils also.) after 7 sets of 70 years(490)of God’s dealing with her sins.Magellan discovered the Phils in 1521,in 2 years time,it will be 490 years and we will complete the prophetic completion of 7 sets of 7o years.i’m sure u know the significance of the 70 “7 “weeks.And we are looking forward for that. Let me tell u my friend that we are not CLAIMING (nor he claims)that bro.eddie is a Messiah in the very literal meaning of the word.I dont know how u interprete the verses that u had quoted.it’s all about FASE TEACHING and misinterpretation of the word of God as well as taking it in a literal way, and the persecution of those who follow Jesus life and teachings.If ever ur faith is completely diff from us,the way we interprete the word of God,then let it be that way.God is the only one who can tell whether we are genuine believers of the body of Christ.U go for ur candidate and we go for the man of God.. April 15, 2010 at 8:31am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Nova, Kaibigan Ko, do you mean the blog is too much to read or the religious quarrel? April 15, 2010 at 8:32am · Like

John Bryan Bernel @lawrence: alam naman ni bro. eddie yun. pastor nga siya diba? bishop cya ng fastest growing church. sa tingin mo sa 31 years ng church na un hindi pa nya naglimpse ung “Faith without work is dead”? heto. view bro. eddie as a Filipino muna. He is a filipino, dating activist, full blooded democrat at graduate cya ng commerce major in economics minor in finance, and underbar pa kung tawagin dahil nagaral din siya ng abogasya. madami cyang achievement if academics lang ang usapan. April 15, 2010 at 10:13am · Like

MeAnn Manzano hahahaha! desperado na ba@hayaan mo babangon na ang Pinas,babangon na rin ang mga apathetic-minded Filipinos.Ther will be a paradigm shift among the Pinoys from being naive to liberal-mindedness.Mababago din ang mindset nila na”dapat off limits sa politics ang mga nagdadala ng salita ng Diyos.”..di naman sila alien in this country..Everyone has the right to participate in the electoral process and every Filipino citizen can run in the office of the president as long as he/she passed the requirements.Pag nag charter change ,baka yung iba i propose na i amend ang constitution at sabihing…”hoy.. mga preachers bawal tumakbo sa gobyerno,!Ipikit nyo na lang ang inyong mga mata sa corruption injustices ng bansa!” pag ganun ang aking bansa..mamumundok na lang ako!At least dun di ko makikita ang tunay na sitwasyon ng bansa.I will just enjoy the lovely nature that God created.. April 15, 2010 at 10:27am · Like

John Bryan Bernel “for evil to triumph, is for good men to do nothing” -edmund burke. minsan kase they are looking on what is outside, not in what is inside. they dont know what bro. edddie is really made of kaya nagsasalita sila agad. bat di kaya nila iGOOGLE! o kaya atend sila sa JIL sunday service. whaahahaha. April 15, 2010 at 10:37am · Like

MeAnn Manzano hehhe..correct ka dyan!Let us all believe that the rebuilding of the Phils will be possible with the help of GOD and our collective participation.Let us be all like NEHEMIAH sought to know the state of his countrymen(Nehemiah1:2) and took specific steps to address the current situation of his people(Neh.1:4-11)..and believed in God’s suffficient provision and sure promises.. (Neh.2:20)..God bless the Phils..malapit na! April 15, 2010 at 10:57am · Like

John Bryan Bernel yeah! smile emoticon God bless us all. Arise Philippines. Your time has come. Parang Lazarus lang nu? XD April 15, 2010 at 10:58am · Like

Inri Manzie Personal relationship and right relationship with Christ are two different things with different meanings A husband and wife have personal relationship to one another when they are bind together either by virtue of matrimonial ceremony solemnized by proper authority and THEY BECOME ONE FLESH or by mutual agreement as live in only which is very common in our society today. Even iyong mag boyfriend e meron personal relationship when they submit themselves to one another in every way. Personal relationship per se which adheres with the sanctity of marriage rules could be considered a right relationship. It became a common knowledge and belief though that when a person goes to the church attending Mass every Sunday has personal relationship with God. By tradition ito iyong kinamulatan natin. However, personal relationship with Christ (God) is much deeper than that for it is an INTEPERSONAL UNION with Him which is established through our own free will and conviction by accepting Christ as our personal Savior and Lord of our life preceded by the confession of our sins. OUR UNION WITH CHRIST IS LIKE A HUSBAND AND WIFE evidenced by baptism with water (hindi iyong infant baptism) as our public testimony that we are indeed a believer in Him. Fulfilling the mandate of acceptance will also lead us to a right relationship with Him as we go on applying the Word of God in our lives so that we may also become an instrument of change for everyone and for our country as a whole within the context of God’s principle . Being an instrument thus needs to translate it with our personal action. Yes we are not omniscient as God does but when we adhered to the Word of God we can discern the thinking of a man. It is God who gives us discernment as we obey His Word. When God commissioned Moses to speak with Pharaoh for the release of Israel but Moses refused knowing that Pharaoh would not listen to Him. But God told Moses that he would be made like God to Pharaoh (Ex. 7:1). What God said to Moses is also the same today. He will commission a man of God to preach and to execute what He desires for all His created human beings. When God commission His man it is not literally face to face. It is the Scriptures speaking. When we are convicted by the Word according to the ability God given us and we know we can do it then we must do it today for tomorrow could be too late. The fact that Bro. Eddie lose on the 2004 Presidential election does not mean he was a loser at all. God simply allowed such thing to happen for us to see the consequence of our own choosing. It serves as an opener for us to see the corruption that plagued the system of our government. In today’s race, it is the will of God for Bro. Eddie to run for presidency knowing that he has the will to deliver true transformation in our society within the context of God’s principle. The plunder of corruption in our society is prevalent. Corruption is not just a disease in our government but a parasite that poisoned the mind of the Filipinos down to the lower level of our society saying “WHOEVER WINS IT’S THE SAME”. This is the effect to peoples’ mind implanted by our leaders by their deeds. Peoples clamor prosperity minus corruption within the context of transformation. Every candidate has this agenda in their political platform. Some used to believe that only a candidate who is known for his riches or track record or intelligence or all of these can bring them prosperity. Other believed that popularity is enough to deliver them from poverty. These are the crook thinking of people not having learned a lesson of the past, even the current administration. This is because they don’t know the will of God in their lives. Unless our leader doesn’t abide by with the Word of God as light to his governance he cannot deliver our society from the curse of corruption. We boldly testify of this as we thus have experienced it today. The Word of God says “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future” (Jer 29:11). God speaking to us that true prosperity will be in our hand should we return to Him. April 15, 2010 at 4:53pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado I do respect your opinions, followers of Bro. Eddie, spiritually and politically, syempre susunod kayo sa itinuturing ninyo na inyong pastol, saan man kayo makarating, at sa kanyang paggabay sa inyo, ay sinasabi niya na siya ang malinis, siya ang matapat, siya ang hinirang ng Diyos, para magligtas sa ating lahat, hindi si Noynoy, hindi si Villar, hindi rin si Erap at wala ng iba kundi siya lamang! At dahil siya ang inyong pastol, sa inyong paniniwala, ang lahat ng kanyang sinasabi ay tama at naayon sa kasulatan! April 15, 2010 at 5:44pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado At sa pagsasabi po niya na siya ang malinis, siya ang tapat, kaya siya ang dapat ninyong iboto sa halalan! At dahil siya ay inyong pastol kaya sa inyong paniniwala, ang lahat ng kanyang sinasabi ay naaayon sa kasulatan, kaya kung ikaw ay naniniwala sa kasulatan maniniwala ka rin na siya ay malinis, siya ay matapat kaya siya ang dapat iboto! April 15, 2010 at 5:51pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado Sana po, sa ating hangarin ang hangad nating pag-unlad ng ating bayan, na “The end does not justify the means!” April 15, 2010 at 5:55pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado I’m for the Gordon-Fernando tandem for a better Philippines, dahil sila ay naging transparent sa kanilang mga layunin para sa ating bayan, never na may ginamit sila ibang paraan o naiibang anyo para tayo ay kanilang kumbinsihin na sila ang karapatdapat nating iboto maliban sa kanilang performance bilang mga lingkod bayan! nag papaliwanag po kayo at ako, dahil sa ating demokrasya, upang masuri natin lahat ng mga bagay bagay tungo sa isang matalinong pagpili sa susunod nating magiging mga lider ng ating bansa, panahon na po para hindi tayo magkamali! April 15, 2010 at 6:00pm · Like

John Bryan Bernel we respect din your opinions pero kilala mo muna si bro. eddie. di lang sya bsta2 prayer2. hindi naman ako magvvolunteer ng ganito kung hindi namen kilala si bro. eddie. at lalalong hindi siya hinirang para magligtas kundi tinawag siya para ipakilala ang TAGA-PAGLIGTAS. magkaibang bagay un. if nakikita ko na si bro. eddie is not right for the job, hindi ko cya sususportahan. bat magpapagod ako na alam kong wala rin kapupuntahan. actually d ako botante. pero ginagawa ko ito para ipaglaban ang aking kinabukasan. We have our own votes cguro. Solid Eddie kami. and Gordon kayo. and sa tingin ko kahit ano pag patatalak natin dito kung tlgang solid ay solid. we have our own point of views. April 15, 2010 at 7:13pm · Like

John Bryan Bernel if SOLID kayo. we cannot hook you to ours. SOLID kami e. thats why you cannot hook us into yours because what we do, we believe it is right. April 15, 2010 at 7:15pm · Like

MeAnn Manzano The Lord is our shepherd as well as Bro.eddie’s shepherd.The sheep will follow the voice of the shepherd for He will bring you to a greener pasture.. Bro.eddie never use any tricks or nag-ibang anyo..like acting na super malinis at mabait at matino….His life is transparent before the eyes of the body of Christ and befor the eyes of the people..thats why so many people are supporting him,helping him,giving sacrificial offering for the “good fight” and for the cause of Genuine change..Lahat ng candidates want the good of this country..marahil sincere sila that they really want to serve the Pinoys..but we have our own standard of choosing a genuine righteous candidate..as for me..i would rather go on the biblical basis of electing “David “in my generation..that’s why I am for Bro.eddie.. April 15, 2010 at 8:19pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado John Bryan, Mary Ann, Ok, may respeto tayo sa isa’ isa, nag papalitan lang tayo kuro-kuro for a better Philippines! Para kung sino man manalo, sama-sama tayo, tulong tulong sa iisang Pilipinas! Mabuhay ka kapatid! April 15, 2010 at 10:29pm · Like

MeAnn Manzano yes,,mabuhay ang mga Pinoy na nananalangin sa Diyos na pagpalain ang bansang ito..mabuhay ang mga patriotic citizen of this country..Walang pwedeng magmahal sa bansang ito na ibinigay ng Diyos sa atin..kundi ang mga Pinoy.. April 16, 2010 at 9:56am · Like

John Bryan Bernel tumpak. kahit iba2 kandidato natin, this only proves that tayo ay kaisa sa mga tunay na nagmamahal sa Diyos at sa bayan. at tunay na kaisa sa adhikaing mabago ang ating bansang pilipinas. God bless us all. sino ba ang magmamahal sa ating bansa diba? kung hindi tayo, SINO? duh? hahah,. smile emoticon PEACE ! April 16, 2010 at 10:01am · Like

MeAnn Manzano sino pa nga ba/Eddie ikaw ..Eddie tayo.. April 16, 2010 at 10:13am · Like

John Bryan Bernel haha. KAILAN PA?!! EDDIE ngayon. April 16, 2010 at 10:16am · Like

Faith M Reyes you know what i’m just concerned with your belief re the jubilee. Let me explain Daniel 9 to you: the final week in the 70 weeks, which is equal to 7 years is actually the 7 yr tribulation when God will pour his wrath on earth because the antichrist has declared himself God. Billions of people will die . Afterwhich ,Jesus will reign for 1000 yrs while Satan is imprisoned (the Millenial kingdom), which will “finish transgression, put an end to sin, to make atonement for iniquity, to bring everlasting righteousness”. But even during Christ’s reign, many will still turn against him and follow Satan when he is released for the last time. Why? because of man’s sinful nature. That’s the whole story. Go vote for Bro. Eddie, but I just want you to open your eyes on the real meaning of the prophecy. If that prophecy is really about the Philippines, then it shall come to pass no matter who becomes elected president this 2010. Because the Bible is reliable and 100% accurate. So, what happens if the yr of jubilee doesn’t happen? is the bible wrong ? i dont think so. Think! April 16, 2010 at 11:11am · Like

MeAnn Manzano The kingdom of God is a jubilee.(Lev.25) The year of jubilee will come.God will do miracles anwonders.In Isaiah 61,it was preached as the acceptable year.It is called in the old writings the year of jubilee.Jubllee year repeats now and again.Revival will strike the land.There will be a jubilee time for the Phils!Christians will blow the shofar!Renewal of the land-it should be released to become a vision,so we claim Daniel 9:24.An ideal so great that each generation would see a complete renewal and be given a clear start.Every lifetime is to see arestoration and new beginning.Jesus used the words of jubilee and declared that his purpose was to bring about the jubilee year!Jubilee is what the life and ministry .of Jesus was about.Life can be made new and can be redeemed.God will speed the year of jubilee.Freedom can be reign.freedom fom all vices in the government in the marketplace..Prisoners will be set free..set free from any kinds of bondages!in the body of Christ,there was a call for the Two-year NATIONAL FAST for the deliverance of the nation in accordance to Daniel 9:24..THE YEAR OF JUBILEE WILL COME..for those who believe..Let those who has heart for this-pray,fast and sieze it! April 16, 2010 at 12:12pm · Like

MeAnn Manzano @ Faith u dont need to be concerned with our faith that the YEAR of JUBILEE will come..It doesnt matter at all whether it will come or not..and what is that to you?..The just will live by faith..And we are fixing our eyes unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith concerning Jubilee..if it will not come and supose God closed the window of heaven and did not listen to those who believe on the Jubilee year of the Phils-then let it be that way..whether God will do it or not…we will continue to hope and pray and fast for the Jubilee year of the Phils! April 16, 2010 at 12:21pm · Like

Shella Yap · Friends with Al Rosas and 1 other Go Gordon! April 16, 2010 at 6:18pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado Yes, Gordon-Fernando for a better Philippines! April 16, 2010 at 7:19pm · Like

MeAnn Manzano Villanueva -Yasay for 2010! April 17, 2010 at 9:59am · Like

MeAnn Manzano hahaha..so eddie tayo.. April 17, 2010 at 10:16am · Like

Inri Manzie YES VILLANUEVA-YASAY FOR 2010 ELECTION April 17, 2010 at 2:30pm · Like

William Wallace baguhin mo muna profile picture mo bago sila maniwala para ka kasing makapili sa panahon ng hapon…..traydor sa kapwa pilipino baga….masyado kang judgemental pre lahat ng bagay napag-aralan….ang kapus sa kaalaman ay hindi ugat sa kahirapan kundi ang kasakiman(kurapsiyon)… April 17, 2010 at 3:29pm · Like

Din Laviste The blog is merely presenting facts based on the candidates’ track records at ni walang siniraan dito. It is not whether you have the information or not, but its whether you are going to share what you know to others who don’t, or not, and Marcial has decided to do the research for his fellow Filipinos because he wants his kababayans to make a well thought of and rational choice. That is what a true patriot is. Whatever you think of his picture is already irrelevant and personal. April 17, 2010 at 4:17pm · Like

Richie Anderson The choice is clear, I’m going with the best and most qualified driver – Dick Gordon! April 17, 2010 at 4:43pm · Like

Richie Anderson The true test of a prophet is this: what he says will come to pass. I believe in the Lord’s servants and I believe in the year of the Lord’s favor. However, my faith is grounded in God’s holy Word and in His Prophet. God will raise a man who is fit to lead the country. Pray for the nation as you exercise your freedom to vote. Give unto Caesar what belongs to Caesar and unto God what belongs to God as Jesus Christ once said. smile emoticon April 17, 2010 at 5:08pm · Like

Richie Anderson Call it PRESIDENTination este predestination, fate, destiny, election (hinirang), kapalaran, tadhana, guhit ng palad, gulong ng palad, ano man yon, at kung papaano ang magiging takbo ng mga pangyayari … ang alam ko lang, merong magiging presidente. Sana lang naman matuto na tayong mga Pilipino at ‘wag padadala sa simbuyo ng damdamin at sa gulong ng pisong galing sa mga tiwaling kandidato. I’m inclined to believe, among many others, that what has become of our beloved nation was a result of our own choosing. Ay hanuvanamanyan? palagi nalang ganyan… paikot-ikot nalang tayo na parang hilong talilong o kaya’y turompong kangkarot. Tama na ang turuan, ang gamitan, ang magpa-cute during election. Maawa naman tayo sa kapwa nating pilipinong hanggang ngayo’y lugmok sa kawalan at tigib sa dusa. Saan ka mang lupalop ng mundo naroroon, nagtatalop ka man ng mangga o hindi, kumakain ka man ng galunggong o hindi, nasa Pilipinas ka man o abroad … tungkulin mo sa Dios at sa bayan ang bumoto at ipanalangin ang kanyang hinirang sa lupang hinirang. I may carry a foreign name but Filipino blood runs through my vain. And inspite of what has become of our beloved nation, I will not be ashamed of my own race. Sa madaling usapan: let’s love our country and love one another; this is how we can show our love for God. ‘wag na tayong magpatumpik tumpik pa na parang tooth pick na yari sa palito. Basta ako alam ko na kung sino’ng dapat … Dick Gordon, and I say this with unbiased opinion. Bow smile emoticon April 17, 2010 at 5:30pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado Gordon-Fernando, yes, yes, yes, no more no less! April 17, 2010 at 6:05pm · Like

Inri Manzie It is not feeling that drives us to take Bro. Eddie as the needed President of the Philippines knowing that DIYOS AT BAYAN should be on the table and is of paramount for the realization of True transformation for our society. Now is the time, for tomorrow may be too late, for all filipinos to have a renewed heart with the mandate of the Word of God. It is true that what the prophet did say will come to pass and it shall truly come to pass but we need to prepare ourselves today fully cloth with the Word of God so that at the time of its fulfilment we will not be caught naked. First and foremost our President should always have the leading of the Word of God in fulfilling his/her public duty. The chaos that beset our society under the present administration is a repiica of the peoples misguided mind attributred by human lies resulting from human wisdom. April 17, 2010 at 6:20pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado To sum it up, hindi dapat gamitin ang religion para matupad ang personal na ambisyon, kung tunay ang kanyang paniniwala kay Lord, Hindi na niya kailangan mangampanya, hindi na rin niya kailangan kumandidato, ipapa-ubaya na lang niya kay Lord kung sino man hirangin ni Lord! Dapat pasalamatan natin sina Cardinal Sin, hindi siya kumandidato pero nakatulong siya sa bayan, si Ka Erdi Manalo, at ang iba pang mga Church leaders, ano kaya ang mangyayari sa ating bansa kung ang lahat ng mga church leaders ay binigyan natin ng option na kumandidato, maari itong mangyari kung si Bro. Eddie ay ating susuportahan, para tayong nagtatanim ng hangin, bagyo ang ating aanihin! Gumising na kayo, mga maka-Bro. Eddie, ibinababa ninyo ang level ng isang paniniwala o spiritual faith sa level ng material interest at hallucination for grandeur! April 17, 2010 at 6:27pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado To sum it up, hindi dapat gamitin ang religion para matupad ang personal na ambisyon, kung tunay ang kanyang paniniwala kay Lord, Hindi na niya kailangan mangampanya, hindi na rin niya kailangan kumandidato, ipapa-ubaya na lang niya kay Lord kung sino man hirangin ni Lord! Dapat pasalamatan natin sina Cardinal Sin, hindi siya kumandidato pero nakatulong siya sa bayan, si Ka Erdi Manalo, at ang iba pang mga Church leaders, na hindi ginagamit ang kanilang position sa church sa kanilang personal na ambisyon. Ano kaya ang mangyayari sa ating bansa kung ang lahat ng mga church leaders ay binigyan natin ng option na kumandidato, maari itong mangyari kung si Bro. Eddie ay ating susuportahan, para tayong nagtatanim ng hangin, bagyo ang ating aanihin! Nakakatulong ba kayo sa ating bayan? Gumising na kayo, mga maka-Bro. Eddie, Hindi kaya ninyo naisip na ibinababa ninyo ang level ng isang paniniwala o spiritual faith sa level ng material interest at hallucination for grandeur! April 17, 2010 at 6:39pm · Like

Inri Manzie It is only when the head of the state has the fear of God that he will also lead his people to do the same. A father of the family who speaks with the wisdom of God and thus have deeds worthly satisfaying would likewise worthy to be imitated by his children. If our society has indeed the fear of God in words and in deeds our country will be like a vine in our vineyard planted by the water, it will be fruitful and full of branches because of abundant water. It’s branches will be strong and continue to be so with the mighty of the Lord. If the fear of the Lord is not within the context of the President’s paternal authority then our society will continue to be planted in the desert, in a dry and thirsty land. April 17, 2010 at 6:45pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado Yes na yes, dapat ang leader ay maka-Diyos at Maka-tao, tama ka diyan, but how can we ascertain the true intentions of our candidates? What will you say if the Head of the CBCP run for the Presidency? Will it be good for our country, I believe, he has more spiritual followers than Bro. Eddie? Sabihin mo kaya na mas magaling si Bro. Eddie kaysa sa President ng CBCP? Hindi maganda ang argument na dahil siya ay naging mahusay na pastol sa isang pananampalataya ay siya na ang karapatdapat maging pangulo ng Pilipinas. Sa pagsuporta na ginagawa ninyo kay Bro. Eddie, ay para kayong nagtatanim ng hangin, bagyo ang ating aanihin! Dati mga artista ang ating nagiging leaders, ngayon naman mga religious leaders ang gusto ninyo na ating subukan! Hindi kaya ito naiisip ni Bro. Eddie na hindi maganda ang huwarang ipinapakita niya sa ating mga mamamayan bilang isang leader ng isang malaking religious congregation ay naroon na ginagamit niya sa kanyang personal na ambisyon? This is plain hallucination for grandeur! April 17, 2010 at 7:05pm · Like

William Wallace pinakitaan lang kayo ng galing ni gordon naniwala naman kayo…sa tingin mo ba sa mga nagawa niya hindi siya kumeta ng milyones?kung hindi yan nangurakot walang pera yan ngayon at hindi tatakbo yan ng pangulo….magkano lang sahod ng senador?hindi na ninyo kailangan gisingin ang ibang tao kasi matagal ng gising sa katoohanan….cguro kayo kailangan ninyong mamulat sa katotohanan…o di kaya dalhin ninyo tong masamang balita sa bundok yung hindi abot ng diyaryo…kung gusto ninyong makatulong…pra malaman ng iba nating kababayan hwag dito sa profile ni noynoy…. April 17, 2010 at 11:49pm · Like

Din Laviste Tama ka Jose. We wouldn’t be able to prove sino ang hindi kurakot,and kung lahat ba talaga sila ay righteous. So why not look at what they have done para sa Pilipinas? Sino ang nakatulong at naipasulong ang Pilipinas habang nasa pusisyon? Who of them was able to make a difference in a lot of people’s lives? It would take a lot more than personal interest to want to see your kababayans be well and live a good life. That would be one good way of spotting who has true dedication. April 18, 2010 at 12:04am · Like

William Wallace Gordon urges Filipinos to eat less rice??????…..80% nating kababayan nasa poverty line(Mahihirap) ne wala ngang pambili ng bigas at hindi nga makakain ng tatlong beses sa isang araw tapos gusto pa ni gordon na magdiet….kalokohan….hirap ang mga kababayan natin na makabili ng murang bigas(NFA rice) at sardinas man lang…. masdan ninyo ang pinas mula aparri hanggang sulo…kung hindi pa ninyo nalibot ang minadanao hwag hwag na lang kayong magkumento…ang hirap kasi sa bihasang drayber kuno sabi nila ay kaskasiro kaya kalimitan ang bagsak sa sa putik o di kaya minsan sa posti kaya ang mga nakasakay patay…driver lang ang ligtas…. April 18, 2010 at 12:17am · Like

Richie Anderson Kabayan, maging mahinahon sana tayo sa lahat ng bagay. Ang bawat mamamayan ay mayroong karapatang ipahayag ang sarili niyang damdamin ukol sa darating na halalan. Huwag sana nating pairalin ang init ng ulo. Tignan natin ang mga bagay sa kabuuan ng pangyayari at kung ano ang nararapat para sa bayan natin. Igalang natin ang pahayag ng bawat isa. This is democracy. Let’s please be civil with our comments. Salamat po. April 18, 2010 at 2:31am · Like

Din Laviste Sino po bobotohin nyo? si Noynoy? papaano kayo nakasisiguro siya rin ay hindi kurakot, kung ganon nga ang tingin ninyo kay gordon? Kung lahat man ng kandidato ay kurakot, sabihin natin, sino ang may mas malaki ang nagawa para sa bansa vs. mangurakot? tingnan ang link na ito at may isang debate tungkol sa isyung korupsiyon: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=194910412554&id=660391561&ref=mf April 18, 2010 at 4:00am · Like

MeAnn Manzano If the head of the CBCP will run for president in this country and if I think that he has that passionate love for God and country at di sya kurakot,if he is really sincere and has moral ascendancy and genuine fear of the Lord at grounded sya sa salita ng Diyos,if his life is transparent and set as good exampe in his personal and public life,if he is really capable of leading this country.then why not? The constitution is clear that all Filipinos can run as president regardless of political or religious affliation.As long as he passes the credentials na kailangan nila. kailangan ba ng sobrang talino or sikat sa bansang ito.Tested na sila.mas lumaki ang utang ng bansa sa kanila.Si Cory nga,plain housewife,napatakbo ang bansa,nagkataon lang na asawa ni Ninoy.I dont trust Noynoy,buti pa siguro si Villar o Gordon.but I have my standard of choosing my president which is based on my faith in the bible..And Bro.eddie will not run just for political or personal ambition.Kapag kasi ikaw ay nakakilala sa Tunay na Diyos ng bibliya,if u choose Jesus as ur lord and personal savior-automatic u became loving and concern for ur country.Coz the bible will teach u to love more and pray forthe country which HE had given u..The holy spirit will convict u.. April 18, 2010 at 5:32am · Like

Inri Manzie @aaron ang dapat magdiet e c Gordon. @Jose and Din. Running for presidency is a matter of conviction within a person and as long as you satisfy the requirements of our law. You two guys are also qualified but you have no conviction, did you? April 18, 2010 at 12:26pm · Like

Din Laviste No, conviction is not enough. Its his track record and diverse experience that we are pointing out that makes him the best man for the job. Its not enough to just be able to inspire people, but also have proof of one’s capabilities and dedication that will help transform the country for the next 6 years. And again, we see that in Gordon. April 18, 2010 at 4:23pm · Like

Inri Manzie When your candidate earned his track record as you brag on was he do it with clean hands and conscience. In fairness to your candidate, yes your candidate is very good in English but that is not enough knowingt that he lacked the ability to lead people. Besides, how can your candidate prevent corruption in his administration if he is aligned to the TRAPOS? Track record has nothing to do with the cleaning up of corrupt persons in our government. April 18, 2010 at 6:29pm · Like

William Wallace kabayan,hindi kailangan ang karanasan sa larangan ng pamumuno at napatunayan na yan sa mga nagdaang panahon lahat bihasa sa pulitika maliban lang sa ina ng demokrasya(cory)simula pa kay diosdado macapagal nagkalitse litse na ang buhay nating pilipino dahil sa kurapsyon hanggang sa kanyang anak(gloria). sa panahon ni cory may nadinig ba kayong anumalya sa panununo niya?siya ay isang ina na hangad ay mabigyan ng magandang kinabukasan ang kanyang mga anak…walang karanasan sa pulitika pero nagawa niyang labanan ang dektador na si marcos para lang makamit natin demokrasya na hanggang ngayon tayo ang nakikinabang….nagkakaroon tayo ng kalayaan na maihayag ang ating saloobin na alam natin ay tama pero sa mata ng pangkalahatan ay mali…..ginamit natin ang demokrasya para alipustahin ang kakayahan ng kanyang anak(noynoy) na walang ibang hangad kundi ang magsilbi sa bayan ng tapat..sino sa tumakbong pangulo ngayon ang deretsong nangako sa madlang people na hindi magnanakaw at labanan ang katiwalian???? si noynoy di ba??hindi lahat ng sagot ay makikita sa libro..maging bukas sana ang ating isipan para sa karagdagang kaalaman…. April 19, 2010 at 12:02am · Like

William Wallace totoo sa pamummuno ni cory marami ang nagugutom sa pagkat nagsimula tayo sa wala ni limas ni marcos ang kaban ng bayan pero unti-unti tayong nakakabangon sa kahirapan… nung humalili si malaking tainga(ramos)at dumaan tayo sa asian crisis walang ginawa si tainga kundi ang magbenta ng pagmamay-ari ng governo at hindi sa kanya…binibenta niya sa mga mayayaman at dayuhan na hanggang ngayon tayo ang umuupa sa ating pagmamay-ari….ginisa tayo sa sarili nating mantika….hanggang sa naabutan ni erap ang asian crisis..sa sobra ng dalawang taon niyang pamumuno nabigyan niya ng pansamantalang hanap buhay ang iilan nating kababayan sa pamamagitan ng sugal…jai alai,last three, last two,sweepstake,lotto at iba pang illegal na gawain hanggang napatalsik sa pwesto..at nang pumasok si kwatog(gloria) sa pangulo lalo lang nagkalitse ang buhay natin…na tayo mismo ang saksing buhay sa kaganapan…. April 19, 2010 at 12:38am · Like

Jose A. Acelajado Mary Ann, I don’t think the head of the CBCP will put his institution at stake by pursuing a political career as he respects the institution and its members! April 19, 2010 at 7:18am · Like

MeAnn Manzano Politics is not bad..its only the politician that makes it bad.A politician must be a person judging wisely and prudent.but they tend to deteriorate the essence of politics which is a science or art of government, of political views.They are still under the law of Rome,most probabaly bawal sa kanila not becoz the institution wil be stained.. People has to be free from the bondage of apathy and indifference.. April 19, 2010 at 10:00am · Like

Inri Manzie To be involved in politics while identified as a clergy or pastor or laity will not put the institution at stake considering that a barrier exists, thus the separation of the church and the state under our constitution. The doctrine of the church cannot be brought to the affair of the state and vice versa. But this does not mean that a religious leader is prohibited to participate in politics when it comes to deliver to the people a decent meaning of life. Since our professional politicians principally the TRAPOS are so much involved on popularising themselves via track record with the indulgence of corruption negating good services to the people and to the detriment of our economy, do they still have the moral right to say that they are capable to lead the country into something good? A corrupt leader can not bring good things. The Bible is true: What you sow is what you reap. If our candidates are identified to the malpractices in the government can we resist the conviction of a man of God to run for president to fix such malpractices? Bro. Eddie is the right man for the job knowing for his conviction that he was not and is not involved in any malpractices detrimental to the people. HE IS A TRUE LEADER AND A LEADER MAKER. From his 15 students he trained then, and now thousands of leaders with millions of members whose life were changed from the verge of ruined into a new and transformed life. That is why Jesus Is Lord Church was formed. [For me this is track record for Bro. Eddie] It is God who make and designed for it. Bro. Eddie is just a vessel in the existence of JIL church. This is what we need in the government – to cure the ailing heart and mind of those in the government through surgery operations for the true transformation of our ailing society attributed but our irresponsible leaders. It is only then that our country will lead into a right track. WE NEED THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE TRUE TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY, SPECIFICALLY IN GOVERNANCE. What we need to lead our country is one with LEADERSHIP SKILLS proven both in words and in deeds. April 19, 2010 at 1:31pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado We are all created equal, we are all sinners, and Bro. Eddie is just one of us, he may be wrong, and he may be right, politics is not just qualifications but more so, it is about personal relations, this is reality, this is why maybe 90% of his supporters are members of the JIL, and whether he likes it or not, he is putting the JIL at stake in this activity, as I have seen on TV, He is being endorsed by your leaders to your members! So this creates the impression that this is an endorsement from the Lord, to many of your loyal followers! Please, please be more objective to your tribe! April 19, 2010 at 5:15pm · Like

Inri Manzie I don’t think he does.JIL church does not belong to Bro. Eddie. It belongs to God. Bro. Eddie is just a vessel for the existence of JIL. Besides, he has already relinquished his duty as overseer of JIL the moment he run for the presidency.. The endorsement for Bro. Eddie are within the consensus of peoples, not only the JIL leaders, who are thirsty for the drastic change from the error of our government. As believers, by relying to the Word of God, and through prayer that we make our decisions. What you have said is self-explanatory. You are bringing the word “objective” to the fallacy of your argument to make your reason right. April 19, 2010 at 6:15pm · Like

Immanuel del Castillo i saw this one being advertised on an anti-erap fan page. pretty good stuff you got here, what makes it even better tho is the fact that it is translated in the vernacular. haha, anyway, if you allow me to correct you, Noynoy Aquino best represent the Class A driver. He is inexperience in almost all aspects, even in life. April 20, 2010 at 4:32am · Like

Inri Manzie How can we expect a man to lead a country where there’s lot of question to his personality. One thing is that he has no family at his age. Before you can be trusted to a bigger thing you need to show first how you run the smaller thing. In the Senate he just sit down with no law being made. Now he shouts BATMAN to lead a big family. And please excuse me, what is Class A driver? April 20, 2010 at 7:10am · Like

Immanuel del Castillo Henry, read the note again. i was pertaining to the type A driver. im sorry if you were mistaken. April 20, 2010 at 9:17am · Like

Inri Manzie Thank you Immanuel April 20, 2010 at 11:39am · Like

Francis Arana Inchoco http://www.mannyvillar.com.ph/theman.php read this. You’ll truly apreciate the success of a person from zero to feat. Villar dares himself to become an achiever, indeed it was POSSIBLE. As what most of his advertisement says, SYA ang GUMAWA ng KANYANG SARILING PANGALAN. If Villar will win this race, the Filipinos perfectly made a very good decision. April 20, 2010 at 11:58am · Like

Inri Manzie He makes his name then he torn it down even greater than he make it. To choose him is like jumping from the flying airplane without a parachute. April 20, 2010 at 2:13pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado Gordon-Fernando for a better Philippines! April 20, 2010 at 5:56pm · Like

John Rebitoy @all, simpleng tanong lang po.. ano ba nagawa ng mga kandidato nyo? April 20, 2010 at 7:24pm · Like

John Rebitoy go gordon April 21, 2010 at 12:30am · Like

Immanuel del Castillo haha, may mga manhid. please, wag niyo iboto si manny villar saka si noynoy. i’ve heard off his evils. one of them is his tree planting project, yes, he plants trees, but tears down a lot more in the process. he denude the our forest for his “housing projects” a.k.a. subdivisions. aint that evil? plus, he aint poor when he was younger, he is lying. i have a lot more but i am too lazy to post it here. with regards to noynoy, you know he aint gonna do nothing, what were you thinking? April 21, 2010 at 12:51am · Like

Engr Eijoj Otipep We must become the change we want to see. Vote for Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro! April 21, 2010 at 2:09am · Like

John Sue Feliciano Ortiz aLam na.. April 21, 2010 at 11:29am · Like

Inri Manzie Electing a president is choosing a leader for the country. It is all about leadership skills of one who will lead us. The candidates have their respective but good academic background at their own field, accomplishments within their specialty, family background at their own sphere of influence, etc. But one thing that, I think, we should seriously put on the table is their LEADERSHIP SKILL. May be our candidate is a bright economist like Aling Gloria but lacked the skill of leadership kaya nagka wendang wendang ang Pilipinas; maybe our man became rich because of his obsession to escape from the ruin of poverty thus make his name known and only to find it torn down again because of corruption and now conspired with Gloria’s lousy administration; that our man became senator because he was good on rhetoric that he even brag as to his track record; that our man has questionable personality, an heir of his parents popularity but DO NOTHING while in the Senate; our man could be a one-time president who rose from his vices and by his bigotry leading to his downfall; or a military man so that our country will become under military rule again. Adhering to any of this, PLEASE FORGIVE ME, I MUST SAY WE ARE INDEED NAIVE IF NOT IDOT. Remember our country need a LEADER! April 21, 2010 at 1:48pm · Like

John Rebitoy Gloria is good, you can see the rise of GDP and GNP from her presidency. But, she also was a puppet by many congressman because she is afraid that she will be impeached in her position. ahihii. April 21, 2010 at 6:11pm · Like

Immanuel del Castillo JOHN! are you kidding? you might wanna take that last statement of yours back, because Gloria just made a PAG-IBIG Board Member out of her freaking Manicurist for chrissake!!!! April 21, 2010 at 10:54pm · Like

Sneak Grazz Ang dami namang madudunong sa thread na ito pero karamihan baluktot naman ang prinsipyo. Yung iba pinagpipilitan na isama ang kagustuhan ng DIYOS. Gising! Hindi lahat ng Pilipino ay katulad ng pananampalataya mo. Mga nabubulagan! Kaya nga ihiniwalay ang estado sa simbahan. Hanggang ngayon taglay nyo pa rin ang baluktot na kaisipan na itinanim ng mga kastila, na ang mga naglilingkod sa panginoon ay sila lamang ay karapatdapat maging lider. Meron namang nangangarap ng gising. Hindi raw kailangan ang karanasan sa pamumuno, haha isa pa itong natutulog sa pansitan! Ikaw ba ay nag tratrabaho? Nakakita ka na ba nga PRESIDENTE o GENERAL MANAGER ng kumpanya na JANITOR lang kahapon? Gusto mo pa bang elaborate ko pa ang ibig kung sabihin ng maintindihan mo? Paumanhin sa mga JANITOR, alam kong tunay na marangal ang inyong trabaho, nais ko lang na ilahad ang katotohanan. Simulan natin sa pinakamaliit na sektor ng pamayanan, ang PAMILYA. Kung ikaw ay isang MAGULANG, ikaw ba ay tinitingalang lider ng iyong anak? Bakit? Kung hindi ikaw ang tinitingalang lider ng iyong anak sa iyong palmilya, bakit? Gets mo? Ha ha ha Ang may akda ay inilalahad lamang ang kanyang pag unawa ng ayon sa kanyang pag susuri. Kung hindi ka naniniwala sa mga isinulat ng may akda, marapat lamang na ilahad mo rin ang iyong pamantayan sa lohikal at makatotohanang batayan. Kung ang iyong mga reaksyon ay batay lang sa iyong mga sapantaha at kuwento ng iba sana huwag ka ng mag dunung-dunungan dahil nahahalata lamang na ikaw ay isang mangmang. Taandaan, hindi nakakahiyang sabihin ang “hindi ko pa alam”. Ewan ko sa inyo… puro kayo reklamo at gusto nyo ng pag babago pero ang paraan ng pag pili nyo ng kandidato hindi naman nagbabago. Hahahaha… Hindi ba noong huli kang bumoto yan din ang pamantayan mo? April 22, 2010 at 3:50am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Arron, Kaibigan Ko, Gordon’s urging of kababayans to eat less rice serves the purpose of promoting health and stimulating the economy. Sa bagay, Gordon’s plan is not an outright reduction in rice consumption, ngunit the addition of mongo, camote, and cassava, which would be less expensive. This addition to the diet would compensate for the excessive rice consumption, which, if left unchecked, could lead to lifestyle diseases (halimbawa, obesity, high blood pressure, and diabetes). Economically speaking, a reduction of local rice consumption would create a surplus of rice supply, which could be exported in exchange for more dollars. In conclusion, less rice consumption translates into a cheaper diet, better health, lower healthcare costs, more exports, and more dollars for the Philippine economy. What’s wrong with that, Kaibigan Ko? April 22, 2010 at 4:07am · Like

Inri Manzie @kulit everyone has its own bias and they have the right to express it like you but to say the word “baluktot ang kaisipan” is somewhat that you are making yourself na ikaw ay napakakrunong. You’re thinking that you are superior than others. If people chose the principle of God or the principle of man to reign our country then so be it because that’s their confirmation bias. If you are against it then refute it with your personal validation that others can learn from you. April 22, 2010 at 7:28am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Madame Faith, Kaibigan Ko, salamat po for your kind words about my writing, and I admire your perseverance in addressing the Bro. Eddie supporters with your philosophical points and Biblical understanding, kahit we may disagree. I’m more interested in using facts rather than insults in order to make my points, dahil they earn more merit and credibility among the voters. However, sometimes the directness of my points or probing questions may seem offensive, so please forgive me if this is the case. Gordon has been in politics for a long time and has established a good reputation in what he has accomplished, which remains unmatched by any other candidate. You can read about them in my first blog which includes a debate between a Noynoy supporter and I on the issue of corruption sa: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=194910412554&id=660391561&ref=mf Also, since Gordon is Blue Ribbon Committee chairman, meroon higher moral standard which he must live up to, so it seems highly unlikely that he would risk his political career by falsely accusing Villar of buying him off. Naiintindihan ko that you are close to the family, so you do not feel that he could commit such a terrible thing, ngunit just as parents were unsuspecting of their priests who sexually molested their children (as reported sa news), is it not possible that the closest of friends and relatives be oblivious to each others’ negative intentions and actions. Such betrayal and deception occurs frequently between husbands and wives, employees and employers, businesses and customers. One need only read the newspapers. Sa bagay, Gordon has assured that, at the appropriate time, he will disclose the identity of this former Cabinet member sa harapan ng si Villar and is willing to use a lie detector test. By the way, Kaibigan Ko, can you or any other Villar supporter explain why Villar refuses to attend Senate hearings, kahit appeals from his colleagues? April 23, 2010 at 2:32am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Sir Jojie, tama ka po. That is precisely why Gordon is the presidentiable most qualified to lead, dahil he has acquired merit through his successful accomplishments. They are not unfulfilled promises or dreams. They were realized goals concretized in places like Subic and Olongapo. Simply ask the 200,000 people who were employed and the 200 employers whom Gordon convinced to invest sa RP during his earlier public service. What has Gibo done comparable to this for him to deserve our trust and vote? April 24, 2010 at 1:44am · Like

William Wallace @marcial,hindi naman cguro pwede ipares ang camote at daing,casava at sardinas…patibayan na lang ngsikumra ganun…iilan lang po tayong nakakain ng apat na beses sa isang araw… ang mga sakit na binanggit mo di ba nakukuha yan sa improper diet??paano ang malnutrisyon?wala nang pambili ng gamot???at madalang nalang po tayong nageexport ng bigas ngayon sa katunayan tayo pa nga ang nagiimport ng bigas mula sa thailand at vietman…naalala mo ba yung fertilizer fund???kung ang perang iyon binigay sa magsasaka eh di sana malakas ang ating agrikultura….sabihin nyo po sa kay gordon na bigyang pansin ang nakakarami hindi yung iilan lang…. @nathan,pero nakaranas na ho kayo ng isang ina(bahagi ng pamilya-ang pinakababang sector ng lipunan sabi nyo po di ba? ).. na naging presidente di po ba? anyway, ang salitang leader po ay something that leads…malinaw na meron o walang karanasan pwede po maging leader ano po? nasa atin na po yun kung ang gusto maging leader natin may karanasan o wala…hwag po sana tayong magbigay halimbawa na malayo sa paksa… Constructive criticism is fine po providing we are prepared to do something about what we are being critical about—rather than just being negative and becoming a part of the problem, hindi po ba??? maging mahinahon po tayo walang pong nagmamagaling dito… sinasabi ko lang ayun sa aking karanasan at kayo mismo ay saksing buhay sa kasaysayan ng pilipinas…sana po maging bukas ang ating isipan para sa karagdagang kaalaman. Lahat pong tumakbo ng pagkapangulo ngayon ay karapatdapat po na maging leader ayun sa commelec base sa saligang batas,hindi po ba? lahat na naging pangulo ng ating bansa magaling may abilidad pero saan tayo ngayon? dyan kaparin at dito parin ako…hehehehe..hindi kaya dahil sa kurapsyon???simulan natin kay diosdado macapagal(poor boy of lubao) kinasuhan ng kurapsyon ni marcos…cguro naabutan nyo pa si marcos…si FVR….si Erap…si Gloria..lahat yan magaling sa larangan ng pulitika….alam nyo naman cguro di ba???o kayo ang nagbulagbulagan… kaya po ngayon may basihan….pipili po ako ng taong hindi kurap at deretso nangangako sa taong bayan na hindi magnanakaw sa kaban ng bayan…yung ibang tumakbo ba ng pagkapangulo nangako? April 25, 2010 at 5:42am · Like

Leandro Altamirano Go for Gordon. I may be only 15 but I know Gordon can improve the Philippines like he has done with Subic April 25, 2010 at 7:02am · Like

William Wallace @nathan,Si gordon ay tuta ni gloria, hindi po ba?bakit gusto ni gordon ang SBMA?kayo na po ang maghusga…alam nating lahat na si gordon ay chairman ng SBMA sa paulit ulit na pagkakataon…sa tulong po ng U.S. base militar kaya po napaunlad ang olongapo…napaniwala po ni gordon ang taga-olongapo sa kanyang kakayahan dahil po sa pamamagitan ng paghothot sa mga sundalong kano na gustong mamumuhan sa bansa….noong gustong paalisin ang U.S. base sa bansa bakit hindi mapakali si gordon parang asong ulol na panay rally dito at doon…kasi alam natin na ang pinagkukunan ng pera ni gordon ay ang mga kano…noong nahalal si estrada bilang pangulo ng bansa at tuluyang napaalis ang U.S. base sa bansa at pinatalsik si gordon bilang chairman ng SBMA at pinalitan ni payumo….bakit po ayaw ni gordon na bumaba sa pwesto??nagkakaroon po ng mainit na pagtatalo sa pagitan ni gordon at payumo… 2001 edsa revolution nganununa po si gordon sa intablado para patalsikin si erap at ehalili si gloria..at ng magtagumpay ang mga kurakot sa kapwa nila kurakot…tinalaga si gordon bilang secretary of tourism bilang gantimpala hindi po ba???bakit kaya hindi sa agrikultura na ngayon isinusulong niya ang paglagay ng kunting bigas sa hapagkainan o di kaya sa DTI…kasi alam niya na sa panahong iyon mahina ang exportation o kalakal sa ating bansa…at mapasakamay niya ulit ang SMBA,hindi po ba???? 2004 presidential election tumakbo po si gordon bilang senador sa ilalim po ng partido ni gloria na alam natin na isa sa tiwaling pangulo….paano nyo ngayon sasabihin sa taong bayan na malinis kayo at hindi trapo????ngayon po sino po sa atin ang natutulog sa pansitan… April 25, 2010 at 8:32am · Like

Donae Faye @Arron: Tiga saan ka po ba at sinasabi mo na naipaunlad ni Gordon and SBMA sa pamamagitan ng paghuthot nya sa kano nuong andito pa ang mga US military?. Si Gordon ay naging mayor ng Olongapo habang ang mga kano ay nsa Subic ngunit ang ekonomiya ng dalawang ito ay magkahiwalay. Hindi iisa ang olongapo at ang subic naval base (SBMA sa ngayon). ang mga tao ng olongapo ay nagttrabaho para sa loob ng naval base, pero ano ang ginawa ng mga politiko? pinaalis nila ang mga kano sa subic at nag iwan ng mga taong walang trabaho sa olongapo city. sino po ang nakawawa? hindi ba ang mga taga olongapo? ang mismong olongapo! ang buhay ng mga taga olongapo ay ang naval base ngunit ito ay inalis, kasama pa ng pagsabog ng bulkang pinatubo kung saan ang olongapo ay lumubog sa lupa at abo. Naaalala ko pa nung ako’y papasok sa eskwelahan, traffic sa daan dahil sa mga buhangin na ibinuga ng pinatubo, nakasay ako sa tricycle nakasuot ang aking mask (panlaban sa alikabok) kitang kita ko si Gordon na cya mismo ang nag aayos ng daan, nagttraffic, nghuhukay ng buhangin. Kung sa totoo lng eh pwede nmn nya ipagawa sa ibang tao. Mabalik naman nten sa SBMA kung saan wala na ang mga kano. si Gordon ang naiupo bilang chairman ng SBMA pagkaalis ng mga kano. walang trabaho sa olongapo, Hinikayat ni Gordon ang mga tao na mag volunteer (gumawa ng walang bayad) para maiahon, ibangon ang olongapo sa pangako na aangat ito. at hindi nmn nagtagal nagtagumpay ang SBMA. Kita po nmn nyo siguro kung ano meron ang SBMA ngyn. Ang pagkakaalis ni Gordon sa position ng SMBA chairman nuong panahon ni ERAP ay kinagalit ng tao dahil si ERAP ay nagtalaga ng panibagong chairman na galing sa bayan ng BATAAN hindi olongapo nang hindi pa nattapos ni Gordon ang kanyang termino. Ang sabi pa nga ni Gordon, tatapusin muna ang termino bago umalis, ngunit ipinilit ito ni ERAP at ni PAYUMO ang dapat na uupo. at gumawa ng karahasan sa olongapo city at sa loob ng SBMA. Bakit kailangan ng dahas? para lng sa pag kakaupo ng isang chairman?? Sa palagay ninyo bakit ito minadali ni ERAP? dahil alam nyang may potensyal ang SBMA. Nang panahon na iyan ako ay isa nga kolehiyo, nag aaral sa Mapua sa loob ng intramuros, ang intramuros nuong bago pa ako pumasok sa Mapua, ay isang tahimik na lugar. uuwi at papasok lng ang gagawin mo. Ngunit nang mag karoon ng WOW Philippines nabuhay ang intramuros ang mga vendor ay naka unipormeng pang bayanihan, gumanda ang intramuros. nabuhay nag karoon ng income? bakit? dahil sa political will ng isang tao. Bakit ko nasasabi ang lahat ng ito? Dahil ako ay tiga-Olongapo. at alam ko kung pano naging disiplinado at maunlad ang aming munting syudad. Ako ay nag aral sa eskuwalahan sa loob ng intramuros at naramdaman ko kung pano ito gumanda at sumigla. Ikaw po Ginoong Arron, Naramdaman nyo na po ba ang inyong kandidato April 25, 2010 at 11:03pm · Like

Donae Faye at isa pa, bakit tayo nag sisiraan ng mga kanyang kanyang kandidato? kung mananalo ba ang kanditatong gusto ko eh, hindi nyo na igagalang? or susundin? irerespeto ko ang khit na sinong magiging presidente, kung cya ay nsa tama… isa lng po ang nais kong sabhn ang itinuro sa amin ni gordon…. See More magsama sama po tyo, magtulungan kung gusto ntin umunlad. dahil TAYO LAHAT mas malakas kesa sa magiging lider ng bansa kung tayo sama sama. tapusin na ang siraan, ang thread na ito ay ginawa upang maimulat kayo sa kabilang “side” ng mga candidate. yung alam ng thread creator na dapat at may political will.. at yun ay yung kay Gordon. April 25, 2010 at 11:14pm · Like

Donae Faye http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4zpCyz6Rvc&feature=related April 26, 2010 at 1:33am · Like

William Wallace @faye,kung hindi po ninyo naintindihan masyado ang aking ibig ipahiwatig pwede nyo pa pong basahin ulit….anyway… yung tatay at nanay niya mayor din po ng olongapo,hindi ba????alam ko nanalo cya ng pagkamayor ng olongapo tatlong beses at landslide victory pa…tama po ba????mula olongapo hindi kalayuan SBMA na…kayo na mismo ang nagsabi na taga olongapo ang nagtratrabaho sa SMBA at hiwalay ang income ng subic at olongapo…bakit po kayo nangingibang bakod??wala na po bang ibang mapagkitaan sa olongapo maliban sa subic…sa iyong salita mismo nggaling na pagalis ng mga kano wala ng trabaho sa olongapo sa madaling salita po umaasa lang ang olongapo sa kano….tama po ba????sa tagal2x na panahon ng panunungkulan ng pamilyang iyan bakit hindi nila naisipan nagumawa ng ibang paraan(ala ampatuan)hehehehe….ipagpalagay lang natin walang kano,walang SMBA…ano ang olongapo hindi mapalagay!!!bakit po kayo nagvulunteer(gumawa ng walang bayad)?at ginawa pa kayong alipin sa sarili ninyong bayan…pulitiko talaga oo manggagamit…nawalan na nga ng hanapbuhay ginawa pang-alipin…yan ba ang sinasabi ninyong magaling…chek3x batay sa salaysay ni faye”’kasama pa ng pagsabog ng bulkang pinatubo kung saan ang olongapo ay lumubog sa lupa at abo. Naaalala ko pa nung ako’y papasok sa eskwelahan, traffic sa daan dahil sa mga buhangin na ibinuga ng pinatubo, nakasay ako sa tricycle nakasuot ang aking mask (panlaban sa alikabok) kitang kita ko si Gordon na cya mismo ang nag aayos ng daan, nagttraffic, nghuhukay ng buhangin. Kung sa totoo lng eh pwede nmn nya ipagawa sa ibang tao”hahaha…great pretender…1991 po pumutok ang pinatubo 1992 mageelection ulit…bilang isang pulitiko ano ang gagawin mo???hoy gising!!!!matutulog na lang ba tayo sa pansitan katulad ni nathan kulit… 1992 po nahalal ulit si gordon bilang mayor ng olongapo”na naman!!!”(dahil po sa kanyang pagaayos ng daan, nagttraffic, nghuhukay ng buhangin sa panahon ni pinatubo.)hehhheehe at napili bilang chairman ng SBMA na ayun sa batas ay bawal(dual duty)kaya napilitan niyang iwanan ang kangyang pagkamayor…ha???bakit hindi na lang pagkachairman…kasi wala ng pera ang olongapo… mahina na ang tax kasi marami ang nawalang ng hanap buhay… April 26, 2010 at 1:36am · Like

William Wallace @ faye,,,,sa pagkapangulo sa ngayon hindi pa magpaparamdam pa lang pagkatapos ng election…masyado pakasing busy sa pangangampanya…hehehehehe….peace tayo sistah…. April 26, 2010 at 1:41am · Like

Donae Faye Sir Arron, Sino po ba ang inyong kandidato? April 26, 2010 at 2:42am · Like

Donae Faye http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R4zpCyz6Rvc&feature=related April 26, 2010 at 2:45am · Like

Donae Faye Si Arron, i want to convince you to vote for gordon. please research about gordon vs. your candidate. If you want, you can convinced me to vote for your president. Malay mo maconvince ako. This is not about your president and my president its about “us”. you and me and the people of the philippines. April 26, 2010 at 2:49am · Like

Jason Pineda go donnae! grin emoticon April 26, 2010 at 3:28am · Like

Donae Faye aw jason, shoo! ikaw din kakausapin ko. hahaha April 26, 2010 at 3:51am · Like

Donae Faye Sir Arron, Si noynoy pala ang kandidato mo. no wonder.. hehehe. colonthree emoticon oh well.. April 26, 2010 at 3:55am · Like

Jason Pineda bkit? di nmn ako botante ah smile emoticon hahaha April 26, 2010 at 3:59am · Like

William Wallace @maam faye,count me in….katulad mo rin ako naghahanap ng kasagutan…kurapsyon ang ugat ng lahat…so far si noynoy pa lang ang nakikita kong malayo sa puso ni gloria….hehehehhe hindi na kailangan faye na hilahin pa kita jan sa pwesto mo malay natin dyan ang solusyon…mas mabuti ng kalat tayo sa paghahanap ng katotohanan ngunit iisa lang ang ating layunin makapili ng hindi sakim sa lahat ng bagay at maiahon sa kahirapan ang pinas… @faye,taga land of promised po ako from mindanao(ampatuan)hehhehehe,misis ko taga lubao pampanga(gloria)hehehe…. hindi kalayuan sa inyo… April 26, 2010 at 4:38am · Like

Donae Faye Kung ganon Sir Arron, nagkakasundo pala tyo sa gusto nteng mangyari sa ating bayan. thumbs up for you. hindi ba mas maganda kapag tyo ay sama sama? mas masarap ang feeling kesa yung pinag aawayan nten yung mga kandidato. Irerespeto ko kung si noynoy ang magiging presidente. Si Gordon lng po tlga ang naglilinaw ng aking isip. panuorin mo po ang kwento ng buhay ni Gordon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9gIGY3VXE4 pwede po kayo mag link ng kahit ng ano tungkol kay noynoy. pwede po tyo mag-usap kung gusto ninyo. salamat ng marami Sir Arron atleast nagkasundo tyo. ^____^ April 26, 2010 at 4:53am · Like

Jason Pineda hinde, hahaha smile emoticon April 26, 2010 at 8:43am · Like

Sandy Joel · Friends with Celine Almedraz Oportunista din yang DICKHEAD na yan eh, ginagamit ang RED CROSS for PERSONAL AMBITION. April 26, 2010 at 9:00am · Like

Sandy Joel · Friends with Celine Almedraz What’s the point, DICKHEAD uses the FUNDS of RED CROSS to UPLIFT himself. Ano ba ang subic? Pasukan ng smuglled goods…Smuggled Oil, smuggled cars, not to mention AIDS! April 26, 2010 at 9:13am · Like

Sandy Joel · Friends with Celine Almedraz Anybody but manny eVIL-LIAR. April 26, 2010 at 9:19am · Like

Sandy Joel · Friends with Celine Almedraz jejeje. -:) April 26, 2010 at 9:24am · Like

Donae Faye @Sandy: May Clue ka ba sa thread na ito? Di mo ba nabasa conversation namen ni Mr. Arron? and haven’t you noticed? he’s a Noynoy voter. LOL. And how do you know that GORDON is using the funds of red cross? eh wala nga cyang TV ad eh! kung meron once a month pa. DUH?! April 26, 2010 at 9:52am · Like

Sandy Joel · Friends with Celine Almedraz Ah, ngaun lang ako nakakita ng DICKHEAD na di marunong mag CPR. Head pa naman ng REDCROSS. Search nyo sa youtube ung pag challenge ni Paolo Bediones kay DICKHEAD. Di nya na revive ung c-ni-cpr nya. Hiningal pa ang lolo dickhead mo sa pag c-cpr. kahiya. -:) April 26, 2010 at 9:58am · Like

Donae Faye aw! what an AIRHEAD! im asking you how he uses the funds, so yun ang basehan mo? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJmBVCfSp_4&feature=related you are not voting for noynoy, nor for villiar and ofcourse not for GORDON, i think you’re voting for ERAP, AIRHEADS votes for ERAP. April 26, 2010 at 10:07am · Like

Arnold Sorso Magdaet sayang di ako maka boto this election…i really want to vote for gordon…but in my own effort, i will campaign for him…Go Gordon & Bayani! Philippines…TRANSFORM! April 27, 2010 at 1:05am · Like

Din Laviste @ Sir Arron: I respect that you have your own opinion of Gordon and the success of Subic and Olongapo. Ayon sa’yo,sa sagot mo kay Ms. Faye, ang paghuhukay nya ng buhangin sa Olongapo ay isang “pagpapalapad lamang ng papel” dahil paparating na ang elections noong panahong iyon. Paano ka nakasisiguro ito nga ang intensiyon nya? Gusto ko ring ikwestiyon, ano kaya ang intensiyon ni Noynoy noong sinabi nya sa harap ng taong bayan na hindi sya magnanakaw? Hindi natin masasagot ‘yan kaya tumingin tayo sa kung ano ang nakikita ng mata ng tao. Kesyo intensyon nyang magpabilib sa taong bayan upang botohin sya, nakakatulong pa rin sya sa taong bayan sa paglilinis ng bayan, hindi ba? Ang pagtulong nya sa paglipat ng ilang libong aeta na nasa panganib at nakatira sa Mt. Piatubo, kesyo pagpapalapad ito ng papael o hindi, nakasagip pa rin sya ng buhay ng libo libong tao,at ginagawa pa rin niya ang trabaho niya, hindi ba? Sa lahat ng kandidato, kesyo nagpapalapad ng papel o hindi, sino ang may pinakamaraming naipakitang pagtulong at dedikasyon sa bayan? Siguradong siya ang bobotohin ko. Ayon sayo, “sa tagal2x na panahon ng panunungkulan ng pamilyang iyan bakit hindi nila naisipan na gumawa ng ibang paraan?ipagpalagay lang natin walang kano,walang SMBA…ano ang olongapo hindi mapalagay!!!bakit po kayo nagvovolunteer(gumawa ng walang bayad)?at ginawa pa kayong alipin sa sarili ninyong bayan.”I want to ask you Sir Arron, tell us then, paano mo maibabangon ang Subic at Olongapo, pagtapos ng pagputok ng Bulkang Pinatubo,nang walang tulong galing sa mga kano at mga volunteers, with exactly the same prestige and success that it has now? Please enlighten us, since mukhang mas nakakaalam kayo kung paano. The mere fact that there are people, even students and learned people from abroad, who are willing to share Gordon’s vision without asking anything in return, proves how much of an inspiration he is to other people and how he has earned their respect. I would instead be proud to be a servant of my country or “alipin ng inang bayan”, because that just shows how much I care for my country,kahit walang bayad, basta’t alam kong ako ay nakakatulong para sa ikabubuti nito. April 27, 2010 at 3:27am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Arron, Kaibigan Ko, poverty is caused by lack of economic opportunity or choice, which is exactly what Gordon’s track record has shown him to combat by creating jobs. If our kababayans are currently unable to afford rice, it would be most beneficial to them to substitute it for something more cheaper and healthful like cassava or camote. Kahit it is natural for man to be resistant to change, adaptability is one of the qualities which distinguishes man from the other animals. Sometimes change is beneficial and even necessary. Sa bagay, many OFWs had to adjust to a new cuisine shortly after their migration. Why can’t our kababayans do the same, especially dahil iyon ay more healthy for the body and economy? This is a necessary cultural change, which is precisely what Gordon meant when he said “There must not just be a change of men, but a change in men.” On the issue of corruption, it is precisely because corruption is a prime concern that Gordon is the most qualified. Just consider that he is Blue Ribbon Committee Chairman and authored the bill to fully automate the 2010 elections in order to curtail voter fraud, and he voted for The Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (SBN-3532). Also, Gordon was the youngest delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention, which makes him a living symbol of our democracy. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Laws, he insisted on lawful charter change unexceptionally as prescribed by the Constitution and has rejected bills, which he believed were unconstitutional, such as Gloria Arroyo‘s declaration of martial law sa Maguindanao. Furthermore, Gordon’s apparent upholding of the rule of law and the Constitution clearly illustrates his anti-corrupt convictions. What makes Aquino more qualified than Gordon to curb corruption? On the issue of Aquino’s “selflessness” in public service, what exactly did he do to display that quality? View this video and you will see one example among many of Gordon’s selfless service to our country: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1375664401331… When you can present to me by logic or Aquino’s accomplishments that he is more qualified than Gordon, then I will support Aquino. Until then, I will vote for the most obviously qualified presidentiable—Gordon. April 27, 2010 at 6:37am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Leandro at Arnold, Mga Kaibigan Ko, your support of Gordon does you both honor. April 27, 2010 at 6:50am · Like

William Wallace @maam Din,maraming salamat sa pagsubaybay sa mga kumento ko..akala ko wala ka na…hehehhe….anyway andito tayo para halungkatin ang nakatagong katotohanan.. I would instead be proud to be a servant of my country or “alipin ng inang bayan”, because that just shows how much I care for my country,kahit walang bayad, basta’t alam kong ako ay nakakatulong para sa ikabubuti nito…hanga po ako sa tibay ng pananalita ninyo wala kayong pinagkaiba ni gordon pero hwag po kayong magsasalita ng patapos hindi mo pa nararamdaman ang kalupitan ng kahiraphan sa ngayon kasi may work pa ang parents mo at may kaya pa kayo sa buhay time will come gustohin mo rin mangibang bansa…the same senario po maam Din,ang taga olongapo nangibang bakod nagtrabaho sa subic…ang ibang kakabayan nangibang bansa din para kumita ang tanong po bakit kaya??cguro dahil magulo o mahirap ang lugar nila…iisalang ang ugat ang kasakiman…hindi po kasalaman na ipinanganak tayong mahirap kasalanan po kung matanda na tayo at mamatay na mahirap parin ibig sabihin po niyan ikaw ay isang tamad… tanong mo..Paano ka nakasisiguro ito nga ang intensiyon nya?hindi ko alam,bakit hindi nyo itanong sa kanya kung labag sa kalouban ang ginawa niya…hindi naman kasi kami closed…hehehehe… pagnagnakaw si gordon wala lang,pagnagnakaw si nonoy ay malaban tayo jan isampal mo sa pagmumukha niya ang sinumpaan niya….pasumpasumpa ka pa obama….hehheheh….walang pinagkaiba ang pulitika sa karnabal pag pumasok ka magulo, maraming tao, kanya kanyang pakita ng talento,payaso,magic at galing, pero iisa lang ang layunin aliwin at pasayahin ang mga nanonod at serbisyohan kayo ng todo para paulitulit kayong papasok at maniniwala..pero po sa likod ng mga ito ay isang palabas lang at hindi tunay sa kabuuan zero balanse ubos ang pera ng bayan… pagmahina na ang kita lipat na naman.. Sept.1991 po nagkakaroon ng malalang pagsabog ng bulkang pinatubo…1963 upto 71 parents niya ang naging mayor at 1980-93 siya po ang naging mayor for 13 years po umaasa pa rin cla sa kano…ngayon po subic parin…hehehehe…..hindi po ako tutol sa pag-unlad ng subic at sa ikakaunlad pa ng bayan…sa donasyon at vulunteer…ikakasaya pa nga natin..cheers3x…may point is hwag mong angkinin ang lahat ng hindi naman sayo ang kalahati…hwag ninyong ipamukha sa lahat ng tao sa buong mundo na umunlad kayo dahil sa iisang tao lang dahil kay gordon….umunlad ang subic hindi lang dahil kay gordon yang ang dapat sabihin ninyo…tandaan po ang scooter,motor,dyip,maliit na bus o malaking bus ay hindi mapatatakbo ng sinuman pagkulang ng gulong. April 27, 2010 at 6:59am · Like

William Wallace pahabol maam din bakit po nawawala ang gulong??may idea ka ba???…hehehehheehe….baka ninakaw o walang pambili..kurapsyon parin yan…. peace tayo maam din laviste…..hwag ka nang magkumento hindi na ako magrereply sa inyo…hehehhehe….mabuhay ang pilipinas!!!!! April 27, 2010 at 7:11am · Like

Donae Faye tama ka po sir arron! at yan din nmn ang sinsabi ni gordon eh. umunlad ang olongapo at ang subic hindi dahil kay gordon ito ay dahil sa mga volunteers. view his videos. “uunlad ang olongapo hindi dahil kay gordon, kung hindi dahil sa inyo” – RG April 27, 2010 at 7:35am · Like

Sandy Joel · Friends with Celine Almedraz kay DICKHEAD tayo! April 27, 2010 at 7:50am · Like

Donae Faye wow he’s back! the ERAP boy. smile emoticon April 27, 2010 at 9:44am · Like

Sandy Joel · Friends with Celine Almedraz DICKHEAD for PRES! Libre na ang DUGO! Yahoo! April 27, 2010 at 9:48am · Like

Donae Faye i feel sorry… T_T April 27, 2010 at 10:15am · Like

Sandy Joel · Friends with Celine Almedraz Ang presidente ko may “Dick”. -:) April 27, 2010 at 10:23am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Aaron – ang haba ng mga sinabi mo pero wala akong nakitang laman. Sabi nga nila “puro kwento pero walang kwenta”. Para lang akong nag basa ng komiks na ang bawat katagang binabasa ko ay halaw sa malikot at mapaglarong isipan ng may akda. Payo ko kaibigan, mag sulat ka na lang ng nobela o maikling kwento, may mararating pa yang telento mo. April 27, 2010 at 1:29pm · Like

Sneak Grazz @Rizza – ano ang punto mo? Binigyan mo ng kahulugan ang bawat salita ng binitawan ko pero hindi mo nakita ang kahulugan ng buong pangungusap. Hayaan mong i-quote ko ulit ang sinabi ko tungkol sa kakayahan… “Nakakita ka na ba nga PRESIDENTE o GENERAL MANAGER ng kumpanya na JANITOR lang kahapon?” Maliwanag na ang nakalagay ay KAHAPON at hindi “DATI”. Ikaw ba ay mangagawa? Kung OO, ano mararamdaman mo kung ngayon ang inyong taga punas ng mesa ay bukas siya na ang BAGO mong BOSS dahil sa naniniwala ang karamihan ng kasama mo na mas marunong at magaling siya kaysa sayo? Uupo ka na lamang ba at tatangapin ng maluwag ang kapalaran mo? Hindi mo man lang ba ipaglalaban ang karapatan mo na malaman kung naging makatwiran para sa lahat ang naging desisyon? Kung ganyan nga ang gagawin mo, isa ka sa mga pilipino na mas lalong kailangan si GORDON. Kung ano man ang relihiyon ko at pinaniniwalaan ko, wala kang karapan na sabihin sa akin na mas mabuti ang relihiyon mo. Ang lebel ng pulitika ay dapat pag usapan sa lebel ng pagiging mortal. Pagusapan na lang natin kung anong kabutihan para sa nakararami ang nagawa ng kandidato mo, yan ay kung mayroon. April 27, 2010 at 1:50pm · Like

William Wallace @nathan, paano mo nga naman maintindihan ang lasa ng litson kung ang laman lage ng inyong utak ay pansit…ikaw ba ay nakaintindi ng salitang tagalog? o hindi alam magbasa… kung alam at naintindihan mo ang lahat ipagpaumanhin mo at hindi ko alam ang antas ng inyong pang-unawa…..ikaw ba ay nasa elementarya,high skul, koleheyo…o wala sa nabanggit..at kung hindi mo kayang intindihin at unawain ang nilalaman ng aking kwento..hhehehehe….ibig pong sabihin niyan tayo ay hindi magkalevel… Ito ang walang kwenta mong TANONG…Ikaw ba ay mangagawa? Kung OO, ano mararamdaman mo kung ngayon ang inyong taga punas ng mesa ay bukas siya na ang BAGO mong BOSS dahil sa naniniwala ang KARAMIHAN ng kasama mo na mas marunong at magaling siya kaysa sayo? SAGOT KO…..hindi mo ba naintindihan ang salitang election???ang ibig pong sabihin ay -to vote, to choose,to select… bilang individual may karapatan tayong pumili,bomuto kung sino ang nararapat…..halimbawa lang po kung ang JANITOR LANG KAHAPON ay siyang HINIRANG ng inyong kumpanya sa pamamagitan ng butohan o pagpili ng NAKAKARAMI bilang PRESIDENTE O MANAGER at hindi ikaw…IBIG PONG SABIHIN NIYAN AY HINDI KA KARAPAT DAPAT…AT HWAG NA HWAG MONG IHAMBING ANG SARILI MO SA IBA SAPAGKAT MAGKAIBA KAYO NG PINAGMULAN,MAGKA-IBA ANG LANDAS NA INYONG TINATAHAK…KUNG HINDI MO KAYANG TANGGAPIN ANG KAPALARAN MO AT IGALANG ANG PASYA NG NAKAKARAMI PWES KAYO PO AY NAPABILANG SA AIRHEAD O DICKHEAD NA NABANGGIT SA THREAD NA ITO…HAMBUGS BA…HEHEHEHEHE…..OO NGA NAMAN……MABUHAY PILIPINAS!!!!PEACE BE WITH US THIS COMING ELECTION…. April 28, 2010 at 12:42am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Aaron -” hindi mo ba naintindihan ang salitang election???ang ibig pong sabihin ay -to vote, to choose,to select… bilang individual may karapatan tayong pumili,bomuto kung sino ang nararapat…..” mula sa salitang nabanggit mo “NARARAPAT”. pag usapan natin kung ano ang PAMANTAYAN para ang isang kandidato ay “NARARAPAT”? Maglahad ka ng PAMANTAYAN at ating suriin ang kakayahan ng bawat kandidato natin upang malaman natin kung sino ang “NARARAPAT”. April 28, 2010 at 12:54am · Like

Donae Faye aw, sir arron sinasabhan nyo po ba na isang dickhead/airhead si kuya nathan? may ask po ako. hindi po ba gusto ninyo si noynoy bilanag pangulo kasi malayo cya kay gloria? ano po amsasabi nyo sa link na ito? http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=3796253… nakita ko lng po yan kagabi eh, ikaw agad ang aking naisip. iniisip ko kasi na ang kanyang mga kakamoi ay dating kakampi ng pangulong gloria. April 28, 2010 at 1:35am · Like

William Wallace @NATHAN-” hindi mo ba naintindihan ang salitang election???ang ibig pong sabihin ay -to vote, to choose,to select… bilang individual may karapatan tayong pumili,bomuto kung sino ang nararapat…..” PAKILALIM LANG PO SA PAG-INTINDI—-BILANG INDIVIDUAL MAY KARAPATAN TAYONG PUMILI,BOMUTO KUNG SINO ANG NARARAPAT—ITO PO AY TUMOTUKOY SA ATING SARILI NA MAY KARAPATAN TAYONG PUMILI KUNG SINO SA TINGIN NATIN ANG KARAPAT DAPAT…..KUNG SA PAGKAPANGULO..TOTAL PAREHO NAMAN SILANG PUMASA AYON SA BATAYAN NG SALIGANG BATAS…. KUNG SA TINGIN NILA AY SI NOYNOY AT SA TINGIIN MO NAMAN AY SI GORDON ANG NARARAPAT DESISYON MO YAN…PERO PASYA NG KARAMIHAN ANG MANANAIG HINDI PASYA NG IILAN LAMANG….YAN ANG TUNAY NA ELEKSYON… KUNG PAMANTAYAN NAMAN SA PAGPILI NG KANDIDATO–>ANG SINUSUNOD KO LANG ANG BATAS–HINDI NAMAN NAKASAAD SA BATAS NA HINDI PWEDENG TUMAKBO SA PAGKAPANGULO ANG WALANG KARANASAN SA PULITIKA…HINDI NAMAN BINANGGIT DIN NA HINDI PWEDENG MAGING LEADER ANG ISANG KANDIDATO NA WALANG NAGAWA SA DATI NIYANG KATUNGKULAN O WALANG ALAM….NGAYON ALAM MO NA???? April 28, 2010 at 2:07am · Like

William Wallace @FAYE,WALA AKONG SINABI…IKAW ANG DERETSAHANG NAGSABI…ANG SA AKIN LANG KUNG AT ITO ANG LAMAN—>”KUNG HINDI MO KAYANG TANGGAPIN ANG KAPALARAN MO AT IGALANG ANG PASYA NG NAKAKARAMI PWES KAYO PO AY NAPABILANG SA AIRHEAD O DICKHEAD NA NABANGGIT SA THREAD NA ITO” @FAYE,ITO PO ANG AKING PAHAYAG-so far si NOYNOY pa lang ang nakikita kong malayo sa puso ni GLORIA….hehehehhe…..WALA AKONG NAKIKITANG NOYNOY SA ILALIM NI GLORIA AYUN SA BINIGAY MONG LINK…BAKIT HINDI MO KAYA HALUNGKATIN SA 2004 ELECTION KUNG SINO ANG NASA ILALIM SA PARTIDO NI GLORIA… April 28, 2010 at 2:22am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Aaron – ang dami mong paikot ikot hahahaha. Kaibigan kung ano pamantayan mo sa pagpili ng kandidato tinatanong ko. Sa pamantayan mo, susukatin ko ang kandidato ko. O baka naman hindi mo alam kung ano ang naging pamantayan mo sa pagpili mo sa kandidato mo? Binangit mo ang batas, alin sa mga batas ang ginamit mo bilang panukat sa kandidato mo para siya piliin mo na KARAPAT-DAPAT? “BILANG INDIVIDUAL MAY KARAPATAN TAYONG PUMILI,BOMUTO KUNG SINO ANG NARARAPAT—ITO PO AY TUMOTUKOY SA ATING … SARILI NA MAY KARAPATAN TAYONG PUMILI KUNG SINO SA TINGIN NATIN ANG KARAPAT DAPAT” – Tama, sumasang-ayon ako dyan. Lamang na nag pahayag ka ng iyong argumento sa pinili ng iba bilang kanilang kandidato, ikaw mismo ay nanghimasok sa karapatan ng iba na PUMILI NG KANDIDATO NA SA TINGIN NILA AY KARAPAT DAPAT. Pareho natin binabangit ang katagang “KARAPAT-DAPAT”. Ang isang pag-pili ay bunga ng isang makatwiran at walang kinikilingang pamantayan. Bakit hindi mo ilahad ang naging pamantayan mo? Magsimula tayong sukatin ang kandidato natin sa iisang pamantayan ng sa gayon malaman ko kung KARAPAT-DAPAT nga ang kandidatong napili ko smile emoticon April 28, 2010 at 2:35am · Like

Kuya Kuya @arron you are either uninformed or confused….. your third world mentality is the very reason that our country is in shambles… April 28, 2010 at 3:05am · Like

William Wallace @nathan,sabi mo—>Tama, sumasang-ayon ako dyan. Lamang na nag pahayag ka ng iyong argumento sa pinili ng iba bilang kanilang kandidato, ikaw mismo ay nanghimasok sa karapatan ng iba na PUMILI NG KANDIDATO NA SA TINGIN NILA AY KARAPAT DAPAT. kailan man hindi kita hinikayat na baguhin at himasukan ang iyong desisyon ako ay nagdepensa lamang ayon sa nilabas ninyong akusasyon…bakit hindi mo tingnan sa una kung kumento…malinaw na ang ibig kong sabihin ay hwag mapaghusga ng sa gayon magkakaroon ng malinas na halalan ng walang sinisiraan…. Pareho natin binabangit ang katagang “KARAPAT-DAPAT”. Ang isang pag-pili ay bunga ng isang makatwiran at walang kinikilingang pamantayan.—ay hindi….ang isang pagpili ay isang karapatan ng isang individual para maihayag ang kanyang saloobin.kahit mali man o tama karapatan mo yan… ang isang napili naman ay bunga ng karapatan ng karamihan…at dapat igalang ang pasya ng nakakarami…maging mali man o tama…yan po eleksiyon ito ang sabi mo—>Bakit hindi mo ilahad ang naging pamantayan mo? Magsimula tayong sukatin ang kandidato natin sa iisang pamantayan ng sa gayon malaman ko kung KARAPAT-DAPAT nga ang kandidatong napili ko smile emoticon ngayon sino sa atin sa tingin mo ang naghimasok…gusto mong alamin ang aking pamantayan sa pagpili ng kandidato…hindi po ba?ako isang pribadong tao meron akong ”right to privacy”.hehhehehehe…. ok ito ang aking basehan sa pagpili—ayaw ko sa tumakbong pagkapangulo na dating tuta ng nakaupong presidente ngayon….mahirap tanggalin sa mga pilipino ang salitang ‘utang na loob’…hindi po mahalaga sa akin ang taong bihasa sa pulitika….yun lang po….at sana po maintindihan ninyo ang ang aking desisyon… April 28, 2010 at 3:21am · Like

Sneak Grazz @aaron – 1.) ayaw ko sa tumakbong pagkapangulo na dating tuta ng nakaupong presidente ngayon….mahirap tanggalin sa mga pilipino ang salitang ‘utang na loob’…hindi po mahalaga sa akin ang taong bihasa sa pulitika….yun lang po… – ahhh ito lang pala ang basehan mo sa pag pili. Ito ang pamantayan mo para sa pag pili ng kandidato mo. Ohh di ba si NOYNOY dati eh isa sa mga ayaw IPARINIG ang HELLO GARCI Tape? Si Nicanor Perlas, si Bro. Eddie o kaya si JC delos Reyes bakit hindi mo tinimbang? Buti na lang pala walang tumakbo na pagkapangulo na miyembro ng Abu Sayyaf dahil kung hindi baka pagkamalian mo pang iboto dahil HINDI TUTA NI GLORIA hahaha… – nakakahiya man aminin pero hindi ko na pag aaksayahan na sukatin ang kagalingan ni GORDON sa pamantayan mo. Sobra-sobra ang kakayahan ng presidente ko para sa pamantayan mo. Iginagalang ko ang pasya mo kaibigan, hari nawa kapag nanalo si GORDON ay makauwi ka na ng pilipinas at makapamuhay ka ng matiwasay kasama ang buo mong pamilya. – maaring si NOYNOY ay walang tatanawing utang na loob kay GMA subalit huwag nating balewalain ang mga taong nakapaligid sa kanya. Suriin mo kaibigan kung mayroon na ng napaulat na nagawa si NOYNOY na nagpapakita ng kanyang matibay na paninindigan at hindi nag papadala sa dikta ng mga nakapaligid sa kanya. – noong si NOYNOY ay kumandidato bilang SENADOR. IBINOTO KO SYA kasi ako naniniwala na may magagawa syang batas para sa nakararami. Totoo nga… wala syang utang na loob sa mga bumoto sa kanya hehehe… wala sya ginawa eh… sayang lang boto ko. April 28, 2010 at 4:24am · Like

Donae Faye bakit kaya cya naka ALL CAPS xD April 28, 2010 at 10:05am · Like

Donae Faye hayaan nyo na cya. yun ang desisyon nya. malaya cyang pumili ng kandidato nya. sa kadahilanan na si noynoy ay malayo sa puso ni gloria. ang nsaamin lng po sir arron sana naintindihan mo rin kung bakit namen na pili si gordon, bago po ikaw nag post sa isang PROGORDON link. ayon sa iyo: “pinakitaan lang kayo ng galing ni gordon naniwala naman kayo…sa tingin mo ba sa mga nagawa niya hindi siya kumeta ng milyones?kung hindi yan nangurakot walang pera yan ngayon at hindi tatakbo yan ng pangulo….” ang lahat ng magagandang nagawa ni gordon ang naging basehan namen, hindi lng dahil sa pang personal na nararamdaman dahil sa mga kandidatong naging kakampi nya noon. sana naiintindihan mo rin. nagiging rasyonal lng kame sa pagpili hindi personal. April 28, 2010 at 10:11am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Rizza – iginagalang ko pasya nyo. Ito naman ang resulta ng timbangan nila. http://www.facebook.com/votegordon… o kaya… http://tvnatinto.blogspot.com/…/timbangan-moderated-by… enjoy watching smile emoticon April 28, 2010 at 12:05pm · Like

Nade Gtg @Arron chavez…. wag mong sabihing walang corruption sa panahon ni cory……. nakakahiya sa mga taong me experience at me alam sa gobyerno nung panahon na un….. baka mapagtawanan ka….. April 29, 2010 at 12:03am · Like

William Wallace @maam edna,alam ko po na may nangyaring nakawan sa pamumuno po niya pero hindi lantaran katulad ngayon…hindi mo maialis sa kahit saan ang salitang hudas….kung naalala mo pa sa panahon ni jesus….pero po kung meron ka talagang alam ma siya(si cory) mismo ang deretsahang involve maari mo pong i post sa thread na ito para malaman natin ang katotohan….kung wala naman manahimik ka na lang para hindi na malito ang mga nandito sa thread na ito….may kaso pong corruption si pepeng kapatid niya pero sino po ang may pakana nito kung alam mo di ba po kaalyado po ni marcos????? April 29, 2010 at 3:08am · Like

Nade Gtg ke lantaran ke tago nakawan pa din…. ang kelangan natin kung sino makakapag usad sa pilipinas sa kahirapan.. ung me TUNAY na KAKAYANAN….. maaring d nga nagnakaw si cory eh ung anak kaya????? CGURADO bang d magnanakaw? April 29, 2010 at 5:42am · Like

Donae Faye tingin ko hindi magnanakaw si noynoy, yung mga taong nsa likod nya lng at i think hahayaan nya ito. April 29, 2010 at 5:44am · Like

Nade Gtg Ahhhhh oo nga pala…. ung mga nasa likod nya…. nun kayang panahon ng nanay nya? April 29, 2010 at 6:06am · Like

Nade Gtg baka ung timbangan sa hongkong dispalinghado…. MADE IN CHINA BA? April 29, 2010 at 11:20pm · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Arron, Kaibigan Ko, kahit I have pointed out the credibility of Gordon as a champion of defending the Constitution and the rule of law, you continually point out your support for Aquino exclusively due to his distance from GMA. Are you implying that Gordon is pro-GMA? If so, paano? Be specific. April 30, 2010 at 3:46am · Like

Nade Gtg kayong mga KABATAAN kau ang PAG ASA ng bayan…. mag isip at pagbutihin nyo ang pagpili ng magiging lider …. magpakatali-talino kau… April 30, 2010 at 5:53am · Like

Nade Gtg buksan nyo mga mata nyo mga kabataan……. tingnan nyo gobyerno mula sa ibaba hanggang sa taas……. wag kaung mabulag sa bolahang walang corruption…… @ rizza manatili ka na nga lang dyan sa hongkong ang gaya mo walang puwang dito sa pilipinas….. tama! kau ang bagong bayani na nagliligtas ng ating ekonomiya kung wala kau bagsak na ang bayan …… hinahangaan ko kau….. pero wag kaung bulag, maaaring nabubulagan kau siguro matagal na kau dyan sa hongkong kaya wala kaung alam sa totoong nangyayari sa loob ng bansa…. sige manatili ka na lang bayani ng bayan para sa ganyang paraan mahangaan ka …. dyan na lang kau mahalin mo yang bansang yan….. April 30, 2010 at 6:46pm · Like

Nade Gtg fyi i dont buy made in china……. just like ur candidate chinese blood April 30, 2010 at 6:49pm · Like

Nade Gtg Very LOW quality….. period!!!!!!! April 30, 2010 at 6:51pm · Like

Sneak Grazz Noynoy Supporters – Please Read http://www.facebook.com/album.php?id=100000897998610… April 30, 2010 at 11:16pm · Like

Sneak Grazz @Edna and Marcial – no point to argue with this people. They are close minded. A hopeless individual. Like I said before, they give reasons from a lunatic way of thinking. April 30, 2010 at 11:24pm · Like

Vanessa Gervo Cua pinoy dont realize kung nasan na ang pilipinas… kahit sa simpleng managerial position, pag matalino si boss lahat kumikilos pero bag baitbaitan lang kaya napromote ung mga hawak niya puro pasaway. May 1, 2010 at 12:55am · Like

Kathee Santos But then again, don’t mistake “intellectual superiority” for being “smart”. Gibo trusted GMA… and he got screwed big time. May 1, 2010 at 4:54am · Like

Oli Ver Dont judge Noynoy by your ignorance, get to know him… May 1, 2010 at 9:39am · Like

Rogie Ylagan · Friends with Pinoy Tayo http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=626967165… These are why I’m for Bro. Eddie smile emoticon May 1, 2010 at 12:29pm · Like

Din Laviste @ ms. rizza: what makes excellent quality then? can you describe in detail? May 1, 2010 at 7:53pm · Like

Din Laviste @ Oliver: those presented in the blog are facts. the conclusion on the blog is based on those facts. of course, we would want the best for our country. May 1, 2010 at 7:57pm · Like

Oli Ver qng boboto tayo ky Gordon, mananalo c Villar, yan ang ayaw qng mangyari… besides pwdi nmn gawing Tourism Sec. c Godorn, DND Sec. c Gibo, DENR sec. c Perlas, c JC youth Leader, C Bro. Eddie Spiritual Adviser, c Erap sa Games and Amusement, c Villar sa Housing. dba maganda? pero c Noynoy presidente… May 1, 2010 at 8:32pm · Like

Vanessa Gervo Cua @rizza sinu kilala mo ung alaga ng mga trapo at nagaalaga ng trapo para indi maungkat massacre sa tarlac… May 1, 2010 at 8:34pm · Like

Nade Gtg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4X2HEzBypdI May 1, 2010 at 9:06pm · Like

Erwin Costales @Oliver; ano ba ang basehan mo sa pagiging pangulo?, Saan ba nanggagaling ang utak mo? Bakit sa tingin mo mananalo si Villar? at takot na takot ka bakit hindi ka matakot kay noynoy?! tingnan mo nga ang record ng mga Aquino at Cojangco kung hindi magnanakaw?!, ano ba ang nagawa ni Noynoy? hindi ba isa rin siya sa pinapasweldo ng Gobyerno na hindi ginawa ang tungkulin niya bilang mambabatas… e d parang ghost employee lang din siya. Congressman tapos senador walang nagawa? anong utak meron ka?! May 1, 2010 at 9:15pm · Like

Nade Gtg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL0oOuhykAY May 1, 2010 at 9:16pm · Like

Erwin Costales @Oliver – Base on debate and mga platapormang may katotohanan hindi puro kyaw kyaw na dinikta lang nung kung sino sino. Sarili mo nga e hindi mo mailantad kung sino ka para kang magnanakaw na katulad ng mga dilaw! Sino ba ang nasa likod ng pulse asia at sws… ang mga cojangco di ba? o e di ninakaw na rin ang pag-iisip ninyo… May 1, 2010 at 9:21pm · Like

Nade Gtg http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZe2SEX3Kno May 1, 2010 at 9:21pm · Like

Nade Gtg @oliver thats cojuangco dami pa yan……..kawawang myembrong gsis…. May 1, 2010 at 9:23pm · Like

Oli Ver oi my nagalit? LOL personalan nba to d2? haha Noynoy aq dba halata? ano ba basihan nyo ky gordon na maging malinis at hindi xa sakim pg.nanalong presidente? alam ng lahat na magaling c gordon, at alam q yan… ngresearch din aq, ano batayan nyo na hindi maging corrupt c gordon pg.maging presidente? maging sakim sa pwesto? bakit ipilit ang sarili kahit kulilat sa survey?AMBITION!… See More kung sabihin nyo d kayo nasurvey aq din hindi… takot aq na maging presidente si Villaroyo. i dont want gloria to live happily ever after. c Cory nga na nanay ni noynoy mas hinahangaan ng marami na housewife kysa ky erap at gloria c noynoy pa. hindi nagpasikat c noynoy sa media b4 kc hndi nya inaambisyong maging presidente. ang mga katulad q na my tiwala sa kanyaang nagtulak para tumakbo xa. hindi xa tumakbo kc magaling xa, xa pnakamaring batas na naipasa xa pinakamaraming xperince un ang nakakatakot, maraming alam qng paano mgpaikot ng utak ng tao, bakit ba nanalo c gloria sa 2004? dahil sa magaling xa ano nangyari? c gordon pro gloria yan ngayon lang dumistansya malapit na election kc alam nya ang mga tao galit ky gloria… May 1, 2010 at 10:09pm · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends @Oliver>>>Oo hindi inambisyon ni noynoy maging presidente, bakit siya tumatakbo? Biktima ka talaga ng mag PALABAS at propaganda ng dilaw kaya ganyan ka. Hindi na kayo nagsawa sa bulok ng sistema ng kampanya-yung dinadaan sa drama para makakuha ng simpatiya, dahil yun lang naman ang kayang gawin. Si Sen.Gordon ay hindi plastik tulad ng abnoy mo, sinasabi niya ang nararamdaman niya at puno siya ng prinsipyo at integridad. Hindi nya para sirain ang track record nya para mangurakot lang… Yung mga walang karanasan ang mas lalong delikadong mangurakot! May 1, 2010 at 10:15pm · Like

Oli Ver paano mo aq ma.kumbinsi eh ikaw rin pinipersonal mo c noynoy, ano abnoy? c gordon ano? hindi nga nya kayang sumunod sa utos na umalis as SUBIC nung papalitan na xa. ano nangyari don? mahirap pg.subrang taas ang ambition. May 1, 2010 at 10:28pm · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends @Olover>>>FYI, pinatalsik siya ni Erap noon, dahil may maitim na balak siya sa Subic. Ayun naging sentro ng smuggling ang Subic nung nawala si Gordon… May 1, 2010 at 10:31pm · Like

Oli Ver Yan ang nangyari sa subic…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-w9gAX6j_Y May 1, 2010 at 10:53pm · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends Dahil alam nga ni Gordon na maitim ang balak ni Erap. Siya ang nag develop at nagpalago ng business doon tapos gagawin lang business ni Erap. May utak ka ba ha??? May 1, 2010 at 11:01pm · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends Makikita mo sa video na yan kung gaano kamahal ng mga tao si Gordon! Mag isip ka nga! Tignan mo yung video ng Massacre sa hacienda Luisita ng matauhan ka! May 1, 2010 at 11:02pm · Like

Oli Ver Please read, http://opinion.inquirer.net/…/20100…/People-call-me-Dick May 1, 2010 at 11:06pm · Like

Oli Ver ang presidential race prang ligawn ng babae yan, hindi dahil kw pinakamatalino, pinakamasipag, pinakamayaman, pinaka.gwapo eh sasagutin kana ng babaeng nililigawn mo, kailiangan mong makuha ang loob at damdamin ng mga tao, yan ang hindi nagawa ni Gordon, Gibo, Perlas, Jc at Eddie. May 1, 2010 at 11:24pm · Like

Oli Ver ano ba tama? pg.pikon talo o pg.talo pikon? ang smuggling sa subic paanhon ni aling gloria yan hindi ni erap. 2 1/2 years lang ngaing prsidente c erap. saan ba nka sandal c DICK ung 2004 election? May 1, 2010 at 11:51pm · Like

Oli Ver matagal na aqng natauhan relax kalang.. research mo ” The Truth about Hacienda Luicita” nasa youtube yan. May 1, 2010 at 11:54pm · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends Ang dami mo pang hindi alam at sumasakay ka sa mga depensa ng Losers’ Party(LP). At hindi ka natauhan, ikaw ay nabiktima ng EMO POLITICS, kaya ang hinahanap mo ay ang pag kuha sa damdamin ng mga kandidato. Parang drama sa showbiz, doon kasi magaling ang mga BALAT SIBUYAS na Pilipinong tulad mo… Kaya ayan ang nangyari sa inyo, BIKTIMA May 2, 2010 at 12:21am · Like

Kathee Santos Sana mag-isip muna ang mga tao bago maniwala kung saan-saan, si Noynoy lang dinuduro sa Hacienda Luisita eh ang dami-daming part-owner dun, Salamat nasagot mo mga tanong q na my punto at maayos pero Noynoy parin aq, sana lang wag kyo mang personal sa iba pg.my ngtanong, at ngpahayag ng opinion. My Tiwala aq ky Noynoy at sa breeding nya at hindi xa kahit minsan sakop ni gloria. Kung c Mar pa tamakbung presidente marahil Gordon ako. Alam mo Nathan nasa Visayas particularly … See MoreBohol aq ang Malakas dito Noynoy, Villar, Gibo at konting Erap, karamihan sa mga local na kandidato d2 Gibo at Villar ang dinadala. Mga trapo karamihan sa kanila, yumayaman sa pagiging pulitiko, gusto q mapalitan c.la kya Noynoy aq. Si Noynoy lang ang sa tingin q my pg.asang manalo na hindi na link ni gloria. for your info: hindi pa aq nakakita ng poster ni Gordon D2 o nakarinig na my radio programs about gordon and his platform of government at candidate na nag.iindorse ng candidacy nya.Puro Gibo at Villar local news papers d2 at radio station. Wala rin aqng alam na my isang Boholano na na.survey ng SWS o Pulse Asia d2, local surveys myron. marami na rin aqng natanong na mga ordenaryong tao at karamihan sa kanila Noynoy, alam mo bakit? ayaw nla ky gloria, alam q na ayaw mo rin ky gloria. Kya konbinsihin nyo ung mga maka GiBo at konbinsihin q pa lalo ung mga kakilala qng mga maka.Villar. Gudluck. May 2, 2010 at 2:57am · Like

Oli Ver Anjan kana nmn Paul, ng.husga kana nmn… Wala pa nga Eh. relax ka lang… GMA 7 nmn aq lage nanonood ng news, sa pamilya nga nmin aq lang maka.siete. May 2, 2010 at 3:06am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Oliver Ponte, Kaibigan Ko, I appreciate your persistence in attempting to rebut the Gordon supporters, kahit much of what you have stated is either inaccurate or simply speculative or not substantive. Sa bagay, the following is my rebuttal to such points, ngunit prepare to honor your promise to support Gordon, if we can convince you that he is the most qualified, which was my challenge to you. First, understand that surveys are only approximations, and are not necessarily accurate, especially if they are manipulated. Mayroon maraming Gordon supporters which may be ignored by the surveys or downplayed by the media, ngunit it does not mean they do not exist, and polls can change suddenly. Halimbawa, when Gordon was running for the Senate and finally won, the survey rated him sa 29, ngunit ended sa 5, a clearly big difference. Also, here is one survey: http://www.facebook.com/home.php… Second, on your issue of Gordon being clean, consider that he is Blue Ribbon Committee chairman and authored the bill to fully automate the 2010 elections in order to curtail voter fraud, and he voted for The Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act (SBN-3532). Also, Gordon was the youngest delegate to the 1971 Constitutional Convention, which makes him a living symbol of our democracy. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Laws, he insisted on lawful charter change unexceptionally as prescribed by the Constitution and has rejected bills, which he believed were unconstitutional, such as Gloria Arroyo‘s declaration of martial law sa Maguindanao. Furthermore, Gordon’s apparent upholding of the rule of law and the Constitution clearly illustrates his anti-corrupt convictions. Third, on your claim of Gordon being pro-GMA, he supports charter change, para GMA would not alter her position of House speaker to prime minister, if she gets elected. Also, he has expressed his condemnation of GMA by stating his plan to alter the Constitution, para the ombudsman would be directly elected by the people, instead of being appointed by the president (The ombudsman to whom he filed a complaint sa ZTE scandal was Mike Arroyo’s classmate). Finally, Kaibigan Ko, on your analogy of choosing a girl for courtship, love ay kailangan, ngunit, for the sake of practicality iyon ay isang factor in choosing. Kahit love may be the most obvious indicator of “chemistry”, compatibility ay kailangan din, dahil love and emotion are purely psychological traits, ngunit economic and living conditions are tangible, physical conditions, which may restrict a successful relationship. Simply observe separation and broken family cases. Halimbawa, love alone cannot pay bills or put food on the table. Action ay kailangan, kaya Gordon is the most suitable, dahil he is a man of action. What other issues do you have with him? May 2, 2010 at 3:13am · Like

Kathee Santos Wala nga ba talagag nagawa si Noynoy sa lehislatura? TRUTH: Senator Aquino’s legislative record is filled with bills that push for transparency, accountability, curbing corruption and leveling the playing field so that special relationships do not take precedence over quality public service. A good lawmaker must not be judged solely on the number of laws penned, but the quality of these laws in the interest of the public good. Congress is a democratic institution that is also meant to guard against government excesses. Aquino believes we already have many good laws, and what is needed is proper enforcement. May 2, 2010 at 4:15am · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends Kaya nga walang naisabatas na bills galing kay noynoy eh dahil walang kabuluhan ang mga yun. Kay Senator Gordon nanggaling ang Automated Elections Law, at naisabatas ito kaya gagamitin na natin ngayon sa unang pagkakataon. Pag boboto ka s May 10 ay maaalala mo si Sen.Gordon dahil boboto ka sa unang pagkakataon na automated… Ang to tell you. Yung sinasabi mong “filled with bills that push for transparency, accountability, curbing corruption”, lahat naman ay gumagawa niyan, hindi lang siya… Pati si Lito Lapid, Bong Revilla etc… May 2, 2010 at 4:20am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Oliver – Ako ay humahanga at mayroon kang bukas na kaisapan at kakaiba sa karamihan ng supporter ni NOYNOY na nakausap ko. Iginagalang ko ang pasya mo at ako’y natutuwa bagama’t mag kaiba tayo ng pamamaraan ngunit mayroon tayong iisang layunin na magkaroon ng mabuting pagbabago sa bansa. Tama ka at hindi lang ikaw ang nag iisip na itaya ang boto nila kay NOYNOY dahil kay Gloria. Kung titingnan lang natin ang karakter ng 4 na kandidato (G1BO, NOYNOY, VILLAR at ERAP);maaring tumpak na walang link si NOYNOY kay Gloria ngunit paano tayo makakasiguro na ang taong mga nakapaligid sa kanya ay walang LINK si GMA? Ako ay nababahala lamang kung paano nya paninindigan na ipagtangol ang interes ng nakararaming pilipino kung ang mga nagsasamantala ay mga taong nakapaligid sa kanya. Ako ay bukas sa usaping ang boto sa isang hindi popular na kandidato ay maaring boto sa galamay ni GMA. At ang sinasabi ng karamihan na ang tanging may malakas na laban dito ay ang boto ni NOYNOY. Maaring ikaw ay tama kung ang puntong realismo ang titingnan natin, subalit sapat ba itong dahilan upang bitiwan nating tuluyan ang puntong idealismo na sinimulang ituro sa atin ng tayo’y nasa elementarya pa lamang? Ang ganang akin lamang ay kung hindi sa panahong ito natin ipagpapatuloy ang maprinsipyong pag halal, kailan at sino ang mag papatuloy? Kung sa bawat halalan na susunod ay parehong pangangatwiran ang paiiralin natin, sa susunod na salin-lahi ay ganun pa rin ang kanilang yayakapin. Tayo’ng mga nakatatanda ang inspirasyon at batayan ng mga nakababata, hindi ba dapat tayo ang magsimula at hindi sila.Ako ay mananatiling boboto kay GORDON, hindi dahil sa kasalukuyan ay siya ang pikakuwalipikado bilang lider. Iboboto ko siya dahil alam ko na siya ang bukod tanging pumasa sa pamantayan ko bilang isang maprinsipyong botante. Ang iboboto ko ay isang lider na mayroon ng napatunayang kakayahan sa pamamahala, isang lider na nag silbing inspirasyon sa karamihan na baguhin ang kanilang nakagawiang buhay tungo sa isang produktibong indibidwal. Isang lider na nagpakita na ng pagkamatuwid at katatagan sa pamumuno. Isang lider na may kongkretong plano at may angking higit sa karaniwang talino. Isang lider na nakakasalamuha ng karaniwang tao, boluntaryong tumutulong sa mga proyekto at gawaing para sa ikabubuti ng isang pamayanan. Isang lider na kayang ipagtangol ang kanyang nasasakupan. Isang lider na kaya kong pagmalaki kahit kanino.Noong nakaraang eleksiyon, ibinoto ko si ROCO subalit hindi sya nanalo dahil sa usaping makinarya. Subalit hindi ako nagsisisi dahil alam ko hindi ako naging bahagi ng pagkakamali ng nakararami ng iboto si GMA. Kapag ako ay tinatanong kung galit ako kay GMA, ang aking sagot ay “dapat ba akong sa kanya lang magalit?” Isang sagot sa pamamagitan ng isang tanong. Lahat tayo ay may kaakibat na responsibilidad bilang bahagi ng isang lipunan. Kung sa tingin natin na tayo ay naging isang mabuti at responsableng mamayan, nag babayad ng tamang buwis at sumusunod sa batas at kapag nababalitaan natin ang kawalang hiyaan ng mga iilan na malapit kay GMA totoong hindi natin maiwasan ang mag mura at ipahayag ang sama ng loob. Ngunit naitanong ba natin sa ating sarili kung mayroon tayong nagawa upang mapigilang makaupo ang kanasusuklaman nating namumuno? Marahil sasabihin natin na “hindi naman natin alam na ganyan gagawin nya”, tama! Hindi natin alam na ganyan ang gagawin niya dahil tinuruan niya tayong hawakan ang kanyang mga “PANGARAP”. Hindi tayo naging masusi sa pag pili, nadala tayo sa simpatya at emosyon ng pangangampanya. Marahil ang iba ay isasagot na hindi naman si GMA ang lehitimong Pangulo, maaring tama at may iilang nag pagamit sa pandaraya subalit hindi ba natin naisip na sila ay biktima din at kahalintulad ng karamihan.Ako’y sumasang-ayon na kulang na kulang ang makinarya ni GORDON para abutin ang bawat sulok ng pilipinas. Kaya kami nanawagan sa sinumang naniniwala sa kanya na maging boluntaryo sa pangangampanya. Kumilos at gumawa ng paraang makatulong para sa pagbabago. Kung ang simula ng pagbabago ay ibinigay sa pilipino at nahalal si GORDON sa pagkapangulo, masasabi ko na magsisilbing inspirasyon sa maraming pilipino na gawin ang tama at walang imposible kung sama-sama at sabay-sabay sa paghakbang patungo sa pangarap natin na inaasam.Simulan nating ibalik ang maprinsipyong pagboto, piliin natin yung pinuno na kaya nating ipagmalaki sa anak natin at sa mga susunod na henerasyon. Simulan natin sa ating pamilya, tanungin natin kung anong klaseng lider ang hanap nila. Kung mayroon kang anak… sino sa mga tumatakbong kandidato sa pagkapangulo ang gusto mong tularan nila? May 2, 2010 at 4:20am · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends @Kathee>>> nagpapaloko ka sa mga palabas ng yellow army… unang una, kung alam niyang marami nang batas, ay bakit siya nag Senador??? Dapat ay tumakbo siya ng executive position noon pa man… He’s giving lame excuses that’s why he’s saying there are too many laws… PALUSOT sa tagalog… May 2, 2010 at 4:22am · Like

Kathee Santos HUWAG MAGING CLOSE-MINDED porque lang may gusto tayong kandidato. diba dapat may free and INFORMED choice lahat ng botante? Read this and be enlightened. http://noynoy.ph/…/wala-ba-talagang-nagawa-si-noynoy-sa… Andyan lahat ng advocacies niya. Ang dami kasing nagmamagaling para sabihin na walang alam/nagawa si noynoy. Edukado yung tao, naman. May 2, 2010 at 4:30am · Like

Kathee Santos Hindi kasi pakitang tao at mayabang tao si Noy. DI tulad ng mga ibang kandidato… maboka, magaling mambola. May 2, 2010 at 4:32am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Kathee – “TRUTH: Senator Aquino… See More’s legislative record is filled with bills that push for transparency, accountability, curbing corruption and leveling the playing field so that special relationships do not take precedence over quality public service. A good lawmaker must not be judged solely on the number of laws penned, but the quality of these laws in the interest of the public good. Congress is a democratic institution that is also meant to guard against government excesses. Aquino believes we already have many good laws, and what is needed is proper enforcement.” – Nasan yung mga Bill na sinasabi mo regarding transparency, accountability, curbing corruption and leveling the playing field? Bakit hindi naging batas? If may quality yung mga ginawa niyang bill bakit hindi nya naipasa sa plenaryo para maging batas? Ibig ba sabihin nyan yung mga kasamahan nya sa lehislatura ay hindi ginagawa ang kanilang trabaho? Bakit si Lito Lapid, sa 117 na isunumite niya ay nakapag pasa ng 1? Hindi ba nakalagay sa “noynoy page” na dati ay naniniwala si NOYNOY na marami ng batas ang Pilipinas at kailangan lang ng maayos na pagpapatupad. Ang tanong ko lang bakit sa lehislatura siya tumakbo? Bakit hindi sa ehikutibo? May 2, 2010 at 4:35am · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends @nathan>>> PALUSOT nga kasi…At ano ang tawag sa mga tumatakbo ngayon na Senador eh hindi pa naman tapos ang 6 years in Senate? Inihalal silang may kontrata na 6 years tapos tatakbo sa ibang posisyon? Dapat hindi puwede ito eh. Si Sen.Dick Gordon lang ang talagang may prinsipyo sa lahat ng kandidato dahil siya lang ang tumatakbo na tapos ang 6 years in the Senate niya dahiltinutupad niya ang tungkulin bilang Senador!!! May 2, 2010 at 4:44am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Kathee – Hindi ko tinatawaran ang kanyang kaalaman. Marahil kung ikukumpara sa akin ay matalino sya hehehe. Tama naman, meron syang mga adbokasiya at meron din naman ang ibang kandidato. Maaring sa ibang punto ay di hamak na mas maganda yung kanyang plataporma pero ang pinag uusapan dito ay kakayahan nya kumpara sa ibang kakayahan ng iba pang kandidato sa pagkapangulo. Pasensya na, hindi kasi ako “wishful thinker”. Sa pagpili ng lider hinahanap ko yung mga nagawa nya sa nakaraan upang pag basehan kung ano ang kaya nyang gawin sa hinaharap. Halimbawa; Ang isang Nokia N97 ay hindi ko masasabing maganda kung hindi ko nasubukan gumamit ng N95 o kaya… Ang isang barbero o mangugupit ay hindi mo pagkakatiwalaang ayusin ang iyong buhok kung hindi mo pa siya nakita kung paano gumupit at kung ano ang hitsura ng kanyang gupit. May 2, 2010 at 4:51am · Like

Oli Ver > Nathan Salamat sa mga magandang kaisipan at Marcial sa impormation nakakatulong un ng malaki pero tulad ng nasabi q Noynoy aq 2nd Option q c Gordon sa pgka president, depende sa rating, Wala nmn aqng problema ky Gordon, kaya nga lang dikit ang rating nla Noynoy, Villar at Erap at ayaw qng sayangin ang isang Boto q. Practical lang ako. > Nathan noong nakaraang Election Lacson ako kasi ayoko talaga ky gloria, gusto q talaga sanang maparusahan xa at ituwid ang mga kamalian sa Gobyerno at mawala ang Kuraption, kya ngayon Hindi q sasayangin ang Boto q, Leading si Noynoy sa mga Surveys at naniniwala aq sa mga Surveys ng SWS at Pulse Asia, si Noynoy lang ang may pinakamalaking chance na manalong presidente na walang utang ky gloria. At nagtitiwala ako na hindi bibigoin ni Noynoy ang Bayan at mga magulang nya. Paninindigan q yan. Salamat. Good Luck sa ating lahat. May 2, 2010 at 7:29am · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends @Oliver>>> Pero kung walang survey sinong iboboto mo? May 2, 2010 at 7:37am · Like

Oli Ver @ paul> qng walang survey at Hindi Big issue ang Corruption mas magigat timbagan ni Gordon, Gordon lang ha, wala kasi akong believe ky Bayani.. May 2, 2010 at 7:48am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Oliver – kaibigan, maraming salamat at ikaw ay pumili ng kandidato ng mayroong malalim na dahilan na maaring hindi saklaw ng kaisipan ng iilan. Ilang araw pa naman bago ang halalan, sana ay bigyan mo ng oras na silipin ang aming fan page at muling basahin at pag aralan ang posibilidad na manalo si GORDON sa halalan. Maaring sa inyong lokalidad ay wala kaming katulong sa pagpapakilala sa kanya at kung sakali man na mayroon kang makilala ka na kabahagi namin, maari bang kami ay iyong tulungan upang maipaabot namin sa aming kauri ang anumang suporta na kailangan niya. Sabay sabay tayo sa pagbabago. May 2, 2010 at 8:03am · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends Kung ganoon, hindi tama na iboto mo si noynoy dahil lang sa survey. Alam mo kung bakit? Pag binoto mo si Noynoy at nanalo siya, tapos pumalpak (na hindi malayong mangyari). Sisisihin mo ang sarili mo. Pero kung binoto mo si Gordon, manalo o matalo ay kampante ka sa sarili mo dahil alam mong binoto mo ang talagang nararapat. At hindi lang yan, maipagmamalaki mo pa kahit kanino na binoto mo ang pinaka BEST. And this will reflect in your own personality… Kasi kapag maniwala ka sa survey, parang hinayaan mo na ding diktahan ka ng iba kung sino ang iboboto mo, at kapag sumunod ka, ang tawag sayo ay uto uto… Sana manindigan ka… Para sayo din yan at para sa bayan… May 2, 2010 at 8:03am · Like

Kathee Santos Ganda ng nagawa sa subic, kaya lang sin city. pano naman yung paglaganap ng child prostitution? anong ginawa ni dick tungkol don? di lang child, pati adult, para lang i-please yung mga foreigners… sana mapatunayan ninyo na hindi pakitang tao si dick. kasi nung bigayan na ng relief goods sa mga victims, eh nagpahintay pa daw siya para lang sa photo-op. May 2, 2010 at 8:22am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Kathee – paumanhin, hindi ko pinapatulan ang ganyang klaseng argumento. Simple lang naman sagot ko diyan, kung may nagawang mali, sampahan ng kaso at panindigan sa hukuman. Katulad ng hindi ko pag patol sa mga isyu tungkol sa kundisyon ng kaisipan ni noynoy. Kung mapapansin mo, hindi ako umabot sa lebel na ganyan sa mga nauna kong argumento. May 2, 2010 at 8:36am · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends @Katheeee>>>Give us proofs! Puro lang naman kayo tsismis eh… Wag mong sirain ang mga magagandang ginawa ni Gordon nang dahil lang sa mga walang kuwentang tsismis! Pulitika ito hindi showbiz. Sa mga salita mo pa lang Kathee, alam ko na level ng utak at pag iisip mo… May 2, 2010 at 8:37am · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends @Nath>>> tama, wag nang patulan yan. Mapagkamalan pa tayong LP… Losers’ Party… Hayaan na lang yan, hindi ka level. Sayang lang panahon natin sa mga tulad niya… May 2, 2010 at 8:40am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Paul – sir hahaha easy lang po… mainit pa naman ngayon. Masarap po kumain ng ice cream o kaya halo-halo smile emoticon May 2, 2010 at 8:42am · Like

Kathee Santos @paul cruz: “Sa mga salita mo pa lang Kathee, alam ko na level ng utak at pag iisip mo…” –YON ang superiority complex. hirap sa mga taong tulad mo, know-it-all masyado, hindi nangrerespeto sa opinion ng iba. yan ba ang katangian nagustuhan ninyo kay Gordon? take note sabi ko SANA MAPATUNAYAN ninyo na hindi pakitang tao. kasi gusto ko rin makakita ng pruweba. May 2, 2010 at 8:48am · Like

Kathee Santos isa ka pa nathan, may superiority complex ka din. “Kung mapapansin mo, hindi ako umabot sa lebel na ganyan sa mga nauna kong argumento.” feeling mo you’re better than everybody else. hayy.. pag narcissistic nga naman oo… May 2, 2010 at 8:50am · Like

Oli Ver @ Paul> yan kana nmn eh, ng.judge kana nmn, pg.iboto q c Gordon at Pumalpak ikaw sisihin q?ok ba sayo? ipapakulong kita? LOL high blood ka lage eh. Relax kalang d ka makakakumbnsi ng boto pgdinadaan mo sa init ng ulo. @ Nathan> My alam aq na maka.Gordon 2nd Dgree cousin q na babae kya nga lang di nya kaya sagutin mga tanong q tulad ninyo ni Marcial. Yaan mo Nathan ipapakita ko sa kanya mga discussions natin d2 at mga threads.. May 2, 2010 at 9:00am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Katleen – mam huwag po tayong emosyonal. Ang ibig ko pang sabihin ay hindi ko binibigyan ng anumang kumento ang isang bagay na batay sa pansariling pananaw ng nag lalahad. Ang isyu po ng isang volunteer ukol sa “photo-op” issue ay isang paglalahad ng ayon sa kanyang pagkakaunawa. Hindi ko po alam kung ano ang pangalan ng nag lahad at hindi naman po siya tumayo at nanindigan sa harap ng publiko upang patunayan ang kanyang aligasyon. Katulad po ng hindi ko pag gamit sa napapabalitang kapansanan ni NOYNOY na isiniwalat sa publiko ng iilan pero wala namang tumayo at nanindigan upang ito ay patotohanan. Sa usaping SIN CITY, ang usapin iyan ay hindi maikakaila na pinangalingan ng OLONGAPO lalo na noong panahon ng base ng mga amerikano subalit kung aking babangitin muli ang OLONGAPO ay kaagad natin naalala ang isang Modelong Bayan. Malinis, may pagkakaisa, maunlad at masarap mamuhay sa lugar. Maaring ang iilan ay hindi pa rin maalis ang unang imahe subalit sa pamamagitan ng ilang patakaran ni GORDON ay nagkaroon ng pagbabago. Katulad ng pagbibigay ng mataas na antas ng responsibilidad sa pulisya, pagkakaroon ng pagkakakilanlan, pagsasa ayos ng mga pasilidad na may kaugnayan sa kalinisan at kalusugan. Ang pagkakaroon ng disiplina at kaayusan sa kalsada at mga pampublikong sasakyan. Ang pag gamit ng mga slogan upang ang bawat lokal na mamayan ay kumilos at makisali sa pag unlad ng bayan. Masugid niyang nilabanan ang prositusyon at kahit sa ibang bayan sya ay humarap sa husgado upang malitis at maparusahan ang dayuhang akusado. Iyan po ay iilan lamang sa mga kaparaanan na ginawa ni gordon upang malinis at mabawasan kung hindi man tuluyang maalis ang prostitusyon sa OLONGAPO. May 2, 2010 at 9:31am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Oliver – maraming salamat sa tulong mo kaibigan. Makakaasa ka na kung sino man ang manalo at maupo bilang pinuno ng bansa, ako ay mananatili bilang isang mabuting mamayan at tutulong upang mapanatili ang demokrasya at maging bahagi para sa mabuting pagbabago, para sa atin, sa pilipino at sa susunod na salinlahi. May 2, 2010 at 9:34am · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends @Nat>>> di ko na sila pinapansin, mga Losers kasi. Sayang lang ang panahon… Oo nga mainit pala jan sa atin. Dito sa saudi sa june pa iinit ng matindi. Mga emosyonal talaga ang mga yan, kaya tignan mo, konting sabihin negatibo tinatablan na. Pero ayaw naman nilang aminin na BALAT SIBUYAS sila na biktima ng EMO POLITICS… Kawawang pinas pag manalo si abnoy. Wala na talagang asenso. May 2, 2010 at 11:36am · Like

Kathee Santos Thanks Nathan for that comprehensive explanation. Mga ibang tao pala dito lakas umasta WALA NAMAN pala sa Pililpinas, MEDIA lang basehan ng lahat ng opinion. May 2, 2010 at 1:16pm · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends talagang malakas umassta dahil kami ang bumubuhay ngayon sa Pilipinas, eh ikaw anong kontribusyon mo? Tapos iboboto mo pa yung WALANG GAGAWIN? mahiya ka nga sa mga banat mo May 2, 2010 at 4:46pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado Gordon-Fernando for a better Philippines! May 2, 2010 at 6:03pm · Like

Jose A. Acelajado Malapit na May 10, 2010, let us convince our fellow voters to know their Precinct Number, and sequence numbers in the Precinct Computerized Voters List (PCVL) as it will be very time consuming for a voter to look for this on election day! The number of voters in some precincts reach up to 900+ voters! Maybe we should urge the COMELEC to note if the BEI’s have the right to extend the time duration in situations wherein a considerable percentage of voters in a certain precinct was not able to vote before 6pm, on May 10, 2010! there may be a failure of elections when a considerable number of voters fails to vote and that the margin between the candidates votes are to be affected by the number of voters who were not able to vote! May 2, 2010 at 6:24pm · Like

Din Laviste @Kathee: Tama ka, pero sila ay mga dual citizens na may karapatan pa ring bumoto. Media lang ang basehan ng opinyon? Hindi ba that is the purpose of media, to keep us informed? Kahit dito sa Pilipinas, papaano ba natin kinikilala ang mga kandidato? hindi ba mula sa TV din, at sa mga forums na pinapakita? I know of someone who is a dual citizen at nagresearch pa siya sa internet tungkol sa mga kandidato upang makapagpili siya nang maayos. Some of them are even more rational than those living in the Philippines. I call them patriots, dahil may pakialam pa rin sila sa Pilipinas, kahit na hindi sila nakatira dito ngayon.Nasa ibang bansa man sila, umasta man sila, pareho karapatan nila sa’yo. May 2, 2010 at 10:56pm · Like

Kathee Santos @Din: Yup, I know, I’d just like to point out that we shouldn’t fall for what the media gives us hook, line, and sinker. All of us should be able to discern the truth from the lies. I hope for his sake na boboto siya, hindi yung nang-iinis lang dito sa mga forums, mang babanat ng “EMO politics”, eh nasa ibang bansa naman pala siya. Analogy: Hindi mo naman kasi malalaman ang temperatura ng tubig kung hindi mo pinangliligo iyon. May 3, 2010 at 1:05am · Like

Paul Bautista · 2 mutual friends @dIN>>>Ang hirap kausap ng hindi makaintindi ano? Nasa ibang bansa nga ako pero alam kong lahat ang nangyayari jan! I watch tv news, documentaries, newspapers etc. Baka mas marami pa nga akong alam jan kay kath. Malamang dahil kita naman sa pinili naming kandidato. @Kath>>> FYI, nakaboto na ako dito sa Saudi. And guess who I voted for??? You can answer it… May 3, 2010 at 1:26am · Like

Sneak Grazz @Katlee – mam dudugtungan ko lang po yung analogy nyo smile emoticon “Analogy: Hindi mo naman kasi malalaman ang temperatura ng tubig kung hindi mo pinangliligo iyon. ” madam, maari din po tayo gumamit ng panukat ng temperatura (thermometer) upang malaman natin kung malamig, maligamgam o mainit ang isang tubig. May 3, 2010 at 11:24pm · Like

Kathee Santos Kinda figuring someone would be literal and say that, pero hindi mo mararamdaman ang temperatura ng tubig kung hindi mo pinanliligo iyon. May 3, 2010 at 11:26pm · Like

Sneak Grazz @Kathlee – madam sa pagsukat din po ng performance ng isang mangagawa, lider o pinuno meron pang pamamaraan kung paano ito sukatin ng hindi bias kaninuman. Kung kayo po ay partikular sa estratihiya na ipinakilala ni Dr. Kaplan and Norton, ang BALANCED SCORE CARD. Bigyan nyo po ng panahon silipin ang link na ito.. http://www.facebook.com/search/… Iyan po ay isang simpleng BALANCED SCORE CARD. Ang bawat kandidato ay sinukat sa magkakahalintulad na pamantayan. Tama po kayo, ang pinakamabilis na paraan upang malaman kung ang isang tubig ay mainit o malamig ay kung ipinapaligo mo po ito pero meron din pong ibang kapamaraanan na pwedeng magbigay ng parehong sagot, ang pag gamit ng sukatan (thermometer). May 3, 2010 at 11:38pm · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Madame Kathee, Gordon has been a Red Cross volunteer, since he was 17, and pledges to continue his service even as president, so it seems highly unlikely that he is doing this exclusively for show. May 4, 2010 at 4:33am · Like

Kathee Santos Okay… good point. Even if he strikes me as extremely arrogant/self-absorbed, I will consider him. Him or Noynoy.Just to keep it straight, Ninoy’s fraternity is endorsing Gordon because Dick himself IS an Upsilonian. May 4, 2010 at 5:02am · Like

Din Laviste In addition Marcial, when asked what he is going to do if he loses presidency, he plans to continue on being a Red Cross volunteer, which he does by the way for free. @Kathee: Noynoy’s fraternity you mean? May 4, 2010 at 5:47am · Like

Kathee Santos Ninoy’s smile emoticon Noynoy’s not an Upsilonian. May 4, 2010 at 8:43am · Like

Hermione Zerrudo · Friends with Mae Nacpil Paulino kesa mag away away kayo lahat,,,wat matters most is to respect yung free will ng bawat isa if sino man iboboto nya… my reason sya kung baket yun yung pinili nyang kandidato… and stop acting like parang hindi ka plipino kung makapag salita ka…alalahanin mo pilipino ka rin,,,ginagawa mung ewan yung sarili mo dahil isa ka ring NOYPI… May 4, 2010 at 10:57am · Like

Randy Antonio Reyes basta ako hindi pa tinanong sa survey… May 4, 2010 at 11:51pm · Like

Axel Noble pa tag naman koa d2! smile emoticon May 4, 2010 at 11:56pm · Like

Din Laviste @Kathee: Ipagpaumahin mo, tama ka, Ninoy pala.smile emoticon Its interesting though, kasi, they could also have voted for Noynoy dahil anak siya ng bro nila na si Ninoy, pero, as this article testifies, they chose Gordon because of his credentials and track record, and they believe he is the most qualified versus the rest. They knew him personally kaya sila mismo, alam anong kakayahan ni Gordon, and it just so happens na Upsilonian din siya. Please refer to this article tungkol dito: http://www.journal.com.ph/…/6856-ninoys-frat-backs… May 5, 2010 at 2:04am · Like

Cindy Bangcawayan @Marvz Sison: Open your eyes to the scandals and corruptions done by Villar. Pwede ba, use your mind sa pagbili ng president mo. May 5, 2010 at 6:48am · Like

Din Laviste We are exchanging each other’s homeworks here in the event that we might have information others may not know of, or they may have information that will be useful in our journey in deciding whom we are voting for as president. We attempt to convince each other because we are hoping that we would vote together as one nation for the same candidate we all think would be best for our country. Kahit na we all have our different views, even if in the end we still end up voting different candidates, at least there is the desire to be united in one decision for the Phiiippines, and that the Filipino people know how to think rationally on what is best for them! May 6, 2010 at 12:49am · Like

Mon Bernal · Friends with Ojie Lapid and 1 other @Noynoy Aquino (who ever you are).. You’re a perfect example of how stupid Noynoy supporters are.tsk tsk tsk.Its people like you (who do not know how to use his God-given brains) who keeps our country stuck in this rut.. THINK.[G]ordon [I]s the [B]est [O]ption May 7, 2010 at 5:10am · Like

Donna Arong Go for Gordon, kung magreresearch lang sana tayong lahat tungkol kay GORDON, malalaman natin ang lahat ng ginawa niya at kung ano pang pwede nyang gawin.. hindi sya sikat, wala sya masyadong ads, un ang kahinaan nia..hindi nia magawang ipakita at buksan ang pag-iisip ng iba na pwede at maari syang magdala ng mabuting pagbabago sa bansa. We may say na bongga ang records nia, yan ang panira ng iba, kesyo dahil lang dun bobotohin na siya, e un iba din naman daw maganda un record, e so what naman diba?e totoo naman talaga na marami syang nagawa at naachieve.. diba?? sa internet parang nangunguna si gordon at gibo…un ang gusto ng mga kbataan.. kaya naman magpatuloy pa din tayo sa pagsuporta kay gordon at ipakilala sya, di man magawa sa radyo at tv, kahit man lang dito sa internet… sobrang lapit na ng eleksyon kaya VOTE WISELY.. kun sino man ang iboboto nio, I RESPECT YOUR CHOICE…bumoto nang wasto, ispin nang mabuti, dahil kun hindi, anim na taon mong pagdudusahan yun, hindi lang ikaw, kundi ng buong samabayanag pilipinas… smile emoticon pero ako, DICK GORDON is my president..our country needs change, and I think, Gordoncan make a change.. smile emoticon May 8, 2010 at 4:36am · Like

Donae Faye @Marvz: this is a quote from Pia Magalona “For the benefit of all, why don’t you pls post those answers here or at least put a link to it, instead of just making a sweeping statement. You need to back up your comment to make it worthy.” bago magkaron ng HALAGA lahat yang sinsabi mo patunayan mo muna. salamat po. May 8, 2010 at 3:14pm · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Mga Kaibigan Ko, election time is near, so I challenge all Gordon’s opponents to pose their strong rebuttals. So far, I have yet to see an issue raised by a Gordon opponent, which has not either been resolved or refuted (halimbawa, Arron Chavez, Marvz Sison, Kathee Santos, Oliver Ponte, Noynoy Aquino), so I hope that is sufficient for them to change their vote to Gordon/Bayani. If not, I await more issues or questions they might have for Gordon. Until then, Aim High Pilipinas! May 9, 2010 at 12:06am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio By the way, Noynoy Aquino deleted his posting from here, when he was challenged by Mon Cesar Bernal. Gordon Opponents, please do not give up. If you have substantive reason to support your candidate over Gordon, then why do you fail to continue defending your presidentiable? Mga Kaibigan Ko, for the sake of our kabayanas and our country, swallow your pride and support the most qualified one—Gordon, who has proven his worthiness. May 9, 2010 at 12:15am · Like

Mon Bernal · Friends with Dale Gozar and 1 other Good thing! Have you seen GordonVS.Gibo fanpage?? there are lots of great debates there.. May 9, 2010 at 9:40am · Like

Steph Vargas Hi. I hope you don’t mind if i reposted your blog in my FB page. Like you, I am Gordon supporter. May 10, 2010 at 3:49am · Like

Faith M Reyes Hello brothers and sisters. We have a new electronically elected President. Honestly, it took awhile for me to accept it, but “there is no authority, except from God, and those who exist are established by God.” (Romans 13:1-7). Let each one do their part by being a positive influence, prayerful, and personally involved… let us be proactive citizens. Change begins with us. Let us be inspired by the message of Francis J. Kong: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=396688514661&id=26472192636&ref=mf May 18, 2010 at 12:38am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Mga Kaibigan at Katunggali Ko, today marks the inauguration of Aquino, Ang Pangulo ng Pilipinas. As makabayan kababayans, we must give Aquino credit when and where it is due and hold him accountable for his leadership, come what may. Also, we must not make the common mistake of thinking that our work in preserving our Republic is over. Talaga, it behooves us that no matter who resides in Malacanang, whether Aquino or even Gordon, we must constantly be mindful of their governance. Consider that the U.S. has a growing People Power movement known as the Tea Party movement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VMXz6xGeqc It started last year as mass peaceful demonstrations in all 50 states as a reaction to Pres. Obama’s broken campaign promises and his disregard for the interests of the American people. Eventually, the organizers encouraged the protestors to voice their opinions in town hall meetings, sign petitions, and to E-mail, write, and call their Congressmen when they supported unpopular or unconstitutional legislation. The Tea Party protestors’ influence has become evident in various Congressional and gubernatorial races, which resulted in the dismissal of Obama’s political allies for re-election. These are all measures we can take should our representatives neglect our interests, so do not underestimate your power to influence political change. Mga Kaibigan Ko, I appreciate the hard work you all have done thus far in campaigning for Gordon. Continue to aim high at mabuhay ang Pilipinas! June 30, 2010 at 5:38am · Like

Marcial Bonifacio Faith, Kaibigan Ko, you were a good sport. Kahit my arguments for Gordon were mostly based on his track record and expertise, your points were not unfounded. Afterall, Villar was at the top of my list dati. June 30, 2010 at 5:47am · Like

Jocelle Rabulan Corpuz Well said Marcial Bonifacio April 5, 2013 at 12:57am · Like

Jocelle Rabulan Corpuz Can I share this to my wall? April 5, 2013 at 12:58am · Like

Perci Lozano Piña Habang binabasa ko itong mga comment. Nag lalaro ang aking imahinasyon kung yung mga bumoto kay Pnoy ay patuloy pa rin ba ang kanilang suporta ngayon 2015 hanggang sa pag tatapos ng kanyang termino sa 2016??? I just want to know sa mga nag post dito na pabor noon kay Pnoy? HOW ARE YOU MGA KABABAYAN? December 12 at 4:27am · Like This entry was posted in 2010 Presidentiable, Richard Gordon, Uncategorized and tagged 2010 Election, Malacanang, President, Presidentiable, Senado, Senate, Senatoriable, Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, WOW Philippines on April 6, 2010 [http://www.marcialslaw.com/of-scooters-jeepneys-buses-and-airplanes-a-simple-case-against-gibo-noynoy-and-manny-villar-for-president-in2010/] by Marcial Bonifacio.