Noynoy Aquino widens lead in new SWS business world survey

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Danny Lim: Gloria Arroyo, the single most destructive force in RP

Why vote for Danny Lim? Simple. Read this post why:

“Dissent without action is consent.”

That has always been the principle that has guided Danny Lim: If you believe in something, come out and fight for it.

If Lim had only wanted power and wealth, he would just have toed the line of the government, closed his eyes and followed illegal orders of his commander-in-chief and chances are he would have been one of the three-star generals in command of the Philippine Armed Forces today instead of languishing in detention in Camp Crame.

As Lim wages his senatorial campaign (under the Liberal Party) from his detention cell, he still sees Gloria Arroyo as the “the single most destructive force in RP.”

“The evil she has infused into government has besmirched our institutions and we must go back to the original sin. She cheated in the 2004 elections. She lied. She covered it up and she paid others to lie for and on her behalf,” he said.

Lim expressed confidence that with the change of administration, he would be free to serve the people if he is successful in his senatorial bid.

For the good of our country, vote Danny Lim!
Excerpts from ellen tordesillas

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Senator Aquillino Pimentel's attitude not fit to be in any leadership

Unfortunately, this is the kind of leadership we have in our country.

Pimentel made the apology through a prayer that he recited before the opening of the Senate session on Tuesday...

"Dear Lord, we, your senators, are embroiled in a stormy debate over a controversy involving a colleague of ours. In the heat of the discussion, some of us tend to use words that are coarse and vulgar. To those who I might have hurt in this chamber by the use of intemperate language or unseemly expressions, I apologize and beg their forgiveness through you, Lord," said Pimentel.

...but refused to apologize directly to the person he offended.

On Tuesday, Roxas, who remained hurt and offended by the remark, said Pimentel did not need to apologize to him, but to Sanchez.

“Hindi naman kailangang mag-apologize (sa akin) si Senator Nene. Mag-apologize siya sa misis ko kasi siya ang tinamaan ng kanyang kabastusan," Roxas said at a press conference after the 64th anniversary celebration of the Liberal Party (LP).

(He doesn’t need to apologize to me. He should apologize to my wife because she was the one affected by his rude remark.)

During the same press conference, LP senatorial candidates had likewise slammed Pimentel for making the remark.

"At the age of Nene, he should know what is right and what is wrong," said LP senatorial candidate Sonia Roco, wife of the late Senator Raul Roco.

Before he decided to make the apology through a prayer, Pimentel said in a text message to GMANews.TV Tuesday that he was willing to say sorry to anyone he had hurt with his remark.

"If I hurt anyone, [I] am ready to apologize but not on imagined political partisan slights," he said.

However, when the senior lawmaker was asked by reporters if he would heed Roxas' call for him to apologize to Sanchez, Pimentel said, "How did Korina come into the picture? I have no quarrel with Korina."

GMA News

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Noynoy and Teodoro compared

Some title of news posts:

'Teodoro track record better than Noynoy's' and so were Marcos, Estrada and Arroyo's. But look at what happened to our country! I wonder if they meant corruption record.

'Noynoy and Mar won't steal and will lower taxes.' Obviously, because no stealing means billions of pesos will be saved for the country and therefore no need to increase taxes.

I think Philippines has a lot of money but they are in the politician's pockets.

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Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, what's wrong with you?

Cotabato bishop, Auxiliary Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo has made his early judgement of Noynoy Aquino because of the latter’s support of the Reproductive Health Bill which he co-authored in the Senate. It seems like the Bishop is either on denial or unaware of why the country is going through extreme hardships today. Obviously, the bishop is being prejudice or bias in his remark because nothing was heard from him about Erap Estrada’s un-Catholic or un-Christian ways or whatever you call it.

Another question many are asking is: if the Catholic Church is going after Noynoy Aquino for his support of the Reproductive Health Bill, why has it remained silent about former president—and possible presidential candidate—Joseph Estrada's philandering ways and his many women? Aren't those acts also a blatant violation of one of the Ten Commandments? Does this double standard exist because the Church privately condones such acts for the high and mighty be they inside or outside the Church?

The candidacy of Noynoy is a hope in waiting and almost a sure thing to expect a huge change, not only in politics but for the country as a whole. His being an Aquino may not be enough but the people’s hunger for change can be enough. Corruption is the biggest downfall that the country continues to suffer with and Noynoy/Mar team will help save billions for the Filipinos to enjoy. Enough is enough with the likes of Marcos, Estrada and Arroyo. Regardless of Noynoy’s Aquino background, his honesty, simplicity and clean records are just the much needed ingredients for the country at this critical time.

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The result of the Aquino/Roxas tandem to some of the members of the opposition

Some members of the opposition said that the formal announcement of Aquino/Roxas tandem may possibly close the door to unity.
Former President Joseph Estrada said he is still determined to run in 2010 and has no plan to ask Aquino to give way. But he would like to talk to Aquino about having a single lineup for the senatorial and local positions.
Loren Legarda, on the other hand, is looking into a possible Legarda/Escudero-Escudero/Legarda tandem in which she believes will also have its strength. She also said the fight will be a friendly one but the level of debate is high and issues would be at the forefront of the campaign.
But Villar still has no team, and Escudero and Legarda both shared the same opinion that Villar will need a credible team because of the recent issues he had that affected his record in politics. But with Willie Revillame as his strong supporter, things might change for Villar.

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Mar: Filipinos are hungry for change

It's now official, Noynoy and Mar are standard bearers for the Liberal Party Election 2010. The Noy-Mar tandem is the choice by the people for the people.

"This fight is not just about Noynoy and me. It’s bigger than the two of us. It’s bigger than the Liberal Party. It’s bigger than anyone of us. It is about our collective thirst for change. It is about finally overcoming those who want to continue the tayo-tayo system, the horse-trading, the greed, the self-interest, the transactional politics that has been the biggest roadblock to progress and prosperity for all," said Roxas who three weeks ago dropped his plan to run for president to give way to Aquino. Continue reading...

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Yes, Noy Aquino's will run for the president in 2010

Noynoy Aquino has declared his presidential bid for year 2010:

"Bayang Pilipinas, tatakbo po ako sa pagkapangulo sa darating na halalan. Itutuloy natin ang laban (Philippines, I will run for president in the coming elections. We will continue the fight)," Aquino declared in Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City

Everybody have speculated this to happen and for who will be his running mate is another declaration to be made hopefully soon.

Aquino, meanwhile, said he is waiting for Senator Mar Roxas to decide on his request to become his running mate in 2010.

"Our party president (Roxas) has led us in difficult times. I've offered the slot to him. I'm awaiting his decision," Aquino said when asked who will be his running mate.

Roxas, the Liberal Party's (LP) supposed standard bearer, decided to withdraw amid clamors for Aquino's run for the presidency.

The LP president, who was present during Aquino's declaration, declined to comment on his possible vice-presidential bid.

However, in a previous interview over radio dzMM, Roxas said that Aquino had asked him to be his running mate.

"Sabi ko sa kanya, kung kalmado ka na... Nakapag-retreat ka na at gusto mo pa rin [akong tumakbong vice-president], mag-usap tayo ulit (I told him that if you have cleared your mind. After your retreat and you still want me to run for vice-president, we will talk again)," Roxas said during the radio interview.

He was relating to a conversation during one of the meetings he had with Aquino before he declared his withdrawal from the 2010 presidential race.

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BREAKING NEWS! Mar Roxas withdraws from 2010 race

MANILA - Senator Manuel "Mar" Roxas II formally announced his withdrawal from the 2010 presidential race on Tuesday and his support for his partymate, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.

"I am announcing my support for the candicacy of Noynoy Aquino for President in 2010," Roxas said at a press conference at the Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan.

"Noy has made it clear to me that he wants to carry the torch of leadership. The passing of our beloved former President Aquino has reawakened a passion among us. I acknowledge this as fuel to bring us to the realization of our dream: Good will triumph over evil," he said in his speech.

"Ito na ang pinakamabigat na desisyon sa buhay ko. Maniwala man kayo o hindi, ginagawa ko ito para sa bayan, para sa inyo. I do this for unity in support of change. And if that means that somebody must make the sacrifice, it must be me. Ako na," Roxas said, alluding to his political ads.


Among those present were LP chairman emeritus and former Senate President Jovito Salonga, former education secretary Florencio "Butch" Abad, and Aquino.

Country above self

He said his decision to withdraw his 2010 bid was placing the interests of the country above his own.

"Country above self. Bayan bago sarili," he said at the beginning of his speech.

Roxas said that he and Aquino share the same "outrage over the mess we are all in, the same way we share the solution--clean, honest, selfless public service."

"Noynoy and I want to make a difference, but we also know that we need to unite to achieve what we want," he said.

"Over the weekend, Noynoy and I had many long conversations... Masinsinang usapan. We agreed: Let us forget about ourselves for a moment. This is not about us, this is about our people and our country. This is about our common dream. The dream of our parents. But let us not remain a country of dreamers. Tama na ang pangarap. Gawin na natin, ngayon," Roxas said.

Before ending his speech, Roxas gave a message to Aquino.

"To you Noy, I say: I began the campaign to sow the seeds para sa pagbabago at reporma. You must now be the one to grow them in the arena of leadership," Roxas said.

"Hindi kami maghihiwalay ni Noy. I will stand with him," he said.

Nonoy's plans

He also had a message for his supporters, saying he won't be abandoning them.

"At sa aking mga kababayan, sa mga nagtiwala sa akin: Mahal na mahal ko po kayo. Mahal na mahal ko po ang ating bayan. Hindi rin tayo maghihiwalay. Itutuloy natin ang pagbabago sa ating bansa. Itutuloy natin ang laban para sa reporma," he said.

He, however, did not say if he will be Aquino's running mate, or if he would run for re-election in the Senate. Noynoy is expected to make announcement about his decision for 2010 on Wednesday.

Prior to the press conference, LP officials declined to confirm the announcement, but LP leader and former representative Nereus Acosta told ABS-CBN's Pia Hontiveros prior to the 6:30 pm press conference that the LP is heeding the clamor of the people.

Acosta said Roxas will be explaining the rationale for the changes in the LP's political plans. He said national interest, rather than personal interest, became the basis for Roxas' decision.

Since Roxas announced his decision to run as LP's presidential candidate, he has spent heavily on political ads.

Liberal Party roots

Both the Roxas and Aquino families have deep roots in the Liberal Party.

Roxas' grandfather, former President Manuel Roxas, founded the Liberal Party in the 1960's. The elder Manuel was the first president of the Philippine Republic.

Roxas' father, former Senator Gerardo M. Roxas, was the president of the party from 1969 to 1982. "My father led it during the most difficult times of Martial Law. Sa harap ng peligro, sa kabila ng napakaraming tukso, hindi siya sumuko. (In difficulties and temptations, he did not give up.)"

"He inspired me-to stay the course, to fight the good fight, to pass the test of true character. To believe," Roxas shared about his father.

Aquino's parents were also involved in the Liberal Party. His father, former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. was the party's most vocal member against the Marcos rule. His mother, former President Cory Aquino, ran as a guest candidate of the party in the 1986 snap election.

In the weeks leading to Roxas' announcement on Tuesday, Filipinos mourned the August 1 death of Cory Aquino, a democracy icon, and commemmorated Ninoy Aquino's death last August 21.

Read full transcript of Senator Mar Roxas.

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Will it be Noynoy or Mar for the presidency, the final decision is reaching its end

The clamor of people for Noynoy Aquino to run as president and to continue to carry the torch of leadership his heroic parents had left us continue to rise. ABS-CBN reports that Kiko Pangilinan has joined efforts to convince Aquino to run for president. He said he sees Aquino as a unifying force among groups pushing for change.

"Sa iba't ibang parte ng bansa, marami na po ang naghahanap ng tunay na pagbabago. Naniniwala tayo na si Senator Aquino ang maaaring mapagkaisa ang lahat ng nagnanasa ng pagbabago," Pangilinan said.

He said that aside from Aksyon Demokratiko, the political party of the late Sen. Raul Roco, and Pampanga Gov. Ed Panlilio, hundreds of political leaders in the provinces, particularly in Cebu, are willing to support Aquino's presidential run.

"Hindi na ito usapin ng lilinya ka ba sa oposisyon o sa administrasyon. Ito ay usapin ng lilinya ka ba sa simulain ni Cory at ni Ninoy," he added.

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Noynoy Aquino will run for higher office

Yes, Noynoy will run for higher office if the people will show support by wearing a yellow ribbon as a sign of commitment to help change the country. Noy and Mar still needs to talk about who will run as president and as vice president and how they will unite their party. Noynoy is getting more support everyday but final decisions will remain to be seen and to be announced in about a week or so.

MANILA, Philippines -- Paint the town yellow if you want Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III to run for a higher post in 2010.

Aquino, son of the late President Corazon Aquino and martyred Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr, made this call in his continued search for an answer to the increasing clamor for him to either run for president or vice president next year.

“Wear something yellow on your person, notes, with your ID, panglagay sa bahay, sa sasakyan para mapakita na marami tayo ditong umaasa at magcko-commit na babaguhin natin itong ating bayan [something that you can put in your house, in your car so that we can show that there are a lot of you who are committed to change the country],” he told reporters.

“The signature campaign is good but wearing that yellow, pwedeng yellow ribbon para mas klaro baka naman sabihing nagkataon lang na naka yellow, talagang nagko-commit ka [it could be a yellow ribbon to show your commmitment because some might say that their wearing yellow was just a coincidence], a public statement, the people around you that I’m committed to doing something about my country,” he said.

The young Aquino said running for a higher post would be a difficult decision if he could not get the support of the people.

“If this is only my ambition, pointless. If a lot of people will share the ambition of where we want to go, then that's a certainty. But if I will be the obstacle that will prevent this certainty, I will not (in the way. If I am alone, then this nothing. It's like asking for the moon," he said in Filipino.

Calls for the senator to seek a higher post have been mounting since the death of his mom.

But the young Aquino has been reluctant to accept the challenge, citing the emotional state of his four siblings -- Ballsy, Pinky, Viel, and Kris.

“I am the most sensitive. When my mom and my sisters cry. What if all four cry on me? It's like three-fourths of our lives have been devoted to this and we are no longer young …” he said.

But he is confident that his family will heed the call of the people once they see the genuine clamor for him to continue the legacy of his parents.

“I think if they see that there is really a clamor, then we have an obligation that we have to fulfill and my sisters will not back down. What I am hoping for is that their decision will be something that will come from their hearts," he said.

At this point, Senator Aquino said, he and his family were praying and consulting many people to help them make the right decision.

And this process of consultation will formally begin from within the senator’s political group, the Liberal Party.

Senator Aquino disclosed that he would meet this weekend with their party president, Senator Manuel "Mar" Roxas, who has been endorsed by some party leaders to be their standard-bearer in 2010.

“Mag uusap kami[We will talk]…At the very least, maumpisahan yung buong proseso [we can start the whole process],” he said.

He said more people who were asking a meeting with him granted his request to wait until after September 9, the 40th day of Mrs. Aquino’s death.

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Liberal Party is torn between Mar Roxas and Noynoy Aquino

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Mar-Noynoy or Noynoy-Mar for the presidency

I stumbled upon two interesting and powerful opinions that I'd like to share with you about who would be the winning tandem: Mar-NoyNoy or Noynoy-Mar. Read this:

Cart and horse
By Conrado de Quiros
Philippine Daily InquirerFirst
Posted 00:20:00 08/24/2009
Mar Roxas for president and Noynoy Aquino for vice president, the Liberal Party proclaims. They’re confused about the cart and the horse. Read more...

Will the Liberal Party make another monumental blunder?
By William M. Esposo (The Philippine Star)
Updated August 23, 2009 12:00 AM
Ninoy Aquino was the biggest blunder and missed opportunity of the Liberal Party when they did not support his decision to fight the 1978 political battle. The Liberal Party must not repeat that mistake by not recognizing the mandate of history for Noynoy Aquino to run for president in 2010. Read more...


Let's pray that God will guide the party in making the right choices and decisions that will benefit the people and country more than the party itself.

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Mar, Korina's wedding date set on October 23, 2009 ala 'People's' wedding

Mar Roxas and Korina Sanchez has finally set and revealed their wedding date to October 23, 2009. The wedding is expected to be the biggest for this year and will be open to the public which is understandable since both are public figures. People are looking forward to seeing Mar and Korina's grand wedding but some people continue to insinuate that the two are settling down only to boost Roxas’ reported bid for the presidency. But there really is nothing wrong with that. What is important is that Roxas is one of the most qualified to be the next president of the country.

The high-profile couple announced on “The Buzz” that they are tying the knot on October 23.

The senator said they chose to get married in October because that month is special to them. Sanchez and his brother, Dinggoy, were both born in October, Roxas explained. Dinggoy passed away after battling cancer.

“[Iyong date na] 23 swerte sa amin ‘yan, both in astrology at Chinese calendar. Sa numerology naman sinabi nila 2 at 3 kapag pinagsama, 5, buntis. Maganda iyon,” Roxas said.

“The Buzz” reported that Roxas and Sanchez are still looking for the “perfect church” within Metro Manila. Among the churches being considered are Santo Domingo Church and Manila Cathedral, the entertainment show said.

Event organizer Mike Niñana said the couple wants a big church that will not only accommodate their respective families and friends but the public as well.

“Ang gusto nila invited ang public, magkasya. So ang importante, people's church. Pangalawa malaki, magkasya lahat, hindi lang iyong mga kaibigan nila. Alam mo naman sila public figures,” Niñana said.

The two have not been spared from speculations ever since they announced their engagement early this year. Rumor has it that Roxas, a possible presidential contender in 2010 elections, was merely using Sanchez for his political ambition.

The popular broadcaster, however, scoffed at insinuation that the two of them are settling down only to boost Roxas’ reported bid for the presidency.

The broadcaster told StarStudio magazine that she and Roxas, her boyfriend of five years, are getting married because they believe now “is the best time for both of us” to do so.

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Korina Sanchez, Mar Roxas' wedding announcement at Wowowee

Finally, the much awaited marriage proposal and soon to be wedding for Korina Sanchez and Mar Roxas has finally come true. Although the date has not been announced yet, the whole country are already excited for them. It’s been the hot topic since the good news broke out back in February 2009, and now, Mar and Korina made the official announcement confirming the wedding. Their appearance in Wowowee was a big surprise and very emotional, especially for Mar. The appearance only proved how important the “masa” is to them. Lots of people are happy and wishing them the best. But critics think that their announcement at Wowowee was politically motivated. But it really doesn’t matter where they made their announcements or whether it’s politically motivated or not because, the truth of the matter is, they are good people and good leaders for the country that has suffered for the longest time. Mar and Korina’s team will be a force to reckon with.

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Mar Roxas, Korina Sanchez wedding plans to be announced soon

James Yap Jr., the youngest son of the Philippines’ Queen of Talk Kris Aquino and star cager James Yap, will be the ring bearer in the much-awaited wedding of ABS-CBN news anchor Korina Sanchez and Senator Mar Roxas II.

Aquino announced over ABS-CBN's “SNN: Showbiz News Ngayon” that she won’t disclose other details of the wedding except that her baby boy will be part of the special occasion.

“Ito I can safely say this. I'm not gonna say when [the marriage will be] cause it's up to Korina and Mar, but definitely, ring bearer si Baby James. Kasi hindi ba nag-interbyuhan kami ni Korina, kinumpromiso ko na siya na first time na magri-ring bearer ni Baby James for my kinakapatid Mar Roxas and for my dear friend Korina Sanchez,” Aquino said.
Aquino spilled the beans after SNN reported the current status of Roxas and Sanchez’s romantic relationship.
"Masaya, puno ng pag-ibig. Happy kami at saka maganda, nagkakasundo kami kasi pareho kami ng gusto para sa bayan natin," Sanchez said. "So todo support ako sa kanya, todo support din siya sa akin."

Asked by SNN if there’s already a date for the wedding, Sanchez was evasive and simply replied: “Ikaw ang unang makakaalam.” [ABS-CBN News]

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