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GOVERNORS from the vote-rich provinces in Visayas and Mindanao have banded together in a bid to boost the candidacy of Lakas-Kampi CMD presidential bet Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro.
Eight governors headed by Gov. Migz Dominguez of Sarangani, also the administration coalition party president, have signed a manifesto vowing to work for the victory of Teodoro. The other governors are Gwen Garcia, Cebu; Sally Perez, Antique; Felipe Nava, Guimaras, Carlito Marquez, Aklan; Orlando Fua, Siquijor; Ben Evardone, Eastern Samar; Isidro Sayco, Negros Occidental and Eric Aumentado, Bohol.
The governors said they believe that Teodoro, with his intelligence, capability and skills, can make the country the best not only in Asia but also in world.
Thinking alike, they said their commitment is more important than any surveys results because they can transform their support into votes come election time.
They were referring to the recent survey results wherein Teodoro’s rating came out lower than that of the other presidential candidates.
Domingo said the surveys in many cases are misleading because the results favor the candidate that allegedly pay for them. He added that they have been pledging their support for Teodoro even before the latter was included in surveys.
Gov. Bong Carreon of Southern Leyte the governors and other local officials are like the ground generals in the campaign as they are the ones who will be working to help deliver the votes that will ensure Teodoro’s win in the presidential race.
Asked if their respective constituents would heed their call to pick Teodoro, Carreon said they are the incumbent local officials because the people trust them.
Dominguez averred, saying that loyalty and trust are part of Lakas-Kampi-CMD’s core values and vision. “We are willing to demonstrate [our loyalty] come hell or high water,” he said.
He stressed, “During our recently concluded executive committee meeting, we tabbed up all our controlled areas, and were pleased to find that 70 percent of the electoral positions up for grabs in the May 2010 elections are readily winnable by our party mates.”
Aumentado, for his part, said that 80 percent to 90 percent of the officials seeking a new term in office in their province are members of Lakas.
The governors said they believe that Teodoro, with his intelligence, capability and skills, can make the country the best not only in Asia but also in world.
Thinking alike, they said their commitment is more important than any surveys results because they can transform their support into votes come election time.
They were referring to the recent survey results wherein Teodoro’s rating came out lower than that of the other presidential candidates.
Domingo said the surveys in many cases are misleading because the results favor the candidate that allegedly pay for them. He added that they have been pledging their support for Teodoro even before the latter was included in surveys.
Gov. Bong Carreon of Southern Leyte the governors and other local officials are like the ground generals in the campaign as they are the ones who will be working to help deliver the votes that will ensure Teodoro’s win in the presidential race.
Asked if their respective constituents would heed their call to pick Teodoro, Carreon said they are the incumbent local officials because the people trust them.
Dominguez averred, saying that loyalty and trust are part of Lakas-Kampi-CMD’s core values and vision. “We are willing to demonstrate [our loyalty] come hell or high water,” he said.
He stressed, “During our recently concluded executive committee meeting, we tabbed up all our controlled areas, and were pleased to find that 70 percent of the electoral positions up for grabs in the May 2010 elections are readily winnable by our party mates.”
Aumentado, for his part, said that 80 percent to 90 percent of the officials seeking a new term in office in their province are members of Lakas.
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