- Gibo ready to debate with other presidential bets (The Philippine Star)
- Teodoro pledges cultural-legal training facilities for OFWs (The Daily Tribune)
- Villar vows to boost revenue efficiency (The Philippine Star)
- Roxas slams critics over cheap medicine law (The Philippine Star)
- Erap vows to make RP a rice-exporting country (The Daily Tribune)
- Educate poor on election automation, Villar urges (Manila Bulletin)
- What Palace would be like if Aquino wins (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Bro. Eddie urges remedy for poll glitches (Manila Bulletin)
- Gordon urges Filipinos to eat less rice (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Comelec wants neutral endorsers (The Philippine Star)
- Poll donations shrinking -- SWS (The Philippine Star)
- PMA: Keeping out politics but adopting politicians (Inquirer Northern Luzon)
February 20, 2010
Election 2010 News - February 20, 2010
Gibo ready to debate with other presidential bets
By Jaime Laude (The Philippine Star)
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=551292&publicationSubCategoryId=63 MANILA, Philippines - Lakas-Kampi-CMD presidential candidate Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. assured voters yesterday that he is ready to hold debates with other presidential bets.
Teodoro had earlier said that he doesn’t need to debate with anybody because he has already publicly laid down his platform of governance.
“It’s just fine with me, I am willing to engage any one of them (bets) in an open debate, provided it does not interfere with my campaign schedule,” Teodoro said during in an interview at ABS-CBN morning show “Umagang Kay Ganda.”
His statement was made in response to the question on whether he is ready to debate with Senators Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Manny Villar.
Teodoro expressed confidence that his platform of governance, which already attracted a following among the youth sector, will be the best for the country.
Teodoro had earlier said that he doesn’t need to debate with anybody because he has already publicly laid down his platform of governance.
“It’s just fine with me, I am willing to engage any one of them (bets) in an open debate, provided it does not interfere with my campaign schedule,” Teodoro said during in an interview at ABS-CBN morning show “Umagang Kay Ganda.”
His statement was made in response to the question on whether he is ready to debate with Senators Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Manny Villar.
Teodoro expressed confidence that his platform of governance, which already attracted a following among the youth sector, will be the best for the country.
Teodoro pledges cultural-legal training facilities for OFWs
from The Daily Tribune
Paying tribute to the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) contribution to the national economy, Lakas-Kampi-CMD presidential candidate Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. pledged yesterday to set up more centers to conduct cultural and legal orientation for prospective migrant workers, particularly the first timers in overseas employment.
According to Teodoro, the centers will focus not only on cultural orientation but also on briefings on the labor and other laws of the country a prospective Filipino worker desires to be employed.
The setting up of more centers was Teodoro’s response to a question aired by a student at a forum in Manila. He was asked what he would do to ensure the protection of the country’s OFWs who are now over eight million worldwide.
“The establishment of such facilities will ensure that our OFWs will not be exploited or pushed around by their employers. Besides this, the cultural seminars will also enable them to mix freely with the natives of the country they will work in,” the 1989 Philippine Bar Examination topnotcher said in Filipino.
According to Teodoro, the centers will focus not only on cultural orientation but also on briefings on the labor and other laws of the country a prospective Filipino worker desires to be employed.
The setting up of more centers was Teodoro’s response to a question aired by a student at a forum in Manila. He was asked what he would do to ensure the protection of the country’s OFWs who are now over eight million worldwide.
“The establishment of such facilities will ensure that our OFWs will not be exploited or pushed around by their employers. Besides this, the cultural seminars will also enable them to mix freely with the natives of the country they will work in,” the 1989 Philippine Bar Examination topnotcher said in Filipino.
Villar vows to boost revenue efficiency
by Christina Mendez (The Philippine Star)
Villar said the government’s P298.5-billion deficit last year, which was P48.5 billion over the target, threatens to dampen economic growth in the next two years unless adequate measures are put in place.
“The next administration needs to boost the efficiency of the Bureaus of Internal Revenue and Customs. Our commitment is to improve tax administration, simplify taxation for small businesses and the self-employed, and rationalize fiscal incentives,” Villar said.
“At the same time, we need to ensure that the revenue-raising powers of local government units are adequate and robust to finance public services. Healthy LGUs will take some of the pressure off the national government,” he added.
MANILA, Philippines - Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Manuel Villar Jr. vowed yesterday to crack the whip on the country’s revenue agencies as well as strengthen local governments’ tax collection powers – if he is elected president – to address the country’s runaway budget deficit.
Villar said the government’s P298.5-billion deficit last year, which was P48.5 billion over the target, threatens to dampen economic growth in the next two years unless adequate measures are put in place.
“The next administration needs to boost the efficiency of the Bureaus of Internal Revenue and Customs. Our commitment is to improve tax administration, simplify taxation for small businesses and the self-employed, and rationalize fiscal incentives,” Villar said.
“At the same time, we need to ensure that the revenue-raising powers of local government units are adequate and robust to finance public services. Healthy LGUs will take some of the pressure off the national government,” he added.
Roxas slams critics over cheap medicine law
By Aurea Calica (The Philippine Star)
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=551297&publicationSubCategoryId=63 MANILA, Philippines - Liberal Party (LP) vice presidential candidate Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas II described yesterday as “crazy and desperate” the allegations from critics that he took credit for authoring the Cheaper Medicine Law and even weakened its provisions.
Roxas said critics are rehashing an old issue in the desperate effort to discredit him in the coming elections.
Roxas pointed out that he authored the maximum retail price (MRP) provision in the Cheaper Medicine Law that would ensure lower prices of medicine.
“Didn’t I even badger President Arroyo repeatedly for not implementing this provision?” he asked.
Erap vows to make RP a rice-exporting country
from The Daily Tribune
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20100220hed6.htmlFormer President Joseph Estrada has assured farmers and environmental groups that if he becomes president again, he would make the Philippines a rice-exporting country.
“I will double rice production in Nueva Ecija by 2013 so that the Philippines will not only be self-sufficient in rice but also be able to export rice,” the standard-bearer of the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino told farmers and the thousands of other supporters who greeted him for his campaign sortie through Nueva Ecija.
He added that an Estrada administration in 2010 will see the realization of the Philippines becoming a rice-producing and rice-exporting country.
“Food security through agricultural production is at the top of the Estrada Agenda for 2010,” Estrada said.
He will be activating the Agrikulturang Makamasa program again which turned agricultural growth around from negative 6 percent to positive 6 percent in just a little over one year.
Educate poor on election automation, Villar urges
by ROLLY T. CARANDANG (Manila Bulletin)
http://mb.com.ph/articles/244321/educate-poor-election-automation-villar-urgesNacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Senator Manny Villar expressed deep concern about the May 10, 2010 automated elections Friday following survey results showing the poor sector, which comprises at least 30 percent of the voting population, has no knowledge at all of the poll automation.
To address his doubts, Villar called on the Commission on Elections to prioritize the poor in its information drive on poll automation, stressing that they are easily intimidated by the new technology.
Unlike other sectors, Villar said, the poor belonging to the D and E classes of society generally have less access to digital know-how and capacity to learn overnight the new voting system.
Villar’s appeal was prompted by the latest survey of Pulse Asia showing the number of Filipinos uninformed about automation is still the largest in socio-economic class E (very poor), where three out of 10 respondents said they have no knowledge at all about the automated election.
To address his doubts, Villar called on the Commission on Elections to prioritize the poor in its information drive on poll automation, stressing that they are easily intimidated by the new technology.
Unlike other sectors, Villar said, the poor belonging to the D and E classes of society generally have less access to digital know-how and capacity to learn overnight the new voting system.
Villar’s appeal was prompted by the latest survey of Pulse Asia showing the number of Filipinos uninformed about automation is still the largest in socio-economic class E (very poor), where three out of 10 respondents said they have no knowledge at all about the automated election.
What Palace would be like if Aquino wins
by Gil C. Cabacungan Jr. (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100220-254250/What-Palace-would-be-like-if-Aquino-wins
MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Benigno Aquino III on Friday gave a preview of what Malacañang would be like if he became president—a Palace where his running mate Sen. Manuel Roxas would be an active partner in running the government and “pork barrel” would be shared with friend and foe alike, including President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who’s running for a seat in Congress.
To jump-start his antigraft drive, he would pursue a “personal ambition’’ to catch a smuggler or a corrupt official responsible for a substandard infrastructure project within the first two weeks of his presidency.
Interviewed on dzBB radio by news anchor Mike Enriquez, the Liberal Party standard-bearer said his personal goal would be to kick his smoking habit. He also said he had not decided on an altar date with his girlfriend, Valenzuela City Councilor Shalani Soledad.
MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Benigno Aquino III on Friday gave a preview of what Malacañang would be like if he became president—a Palace where his running mate Sen. Manuel Roxas would be an active partner in running the government and “pork barrel” would be shared with friend and foe alike, including President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who’s running for a seat in Congress.
To jump-start his antigraft drive, he would pursue a “personal ambition’’ to catch a smuggler or a corrupt official responsible for a substandard infrastructure project within the first two weeks of his presidency.
Interviewed on dzBB radio by news anchor Mike Enriquez, the Liberal Party standard-bearer said his personal goal would be to kick his smoking habit. He also said he had not decided on an altar date with his girlfriend, Valenzuela City Councilor Shalani Soledad.
Bro. Eddie urges remedy for poll glitches
by BENG ANSULA (Manila Bulletin)
http://mb.com.ph/articles/244298/bro-eddie-urges-remedy-poll-glitchesBangon Pilipinas presidential bet Bro. Eddie Villanueva Friday urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) Friday to completely obliterate, resolve, and remedy all possible glitches in the poll automation system as soon as possible.
Villanueva made the request amid reports that poll automation preparations are not making good progress.
According to Villanueva, they received disturbing reports about the problems on transmission, as well as excess or lack of markings or shades in the ballots could disenfranchise the voters.
“Hindi naman pwede kumuha ng another ballot kasi hanggang isa lang bawa’t botante,” he said.
While listing the risks involved in the process, Villanueva pointed out that “a voter who exerts all efforts to exercise his right to cast his vote is open to many risks that would compromise his ballot and render it useless.”
Gordon urges Filipinos to eat less rice
by Cathy C. Yamsuan (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100220-254258/Gordon-urges-Filipinos-to-eat-less-rice
MANILA, Philippines—Eat and import less rice and be healthy.
That’s according to Sen. Richard Gordon, who will have Filipinos eating less rice under his projected administration for the sake of health and the economy.
“We should eat less rice ... because [too much is] bad for our health. Diabetes comes with too many carbohydrates. I would like a campaign like that,” said Gordon, the standard-bearer of the Bagumbayan party.
Carbohydrates like rice break down as sugar and are stored as fat when not burned as energy.
And an eat-less-rice program fits the doctor’s prescription against lifestyle diseases like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes, Gordon said.
MANILA, Philippines—Eat and import less rice and be healthy.
That’s according to Sen. Richard Gordon, who will have Filipinos eating less rice under his projected administration for the sake of health and the economy.
“We should eat less rice ... because [too much is] bad for our health. Diabetes comes with too many carbohydrates. I would like a campaign like that,” said Gordon, the standard-bearer of the Bagumbayan party.
Carbohydrates like rice break down as sugar and are stored as fat when not burned as energy.
And an eat-less-rice program fits the doctor’s prescription against lifestyle diseases like obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes, Gordon said.
Comelec wants neutral endorsers
by Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star)
MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday ruled out the possibility of soliciting the support of popular television host Kris Aquino-Yap for its campaign to educate voters on the automated elections.
Comelec Commissioner Nicodemo Ferrer said the poll body would definitely not seek the services of media and show biz personalities who have openly endorsed candidates in the May 2010 elections.
“We cannot just accept the services of actors and actresses who are very much identified with certain candidates. In that way, we will be avoiding the suspicion that we are favoring any of the candidates,” Ferrer said.
Comelec Commissioner Nicodemo Ferrer said the poll body would definitely not seek the services of media and show biz personalities who have openly endorsed candidates in the May 2010 elections.
“We cannot just accept the services of actors and actresses who are very much identified with certain candidates. In that way, we will be avoiding the suspicion that we are favoring any of the candidates,” Ferrer said.
Poll donations shrinking - SWS
from The Philippine Star
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=551290&publicationSubCategoryId=63 MANILA, Philippines - Campaign donations from Philippine-based enterprises are expected to be “fewer and smaller” this year than in the 2004 presidential elections, according to a recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS).
The survey, conducted from Nov. 3 to Dec. 5, 2009 among top and middle-level managers, found that 31 percent of respondents expected their enterprises to donate to political campaigns, compared to 45 percent in the 2004 elections and 23 percent in 2007.
The new survey also showed that 17 percent of the respondents expected their companies to donate to more than one candidate for a single position, while 14 percent said they would donate to only one candidate for a single position.
PMA: Keeping out politics but adopting politicians
by Vincent Cabreza, Desiree Caluza (Inquirer Northern Luzon)
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100220-254257/PMA-Keeping-out-politics-but-adopting-politiciansFORT DEL PILAR, BAGUIO CITY, Philippines—The Philippine Military Academy has been trying to keep politics out of its annual alumni homecoming, which ends today with a parade that features PMA class colors.
But what could be more political than a class parade that includes candidates aspiring to hold top positions in government?
Almost every alumni class has been adopting a celebrity politician since martial law, a practice that has been attacked and defended by leaders of the PMA Alumni Association Inc., said former academy superintendent Brig. Gen. Leopoldo Maligalig.
It began during martial law
“This is largely unspoken but (adopting alumni who are politically influential) is really about power,” said Maligalig, himself a former president of PMA “Magilas” Class of 1976.
February 19, 2010
Election 2010 News - February 19, 2010
- Teodoro impresses MBC but Arroyo ties hurting him (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Gibo nanguna sa mock polls ng UP-Mindanao (Pilipino Star Ngayon)
- Balwarte ni Roxas kukunin ng NP (Pilipino Star Ngayon)
- Legarda: Where are El Nino funds? (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Villar nervous about poll automation (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- PMP in need of campaign funds - Erap (The Daily Tribune)
- 3 presidential bets seeking Magdalo nod (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Celebrities tapped for poll info drive (The Philippine Star)
- Power crisis perils polls Brownouts hit South: red alert situation (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Gibo woos MBC, aims for 8% RP growth (The Philippine Star)
- EDSA I not yours, Aquino, LP told (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- PMA Class 1980 'adopts' Noynoy's sisters (The Philippine Star)
Teodoro impresses MBC but Arroyo ties hurting him
by Abigail L. Ho, Jocelyn Uy (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100219-254000/Teodoro-impresses-MBC-but-Arroyo-ties-hurting-himMANILA, Philippines—Former Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Thursday outlined an impressive program to reinvigorate the economy and raise incomes, but businessmen said his ties to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo could cost him the presidency in the May election.
Speaking before the Makati Business Club (MBC), Teodoro pledged to work if elected for an 8-percent growth in gross domestic product annually and boost per capita income to $3,200 by 2016 from the current $1,900.
Teodoro also vowed to make the Philippines more business-friendly, simplify tax policies and administration, as well as raise consumption taxes and cut personal and corporate income taxes to bring in more investments and address fiscal woes.
“He was very specific, more specific than the others. He was articulate, as usual. We were also satisfied with the way he answered the questions,” said Alberto Lim, MBC executive director.
Gibo nanguna sa mock polls ng UP-Mindanao
from Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines - Pinatunayan muli ni Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard bearer Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr., ang pagiging “youth choice” matapos na manalo sa mock polls sa University of the Philippines (UP)-Mindanao.
Ayon kay Lakas-Kampi-CMD Secretary General Francis Manglapus, si Teodoro pa rin ang pinipili ng mga estudyante para maging susunod na pangulo ng bansa matapos na makakuha ng 33% sa nasabing mock elections habang 24.4% lang si Sen. Noynoy Aquino at 13.3% si Sen. Manuel Villar.
Unang tinalo ni Teodoro si Aquino sa mock poll sa Ateneo de Manila University na kilalang balwarte ng huli.
Hiniling naman ni Teodoro sa mga kabataan na maging mapagbantay at hindi dapat maniwala sa pangako ng mga kandidato.
“Your role does not end when you vote for your selected candidate. You must also remind the winner that he or she must work to fulfill campaign promises. An active citizenry is an essential part of democracy,” giit pa ni Gibo. (Rudy Andal)
Ayon kay Lakas-Kampi-CMD Secretary General Francis Manglapus, si Teodoro pa rin ang pinipili ng mga estudyante para maging susunod na pangulo ng bansa matapos na makakuha ng 33% sa nasabing mock elections habang 24.4% lang si Sen. Noynoy Aquino at 13.3% si Sen. Manuel Villar.
Unang tinalo ni Teodoro si Aquino sa mock poll sa Ateneo de Manila University na kilalang balwarte ng huli.
Hiniling naman ni Teodoro sa mga kabataan na maging mapagbantay at hindi dapat maniwala sa pangako ng mga kandidato.
“Your role does not end when you vote for your selected candidate. You must also remind the winner that he or she must work to fulfill campaign promises. An active citizenry is an essential part of democracy,” giit pa ni Gibo. (Rudy Andal)
Balwarte ni Roxas kukunin ng NP
from Pilipino Star Ngayon
MANILA, Philippines - Naniniwala sina Nacionalista Party standard bearer Sen. Manuel Villar Jr. at runningmate nito na si Sen. Loren Legarda na makukuha nila ang boto sa balwarte ni Liberal Party vice-presidential candidate Sen. Mar Roxas.
Ayon kay Villar, mainit ang naging pagtanggap ng mga residente ng Roxas City sa kanila kaya malaki ang posibilildad na makuha nito ang boto ng mga ito sa Mayo 10. Nagtungo sina Villar at Legarda sa Collegio dela Puri sima Conception at Capiz State University kung saan nangako ang mga estudyante dito na ipapanalo nila ang una.
Dinalaw din nina Villar at Loren kasama ang kanilang mga senatoriables ang Aklan at Iloilo na kilalang balwarte ni Liberal Party senatorial candidate Franklin Drilon.
Legarda: Where are El Niño funds?
by Michael Lim Ubac (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100219-254004/Legarda-Where-are-El-Nio-fundsBAROTAC NUEVO, ILOILO—Nacionalista Party (NP) vice presidential candidate Loren Legarda Thursday took Malacañang to task for failing to promptly release emergency funds for El Niño under the 2010 General Appropriations Act.
Legarda demanded the prompt release of the funds after talking with rice farmer Pio Bernardo while campaigning in this third-class municipality, a one-hour car trip from Iloilo City.
Bernardo complained to Legarda and NP standard-bearer Manuel Villar that the weather phenomenon had drastically reduced the palay harvest from the usual 120 sacks of palay to a measly 10 sacks per cropping on his 1.5-hectare farm.
Villar nervous about poll automation
from Philippine Daily Inquirer
MANILA, Philippines—Sen. Manuel Villar expressed serious doubt that the Comelec can undertake automated elections.
Villar, Nacionalista Party standard-bearer, called on Comelec Chair Jose Melo to be straightforward this early and resort to partial automation, or revert to manual elections if need be.
“I’m nervous about this,” Villar said at a press conference at Hotel del Rio in Iloilo City before the start of a daylong motorcade that would include the towns of Barotac Nuevo and Jaro.
He said he was not confident about the automated elections. “I hope we pull this off, but it’s not easy to experiment with our democracy,” he said.
Villar, Nacionalista Party standard-bearer, called on Comelec Chair Jose Melo to be straightforward this early and resort to partial automation, or revert to manual elections if need be.
“I’m nervous about this,” Villar said at a press conference at Hotel del Rio in Iloilo City before the start of a daylong motorcade that would include the towns of Barotac Nuevo and Jaro.
He said he was not confident about the automated elections. “I hope we pull this off, but it’s not easy to experiment with our democracy,” he said.
PMP in need of campaign funds — Erap
from The Daily Tribune
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20100219hed5.htmlGAPAN, Nueva Ecija — Former President Joseph Estrada yesterday said the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) candidates will have to campaign and work harder to offset its meager campaign funds.
Estrada, who flew in by helicopter from Manila and motored from Cabciao to Gapan City, said the party is facing some campaign funding problems. He said that campaign contributions are hard to come by compared to his campaign in 1998.
“That is our problem today—we have insufficient campaign funds. There are some contributors, of course, but these come in trickles,” Estrada said in an interview before speaking to a crowd of over 7,000 at the Gapan City Gymnasium.
PMP vice presidential candidate Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay and senatorial candidates Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada, former Sen. Francisco Tatad, Agusan del Sur Rep. Rodolfo “Ompong” Plaza and former Rep. Jun Lozada were with Erap in his Nueva Ecija sortie.
3 presidential bets seeking Magdalo nod
by Nikko Dizon (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
An officer of the Magdalo group of soldiers told the Inquirer the other day that the group may decide by next week which presidential candidate to support. One of the group’s leaders is detained Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV.
The Magdalo officer said discussions were going on with the camps of Senators Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Manuel Villar. Environmentalist Nicanor Perlas separately said he was also talking with the group.
The Magdalo officer requested anonymity, saying he did not want to preempt any decision the group would make as it was still consulting the members of its grassroots organization called Samahang Magdalo.
The Magdalo officer said discussions were going on with the camps of Senators Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Manuel Villar. Environmentalist Nicanor Perlas separately said he was also talking with the group.
The Magdalo officer requested anonymity, saying he did not want to preempt any decision the group would make as it was still consulting the members of its grassroots organization called Samahang Magdalo.
Celebrities tapped for poll info drive
By Sheila Crisostomo (The Philippine Star)
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=550984MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) urged show business and media personalities yesterday to help educate voters on the basics of the automated elections.
Comelec Commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal said the poll body has been negotiating with the Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster ng Pilipinas for networks to air voters’ education materials free of charge.
In exchange for airtime, the networks could avail of tax credits, he added.
Larrazabal said entertainment personalities identified with candidates are also welcome to help in the voter education campaign.
“We don’t promote any candidate,” he said. “What we want is to promote voters’ education.”
The Comelec is set to sign next week an agreement with the Philippine Information Agency to intensify voters’ education.
Power crisis perils polls Brownouts hit South; red alert situation
by Julie Alipala, Amy R. Remo, Philip Tubeza (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100219-253998/Power-crisis-perils-pollsMANILA, Philippines—Mindanao is suffering from a serious power shortage as a result of a dry spell, raising fears that the shortfall could imperil the conduct of automated elections on the island.
The island accounts for 12 million or about a fourth of the country’s 50 million registered voters.
Since Wednesday, National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has placed Mindanao under red alert because the power situation on the island continued to worsen. A red alert status means that the grid has no reserves.
The Mindanao grid recorded a power supply deficit of 218 megawatts (MW) two days ago, prompting authorities to implement two-hour rotating brownouts.
As of Thursday, the Visayas grid recorded a shortfall of 81 MW, while the Luzon grid enjoyed a reserve of 832 MW.
Gibo woos MBC, aims for 8% RP growth
By Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star)
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=550993&publicationSubCategoryId=63 MANILA, Philippines - Administration presidential candidate Gilbert Teodoro is aiming for eight percent annual growth for the country throughout his six-year term if elected.
Addressing members of the Makati Business Club (MBC) in its third and last forum for presidential candidates at the Hotel Intercontintental in Makati City, Teodoro also bared more of his socio-economic initiatives, including institutionalizing the independence of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and continuing the Arroyo administration’s conditional cash transfer to poor families.
“Our great economic challenge is to grow by at least eight percent per annum; to raise per capita income of $1,900 to $3,200 when (my) term ends in 2016 and double by 2018. That’s a tall order but it must be our goal in order for us to sustain that growth,” Teodoro said.
EDSA I not yours, Aquino, LP told
by Michael Lim Ubac (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100219-254013/EDSA-I-not-yours-Aquino-LP-toldNO ONE—Not even the Aquino family and the Liberal Party (LP)—holds a franchise to the historical event that was the EDSA People Power revolution, according to party-list Rep. Satur Ocampo.
“EDSA I is not yours,” Ocampo, who is running for the Senate under the Nacionalista Party (NP), told the rival LP as he insisted it could not take ownership of the revolt of the masses in February, 1986.
Ocampo told reporters at a campaign sortie in Aklan that the icon of people power, the late President Corazon Aquino, was merely a “byproduct” of that people’s movement.
“EDSA I is a specific event that was not invented or led by one particular person. No one has a franchise on EDSA I,” he said.
PMA Class 1980 'adopts' Noynoy's sisters
By Aurea Calica (The Philippine Star)
MANILA, Philippines - The Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1980 is adopting the sisters of Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III as honorary members.
The “Mapitagan Class” is set to formally induct and adopt today Aurora Corazon “Pinky” Abellada at the Baguio Country Club in Baguio City.
The eldest, Ma. Elena “Ballsy” Cruz, was already adopted on Feb. 15 while the younger ones - Victoria Eliza “Viel” Dee and actress-television host Kristina Bernadette “Kris” Aquino-Yap - will follow suit after the EDSA 1 celebration on Feb. 25.
February 18, 2010
Election 2010 News - February 18, 2010
- 'Gibo' urges review of economic provisions (Manila Bulletin)
- PMA wary of bets campaigning in academy (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Gordon: Who needs celeb endorsers? (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- CBCP, 'di mag-endorso ng kandidato (Abante)
- Campaign launched to monitor poll expenses (The Philippine Star)
- Enrile: We appear to be the real opposition (Manila Bulletin)
- Comelec, two telcos agree on site of data centers (The Philippine Star)
- NP camp warns LP not to exploit Edsa I rites for political gain (The Daily Tribune)
- Kayo lang dalawa sa debate? Sali si Gibo d'yan! -- palasyo (Abante)
‘Gibo’ urges review of economic provisions
from Manila Bulletin
http://mb.com.ph/articles/243995/gibo-urges-review-economic-provisions
The ruling party’s presidential candidate Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. has declared he favored a review of the economic provisions. But he left the decision to a review body whether it is necessary to amend or revise the 1987 Constitution.
"You will have to amend the Constitution for those (economic provisions), but the matter is best left to a committee to review if amendments or revisions of the Constitution are needed.” Teodoro said.
Teodoro was reacting to a question on the possibility of opening up land ownership to foreigners as well as jobs reserved only to Filipinos under the Constitution, during the presidential forum hosted by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) last Tuesday.
http://mb.com.ph/articles/243995/gibo-urges-review-economic-provisions
The ruling party’s presidential candidate Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. has declared he favored a review of the economic provisions. But he left the decision to a review body whether it is necessary to amend or revise the 1987 Constitution.
"You will have to amend the Constitution for those (economic provisions), but the matter is best left to a committee to review if amendments or revisions of the Constitution are needed.” Teodoro said.
Teodoro was reacting to a question on the possibility of opening up land ownership to foreigners as well as jobs reserved only to Filipinos under the Constitution, during the presidential forum hosted by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) last Tuesday.
PMA wary of bets campaigning in academy
from Philippine Daily Inquirer
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20100217-253826/PMA-wary-of-bets-campaigning-in-academy
BAGUIO CITY—OFFICIALS OF THE Philippine Military Academy (PMA) are rushing preparations for the academy’s annual alumni homecoming and an early graduation ceremony, hoping these won’t be used for election campaigns.
PMA officials moved the graduation rites of Masidlak (Mandirigmang Sibol ng Dakilang Kayumanggi) Class 2010 to March 1 to fit the schedule of President Macapagal-Arroyo, herself a candidate for representative in Pampanga, according to Capt. Agnes Lynette Flores, PMA public information officer.
The campaign period for national candidates began on Feb. 9, while that for local candidates would start on March 26.
Flores said no candidate has advised PMA about attending the Feb. 20 alumni homecoming.
PMA officials moved the graduation rites of Masidlak (Mandirigmang Sibol ng Dakilang Kayumanggi) Class 2010 to March 1 to fit the schedule of President Macapagal-Arroyo, herself a candidate for representative in Pampanga, according to Capt. Agnes Lynette Flores, PMA public information officer.
The campaign period for national candidates began on Feb. 9, while that for local candidates would start on March 26.
Flores said no candidate has advised PMA about attending the Feb. 20 alumni homecoming.
Gordon: Who needs celeb endorsers?
by Edson C. Tandoc Jr. (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
BATANGAS CITY—Who needs celebrity endorsers?
Not presidential aspirant and Sen. Richard Gordon who said on Wednesday, “I don't need endorsers. If you are a good leader, you need to be able to stand on your own feet.”
Gordon spoke to about 200 pastors here Wednesday at the annual four-day assembly of the Alliance of Bible Christian Communities of the Philippines (ABCCOP).
Not presidential aspirant and Sen. Richard Gordon who said on Wednesday, “I don't need endorsers. If you are a good leader, you need to be able to stand on your own feet.”
Gordon spoke to about 200 pastors here Wednesday at the annual four-day assembly of the Alliance of Bible Christian Communities of the Philippines (ABCCOP).
CBCP, ‘di mag-endorso ng kandidato
ni Jun Tadios (Abante)
http://abante.com.ph/issue/feb1810/news08.htmWalang balak ang Simbahang Katoliko na mag-endorso ng mga kandidato sa May 10 elections, tulad ng aktibong pagsuporta ng mga religious sectors at iba’t ibang samahan ng mga relihiyosong grupo sa mga kilalang kandidato sa pagka-pangulo at bise-presidente.
Ayon kay Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) spokesman Monsignor Pedro Quitorio, mananatiling tikom ang bibig ng Simbahan kung pag-uusapan ang literal na suporta sa mga kandidato.
Campaign launched to monitor poll expenses
by Reinir Padua (The Philippine Star)
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=550707&publicationSubCategoryId=63MANILA, Philippines - Various groups that include journalists, lawyers and academicians launched yesterday a campaign to monitor the campaign spending of presidential candidates in the May 10 elections.
Roberto Eugenio Cadiz, executive director of the Libertas (Lawyer’s League for Liberty), said their group is one of the convenors of “Pera’t Pulitika 2010,” which would monitor campaign advertisements of the top six candidates for president.
The Pera’t Pulitika 2010 consortium will monitor the campaign spending of Liberal Party presidential bet Sen. Benigno Aquino III, former President Joseph Estrada of the Partido ng Masang Pilipino, Bagumbayan Party bet Sen. Richard Gordon, former defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. of the administration Lakas-Kampi-CMD, Jesus is Lord founder Eddie Villanueva of Bangon Pilipinas, and Nacionalista Party standard-bearer Sen. Manuel Villar.
Enrile: We appear to be the real opposition
by RIO ROSE RIBAYA (Manila Bulletin)
http://mb.com.ph/articles/243933/enrile-we-appear-be-real-opposition
While the camps of leading presidential candidates Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar have been busy attacking each other, the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) of former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada Wednesday claimed it is the one real opposition party running the race for posts in the coming May 10 polls.
“We appear to be the real opposition because we are articulating the real issues of the campaign. A true opposition does not mean that you are only hitting the administration. We hit everyone including those who say they are the opposition,” said Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, a PMP reelectionist.
Enrile issued the statement to shed understanding in public perception, which critics said is encountering troubles identifying which one of the three leading opposition parties is the real deal because of the confusion brought about by the “hate campaign” allegedly being waged by Aquino, the standard bearer of the Liberal Party (LP), and by Villar of Nacionalista Party (NP), against each other.
While the camps of leading presidential candidates Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar have been busy attacking each other, the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) of former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada Wednesday claimed it is the one real opposition party running the race for posts in the coming May 10 polls.
“We appear to be the real opposition because we are articulating the real issues of the campaign. A true opposition does not mean that you are only hitting the administration. We hit everyone including those who say they are the opposition,” said Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, a PMP reelectionist.
Enrile issued the statement to shed understanding in public perception, which critics said is encountering troubles identifying which one of the three leading opposition parties is the real deal because of the confusion brought about by the “hate campaign” allegedly being waged by Aquino, the standard bearer of the Liberal Party (LP), and by Villar of Nacionalista Party (NP), against each other.
Comelec, two telcos agree on site of data centers
from The Philippine Star
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=550710&publicationSubCategoryId=63 MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and two telecommunications firms have agreed on the site of data centers that would receive electoral results on May 10.
Speaking to reporters, Renato Garcia, Comelec consultant for information technology, said the sites belong to Globe Telecom and Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.
“We are already working on the details,” he said. “These are their own facilities... (but) we cannot pinpoint the exact location.”
However, Comelec and Smartmatic-Total Information Management Corp. have not signed a contract with the telecommunication firms.
NP camp warns LP not to exploit Edsa I rites for political gain
by Angie M. Rosales (The Daily Tribune)
Just when Nacionalista Party (NP) frontrunners call for traditional form of campaigning, some of the party’s senatorial candidates yesterday took an offensive stance, taking a dig at the Liberal Party (LP) which is said to cash in on the coming People Power I anniversary celebration to further boost its edge over rival parties.
Sen. Loren Legarda, NP’s guest candidate for the vice presidential post, made an appeal during a press conference in Capiz addressed to the LP to elevate the level of political campaign and refrain from mudslinging.
Yet, a number of NP bets fired a mouthful against LP which is said to be planning a series of activities of LP presidential bet, Sen. Benigno Aquino III, the son of the late President Corazon “Cory” Aquino.
The sone of detained Marine Col. Ariel Querubin, Martin who is representing his father in the party, gave the most scathing statements among them.
Just when Nacionalista Party (NP) frontrunners call for traditional form of campaigning, some of the party’s senatorial candidates yesterday took an offensive stance, taking a dig at the Liberal Party (LP) which is said to cash in on the coming People Power I anniversary celebration to further boost its edge over rival parties.
Sen. Loren Legarda, NP’s guest candidate for the vice presidential post, made an appeal during a press conference in Capiz addressed to the LP to elevate the level of political campaign and refrain from mudslinging.
Yet, a number of NP bets fired a mouthful against LP which is said to be planning a series of activities of LP presidential bet, Sen. Benigno Aquino III, the son of the late President Corazon “Cory” Aquino.
The sone of detained Marine Col. Ariel Querubin, Martin who is representing his father in the party, gave the most scathing statements among them.
Kayo lang dalawa sa debate? Sali si Gibo d’yan! -- palasyo
nina Rose Miranda/Rey Marfil/Bernard Taguinod (Abante)
http://abante.com.ph/issue/feb1810/news07.htmType rin ng Malacañang na isama sa one-on-one debate nina Liberal Party (LP) standard bearer Sen. Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III at Nacionalista Party (NP) Manuel Villar Jr. si administration presidential bet Gilbert ‘Gibo’ Teodoro Jr.
Bukod dito ay naniniwala rin ang Malacañang na kayang-kaya ni Teodoro na makipagsabayan kina Aquino at Villar dahil sa likas umano nitong talino at galing sa pagsasalita, bukod pa sa malinaw na plataporma sa gobyerno sakaling mahalal bilang pangulo ng bansa.
Giit naman ni deputy presidential spokesman Ricardo Saludo, dapat na isama si Teodoro sa debate nina Aquino at Villar dahil ang administration bet umano ang itinuturing nila na ikatlo sa pinakamalakas na presidential candidates.
Bukod dito ay naniniwala rin ang Malacañang na kayang-kaya ni Teodoro na makipagsabayan kina Aquino at Villar dahil sa likas umano nitong talino at galing sa pagsasalita, bukod pa sa malinaw na plataporma sa gobyerno sakaling mahalal bilang pangulo ng bansa.
Giit naman ni deputy presidential spokesman Ricardo Saludo, dapat na isama si Teodoro sa debate nina Aquino at Villar dahil ang administration bet umano ang itinuturing nila na ikatlo sa pinakamalakas na presidential candidates.
February 17, 2010
Election 2010 News - February 17, 2010
- Money and politics: The truth (not) well told on finances (The Manila Times)
- Palace: Gloria not part of elite conspiracy vs Erap (The Daily Tribune)
- Erap feels vindicated by Yasay's apology (Manila Bulletin)
- Local exec hopes for progress under 'Gibo' (Manila Bulletin)
- Bets present economic platforms (The Philippine Star)
- Madrigal to make amends with Judy Ann (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Nothing wrong with Gordon's ads, says Red Cross executive (The Philippine Star)
- Manny calls Noynoy's dare to a debate (Malaya)
- Solons: Noynoy afraid of facing Gibo in debate (The Daily Tribune)
- Will not raise taxes, says Gibo (Manila Bulletin)
- Gibo stands alone on tax on Shell (Malaya)
- Aquino's hackles rise over forum moderator (Malaya)
Money and politics: The truth (not) well told on finances
BY MALOU MANGAHAS Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (The Manila Times)
Conclusion
The December 2000 statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) Villar filed six months before election day listed his net worth at P330.01 million.
If he did spend P38 million of his own money for his election campaign, this did not reflect much in June 2001, when he reported a net-worth slide by only P4 million to P326.85 million. Six months later, in December 2001, his net worth rose by 21 percent to P405.52 million.
In December 2006, Villar reported a net worth of P915.65 million. Even after spending P62 million of his own money for his reelection bid in June 2007, Villar declared a net worth of P921.39 million; six months later, this surged further to P1.04 billion.
To be sure, Aquino’s net worth in 2007 also showed an increase. By comparison, however, this was a slight P652,845. From its June 2007 level of P13.28 million, his net worth rose to P13.94 million in December 2007.
Conclusion
The December 2000 statement of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALN) Villar filed six months before election day listed his net worth at P330.01 million.
If he did spend P38 million of his own money for his election campaign, this did not reflect much in June 2001, when he reported a net-worth slide by only P4 million to P326.85 million. Six months later, in December 2001, his net worth rose by 21 percent to P405.52 million.
In December 2006, Villar reported a net worth of P915.65 million. Even after spending P62 million of his own money for his reelection bid in June 2007, Villar declared a net worth of P921.39 million; six months later, this surged further to P1.04 billion.
To be sure, Aquino’s net worth in 2007 also showed an increase. By comparison, however, this was a slight P652,845. From its June 2007 level of P13.28 million, his net worth rose to P13.94 million in December 2007.
Palace: Gloria not part of elite conspiracy vs Erap
by Aytch S. de la Cruz (The Daily Tribune)
http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20100217hed5.htmlMalacañang yesterday dismissed the very public apology expressed by then Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman and now vice presidential candidate for Bangon Pilipinas party, Perfecto Yasay, addressed to former President Joseph Estrada before a large crowd of devotees.
Yasay admitted before thousands of religious devotees in the 25th anniversary of the Taber-nacles of the Kingdom of Jesus Christ last Sunday that he regretted the day he had allowed himself to become an instrument of an unlawful government transition though a conspiracy by the elite society to unconstitutionally oust Estrada.
A major player in that elite conspiracy to oust the former president was then Vice President Gloria Arroyo.
Erap feels vindicated by Yasay’s apology
by RIO ROSE RIBAYA (Manila Bulletin)
http://mb.com.ph/articles/243724/erap-feels-vindicated-yasay-s-apologyPwersa ng Masang Pilipino standard-bearer former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada said Monday he felt vindicated from the corruption and plunder allegations hurled at him that led to his ouster in 2001 when Bangon Pilipinas vice presidential bet Perfecto Yasay Jr. apologized to him after 10 years.
“I’m touched and it feels like I’m vindicated,” the former president told reporters immediately after the presidential forum held at the Centro Escolar University (CEU) in Mendiola, Manila, Monday afternoon.
Estrada accepted and “positively responded” to the personal apology of Yasay, who was chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) during the former’s short-lived term from 1998 to 2001. Yasay was one of the key witnesses to the corruption charges against Estrada that led to EDSA People Power II.
Local exec hopes for progress under ‘Gibo’
by BEN R. ROSARIO (Manila Bulletin)
North Cotabato Gov. Jesus Sacdalan Tuesday aired hopes that “peace and prosperity” in the province will prevail under a government headed by Lakas-Kampi-CMD presidential bet Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr.
Sacdalan cited Teodoro’s platform for peace and development as a guarantee for progress for Mindanao provinces like North Cotabato. The governor welcomed Teodoro and the Lakas-Kampi team during their visit to Kidapawan City last Friday where they joined festivities marking the city’s 12th founding anniversary.
Bets present economic platforms
by Christina Mendez (The Philippine Star)
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=550329&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - It was another opportunity for presidential hopefuls to display their expertise in what matters most to many Filipinos – the economy.
Five presidential candidates presented their economic platforms yesterday before the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.
Taking a break from their campaign, Liberal Party standard-bearer Sen. Benigno Aquino III, former President Joseph Estrada, Sen. Richard Gordon, administration bet Gilbert Teodoro Jr., evangelist Eddie Villanueva and Nacionalista Party standard-bearer Sen. Manny Villar took questions from the PCCI panel.
All candidates discussed the need to stamp out corruption, reduce the budget deficit, and ensure food security by developing agriculture.
Teodoro, in his opening speech, said efforts should be made to reduce the number of poor from 45.3 percent of the population in 1991 to 22.7 percent by 2015.
MANILA, Philippines - It was another opportunity for presidential hopefuls to display their expertise in what matters most to many Filipinos – the economy.
Five presidential candidates presented their economic platforms yesterday before the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) at the Manila Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.
Taking a break from their campaign, Liberal Party standard-bearer Sen. Benigno Aquino III, former President Joseph Estrada, Sen. Richard Gordon, administration bet Gilbert Teodoro Jr., evangelist Eddie Villanueva and Nacionalista Party standard-bearer Sen. Manny Villar took questions from the PCCI panel.
All candidates discussed the need to stamp out corruption, reduce the budget deficit, and ensure food security by developing agriculture.
Teodoro, in his opening speech, said efforts should be made to reduce the number of poor from 45.3 percent of the population in 1991 to 22.7 percent by 2015.
Madrigal to make amends with Judy Ann
by Jerry E. Esplanada (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100216-253564/Madrigal-to-make-amends-with-Judy-Ann
MANILA, Philippines—Calling herself and popular actress Judy Ann Santos "victims of politics and politicians," Sen. Maria Ana Consuelo "Jamby" Madrigal said on Tuesday she did not mean to offend the actress when she said she regretted tapping a celebrity as an endorser when she first run for the Senate in 2004.
Santos was Madrigal’s top celebrity endorser in 2004.
Madrigal blamed the camp of Sen. Manuel "Manny" Villar for pitting her against her celebrity endorser during the 2004 senatorial polls.
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100216-253564/Madrigal-to-make-amends-with-Judy-Ann
MANILA, Philippines—Calling herself and popular actress Judy Ann Santos "victims of politics and politicians," Sen. Maria Ana Consuelo "Jamby" Madrigal said on Tuesday she did not mean to offend the actress when she said she regretted tapping a celebrity as an endorser when she first run for the Senate in 2004.
Santos was Madrigal’s top celebrity endorser in 2004.
Madrigal blamed the camp of Sen. Manuel "Manny" Villar for pitting her against her celebrity endorser during the 2004 senatorial polls.
Nothing wrong with Gordon's ads, says Red Cross executive
By Helen Flores (The Philippine Star)
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=550341&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in the Philippines yesterday said there’s nothing wrong with the political advertisement of presidential candidate Sen. Richard Gordon showing his achievements as chairman of the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC).
ICRC in the Philippines head Jean-Daniel Tauxe said it is normal for politicians to show their achievements during campaigns. He said many Red Cross officers are in politics.
“We have to make it clear that he is not a Red Cross candidate; that should be kept in mind,” Tauxe said in a media briefing at the Crowne Plaza Galleria in Ortigas.
He said Red Cross officials should always remember that the organization is an international one and they should be impartial.
MANILA, Philippines - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) delegation in the Philippines yesterday said there’s nothing wrong with the political advertisement of presidential candidate Sen. Richard Gordon showing his achievements as chairman of the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC).
ICRC in the Philippines head Jean-Daniel Tauxe said it is normal for politicians to show their achievements during campaigns. He said many Red Cross officers are in politics.
“We have to make it clear that he is not a Red Cross candidate; that should be kept in mind,” Tauxe said in a media briefing at the Crowne Plaza Galleria in Ortigas.
He said Red Cross officials should always remember that the organization is an international one and they should be impartial.
Manny calls Noynoy’s dare to a debate
by JP LOPEZ (Malaya)http://www.malaya.com.ph/02172010/news3.html
BRING it on.
Nacionalista party standard bearer Sen. Manuel Villar yesterday accepted the offer of Liberal Party standard bearer Sen. Benigno Aquino III to a one-on-one debate.
"Name the place, name the time, I will be there," Villar said.
However, Villar said he will decline if the purpose of the debate is "to find a platform for senseless argumentation and mudslinging with the hope of calling attention unto oneself."
BRING it on.
Nacionalista party standard bearer Sen. Manuel Villar yesterday accepted the offer of Liberal Party standard bearer Sen. Benigno Aquino III to a one-on-one debate.
"Name the place, name the time, I will be there," Villar said.
However, Villar said he will decline if the purpose of the debate is "to find a platform for senseless argumentation and mudslinging with the hope of calling attention unto oneself."
Solons: Noynoy afraid of facing Gibo in debate
by Fernan Marasigan / Reporter (Business Mirror)
http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=21949:solons-noynoy-afraid-of-facing-gibo-in-debate&catid=26:nation&Itemid=63IS Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III afraid to face his cousin, administration bet former defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro, in a one-on-one debate?
Proadministration legislators believed so, after Aquino challenged only Nacionalista Party (NP) Rep. Manuel “Manny” Villar, whom he believes is his closest rival based on surveys, to a debate.
Lakas-Kampi-CMD Rep. Maria Milagros Magsaysay of Zambales said Aquino is avoiding Teodoro because he knew that he was no match with the Lakas-Kampi-CMD bet because he (Teodoro) is “more intelligent and articulate.”
“Ayaw niyang hamunin si Gibo kasi Gibo is more articulate and intelligent than him, and doesn’t need codigos,” Magsaysay said.
Will not raise taxes, says Gibo
from Manila Bulletin
Ruling party presidential candidate Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. said that he would push for the expansion of the EVAT’s scope which will include products and items that do not affect the poor, and taxes on sin products.
Teodoro also said that he was studying a tax policy that will not raise taxes on the working class since the country’s income taxes “are one of the highest in the region and we cannot adjust those anymore.”
He observed that Philippine corporate taxes are also among highest in region.
Gibo stands alone on tax on Shell
from Malaya
http://www.malaya.com.ph/02172010/news9.html
FIVE of six presidential contenders yesterday said at a forum sponsored by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry they are against a Bureau of Internal Revenue ruling imposing a P7.34 billion retroactive tax on Pilipinas Shell Petroleum’s imports of blending gasoline from 2004 to 2009.
Manuel Villar, Benigno Aquino III, Joseph Estrada, Richard Gordon and Eddie Villanueva all agreed inconsistent policies would discourage investments.
The lone supporter of the BIR action, Gilbert Teodoro, said the new ruling should be respected as there is no prohibition on the slapping of back taxes and there is a need to address the gaping government deficit.
FIVE of six presidential contenders yesterday said at a forum sponsored by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry they are against a Bureau of Internal Revenue ruling imposing a P7.34 billion retroactive tax on Pilipinas Shell Petroleum’s imports of blending gasoline from 2004 to 2009.
Manuel Villar, Benigno Aquino III, Joseph Estrada, Richard Gordon and Eddie Villanueva all agreed inconsistent policies would discourage investments.
The lone supporter of the BIR action, Gilbert Teodoro, said the new ruling should be respected as there is no prohibition on the slapping of back taxes and there is a need to address the gaping government deficit.
Aquino’s hackles rise over forum moderator
from Malaya
Sen. Benigno Aquino III could not hide his displeasure towards PCCI forum moderator Tony Lopez, president of the BizNews magazine who used to write for Asiaweek.
"Gusto ko lang mapakita sa mga di aware na di talaga unbiased ang moderator," he said in reaction to some remarks of Lopez who expressed doubts about his competence as a presidential candidate.
Lopez made a sarcastic remark right after the speech of Joseph Estrada.
"That (Estrada) was a man of action while Noynoy is a man of imagination," Lopez said, surprising businessmen and raising eyebrows in the LP camp.
February 16, 2010
Election 2010 News - February 16, 2010
- Who is Pastor Apollo Quiboloy? (Inquirer Mindanao)
- Gibo asks Melo for Plan B (The Manila Times)
- Davao sect draws top politicos (Inquirer Mindanao)
- A day in the life ... of Manny Villar (The Philippine Star)
- Money and politics: The truth (not) well told on finances (The Manila Times)
- Comelec waffles on celebs (Malaya)
- Automation worries bets (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Binay presses GMA to sign seniors' eVAT exemption law (The Daily Tribune)
- Former SEC chief apologizes to Estrada admits civil society used him (The Daily Tribune)
- Aquino open to debate with Villar (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Take 2 sa mock elections, Ano ba ang problema? Ilatag na ngayon pa lang - Gibo (Abante)
- Comelec allays fears on automated polls (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Bro. Eddie for death penalty (Manila Bulletin)
- 'Presidentiables' divided on new taxes (Business World)
Who is Pastor Apollo Quiboloy?
by Jeffrey M. Tupas (Inquirer Mindanao)
DAVAO CITY—Pastor Apollo Quiboloy claims he was in bed shortly before the 2004 presidential election when “all of a sudden I saw a vision.” In the vision, he saw Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s face on the cover of a magazine.
It was “God’s will” that Quiboloy support her bid for the presidency, according to a video produced by the Sonshine Media Network International, media outfit of a religious group Quiboloy has founded.
Today, with the next presidential election barely three months away, Quiboloy is perhaps the most sought-after political endorser in this part of the country.
Candidates are trooping to the religious group’s sprawling compound at the foot of Mt. Apo to seek the blessings of the man who claims to be the “Appointed Son of God.” He also claims 6 million followers and owns his own cable TV company, a string of radio stations and two newspapers.
DAVAO CITY—Pastor Apollo Quiboloy claims he was in bed shortly before the 2004 presidential election when “all of a sudden I saw a vision.” In the vision, he saw Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s face on the cover of a magazine.
It was “God’s will” that Quiboloy support her bid for the presidency, according to a video produced by the Sonshine Media Network International, media outfit of a religious group Quiboloy has founded.
Today, with the next presidential election barely three months away, Quiboloy is perhaps the most sought-after political endorser in this part of the country.
Candidates are trooping to the religious group’s sprawling compound at the foot of Mt. Apo to seek the blessings of the man who claims to be the “Appointed Son of God.” He also claims 6 million followers and owns his own cable TV company, a string of radio stations and two newspapers.
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