- Comelec spendings for 2010 auto polls reach P10B (The Daily Tribune)
- Comelec: No 'ghost' polling precincts (The Philippine Star)
- Namfrel asks Comelec to publish poll automation expenses (The Philippine Star)
- Gordon sues SWS, Pulse Asia (The Philippine Star)
- 'KULANG SA KALYO' Why Escudero all the way for Binay, not Roxas (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Loren lashes out at bashers (Malaya)
- Villar steered PSE - Erap deals complied with listing rules,NP bet camps says (Manila Bulletin)
- Gibo, Erap lead mock polls in Metro (The Philippine Star)
- Lakas to give Gibo 15 Million votes - lawmakers (The Philippien Star)
April 23, 2010
Election 2010 News - April 23, 2010
Comelec spendings for 2010 auto polls reach P10B
By Marie Surbano (The Daily Tribune)
Link: http://www.tribune.net.ph/
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has spent more than P10 billion of the electoral body’s P16.5-billion budget for the country’s first ever computerized elections, the National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) yesterday revealed.
Based on the data of Namfrel’s Bantay ng Bayan research, the poll body has spent 62 percent or around P10.241 billion of the total budget, including the P7.2-billion lease of the 82,200 precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines for the May 10 electoral exercises.
Among the other spendings and acquisitions of the Comelec include P243 million for the 77,000 ballot boxes (P3,155 per box) awarded to Smartmatic International Corp.; P28 million for the 80,000 units of handheld portable UV lamps awarded to OTC Paper Corp.; P75.8 million for the purchase of 720,000 bottles of indelible ink (P105 per bottle) to Texas Resources Corp.; P499.1 million for the tracking and delivery of official ballots to Smartmatic; P519 million procurement of ballot box transportation with PCOS machines nationwide; P1.5 billion for the cleansing of computerized voters’ list to Unison Join Venture; P2.1 million for the nine units of copying machines (P234,000 per unit) to Copylandia Office Systems Corp.; and
Link: http://www.tribune.net.ph/
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has spent more than P10 billion of the electoral body’s P16.5-billion budget for the country’s first ever computerized elections, the National Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) yesterday revealed.
Based on the data of Namfrel’s Bantay ng Bayan research, the poll body has spent 62 percent or around P10.241 billion of the total budget, including the P7.2-billion lease of the 82,200 precinct count optical scan (PCOS) machines for the May 10 electoral exercises.
Among the other spendings and acquisitions of the Comelec include P243 million for the 77,000 ballot boxes (P3,155 per box) awarded to Smartmatic International Corp.; P28 million for the 80,000 units of handheld portable UV lamps awarded to OTC Paper Corp.; P75.8 million for the purchase of 720,000 bottles of indelible ink (P105 per bottle) to Texas Resources Corp.; P499.1 million for the tracking and delivery of official ballots to Smartmatic; P519 million procurement of ballot box transportation with PCOS machines nationwide; P1.5 billion for the cleansing of computerized voters’ list to Unison Join Venture; P2.1 million for the nine units of copying machines (P234,000 per unit) to Copylandia Office Systems Corp.; and
Comelec: No 'ghost' polling precincts
By Sheila Crisostomo (The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=569029&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday denied the existence of “ghost” polling centers in the list of precincts they asked Smartmatic-Total Information Management Corp. (TIM) to survey.
In a press briefing, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez belied an abs -cbnNews.com/Newsbreak report about “ghost” precincts in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.
Citing Smartmatic-TIM’s site survey reports to the Comelec, the news agency revealed that the joint venture’s surveyors have failed to locate 57 polling centers which pertain to public schools.
“It was a regular report and it was misinterpreted as ghost precincts because of findings that supposedly so and so number was not found by the team. It’s as simple as that. The report itself does not make any claim that there are missing precincts,” he noted.
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=569029&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday denied the existence of “ghost” polling centers in the list of precincts they asked Smartmatic-Total Information Management Corp. (TIM) to survey.
In a press briefing, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez belied an abs -cbnNews.com/Newsbreak report about “ghost” precincts in Metro Manila and other parts of the country.
Citing Smartmatic-TIM’s site survey reports to the Comelec, the news agency revealed that the joint venture’s surveyors have failed to locate 57 polling centers which pertain to public schools.
“It was a regular report and it was misinterpreted as ghost precincts because of findings that supposedly so and so number was not found by the team. It’s as simple as that. The report itself does not make any claim that there are missing precincts,” he noted.
Namfrel asks Comelec to publish poll automation expenses
By Sheila Crisostomo (The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=569026&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - The National Citizen’s Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) has urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to make public its spending for the automated election system (AES), saying that expenditures have already reached P10 billion, the biggest ever.
In a statement, Namfrel said the Comelec should exercise transparency and accountability by disclosing the funds it has spent for the 2010 elections.
“The budget for the elections has been set at P16.5 billion – P11.3 billion for AES... plus the P5.21-billion appropriation,” Namfrel claimed.
The P11.3 billion is earmarked under Republic Act 9525, specifically as supplemental appropriation for the AES.
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=569026&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - The National Citizen’s Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) has urged the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to make public its spending for the automated election system (AES), saying that expenditures have already reached P10 billion, the biggest ever.
In a statement, Namfrel said the Comelec should exercise transparency and accountability by disclosing the funds it has spent for the 2010 elections.
“The budget for the elections has been set at P16.5 billion – P11.3 billion for AES... plus the P5.21-billion appropriation,” Namfrel claimed.
The P11.3 billion is earmarked under Republic Act 9525, specifically as supplemental appropriation for the AES.
Gordon sues SWS, Pulse Asia
By Reinir Padua (The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=569021&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - Bagumbayan presidential candidate Sen. Richard Gordon yesterday filed with the Quezon City Regional Trial Court a P650,000 civil suit against survey firms Social Weather Stations (SWS) and Pulse Asia Inc. for negatively affecting his campaign.
Gordon asked the court to temporarily restrain the polling firms from conducting surveys and publishing survey results.
Gordon asked for P100,000 in nominal and tem perate damages, P500,000 in exemplary damages, and P50,000 in attorney’s fees.
“Without regard to their fundamental duty to act with justice to observe honesty and good faith, defendants SWS and Pulse Asia, for pecuniary gain and solely for reasons intended to favor their moneyed clients, have published false, fraudulent, biased and defective surveys which have undermined the campaign of Senator Gordon and (former MMDA) Chairman Bayani (Fernando) and made them as unwinnable contenders for president and vice president, respectively,” the 26-page complaint said.
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=569021&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - Bagumbayan presidential candidate Sen. Richard Gordon yesterday filed with the Quezon City Regional Trial Court a P650,000 civil suit against survey firms Social Weather Stations (SWS) and Pulse Asia Inc. for negatively affecting his campaign.
Gordon asked the court to temporarily restrain the polling firms from conducting surveys and publishing survey results.
Gordon asked for P100,000 in nominal and tem perate damages, P500,000 in exemplary damages, and P50,000 in attorney’s fees.
“Without regard to their fundamental duty to act with justice to observe honesty and good faith, defendants SWS and Pulse Asia, for pecuniary gain and solely for reasons intended to favor their moneyed clients, have published false, fraudulent, biased and defective surveys which have undermined the campaign of Senator Gordon and (former MMDA) Chairman Bayani (Fernando) and made them as unwinnable contenders for president and vice president, respectively,” the 26-page complaint said.
‘KULANG SA KALYO’ Why Escudero all the way for Binay, not Roxas
By Cathy C. Yamsuan (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100423-265949/Why-Escudero-all-the-way-for-Binay-not-Roxas
MANILA, Philippines—“Kulang sa kalyo,” Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero says of Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas II.
In plain talk, Roxas is a spring chicken, rather than a fighting cock.
That’s why, Escudero said in a television interview Thursday, he had decided to support Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, running mate of ex-President Joseph Estrada.
Binay fits Escudero’s idea of a vice president.
“Not someone rich, not an ‘ilustrado,’ one who is courageous, a man of honor and a genuine member of the opposition,” he told ANC’s Karen Davila.
Asked if his support for Binay was aimed at thwarting Roxas’ anticipated run for the presidency in 2016, the 40-year-old Escudero said, “I am nearsighted.”
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100423-265949/Why-Escudero-all-the-way-for-Binay-not-Roxas
MANILA, Philippines—“Kulang sa kalyo,” Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero says of Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas II.
In plain talk, Roxas is a spring chicken, rather than a fighting cock.
That’s why, Escudero said in a television interview Thursday, he had decided to support Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, running mate of ex-President Joseph Estrada.
Binay fits Escudero’s idea of a vice president.
“Not someone rich, not an ‘ilustrado,’ one who is courageous, a man of honor and a genuine member of the opposition,” he told ANC’s Karen Davila.
Asked if his support for Binay was aimed at thwarting Roxas’ anticipated run for the presidency in 2016, the 40-year-old Escudero said, “I am nearsighted.”
Loren lashes out at bashers
BY JP LOPEZ (Malaya)
Link: http://www.malaya.com.ph/04232010/news9.html
BACOLOD CITY – Nacionalista Party vice presidential candidate Loren Legarda on Thursday described as "delusional" the candidates of Liberal Party for linking her and her party to the move of Andal Ampatuan Jr., prime suspect in the Maguindanao massacre, to endorse the candidacy of Benigno Aquino III and his running-mate Manuel Roxas II.
"My only response is one word, delusional. Wag kayo mawawala sa sarili!" she said.
"Yung presidential candidate, yung president nila wala sa isip, yung vice presidential candidate nagpapadyak, umiiyak pag nag-aalyansa ang NP-NPC. Yung mga kanditotong vice president at pagka-senador delusional. Sana magpakatotoo naman ang mga Liberal. Wag naman delusional," she added.
Sen. Edgardo Angara said it was malicious of the LP to link him, through his lawyers, to the endorsement of Ampatuan, who last week proclaimed he was for the NP’s Manny Villar.
The endorsement was made in a press conference held by the detainee.
Link: http://www.malaya.com.ph/04232010/news9.html
BACOLOD CITY – Nacionalista Party vice presidential candidate Loren Legarda on Thursday described as "delusional" the candidates of Liberal Party for linking her and her party to the move of Andal Ampatuan Jr., prime suspect in the Maguindanao massacre, to endorse the candidacy of Benigno Aquino III and his running-mate Manuel Roxas II.
"My only response is one word, delusional. Wag kayo mawawala sa sarili!" she said.
"Yung presidential candidate, yung president nila wala sa isip, yung vice presidential candidate nagpapadyak, umiiyak pag nag-aalyansa ang NP-NPC. Yung mga kanditotong vice president at pagka-senador delusional. Sana magpakatotoo naman ang mga Liberal. Wag naman delusional," she added.
Sen. Edgardo Angara said it was malicious of the LP to link him, through his lawyers, to the endorsement of Ampatuan, who last week proclaimed he was for the NP’s Manny Villar.
The endorsement was made in a press conference held by the detainee.
Villar steered PSE – Erap Deals complied with listing rules, NP bet’s camp says
By RIO ROSE RIBAYA and HANNAH L. TORREGOZA (Manila Bulletin)
Link: http://mb.com.ph/articles/254115/villar-steered-pse-erap
Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada definitely saved the best for the last crunch of the campaign period when he exposed Thursday the alleged illegal activities of Nacionalista Party (NP)s standard-bearer Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar to propel his presidential bid in May 10 elections.
With only two weeks left remaining to campaign, Estrada dared Villar to explain allegations that he “manipulated the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and duped investors” to buy shares of stocks from his company, Vista Land & Lifescapes (VLL), Inc.
But lawyer Nalen Rosero-Galang, chief legal officer for Villar, said the public offering of the shares of stock of Vista Land & Lifescapes was done in compliance with the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code and the rules of the Philippine Stock Exchange.
“I've chosen to break my silence on issues that have bearing not just on this campaign but on the future of our beloved country, especially the poor. I've always believed in pursuing an honorable campaign based on a high level issues and not on mudslinging,” Estrada said in a press conference Thursday.
Link: http://mb.com.ph/articles/254115/villar-steered-pse-erap
Former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada definitely saved the best for the last crunch of the campaign period when he exposed Thursday the alleged illegal activities of Nacionalista Party (NP)s standard-bearer Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar to propel his presidential bid in May 10 elections.
With only two weeks left remaining to campaign, Estrada dared Villar to explain allegations that he “manipulated the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and duped investors” to buy shares of stocks from his company, Vista Land & Lifescapes (VLL), Inc.
But lawyer Nalen Rosero-Galang, chief legal officer for Villar, said the public offering of the shares of stock of Vista Land & Lifescapes was done in compliance with the requirements of the Securities Regulation Code and the rules of the Philippine Stock Exchange.
“I've chosen to break my silence on issues that have bearing not just on this campaign but on the future of our beloved country, especially the poor. I've always believed in pursuing an honorable campaign based on a high level issues and not on mudslinging,” Estrada said in a press conference Thursday.
Gibo, Erap lead mock polls in Metro
By Jaime Laude (The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568870&publicationSubCategoryId=65
MANILA, Philippines - Lakas-Kampi-CMD presidential candidate and former defense secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr., and Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino former President Joseph Estrada are dominating mock polls in Metro Manila’s slum districts, newly-formed “Green Army Brigades” (GAB) bared yesterday.
Daisy Bardoquillo, head of the Kilusan ng mga Aktwal na Naninirahan sa Estado ng Payatas (Kanepa) and spokesperson of the newly-formed Green Army Brigades, said that results of mock polls they have been conducting since last month among informal settlers in Metro Manila, were in total contrast to the survey results being released by the Social Weather Station (SWS) and the Pulse Asia.
“Our own surveys had Teodoro winning popular support among the urban poor. In six big events attended by leaders of urban poor groups held in March and early April, a total of 963 joined the mock polls conducted after the meetings,” Bardoquillo said. Joven Pajora, president of the Parola Binondo Coalition, also of GAB said Teodoro was the top choice for President with 464 respondents voting for him.
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568870&publicationSubCategoryId=65
MANILA, Philippines - Lakas-Kampi-CMD presidential candidate and former defense secretary Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr., and Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino former President Joseph Estrada are dominating mock polls in Metro Manila’s slum districts, newly-formed “Green Army Brigades” (GAB) bared yesterday.
Daisy Bardoquillo, head of the Kilusan ng mga Aktwal na Naninirahan sa Estado ng Payatas (Kanepa) and spokesperson of the newly-formed Green Army Brigades, said that results of mock polls they have been conducting since last month among informal settlers in Metro Manila, were in total contrast to the survey results being released by the Social Weather Station (SWS) and the Pulse Asia.
“Our own surveys had Teodoro winning popular support among the urban poor. In six big events attended by leaders of urban poor groups held in March and early April, a total of 963 joined the mock polls conducted after the meetings,” Bardoquillo said. Joven Pajora, president of the Parola Binondo Coalition, also of GAB said Teodoro was the top choice for President with 464 respondents voting for him.
Lakas to give Gibo 15 million votes - lawmaker
By Jess Diaz (The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=569027&publicationSubCategoryId=63
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=569027&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - The nationwide political machinery of the ruling Lakas-Kampi-CMD will deliver at least 15 million votes to party standard-bearer Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr., Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. said yesterday.
“It is our machinery that will carry Gibo to victory,” he told the Serye Café news forum in Quezon City.
Barzaga said of the country’s 1,500 town mayors, 1,200 are affiliated with Lakas-Kampi.
“If each of them delivers just 10,000 votes to Gibo, he will have 12 million votes from municipal mayors. We have 66 city mayors. If they can each deliver an additional 50,000, that’s more than three million more for a total of 15 million votes, enough to make Gibo our next president,” he said.
“It is our machinery that will carry Gibo to victory,” he told the Serye Café news forum in Quezon City.
Barzaga said of the country’s 1,500 town mayors, 1,200 are affiliated with Lakas-Kampi.
“If each of them delivers just 10,000 votes to Gibo, he will have 12 million votes from municipal mayors. We have 66 city mayors. If they can each deliver an additional 50,000, that’s more than three million more for a total of 15 million votes, enough to make Gibo our next president,” he said.
April 22, 2010
Election 2010 News - April 22, 2010
- Bets' ad budget top funding for govt hospitals (The Manila Times)
- Smartmatic inks service contract with telcos for auto polls (The Philippine Star)
- Melo says postponement of polls 'unconstitutional' (The Philippine Star)
- Legarda pulls out ads, uses funds to feed the poor (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Lakas expects defectors from rival camps (The Manila TImes)
- Reveal favored bets, Lakas dares pollsters (The Daily Tribune)
- Gibo pull off come from behind victory - Lakas (The Philippine Star)
Bets’ ad budgets top funding for govt hospitals
BY FRANK LLOYD TIONGSON Reporter (The Manila Times )
Link: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/15781-bets-ad-budgets-top-funding-for-govt-hospitals
A consortium of electoral-reform advocates and civil society groups on Wednesday renewed calls for stricter regulation of provisions of the Fair Election Practices Act after they found that spending on advertisements of top contenders for the highest elective posts in the country exceeds that of the government on state hospitals and social services.
The Pera’t Politika (PaP) 2010 Consortium told reporters during a press conference in Quezon City on Wednesday that Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr. had spent P273 million on advertisements during the first 60 days of the campaign period and Sen. Bengino “Noynoy” Aquino 3rd, P176 million.
In surveys, Villar and Aquino are the frontrunners in the May 10 elections, which will pick the successor to President Gloria Arroyo.
According to the PaP 2010 Consortium, Villar’s P273 million is more than the allocated budget for state hospitals such as the Quirino Memorial Medical Center with P207 million and the Amang Rodriguez Medical Center with P179 million, among others.
Link: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/15781-bets-ad-budgets-top-funding-for-govt-hospitals
A consortium of electoral-reform advocates and civil society groups on Wednesday renewed calls for stricter regulation of provisions of the Fair Election Practices Act after they found that spending on advertisements of top contenders for the highest elective posts in the country exceeds that of the government on state hospitals and social services.
The Pera’t Politika (PaP) 2010 Consortium told reporters during a press conference in Quezon City on Wednesday that Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr. had spent P273 million on advertisements during the first 60 days of the campaign period and Sen. Bengino “Noynoy” Aquino 3rd, P176 million.
In surveys, Villar and Aquino are the frontrunners in the May 10 elections, which will pick the successor to President Gloria Arroyo.
According to the PaP 2010 Consortium, Villar’s P273 million is more than the allocated budget for state hospitals such as the Quirino Memorial Medical Center with P207 million and the Amang Rodriguez Medical Center with P179 million, among others.
Smartmatic inks service contract with telcos for auto polls
By Sheila Crisostomo (The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568672&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - Smartmatic-Total Information Management Corp. (TIM) forged yesterday a memorandum of agreement with telecommunication companies to avail of their services in the May 10 polls.
The agreement was signed by representatives of Globe, PLDT Smart, Digitel and Smartmatic-TIM while Commission on Elections (Comelec) officials, led by Chairman Jose Melo, stood as witnesses.
Under the agreement, the system of these companies will be used to transmit the poll results from the voting centers to the canvassing centers and to the national canvassing centers.
“The way I look at it, this completes the circle because we are going to have preparations for the elections, the printing, the configuration and manufacture of the PCOS (precinct count optical scan) machines, everything,” Melo said.
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568672&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - Smartmatic-Total Information Management Corp. (TIM) forged yesterday a memorandum of agreement with telecommunication companies to avail of their services in the May 10 polls.
The agreement was signed by representatives of Globe, PLDT Smart, Digitel and Smartmatic-TIM while Commission on Elections (Comelec) officials, led by Chairman Jose Melo, stood as witnesses.
Under the agreement, the system of these companies will be used to transmit the poll results from the voting centers to the canvassing centers and to the national canvassing centers.
“The way I look at it, this completes the circle because we are going to have preparations for the elections, the printing, the configuration and manufacture of the PCOS (precinct count optical scan) machines, everything,” Melo said.
Melo says postponement of polls 'unconstitutional'
By Helen Flores (The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568671&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - There’s no stopping the national and local elections on May 10 despite a petition for their postponement by a presidential candidate, according to Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Jose Melo.
“That’s unconstitutional… because the Constitution itself provides for the specific date on which an election will be held,” Melo said in reaction to a petition to postpone the polls filed by independent presidential candidate Nicanor Perlas.
The Comelec has yet to deliberate on Perlas’ petition.
In his petition, Perlas cited the agency’s lack of preparedness in carrying out its duties in the first nationwide automated polls.
In a 34-page petition, Perlas said the Comelec should first ensure that the automated elections system (AES) is fool proof before it proceeds with the elections in May.
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568671&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - There’s no stopping the national and local elections on May 10 despite a petition for their postponement by a presidential candidate, according to Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman Jose Melo.
“That’s unconstitutional… because the Constitution itself provides for the specific date on which an election will be held,” Melo said in reaction to a petition to postpone the polls filed by independent presidential candidate Nicanor Perlas.
The Comelec has yet to deliberate on Perlas’ petition.
In his petition, Perlas cited the agency’s lack of preparedness in carrying out its duties in the first nationwide automated polls.
In a 34-page petition, Perlas said the Comelec should first ensure that the automated elections system (AES) is fool proof before it proceeds with the elections in May.
Legarda pulls out ads, uses funds to feed the poor
By Michael Lim Ubac (Philippine Daily Inquirer )
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100422-265750/Legarda-pulls-out-ads-uses-funds-to-feed-the-poor
MANILA, Philippines—Vice presidential candidate Loren Legarda last week pulled out her solo TV advertisements, diverting funds to regular feeding programs dubbed “Lingkod Loren” in depressed areas in Metro Manila.
The move could turn out to be a political suicide since her main rival, Sen. Mar Roxas, airs about 20 TV ad spots a day.
The prime time rate, including spots in news programs, is P303,015.30 per 30-second ad, not including the 12-percent value-added tax.
“The politics of hunger is the politics we must address now,” said Legarda, urging candidates running for elective posts in May not to neglect the plight of poor and hungry Filipinos.
“Amidst the political noise and mudslinging, millions of Filipinos go hungry everyday; some die of hunger or lack of access to medicines,” she said.
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100422-265750/Legarda-pulls-out-ads-uses-funds-to-feed-the-poor
MANILA, Philippines—Vice presidential candidate Loren Legarda last week pulled out her solo TV advertisements, diverting funds to regular feeding programs dubbed “Lingkod Loren” in depressed areas in Metro Manila.
The move could turn out to be a political suicide since her main rival, Sen. Mar Roxas, airs about 20 TV ad spots a day.
The prime time rate, including spots in news programs, is P303,015.30 per 30-second ad, not including the 12-percent value-added tax.
“The politics of hunger is the politics we must address now,” said Legarda, urging candidates running for elective posts in May not to neglect the plight of poor and hungry Filipinos.
“Amidst the political noise and mudslinging, millions of Filipinos go hungry everyday; some die of hunger or lack of access to medicines,” she said.
Lakas expects defectors from rival camps
By Jefferson Antiporda, Francis Earl A. Cueto and Rhadz B. Barcia(The Manila Times)
Link: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/15782-lakas-expects-defectors-from-rival-camps
THINGS are looking up for former Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro because stalwarts from other political parties are reportedly planning to jump ship and support the ruling party’s standard-bearer in the May 10 elections.
According to Reggie Velasco, the deputy secretary general of Lakas-Kampi Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD), more politicians from the rival parties have signified their intention to support Teodoro, whom they said is the most qualified among the candidates seeking to succeed President Gloria Arroyo.
Velasco said things are still under negotiations and that they could not disclose any details yet on the transfer of the politicians to the ruling party. What is sure, according to him, is that there are politicians who have sent feelers to defect to the camp of Teodoro.
Meanwhile, Rep. Amelita Villarosa of Occidental Mindoro, the Lakas-Kampi CMD chairman, has announced that Rep. George Arnaiz of Negros Oriental, who belongs to the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), would be supporting the bid of the former Defense secretary but that Arnaiz will stay with his current party.
THINGS are looking up for former Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro because stalwarts from other political parties are reportedly planning to jump ship and support the ruling party’s standard-bearer in the May 10 elections.
According to Reggie Velasco, the deputy secretary general of Lakas-Kampi Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD), more politicians from the rival parties have signified their intention to support Teodoro, whom they said is the most qualified among the candidates seeking to succeed President Gloria Arroyo.
Velasco said things are still under negotiations and that they could not disclose any details yet on the transfer of the politicians to the ruling party. What is sure, according to him, is that there are politicians who have sent feelers to defect to the camp of Teodoro.
Meanwhile, Rep. Amelita Villarosa of Occidental Mindoro, the Lakas-Kampi CMD chairman, has announced that Rep. George Arnaiz of Negros Oriental, who belongs to the Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC), would be supporting the bid of the former Defense secretary but that Arnaiz will stay with his current party.
Reveal favored bets, Lakas dares pollsters
By Aytch S. de la Cruz (The Daily Tribune)
Link: http://www.tribune.net.ph/
Officials of the admi-nistration party, Lakas-Kampi-CMD, yesterday assailed the country’s major survey companies as it has come to their knowledge that these firms have themselves elicited the idea to the public that the battle for the presidency has been narrowed down to the two leading candidates, hence the frequent favorable results on the part of the candidates concerned.
Speaking before a Malacañang press
conference, ruling party’s secretary general, Raymond Roquero, challenged the owners of the survey firms in question to come out in the open and declare which candidates are they supporting and just how much do their companies receive from them.
“They (survey firms) should tell us who their benefactors are, how much do they receive from them to conduct these surveys and one presidential candidate even mentioned that it is time to refrain from publishing the results (in favor of them) because this gives the wrong impression to our people,” he said.
Officials of the admi-nistration party, Lakas-Kampi-CMD, yesterday assailed the country’s major survey companies as it has come to their knowledge that these firms have themselves elicited the idea to the public that the battle for the presidency has been narrowed down to the two leading candidates, hence the frequent favorable results on the part of the candidates concerned.
Speaking before a Malacañang press
conference, ruling party’s secretary general, Raymond Roquero, challenged the owners of the survey firms in question to come out in the open and declare which candidates are they supporting and just how much do their companies receive from them.
“They (survey firms) should tell us who their benefactors are, how much do they receive from them to conduct these surveys and one presidential candidate even mentioned that it is time to refrain from publishing the results (in favor of them) because this gives the wrong impression to our people,” he said.
Gibo to pull off come from behind victory - Lakas
By Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568673&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard-bearer Gilbert Teodoro Jr. would pull a “come from behind victory” with the resurgence of support for him three weeks before the May 10 elections, party officials said yesterday.
Speaking to reporters, Ray Roquero, Lakas-Kampi secretary-general, said attacks against Teodoro, who continues to place fourth in surveys, have backfired.
“There is such a thing as a come from behind victory, and we can see the campaign being galvanized, the black propaganda being waged against us by the opposition seemed to have backfired and favored us,” he said.
“We have seen unheard-of groups now helping us in the provinces. All the sorties now of Gibo (Teodoro) are packed even if there are no artistas (stars) but they come and we are very happy about this development.”
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568673&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard-bearer Gilbert Teodoro Jr. would pull a “come from behind victory” with the resurgence of support for him three weeks before the May 10 elections, party officials said yesterday.
Speaking to reporters, Ray Roquero, Lakas-Kampi secretary-general, said attacks against Teodoro, who continues to place fourth in surveys, have backfired.
“There is such a thing as a come from behind victory, and we can see the campaign being galvanized, the black propaganda being waged against us by the opposition seemed to have backfired and favored us,” he said.
“We have seen unheard-of groups now helping us in the provinces. All the sorties now of Gibo (Teodoro) are packed even if there are no artistas (stars) but they come and we are very happy about this development.”
April 21, 2010
Election 2010 News - April 21, 2010
- Comelec won't count votes for 32 'unaccredited' party-list groups (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Perlas wants May 10 polls postponed (The Philippine Star)
- Akbayan prods Comelec to disqualify Mikey (The Philippine Star)
- Comelec enters passwords for automated system (The Philippine Star)
- Palace, security officials tackle power crisis (The Philippine Star)
- It's Official: NPC backing Villar, Loren candidacy (The Manila TImes)
- Solon turns Teodoro green to Villar orange in a snap (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- No bribery attempt during Lakas meeting (The Manila Times)
- Gibo tops online survey; Erap second, Noynoy fourth (The Daily Tribune)
- GMA acts to strengthen Lakas (Manila Bulletin)
- Teodoro to maintain principled fight (The Philippine Star)
Comelec won’t count votes for 32 ‘unaccredited’ party-list groups
By Kristine L. Alave (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100421-265550/Comelec-wont-count-votes-for-32-unaccredited-party-list-groups
MANILA, Philippines -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that votes for 32 party-lists in the May 10 elections will be considered “stray votes” for failing to secure accreditation from the Comelec, with 19 days left before election day.
These organizations have been printed on the ballots, but they have not received their party-list accreditation from the Comelec because of their failure to prove their constituencies, membership strengths, affiliation with a marginalized sector and their track record in previous elections, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said.
“If you vote for them, your votes will be (considered) stray,” Jimenez said in a press briefing on Tuesday.
The Comelec identified the unaccredited groups as the following: 1-NET, AASCA, ABBA-AMA, ABO, ACMA, ACTS, AK, AKAP, AKAP TAO, AKI, ALNA, ALUM, ANG MINERO, ANG PADER, ANG SAMAKA, and ANG TRABAHANTE.
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100421-265550/Comelec-wont-count-votes-for-32-unaccredited-party-list-groups
MANILA, Philippines -- The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has announced that votes for 32 party-lists in the May 10 elections will be considered “stray votes” for failing to secure accreditation from the Comelec, with 19 days left before election day.
These organizations have been printed on the ballots, but they have not received their party-list accreditation from the Comelec because of their failure to prove their constituencies, membership strengths, affiliation with a marginalized sector and their track record in previous elections, Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said.
“If you vote for them, your votes will be (considered) stray,” Jimenez said in a press briefing on Tuesday.
The Comelec identified the unaccredited groups as the following: 1-NET, AASCA, ABBA-AMA, ABO, ACMA, ACTS, AK, AKAP, AKAP TAO, AKI, ALNA, ALUM, ANG MINERO, ANG PADER, ANG SAMAKA, and ANG TRABAHANTE.
Perlas wants May 10 polls postponed
By Dino Balabo (The Philippine Star)
LinK: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568392&publicationSubCategoryId=63
BALIUAG, Bulacan , Philippines – Independent presidential candidate Nicanor Perlas is petitioning the Commission on Elections (Comelec) today to postpone the May 10 presidential elections for three months to prevent failure of elections and election-related violence.
Perlas said he is “90 percent sure” that the automated elections would fail if it will be held as scheduled.
“It’s better to have the elections postponed until August instead of having an election failure that may result in violence,” Perlas said in an interview Monday afternoon before conducting a house-to-house campaign in Barangay Poblacion here.
Perlas said the Comelec has to fix its problems with the automated election system before conducting the elections.
LinK: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568392&publicationSubCategoryId=63
BALIUAG, Bulacan , Philippines – Independent presidential candidate Nicanor Perlas is petitioning the Commission on Elections (Comelec) today to postpone the May 10 presidential elections for three months to prevent failure of elections and election-related violence.
Perlas said he is “90 percent sure” that the automated elections would fail if it will be held as scheduled.
“It’s better to have the elections postponed until August instead of having an election failure that may result in violence,” Perlas said in an interview Monday afternoon before conducting a house-to-house campaign in Barangay Poblacion here.
Perlas said the Comelec has to fix its problems with the automated election system before conducting the elections.
Akbayan prods Comelec to disqualify Mikey
By Jess Diaz (The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568391&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - The party-list group Akbayan prodded the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday to disqualify presidential son Pampanga Rep. Juan Miguel “Mikey” Arroyo as a party-list nominee.
In a statement, Akbayan said the Comelec should enforce its Resolution 8807 containing its rules on the disqualification of party-list nominees by disqualifying Arroyo.
The group said Mikey failed to comply with the resolution, which requires a nominee to submit proof that he truly adheres to the advocacies of the organization he seeks to represent.
Under the resolution, such proof can include “prior declarations, speeches, written articles, and such other positive actions on the part of the nominee showing his or her adherence to the advocacies” of his or her party-list group.
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568391&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - The party-list group Akbayan prodded the Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday to disqualify presidential son Pampanga Rep. Juan Miguel “Mikey” Arroyo as a party-list nominee.
In a statement, Akbayan said the Comelec should enforce its Resolution 8807 containing its rules on the disqualification of party-list nominees by disqualifying Arroyo.
The group said Mikey failed to comply with the resolution, which requires a nominee to submit proof that he truly adheres to the advocacies of the organization he seeks to represent.
Under the resolution, such proof can include “prior declarations, speeches, written articles, and such other positive actions on the part of the nominee showing his or her adherence to the advocacies” of his or her party-list group.
Comelec enters passwords for automated system
By Mayen Jaymalin (The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568388&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday took the first step to thwart any attempt to alter the results of the country’s first automated elections by entering passwords to secure the system.
Comelec Chairman Jose Melo said the poll body, together with two opposition legislators, already entered three separate passwords and locked the Central Canvassing System (CCS) of the automated election system.
Melo said he, Sen. Francis Escudero and Makati Rep. Teodoro Locsin Jr. each entered a six- to eight-character code to prevent anyone from opening the entire automated election system.
“Each of us entered a code and we don’t know each other’s password so the system is now locked and in order to open the CCS, the three of us should be there and must re-enter the code,” Melo explained.
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568388&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - The Commission on Elections (Comelec) yesterday took the first step to thwart any attempt to alter the results of the country’s first automated elections by entering passwords to secure the system.
Comelec Chairman Jose Melo said the poll body, together with two opposition legislators, already entered three separate passwords and locked the Central Canvassing System (CCS) of the automated election system.
Melo said he, Sen. Francis Escudero and Makati Rep. Teodoro Locsin Jr. each entered a six- to eight-character code to prevent anyone from opening the entire automated election system.
“Each of us entered a code and we don’t know each other’s password so the system is now locked and in order to open the CCS, the three of us should be there and must re-enter the code,” Melo explained.
Palace, security officials tackle power crisis
By Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568387&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - President Arroyo met yesterday with police and military officials and energy executives in her first national security meeting in recent weeks at the Palace.
Officials said the meeting did not focus on security preparations for the May 10 elections but more on the assurance of power in Mindanao, which continues to be hit by rotating power outages.
Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales said members of the Cabinet cluster on security briefed Mrs. Arroyo on the situation in Mindanao, particularly on the activities of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group, and the communist New People’s Army (NPA).
“There were concerns on the possibility of pockets of lawlessness happening in the South because of the recent incidents there,” Gonzales told The STAR, referring to the recent blasts in Basilan attributed to the Abu Sayyaf, and the kidnaping of a Filipino-Swiss businessman in Zamboanga City by a kidnap-for-ransom group.
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568387&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - President Arroyo met yesterday with police and military officials and energy executives in her first national security meeting in recent weeks at the Palace.
Officials said the meeting did not focus on security preparations for the May 10 elections but more on the assurance of power in Mindanao, which continues to be hit by rotating power outages.
Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales said members of the Cabinet cluster on security briefed Mrs. Arroyo on the situation in Mindanao, particularly on the activities of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF), the extremist Abu Sayyaf Group, and the communist New People’s Army (NPA).
“There were concerns on the possibility of pockets of lawlessness happening in the South because of the recent incidents there,” Gonzales told The STAR, referring to the recent blasts in Basilan attributed to the Abu Sayyaf, and the kidnaping of a Filipino-Swiss businessman in Zamboanga City by a kidnap-for-ransom group.
It’s official: NPC backing Villar, Loren candidacy
BY FRANCIS EARL A. CUETO Reporter (The Manila Times)
Link: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/15701-its-official-npc-backing-villar-loren-candidacy
It’s official.
The Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) formally supported the candidacy of Nacionalista Party standard-bearer Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr. and that of his running mate Sen. Loren Legarda.
“We are now formally supporting the candidacies of Sen. Villar and Sen. Legarda,” NPC spokesman and Rep. Rex Gatchalian of Valenzuela City (Metro Manila) told reporters during a press conference on Tuesday.
Also present at the gathering were Legarda and Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian of Valenzuela City.
Rep. Gatchalian said that the “party machinery of NP and NPC and LDP [Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino headed by Sen. Edgardo Angara], as well, are solidly behind the candidacies of our national candidates.”
Link: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/15701-its-official-npc-backing-villar-loren-candidacy
It’s official.
The Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC) formally supported the candidacy of Nacionalista Party standard-bearer Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr. and that of his running mate Sen. Loren Legarda.
“We are now formally supporting the candidacies of Sen. Villar and Sen. Legarda,” NPC spokesman and Rep. Rex Gatchalian of Valenzuela City (Metro Manila) told reporters during a press conference on Tuesday.
Also present at the gathering were Legarda and Mayor Sherwin Gatchalian of Valenzuela City.
Rep. Gatchalian said that the “party machinery of NP and NPC and LDP [Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino headed by Sen. Edgardo Angara], as well, are solidly behind the candidacies of our national candidates.”
Solon turns Teodoro green to Villar orange in a snap
By TJ Burgonio, Jhunnex Napallacan (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100421-265518/Solon-turns-Teodoro-green-to-Villar-orange-in-a-snap
MANILA, Philippines—He made it as easy as changing campaign baller IDs.
Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona took his oath before Sen. Manuel Villar on Monday afternoon only hours after he attended a meeting of Lakas-Kampi-CMD lawmakers presenting a show of force for Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr.
“He was there with us to pledge support for Teodoro,” the ruling party’s secretary general Raymundo Roquero said over the phone, expressing disbelief at Madrona’s turnaround. “It’s his problem to explain himself to his constituents.”
Party officials were pleasantly surprised by the turnout of 130 lawmakers at the meeting despite short notice. But Madrona’s defection to Villar’s Nacionalista Party (NP) spoiled the mood.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo stopped by the hastily called meeting at Dusit Thani Manila hotel at around 2 p.m., and exhorted party mates and allies to “stick together” for the administration standard-bearer.
Teodoro himself showed up at the meeting. But he left before Ms Arroyo arrived, saying he had to travel to Antipolo City for an earlier scheduled lunch with local officials.
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20100421-265518/Solon-turns-Teodoro-green-to-Villar-orange-in-a-snap
MANILA, Philippines—He made it as easy as changing campaign baller IDs.
Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus Madrona took his oath before Sen. Manuel Villar on Monday afternoon only hours after he attended a meeting of Lakas-Kampi-CMD lawmakers presenting a show of force for Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr.
“He was there with us to pledge support for Teodoro,” the ruling party’s secretary general Raymundo Roquero said over the phone, expressing disbelief at Madrona’s turnaround. “It’s his problem to explain himself to his constituents.”
Party officials were pleasantly surprised by the turnout of 130 lawmakers at the meeting despite short notice. But Madrona’s defection to Villar’s Nacionalista Party (NP) spoiled the mood.
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo stopped by the hastily called meeting at Dusit Thani Manila hotel at around 2 p.m., and exhorted party mates and allies to “stick together” for the administration standard-bearer.
Teodoro himself showed up at the meeting. But he left before Ms Arroyo arrived, saying he had to travel to Antipolo City for an earlier scheduled lunch with local officials.
No bribery attempt during Lakas meeting
BY JAMES KONSTANTIN GALVEZ Reporter (The Manila Times )
Link: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/15703-no-bribery-attempt-during-lakas-meeting
Malacañang on Tuesday denied allegations that “money changed hands” during a recent meeting of lawmakers belonging to Lakas-Kampi Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) that was personally attended by President Gloria Arroyo.
During a press briefing in Malacañang, Press Undersecretary for Broadcast Roger Peyuan dismissed alleged bribery attempts by the executive committee of Lakas-Kampi CMD on some 130 lawmakers who attended the meeting at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City (Metro Manila) on Monday.
“Wala kaming nalalaman na pagkakataon sa pagpupulong na iyon na tinalakay ang usapan sa pananalapi. At lalong hinding-hindi nagkabigayan sa pagpupulong na iyan [We don’t know anything about money being discussed during that meeting. And definitely, nothing was given out to anyone there],” Peyuan said.
“Marahil ang mga bagay na may kaugnayan sa mga pangangailangan nila at kakulangan ng kanilang pangkampaya at pag-ayuda ng partido ay bahagi lang ng kanilang mga tinatalakay. Pero walang usapang ganito sa loob ng 30-minute stay ni Pangulo [Perhaps things related to campaign needs and the support from the leadership for the party’s candidates were tackled. But nothing irregular happened during the President’s 30-minute stay at the meeting],” he added.
Link: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/15703-no-bribery-attempt-during-lakas-meeting
Malacañang on Tuesday denied allegations that “money changed hands” during a recent meeting of lawmakers belonging to Lakas-Kampi Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) that was personally attended by President Gloria Arroyo.
During a press briefing in Malacañang, Press Undersecretary for Broadcast Roger Peyuan dismissed alleged bribery attempts by the executive committee of Lakas-Kampi CMD on some 130 lawmakers who attended the meeting at Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City (Metro Manila) on Monday.
“Wala kaming nalalaman na pagkakataon sa pagpupulong na iyon na tinalakay ang usapan sa pananalapi. At lalong hinding-hindi nagkabigayan sa pagpupulong na iyan [We don’t know anything about money being discussed during that meeting. And definitely, nothing was given out to anyone there],” Peyuan said.
“Marahil ang mga bagay na may kaugnayan sa mga pangangailangan nila at kakulangan ng kanilang pangkampaya at pag-ayuda ng partido ay bahagi lang ng kanilang mga tinatalakay. Pero walang usapang ganito sa loob ng 30-minute stay ni Pangulo [Perhaps things related to campaign needs and the support from the leadership for the party’s candidates were tackled. But nothing irregular happened during the President’s 30-minute stay at the meeting],” he added.
Gibo tops online survey; Erap second, Noynoy fourth
By Charlie V. Manalo (The Daily Tribune)
Link: http://www.tribune.net.ph/
Debunking results from long suspected-tainted opinion polling firms, voters in an on-line survey picked administration Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard-bearer Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro as top bet, deposed President Joseph Estrada a close second, while perennial survey frontrunner Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III landed a mere fourth place behind fierce rival, Sen. Manuel “Manny Villar Jr.
It was Teodoro’s third time in a week’s time to either come out No. 1 or No.2, having topped the online polls conducted by the Manila Bulletin newspaper. He also came in second in a separate survey done by Dutch finance giant ING.
This time in the BusinessWorld survey, Gibo picked up 26.50 percent of the 102,057 voters polled to top the poll; followed by Pwersa ng Masa’s Estrada with 25.77 percent.
Villar, of the Nacionalista Party, came in third place with 19.07 percent; while Aquino of the Liberal Party came in fourth place with 18.62 percent.
Bro. Eddie Villanueva of the Bangon Pilipinas party was fifth with 2.52 percent, followed by Nicanor Perlas III (2.53 percent); John Carlos “JC” de los Reyes (1.90 percent); Jamby Madrigal (1.71 percent); and Richard Gordon (1.56 percent).
Link: http://www.tribune.net.ph/
Debunking results from long suspected-tainted opinion polling firms, voters in an on-line survey picked administration Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard-bearer Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro as top bet, deposed President Joseph Estrada a close second, while perennial survey frontrunner Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III landed a mere fourth place behind fierce rival, Sen. Manuel “Manny Villar Jr.
It was Teodoro’s third time in a week’s time to either come out No. 1 or No.2, having topped the online polls conducted by the Manila Bulletin newspaper. He also came in second in a separate survey done by Dutch finance giant ING.
This time in the BusinessWorld survey, Gibo picked up 26.50 percent of the 102,057 voters polled to top the poll; followed by Pwersa ng Masa’s Estrada with 25.77 percent.
Villar, of the Nacionalista Party, came in third place with 19.07 percent; while Aquino of the Liberal Party came in fourth place with 18.62 percent.
Bro. Eddie Villanueva of the Bangon Pilipinas party was fifth with 2.52 percent, followed by Nicanor Perlas III (2.53 percent); John Carlos “JC” de los Reyes (1.90 percent); Jamby Madrigal (1.71 percent); and Richard Gordon (1.56 percent).
GMA acts to strengthen Lakas
By BEN R. ROSARIO (Manila Bulletin )
Link: http://mb.com.ph/articles/253608/gma-acts-strengthen-lakas
As defections continued to threaten her political party, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo moved Monday to prevent further bleeding in the Lakas-Kampi-CMD as she met with 125 of the party’s congressional bets to tell them that she expects a return of the favors they owed her.
“Let us stick together,” Mrs. Arroyo told party mates as she reminded them that she rarely seeks favors from party mates in return for the help the Lakas-Kampi CMD (LKC) has given them.
Fresh from a series of trips abroad, Mrs. Arroyo dropped by a hastily called political caucus at the Dusit Hotel in Makati City a few minutes after her party mates handed their presidential bet, former defense secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr., a manifesto “individually and collectively” committing to deliver to him a landslide victory in their respective congressional districts on May 10.
Teodoro left a few minutes before Mrs. Arroyo’s arrival to attend a meeting with provincial leaders of Rizal province.
Link: http://mb.com.ph/articles/253608/gma-acts-strengthen-lakas
As defections continued to threaten her political party, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo moved Monday to prevent further bleeding in the Lakas-Kampi-CMD as she met with 125 of the party’s congressional bets to tell them that she expects a return of the favors they owed her.
“Let us stick together,” Mrs. Arroyo told party mates as she reminded them that she rarely seeks favors from party mates in return for the help the Lakas-Kampi CMD (LKC) has given them.
Fresh from a series of trips abroad, Mrs. Arroyo dropped by a hastily called political caucus at the Dusit Hotel in Makati City a few minutes after her party mates handed their presidential bet, former defense secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr., a manifesto “individually and collectively” committing to deliver to him a landslide victory in their respective congressional districts on May 10.
Teodoro left a few minutes before Mrs. Arroyo’s arrival to attend a meeting with provincial leaders of Rizal province.
Teodoro to maintain principled fight
By Paolo Romero ( The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568399&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - With elections just two weeks away, administration presidential candidate Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro vowed to focus on positive issues.
Teodoro said he would not yield to pressures to engage in dirty campaigning just to boost his ratings.
Teodoro said he would stay the course to campaign positively instead of engaging in a word war like that between frontrunners Liberal Party (LP) presidential bet Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Sen. Manuel Villar.
Teodoro though admitted he had issues of his own to contend with, particularly the defections of key leaders of the ruling Lakas-Kampi-CMD to the NP and LP.
Spokesman Mike Toledo pointed out that since the campaign started in February, Teodoro has never resorted to “dirty campaigning or black propaganda” and maintained his positive campaign that presented his platform of government.
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568399&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - With elections just two weeks away, administration presidential candidate Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro vowed to focus on positive issues.
Teodoro said he would not yield to pressures to engage in dirty campaigning just to boost his ratings.
Teodoro said he would stay the course to campaign positively instead of engaging in a word war like that between frontrunners Liberal Party (LP) presidential bet Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III and Nacionalista Party (NP) standard-bearer Sen. Manuel Villar.
Teodoro though admitted he had issues of his own to contend with, particularly the defections of key leaders of the ruling Lakas-Kampi-CMD to the NP and LP.
Spokesman Mike Toledo pointed out that since the campaign started in February, Teodoro has never resorted to “dirty campaigning or black propaganda” and maintained his positive campaign that presented his platform of government.
April 20, 2010
Election 2010 News - April 20, 2010
- Comelec brags: Transport fees trimmed down by 50% (The Daily Tribune)
- Unprepared poll body worries lawyers (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Erap says he's for Gibo (The Philippine Star)
- Despite rains, thousands attend Villar concert (Manila Bulletin)
- NP expecting more recruits from other parties (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- 130 Lakas lawmakers rally behind Teodoro (The Manila TImes)
- Lambino: Opposition could have ousted Arroyo through parliament (Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- GMA to party mates: Let's stick together (The Philippine Star)
Comelec brags: Transport fees trimmed down by 50%
By Marie A. Surbano ( The Daily Tribune )
Link: http://www.tribune.net.ph/
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that the cost of transporting the 50.7 million ballots from the National Printing Office (NPO) to the Philpost distribution center has been sliced by more than 50 percent of its original P92 million quotation.
Comelec Commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal said from the initial cost of P92 million, the transportation cost of the ballots went down to some P50 million and was further reduced to P23 million.
But Larrazabal refused to provide additional details of the forwarding companies the poll body will be tapping to transfer these ballots from the NPO.
In a separate interview, Comelec Commissioner Lucenito Tagle also confirmed that the en banc agreed to cut the cost of the ballots transfer to P23 million.
Link: http://www.tribune.net.ph/
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) reported that the cost of transporting the 50.7 million ballots from the National Printing Office (NPO) to the Philpost distribution center has been sliced by more than 50 percent of its original P92 million quotation.
Comelec Commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal said from the initial cost of P92 million, the transportation cost of the ballots went down to some P50 million and was further reduced to P23 million.
But Larrazabal refused to provide additional details of the forwarding companies the poll body will be tapping to transfer these ballots from the NPO.
In a separate interview, Comelec Commissioner Lucenito Tagle also confirmed that the en banc agreed to cut the cost of the ballots transfer to P23 million.
Unprepared poll body worries lawyers
By Tetch Torres ( Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100420-265385/Unprepared-poll-body-worries-lawyers
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines—Be on the right side of history, the oldest voluntary national organization of lawyers told the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as it expressed concern over the poll body’s lack of preparation for the forthcoming national and local elections.
In a statement, the Philippine Bar Association (PBA), through its president Atty. Simeon Marcelo, enumerated the problems plaguing the Comelec’s preparations to include: malfunctioning Precinct Count Optical Scan machines, lack of independent source code review, delayed printing of official ballots,
Controversies in the public bidding for the supply of indelible ink and ballot secrecy folders, use of unreliable logistics firms, lack of transparency in the canvassing of votes, lack of contingency/continuity plans, lack of an effective voters’ education campaign, and lack of a legal framework in case of failure of elections.
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100420-265385/Unprepared-poll-body-worries-lawyers
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines—Be on the right side of history, the oldest voluntary national organization of lawyers told the Commission on Elections (Comelec) as it expressed concern over the poll body’s lack of preparation for the forthcoming national and local elections.
In a statement, the Philippine Bar Association (PBA), through its president Atty. Simeon Marcelo, enumerated the problems plaguing the Comelec’s preparations to include: malfunctioning Precinct Count Optical Scan machines, lack of independent source code review, delayed printing of official ballots,
Controversies in the public bidding for the supply of indelible ink and ballot secrecy folders, use of unreliable logistics firms, lack of transparency in the canvassing of votes, lack of contingency/continuity plans, lack of an effective voters’ education campaign, and lack of a legal framework in case of failure of elections.
Erap says he's for Gibo
By Charlie Lagasca ( The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568107&publicationSubCategoryId=63
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya , Philippines – Former President Joseph Estrada disclosed here over the weekend that if he was not running for president he would vote for administration presidential candidate Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr.
Estrada, presidential bet of the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, cited Teodoro’s brilliance and ability to lead the nation.
“My only edge (over Teodoro) is my popularity and vast experience (in public service) while Gibo has the makings of a great leader,” he said.
He said that he is open to talk with Teodoro for a possible alliance of their camps.
“We are open to talks with Secretary Teodoro if he wants to. Our doors are open to whoever is willing to work with us,” he said.
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568107&publicationSubCategoryId=63
BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya , Philippines – Former President Joseph Estrada disclosed here over the weekend that if he was not running for president he would vote for administration presidential candidate Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr.
Estrada, presidential bet of the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, cited Teodoro’s brilliance and ability to lead the nation.
“My only edge (over Teodoro) is my popularity and vast experience (in public service) while Gibo has the makings of a great leader,” he said.
He said that he is open to talk with Teodoro for a possible alliance of their camps.
“We are open to talks with Secretary Teodoro if he wants to. Our doors are open to whoever is willing to work with us,” he said.
Despite rains, thousands attend Villar concert
By HANNAH L. TORREGOZA ( Manila Bulletin )
Link: http://mb.com.ph/articles/253588/despite-rains-thousands-attend-villar-concert
DAVAO CITY — The heavy rains failed to dampen the mood of ardent supporters of presidential candidate Sen. Manuel Villar, Jr. who trooped to the Nacionalista Party’s “Rockatropa" concert rally held at an open football field here.
They were ready with their umbrellas the minute the rain poured down heavily. Instead of dispersing, the crowd, an estimated 120,000, stayed put and endured a “wet and wild” concert at the Tionco Football Field.
The crowd shrieked, screamed and even gamely danced when celebrity host Willie Revillame started his “Giling-giling” and “Chuchurot” intermission number.
Singer-host Randy Santiago said the rain is “a sign of blessing” for Villar and his NP ticket.
Villar’s running mate NP vice presidential candidate Sen. Loren Legarda was also present during the rally.
Link: http://mb.com.ph/articles/253588/despite-rains-thousands-attend-villar-concert
DAVAO CITY — The heavy rains failed to dampen the mood of ardent supporters of presidential candidate Sen. Manuel Villar, Jr. who trooped to the Nacionalista Party’s “Rockatropa" concert rally held at an open football field here.
They were ready with their umbrellas the minute the rain poured down heavily. Instead of dispersing, the crowd, an estimated 120,000, stayed put and endured a “wet and wild” concert at the Tionco Football Field.
The crowd shrieked, screamed and even gamely danced when celebrity host Willie Revillame started his “Giling-giling” and “Chuchurot” intermission number.
Singer-host Randy Santiago said the rain is “a sign of blessing” for Villar and his NP ticket.
Villar’s running mate NP vice presidential candidate Sen. Loren Legarda was also present during the rally.
NP expecting more recruits from other parties
By Tarra Quismundo ( Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100420-265334/NP-expecting-more-recruits-from-other-parties
MANILA, Philippines -- As members of the troubled administration party huddle to gather support for their candidate, the Nacionalista Party expects more converts to leave rival parties and pledge support for their presidential bet, Sen. Manny Villar.
Senatorial bet Gilbert Remulla said on Monday the party was encouraged by its fresh list of backers from the administration's Lakas-Kampi-CMD, the Nationalist People's Coalition and other “non-aligned” politicians across the country.
“We are happy to report that we have seen a deluge of support from politicians from different parties—Lakas, NPC and other non-aligned congressmen, mayors,” Remulla said in a press briefing past noon Monday.
Remulla said some 16 lawmakers from northern provinces and local officials have crossed party lines to endorse Villar and the party slate.
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100420-265334/NP-expecting-more-recruits-from-other-parties
MANILA, Philippines -- As members of the troubled administration party huddle to gather support for their candidate, the Nacionalista Party expects more converts to leave rival parties and pledge support for their presidential bet, Sen. Manny Villar.
Senatorial bet Gilbert Remulla said on Monday the party was encouraged by its fresh list of backers from the administration's Lakas-Kampi-CMD, the Nationalist People's Coalition and other “non-aligned” politicians across the country.
“We are happy to report that we have seen a deluge of support from politicians from different parties—Lakas, NPC and other non-aligned congressmen, mayors,” Remulla said in a press briefing past noon Monday.
Remulla said some 16 lawmakers from northern provinces and local officials have crossed party lines to endorse Villar and the party slate.
130 Lakas lawmakers rally behind Teodoro
By James Konstatin Galvez and Jefferson Antiporda (The Manila Times)
Link: http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/top-stories/15635-130-lakas-lawmakers-rally-behind-teodoro
In an apparent show of force, some 130 lawmakers under the banner of Lakas-Kampi Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) gathered at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City (Metro Manila) on Monday to express support for former Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro, their standard-bearer in the May 10 elections.
Ray Roquero, the secretary general of the administration party Lakas-Kampi CMD, said that the meeting was held to show Teodoro that they will remain behind him and that they are committed to have him elected as the next president of the country.
“This [gathering] will show that they are still here for Gibo amid a few defections,” Roquero added, referring to a number of departures from the ruling coalition, most recently that of Gov. Jose “Joey” Salceda of Albay.
The meeting was the first of the two set by the party for its congressional and gubernatorial candidates.
In an apparent show of force, some 130 lawmakers under the banner of Lakas-Kampi Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) gathered at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City (Metro Manila) on Monday to express support for former Defense Secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro, their standard-bearer in the May 10 elections.
Ray Roquero, the secretary general of the administration party Lakas-Kampi CMD, said that the meeting was held to show Teodoro that they will remain behind him and that they are committed to have him elected as the next president of the country.
“This [gathering] will show that they are still here for Gibo amid a few defections,” Roquero added, referring to a number of departures from the ruling coalition, most recently that of Gov. Jose “Joey” Salceda of Albay.
The meeting was the first of the two set by the party for its congressional and gubernatorial candidates.
Lambino: Opposition could have ousted Arroyo through parliament
By Norman Bordadora ( Philippine Daily Inquirer)
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100420-265345/Lambino-Opposition-could-have-ousted-Arroyo-through-parliament
MANILA, Philippines -- Administration senatorial candidate and Charter change advocate Raul Lambino has indicated that President Macapagal-Arroyo might no longer be in power if the proposed shift to a parliamentary government pushed through a few years back.
Responding to a question by Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino bet JV Bautista in a senatorial debate organized by ABS-CBN on Sunday night, Lambino chided the opposition for continuing their accusations against the Chief Executive while failing in their bid to oust her and charge her before the courts.
“Let us give the Filipino a chance to give their leaders a greater amount of accountability that if they commit something wrong we can immediately have them jailed,” Lambino said.
“The members of the opposition have always criticized Gloria. Were you able to oust her? Were you able to throw her into jail? Until now, your accusations continue against Gloria,” he added.
Link: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20100420-265345/Lambino-Opposition-could-have-ousted-Arroyo-through-parliament
MANILA, Philippines -- Administration senatorial candidate and Charter change advocate Raul Lambino has indicated that President Macapagal-Arroyo might no longer be in power if the proposed shift to a parliamentary government pushed through a few years back.
Responding to a question by Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino bet JV Bautista in a senatorial debate organized by ABS-CBN on Sunday night, Lambino chided the opposition for continuing their accusations against the Chief Executive while failing in their bid to oust her and charge her before the courts.
“Let us give the Filipino a chance to give their leaders a greater amount of accountability that if they commit something wrong we can immediately have them jailed,” Lambino said.
“The members of the opposition have always criticized Gloria. Were you able to oust her? Were you able to throw her into jail? Until now, your accusations continue against Gloria,” he added.
GMA to party mates: Let's stick together
By Paolo Romero ( The Philippine Star)
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568102&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - President Arroyo directed yesterday her party mates to “stick together” and ensure the victory of administration presidential candidate Gilbert Teodoro and the Lakas-Kampi-CMD with the elections just three weeks away.
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=568102&publicationSubCategoryId=63
MANILA, Philippines - President Arroyo directed yesterday her party mates to “stick together” and ensure the victory of administration presidential candidate Gilbert Teodoro and the Lakas-Kampi-CMD with the elections just three weeks away.
Mrs. Arroyo gave the orders during a closed-door meeting of some 120 administration congressional candidates and top Lakas-Kampi officials at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Makati City.
Mrs. Arroyo is president emeritus of the party.
The President arrived at around 2 p.m., shortly after Teodoro left to lead a campaign sortie in Antipolo City.
“As your President, I think I have given you good performance in the last nine years. I hope we will continue this. Let us unite so we can have continued growth,” presidential adviser for political affairs Prospero Pichay quoted Mrs. Arroyo as saying during her 30-minute meeting with the lawmakers.
Mrs. Arroyo is president emeritus of the party.
The President arrived at around 2 p.m., shortly after Teodoro left to lead a campaign sortie in Antipolo City.
“As your President, I think I have given you good performance in the last nine years. I hope we will continue this. Let us unite so we can have continued growth,” presidential adviser for political affairs Prospero Pichay quoted Mrs. Arroyo as saying during her 30-minute meeting with the lawmakers.
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