I hope to see more stuff written on Gibo and Gordon. I feel most are in agreement that these are among the best we have as far as Philippine political leadership is concerned. Moving along… never too early to start looking up our choices for the future

Gibo is certainly an intellectual. My misgivings about Gibo has to do with his being a member of the oligarchy. How’s he going to deal with the members of his family who gets in the way of progress?

I also find him too politically correct. Pinoys need someone who is direct to the point otherwise, they might end up just scratching their head all the time trying to figure out what he really means.

and your thoughts on Gibo Teodoro?

Hi Antipinoy,

No wonder Aquino’s survey ratings are so high, he pads the results! Business world online says so (probably just slip of the tongue or fingers, but who knows?). Check this out: http://www.bworld.com.ph/main/content.php?id=10589

aantinoy

I would choose anyone that doesn’t have “noynoy” in their names.. haha.. anyway…

After all the allegations against Manny, even though he has already proven himself not-guilty through black and white, and still being labeled as “corrupt” just because he had the talent to put his money on the right track, i still go for him.

My point why I choose him is that He has already done and accomplished something. Personally, he raised himself up from the ground of poverty. Public service wise, he did something good in Las Piñas. I don’t buy his commercials, “swimming in the seas of garbage”, (and that commercial with willie revillame, i hate that, it was a wrong decision to use him), but at least he knew what it felt like being poor, and he had the chance to live the transition from a poor-to-good life. I want someone who would empathize before making decisions, and I believe, and I kind of think you would all agree that you could empathize much better if you’ve experienced such.

The fear of Villar stealing money to get back what he spent during elections, hmmm, I think I wouldn’t be caring a lot with that. With all the money stolen through corruption here in the Philippines, would it feel different if somebody would steal again? IMO, I believe a lot have been stolen already during the Arroyo days (see “First gentleman” for more info) and they aren’t just pennies, they are billions of God-forbidden money. But these are just fears. I’m willing to face that fear.

Lets say he’s a “corrupt” and “witty” business man because he amassed tons of money with his businesses, then its good to have a “witty” leader that would steer us and be wise enough to get us out of this continuous downfall. (With the crop of politicians nowadays, you just have to pick the lesser evil, and pick your own poision). Marcos is witty, although his wife is not, but come to think of it, we were better with the Marcos day’s compared to our beloved mother of pushover democracy. But what if he’s just plain “witty”? Then he must be really good of a leader, and the picture just looks a lot more better.

I want a leader that has proven himself he could do what he preach. Not just preach and preach. I wan’t a leader that empathize, that acts, that doesn’t sound too mesianic (sorry noynoy, but you just can’t erase corruption, sana sinabi mo nalang babawasan mo, pero di mo yun kayang tanggalin completely. Refer to the Roman Empire for more info).

I originally have 2 candidates in mind, Villar and Gordon (although Gibo sounds intellectual enough, his color speaks for himself, he is too “green” for the job). Gordon has the qualities I wanted for a leader to have, but I like the approach Manny has in terms of leadership. Its just like a hairline difference for me between Manny and Gordon.

As for my vice president, anybody who doesn’t have “mar” on his name.. ahaha… I’d rather go for Binay or Bayani.

Your comment makes it all worth it. Thanks Kevin

Hi Ilda, I’ve been reading your articles for quite some time now. I just want you to know that I’m a fan of yours and I respect your intellectual opinions very much. I just hope more Filipinos could understand ( or at least read ) your articles. Like you, I’m fed up with all the brainless NoyNoy supporters. Reading your articles and comments gives me hope that there are still Filipinos like you who can think rationally. More power. God Bless

I get you… the road really did help people. I live in the city too.

I think Villar is just being what he is. A business minded person, because he -is- a business tycoon. You make something to create a profit. You invest something that will grow in value. It’s pretty normal thinking, IMO.

In the business world, I was taught, that it isn’t exactly clean. Prepare to step on someone’s head or go around loopholes in systems.

Still for Gordon though…

Manny Villar as President of the Philippines – another EPIC FAIL

and yes, they (Noy and Manny) toy around with the masses just to win some votes by cheap stunts with showbiz personalities. They should have based their campaign based on their own merits, yet, the ever famous Crab Mentality always prevails for them.

though i have some trust remaining with erap, i still don’t want a profligate president anymore. though what’s left (for me, at least) is Gibo and Gordon, I am still choosing the best option. one who has a leadership style that’s cut above the rest.

G1BO.