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PostHeaderIcon Noynoy Aquino announces his presidential candidacy for 2010 election



After a period of thinking, Sen. Noynoy Aquino II, the son of martyred politician Ninoy Aquino and ex-Pres. Corazon C. Aquino finally decided to run for president on May 2010. Supposed to be the standard candidate of the Liberal Party, Nonoy announced that his plan is in accordance to the wishes of his parents. His decision coincided with th 40th day afte Cory died.

Saying that he does not have campaign funds to finance his candidacy, Noynoy plans to generate electoral finances from fund-raisings from the people. The 49 year-old senator offered the vice-presidential position to Sen. Mar Roxas who earlier gave away his presidential ambition to give way to Noynoy.

"Noynoy also said that among the possible LP senatorial candidates are former Senate President Franklin Drilon, Muntinlupa Rep. Rufino Biazon, son of Sen. Rodolfo Biazon, Anakbayan partylist Rep. Riza Hontiveros, and former Rep. Nereus Acosta, who was the master of ceremonies at Club Filipino."---Malaya (09/10/09, Lopez, JP)

As this developed, CBCP Bishop Deogracias Iniguez cautioned the people not to jump to a decision without weighing what the candidates can offer. He urged Sen. Aquino to make his platform known so the people can weigh in. Accepting the fact that there is no perfect candidate, another prelate, Bishop Honesto Ongtioco of Cubao opined that a good set of advisers are invaluable in effective governance. =0=

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PostHeaderIcon 2010 Presidential Election: Ninoy son rises?



In a twist of political change, Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino, the son of martyred hero Ninoy Aquino and Pres. Corazon Aquino has forged a pact with Sen. Manuel Roxas to tie-up in the incoming 2010 election.

Originally mulling to run for president, Sen. Roxas announced on Tueday, September 1, 2009 at Club Filipino that he is giving way to Noynoy to be the Liberal Party’s candidate in the presidential May election. In tandem, he plans to run as vice-president intead----in favor of Noynoy,a candidate with strong capital from a dynastic political clan and whose whose matriarch, Cory Aquino recently passed away.

Sen. Roxas’ decision will surely spark adjustments among those who plan to run. Whether his political move will come out good for the country remains to be seen. Sen. Roxas believes his decision is a sacrifice for the unity of the country needing sweeping overhaul.

Meanwhile, Sen. Manuel Villar thinks he will proceed with his candidacy separate from Aquino while ex-president Joseph Estrada says he will withdraw from the race if the opposition fields only one candidate. The business community welcomes the political move with some skepticism, noting that Sen. Aquino hasn’t proven much in his stint in the legislature. (Photo Credit: Cheryl Ravelo/ Reuters) =0=

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PostHeaderIcon Early election fever catches on in Manila



A Presidential Election for Better Philippines?

In August 31, 2009, Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) posts the above photo of possible candidates for the coming presidential election slated next year. Among those who participated in the "unity walk" are from (L to R) Jejomar Binay, JC delos Reyes, Francis Escudero, Joseph Estrada, Bayani Fernando, Richard Gordon, Loren Legarda, Jamby Madrigal, Francis Pangilinan, Nicanor Perlas, Mar Roxas, Eddie Villanueva and Manny Villar.

There is wild talk on who will align with whom to make a winning presidential team, but no platform is set out in the open. (Photo Credit: Orbeta, N. J.) =0=

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