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  • Where is Eddie Gil?

    Posted on Wednesday December 2nd, 2009 at 06:06 in philippines 2010 election

    According to Commission on Philippine Elections (Comelec), there were 99 candidates who filed their Certificate of Candidacy (COC) to run as Presedent of the Philippines.Where is Eddie Gil? Did he file his COC, too? If he did, I will have a hard ti...

  • Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza to run as Independents!

    Posted on Tuesday November 24th, 2009 at 18:14 in philippines 2010 election

    With or without NP and KBL alliance, I think it is better for Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza to run as independents. Yes, it will be more difficult logistics wise. But in the end, people would still vote for them because of their principles. Here's the...

  • Nicanor Perlas - The Practical Visionary

    Posted on Sunday November 8th, 2009 at 06:21 in philippines 2010 election

    I'm impressed with this video about Nicanor Perlas. At least there's a Presidential wannabe who has got a clear program of action. Now compare this video to Noynoys's Hindi Ka Nag-iisa MTV.Nicanor Perlas' video shows his achievements and what he t...

  • Chiz resigns from NPC

    Posted on Wednesday October 28th, 2009 at 20:22 in pulitika, philippines 2010 election

    Sen. Francis 'Chiz' Escudero's resignation from Nationalist People's Coalition to become independent is viewed as a kiss of death to his presidential bid. Some others, on the other hand, welcome this development like Kabataan Party List and Senatori...

  • Not an early campaign?

    Posted on Friday September 25th, 2009 at 10:07 in philippines 2010 election

    Noynoy and Mar who is being projected by those around them as the bearer of change is currently in Mindanao for a 3-day trip. Nereus Acosta, LP vice-president for Mindanao, is quick to clarify that they are not embarking on early campaign.He said th...

  • Mikey Arroyo for Senator!

    Posted on Wednesday September 2nd, 2009 at 10:25 in philippines 2010 election

    Here's Mikey Arroyo trying to make a fool of himself. The way he answered Winnie Monsod and Igan's basic questions about his assets convinced me that he shouldn't really be in the lower house. Bitin ka ba? Here's Part Two.As far as I'm concerned a...

  • Noynoy for President?

    Posted on Tuesday September 1st, 2009 at 09:12 in philippines 2010 election

    It looks like the Noynoy for President campaign is getting more and more support. Sen. Mar Roxas gave way to Noynoy as Liberal Party standard bearer!Saying that somebody "has to make a sacrifice," Senator Manuel "Mar" Roxas II indicated Tuesday that...

  • Bro Mike Velarde for President?

    Posted on Wednesday August 19th, 2009 at 19:13 in philippines 2010 election

    The 2010 Philippines Election may not just be a banana eating contest after all. With Bro Mike Velarde's declaration that he also wants to be the President of the Philippines, the 2010 Presidential Election could also be about religion. Palakasan n...

  • Willie Revillame for Senator?

    Posted on Saturday August 15th, 2009 at 15:15 in philippines 2010 election

    With the news of Willie Revillame being offered to run for Senator, it looks like the Philippines 2010 Election will just be another circus in the making.In a press conference on Friday, Senator Manuel Villar, president of the NP, said that if Revill...

  • Ralph Recto for Senator?

    Posted on Wednesday August 12th, 2009 at 19:18 in philippines 2010 election

    Ralph Recto for Senator? Not again...Sec. Ralph Recto resigned as NEDA Chief in preparation for the Philippines 2010 Election. It is not yet certain if he will run for senator or will seek a seat in congress as district representative.But in fairness...

  • Philippines 2010 Election Campaign Has Begun

    Posted on Tuesday August 4th, 2009 at 08:58 in philippines 2010 election

    You know that the Philippines 2010 Election campaign has started when you see an elected senator do unusual things.I was on my way to SONA rally when I chanced upon Sen Mar Roxas, wet in the rain, helping the traffic enforcers do their job.What was h...