April 5th, 2008 at 6:22 am (General, National Politics, Elections 2010)
The Philippine Daily Inquirer Editorial today describes MMDA’s current campaign for “beautification” as “Ugly.” It points out the complaints that Bayani Fernando is clearly politicking by dressing up the entire Metro with posters prominently displaying his face and name:
No one can be so naive as to believe this is nothing more than a campaign to educate citizens. It has politics written all over it, just like Fernando’s long-running radio ads on a similar theme. All are plainly political propaganda intended for Fernando’s self-promotion. And he is doing it all at taxpayers’ expense.
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January 28th, 2008 at 8:32 am (General, Environment, National Politics, Health, Human Rights, Elections 2010)
While the US Presidential Elections are already heating up with caucuses, debates, and rallies everywhere, the 2010 Philippine Presidential Elections is also starting to get serious attention on the internet via the Filipino blogosphere.
Right now, the media has given a lot of focus on the selection of candidates, of both the administration and the opposition (not to mention the many others in between). Meanwhile, Janette Toral has tagged several bloggers to tackle the issues they feel should be included in the 2010 Agenda.
Off the top of my head, I can easily point out several, no, many issues that should be in the agenda of the candidates. But I feel like there are some that should be given more attention. Right now, here’s my short list:
- Environment
- Social Welfare and Health Care
- Local Government Code and IRA
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January 2nd, 2008 at 8:59 pm (General, National Politics, Elections 2010)
Senators Manuel Villar (Nacionalista Party) and Manuel Roxas II (Liberal Party) were the earliest to declare their intentions to run for President in 2010. Both the opposition and the administration are said to be considering both as their official candidates.
Now, there’s buzz that former President Joseph Estrada is also eying to run again. Similarly, Vice-President Noli de Castro is being considered by the administration to be their candidate.
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November 29th, 2007 at 12:34 am (General, National Politics, Elections 2010)
This early, two popular senators backed by strong political parties are now gearing for their presidential bids in the 2010 Philippine Presidential Elections.
Senator Manuel “Mar” Roxas II has been elected as Liberal Party president with the blanket authority to reorganize the party and appoint its new set of officers. This is said to be in preparation for his presidential bid in 2010.
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November 27th, 2007 at 12:50 am (General, National Politics, Elections 2010)
Janette Toral of DigitalFilipino.com is spearheading the Blogging and 2010 Elections Program. The goals of the program are as follows:
Discuss issues of importance that will assist voters in deciding on who to vote for by 2010.
Get in-depth 2010 election coverage on both national and local level
Have a facility where Filipinos can discuss, compare party platform, and go beyond motherhood statements.
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November 16th, 2007 at 1:40 am (General, National Politics, Elections 2010)
Months ago, Davao City Councilor Peter Laviña started a blog entitled A Liberal in Malacañang in 2010. It is an unabashed campaign to have a Philippine President from the Liberal Party (LP_ in 2010. The blog zeroes in on Senator Manuel “Mar” Roxas II as the best possible option. Another blogger Kevin Ray N. Chua also maintains a blog campaigning for Roxas.
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