Gov. Panlilio, Gov. Padaca and Mayor Robredo to make a very important annoucement

Here's a replurk from Bong. Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio, Isabela Governor Grace Padaca and Naga City Mayor Jesse Robredo will be making a very important announcement.

Everyone is invited to be at the Walingwaling Room of Club Filipino, Greenhills, San Juan at 10 AM. Probably, this very important announcement is the start of the snowballing support of Noynoy Aquino for President in 2010.

It can be remembered that Mayor Robredo already endorsed Mar Roxas for President in 2010 but the unexpected event happened. Governor Padaca, though she didn't expressed yet then her support for Roxas, is a member of the Liberal Party.

Let's wait and see on what would happen on this very important announcement.

Thursday, September 3, 2009 | posted in campaign, ed panlilio, grace padaca, jesse robredo, kaya natin, mar roxas, noynoy aquino, philippines, president | 0 comments [ More ]

Mar Roxas in ANC's Countdown to 2010

To those who weren't able to watch in ANC the Countdown to 2010: An ANC Leadership Forum, I'll share to you the exclusive video of Senator Mar Roxas on that forum which led me to post my own thoughts on it.

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And BTW, there's an online poll running in ABS-CBN News website on who should be the next President. Syempre, who else? Mar Roxas! As of this time of blogging, our bet is leading the pack with a sizable margin. Vote now at www.abs-cbnnews.com and go to poll. Spread the word about this too!

Friday, May 15, 2009 | posted in abs-cbn, campaign, chiz escudero, dick gordon, ed panlilio, gibo teodoro, mar roxas, pgma, philippines, president | 0 comments [ More ]

Roxas and 4 other presidential aspirants in ANC Leadership Forum

I was able to watch yesterday evening's Countdown to 2010: The ANC Leadership Forum which put together 5 (it was 6 supposedly, but Senator Ping Lacson wasn't able to attend because he fell ill) of the presidential hopefuls in one place.

Photo courtesy of ABS-CBN News

Together with Senator Mar Roxas were fellow Senators Chiz Escudero, Dick Gordon, Department of National Defense Secretary Gibo Teodoro and Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio.

Roxas was asked on his accomplishments as a public servant, and I believe he stood out. He was also asked about the issue that he was just using Ms. Korina Sanchez for his presidential ambitions.

"Mahal ko si Korina. Matagal kaming nag-sama, limang taon. Nagkakaintindihan kami. May pangarap kami sa isa't isa at matibay ang aming samahan. Tulad ng sinabi mo, mga kritiko ko ang nagsasabi nun. So, inggit lang sila. (I love Korina. We have long been together, for five years. We understand each other. We both have dreams for each other and our relationship is strong. Like what you said, my critics are the one saying that. So, they're just envious)" Roxas told Tina Monzon-Palma on the getting-to-know portion of the forum which made the whole audience laugh.

This ABS-CBN News article also tells the symbolism of the padyak being used by Roxas.

Such elitist background doesn’t seem to jive with the advertisement showing him driving two poor kids in a "tricycad," or a bicycle strapped to a sidecar. He explained that the 3-wheeled bicycle is "just a symbol of where we are right now."

Below is the video clip from ABS-CBN's Bandila:

Tuesday, May 12, 2009 | posted in abs-cbn, campaign, chiz escudero, dick gordon, ed panlilio, gibo teodoro, korina sanchez, mar roxas, philippines, ping lacson | 0 comments [ More ]

Mar Roxas and other 2010 presidential hopefuls in leadership forum

Spread the word about this! Senator Mar Roxas and other 2010 presidential hopefuls will be joining the ANC Leadership Forum this May 11, 7 PM organized by the ABS-CBN News Channel and the Ateneo School of Government.

Joining him in answering the issues that concern us in 2010 are Senators Chiz Escudero, Ping Lacson, Dick Gordon, DND Secretary Gibo Teodoro and Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio. In its site, ANC said that they're still waiting for confirmation from Vice President Noli de Castro, and Senators Manuel Villar and Loren Legarda to attend the event. I think they really should. Asides from free publicity, it's the proper venue that would give the Filipino voters an idea on whom they should vote for President in 2010.

Tell your friends, family and relatives about this!

Sunday, May 10, 2009 | posted in abs-cbn, campaign, chiz escudero, dick gordon, ed panlilio, gibo teodoro, loren legarda, manny villar, mar roxas, noli de castro, philippines, ping lacson | 0 comments [ More ]

The Liberal Party's 2010 Senatorial Line-up

Below are the people being considered as 2010 senatorial candidates for the Liberal Party (LP). I repeat, the people below are still being considered and are still not the final bets of LP as what the LP-Atienza wing tries to claim.

Cavite Rep. Joseph Emilio Aguinaldo Abaya, who was tasked by LP chairman former Sen. Franklin Drilon to head the party’s Electoral Preparatory Committee, listed down the following potential "senatoriables":

• Former Senator Franklin Drilon
• Former Agriculture Secretary Florencio “Butch" Abad
• Muntinlupa Rep. Rozanno Rufino “Ruffy" Biazon
• Quezon Rep. Erin Tanada
• former Bukidnon Rep. Neric Acosta
• Naga Mayor Jesse Robredo
• Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca
• Pampanga Gov. Ed Panlilio
• TV personality Cory Quirino

In my own opinion, they should also include Prof. Danton Remoto and former Genuine Opposition Spokesperson Adel Tamano. I know they're not a member of LP but I believe they can be adopted by the party.

Much about the senatorial candidates, I wonder who would be Senator Roxas' running-mate? Would it be Senator Noynoy Aquino or Senator Francis Pangilinan?

How about you? Who do you think should be included in the vetting process for senatorial candidates of LP?

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 | posted in adel tamano, butch abad, cory quirino, danton remoto, ed panlilio, erin tañada, franklin drilon, grace padaca, jesse robredo, joseph abaya, lito atienza, mar roxas, neric acosta, ruffy biazon | 0 comments [ More ]

Senator Mar Roxas is The EQualizer Post's Pinoy of the Year

The EQualizer Post Blog, which has been delivering strong commentaries on politics both here and abroad, together with its readers, has chosen Senator Mar Roxas as its Pinoy of the Year for 2008.

Roxas edged slightly Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio in the poll probably of the former's rage against a Gloria Forever Constitution which had him uttered "Putang ina" in an anti-Cha-Cha rally and refused to apologize about it.

As the EQ Post said:

True RAGE! We agree 100% Senator Roxas!

Read more about this at http://mav-equalizer.blogspot.com/2008/12/eq-pinoy-of-year-for-2008senator-mar.html

ORAS NA! ROXAS NA!

Saturday, December 27, 2008 | posted in charter change, constituent assembly, constitutional convention, ed panlilio, mar roxas, pgma, philippines, president | 0 comments [ More ]

Sen. Mar Roxas in Sinukwan Festival

Senator Mar Roxas recently visited Pampanga and has expressed his amazement over the province's premiere festival.

Dubbed as "Mr. Palengke", Roxas graced the culminating activities of the cultural programs of the Sinukwan Festival Saturday. The festival is a yearly event organized by the Save Pampanga Movement. It is aimed at preserving and propagating Kapampangan culture and tradition through week long festivities.

Read more...

Tuesday, December 11, 2007 | posted in ed panlilio, luzon, mar roxas, philippines | 0 comments [ More ]