The coming Presidential Elections 2010 is fast approaching. Now, more than ever, is there mudslinging between candidates.
I will not make any tirades on candidates, but rather I would like to point out here the things that concern me regarding candidates.
I think that Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro is a very good bet. I think that he is a good leader and would be effective as the chief executive of the land. He is a leader with a sympathetic heart–that is what I see of him. One thing concerns me though, he is the official standard bearer of the administration. I don’t know what gratitude he has to pay President Arroyo and the possible favors that the latter might ask of him. And since he is backed by the admin, could he refuse President Arroyo’s requests?
I think two of the most fitting candidates would be Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay and Senator Dick Gordon. We have seen how the two of them have worked and improved their areas of influence when they were chief executives. So I believe they can do the same for the country. They can just replicate what they had done and do it in a bigger scale.
As for Sen. Noynoy Aquino, I think his influence is more on his family name and his very famous sister, Kris, but not really for himself. I don’t think that he is going to be a strong leader, especially that of our nation. Maybe he has the integrity, but I am not sure of his political will. Legislative is so much different than the executive branch of government. But not too many people understand that.
I think that Mar Roxas would have been a good bet. But I am really afraid of when Korina Sanchez will become our First Lady. Honestly, she has the makings of becoming worse than former first lady Imelda Marcos. We had an inkling of her personality when Mar stepped down from the presidential race to give way to Noynoy Aquino. You know, I have the feeling that if the two of them will win, it will be Sen. Roxas who will have the greater influence on the major decisions for the country.
Manny Villar may present to be the savior of the masses, but really, he is a very good businessman. All the money that is being poured out on ads and campaigns, wouldn’t these be returned later on? These are investments. So how could Mr. Villar recoup his expenditures? Your guess is as good as mine.
In terms of integrity, I believe that Bro. Eddie Villanueva is still the best bet. Despite the protests of many Christians, I think it is still better to root for one of our own. There may be flaws, as nobody is perfect, but I would rather root for the person who fears God the most. The Jews before, as long as their leader feared God and worshipped Him rather than idols, the land prospered. But if their leader went the other way, they were punished.
God help the Philippines. Lord, may you install a righteous leader over us who can lead this nation to righteousness.
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