Arroyo's kiss of death, now on Sen. Villar?

“And he (Teodoro) doesn’t believe that GMA (President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo) doesn’t know about this,” he added."

These were the words of an administration party senatorial candidate (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) when asked about, their Presidential candidate, Gilbert 'Gibo' Teodoro's resignation as Chairman of the ruling party.

The cat is out of the bag and the president of the country, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, might as well admit who she is voting for in the coming Philippine elections. She will be hard-pressed not to admit this and we will see a lot of candidate falling out of the said party and we could see its demise in the very near future. Then again, I see the following drama taking place:

1. This could be the grand scheme to confuse the electorate and make them vote for Gibo. People love Gibo but her ties with the Arroyos is hurting his chances. That would bring in a lot of votes from Noynoy, Gordon, and even on Erap's camps. It's a risk but if he wins because of this, the Arroyos will still be part of the administration. It's win-win move with a risk.

2. Sen. Villar will see his numbers tumble because it was said before that the Arroyos endorsement is like the kiss of death and I know he doesn't like this. What will happen if his numbers go down (check number 1)

3. No one will vote for either Sen. Villar or Sec. Teodoro thus giving Sen. Aquino a definitive win that will still be under an Arroyo influence because much of her co-horts are now part of the Liberal Party, which is Sen. Aquino's party and/or she could be the biggest headache the next president would have if she doesn't get her way once she gets elected as congresswoman of the House of Representatives.

Either way, we'll see a huge drama unfolding right before the elections.


(Acknowledgement: Photo courtesy of filipinotimes.wordpress.com)

Villar pours pork barrel money to his real estate project

If this is true then what more can we say about public funds being allocated to his other personal interests when he becomes president? Nationalista Party Presidential candidate admitted to pouring public funds to his real estate projects in Iloilo. This is according to the article published only by the Daily Tribune (You wonder where the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Philippine Star, or Manila Bulletin is in this coverage).

I remember Villar saying in his political ad that if all he wants is to be rich then he would rather go back to doing business. As if to say that he would rather do public service but knowing how money from our tax goes to the pockets of politicians then I wouldn't be surprised if the good senator is double speaking. He gives us this thought that he would not enrich himself through the president's office but given how he spends our tax money for his benefit - into his Camella Homes properties - how much more can he do that when he has vast power to hide what we shouldn't know?

I fear the day that he becomes president because as a businessman - he can weave his power and put everything (judicial, military, and legislative) under his "business" command.

Why Manny Villar?

When I think of Sen. Villar of today, I think of gimmicks, money, strategies, ads, artist endorsements, dolphy, OFW - but a leader should be more than coming up with strategies. What he is not - above reproach, transparent, clear. He reminds me of this current administration, which I used to support.

His Advertising and PR agencies have done and is doing a remarkable job. They did their homework - but for what price? To become more likable? To become more like 'artista?' For Sen. Villar - he only makes me ask more questions than answers and it's really sad and all these artistas and gimmicks are there to bury the issue.

Trust is earned not through ads. His ads, his jingles, his recorded messages, and pasted smiles can't make me believe that he's GENUINELY doing things to help the poor, the economy, this country.

The only power I see when he gets elected are the power of frustration from those dissatisfied voters who gave their trust in May 10.

Can I really trust him? If there's doubt then he cannot have my vote. It's that simple.


Acknowledgement: Thanks to this site for the image of Manny Villar's photo.