At that moment of realization I knew that I had been blind because I had wished not to see; it was only then that I realized, at last, i am awaken!
My political thoughts were bewildered last February 25, 2010. I became uncertain of what my real color is... Well, politically speaking, hindi pwede ang black and white, it should be black or white. Hindi pwede ang lukewarm, it's either you're hot or cold. In my case, I have to chose... I have to make a decision.
Frankly, I was a Gibo believer then. Why? Because of his famous political advertisement, Galing and Talino. And that I had sit at the same table with him. That's it. I must admit, that was SHALLOW. very shallow.
NOW is the time to choose a candidate base on substantial facts and deeper knowledge.
It was just last Thursday when my colleagues saw my new baller ID, from the usual green baller that i wear, they saw a more vibrant color of baller id with Senator Manny Villar's name on it.
I heard accusations such as "balimbing", "walang integridad", "pabago-bago ng isip", and the WORST accusation of them all is.. "next week, Noynoy na yan". I was like, WTF! ugh.
Whatever. In my opinion, it is never too late to learn, to acquire knowledge, to change minds. Huwag nating hayaang nakakahon ang utak natin. Regardless of your age, your education, your color... you have the power to choose who are you going to vote for in May 2010. and it is NEVER too late to decide.
How thankful am I that God had given me wisdom. I am finally coming out in the open.
I boldly choose
Manuel "Manny" Bamba Villar, Jr.
SO WHY MBV???
As a political science student, i had this comparative table of presidential candidates.
Kitang-kita at Palong-palo...
He is the most competent and experienced presidential candidate this 2010.
The MAN with an enormous TRACK RECORD and achievements.
Here are SOME of his outstanding accomplishments and WHY will i Vote for him .
1. Educational Background:
University of the Philippines (Diliman) - BS Accountancy UP Masters of Business Administration
Most Outstanding CPA by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants in 1990 Most Outstanding UP Alumnus in 1991
2004 Most Distinguished Alumnus—the highest recognition given by the University of the Philippines — for his exemplary public service and achievements.
2. Advocacies and Social Endeavors:
OFW Helpline - provided burial assistance and legal help to OFWs
Manpower on Wheel ( mobile livelihood training) - livelihood training for poor students
Sipag at Tyaga Caravan - livelihood training for out-of-school youth and unemployed citizens.
Tulong Kalusugan sa Kapwa - provides hospital assistance
Pagtatanim Para sa Kinabukasan - tree planting drive at Las Piñas.
etc., etc., etc.
3. Entrepreneur
-one of the most Successful Filipino entrepreneur
-built a real estate empire
-the dean of the Philippine real estate industry.
-known as the brown taipan.
4. Legislative Records
-the only speaker of the House of Representatives who became Senate President
-has been in the Senate for 9 years
-been in the Congress for 9 years also
-chairmanship of the Committees on Finance, Foreign Relations, Public Order, and Committee on Agriculture and Fisheries.
-authored and co-authored 10 original bills that eventually became laws
-had filed 737 Bills
-some of the Laws authored by Villar:
- New Magna Carta for Small and Medium Enterprises (RA 8289)
- Anti Money Laundering Act (RA 9160)
- Overseas Absentee Voting Act of 2003 (RA 9189)
- Anti-trafficking in Persons Act of 2003 (RA 9208)
- Anti-Smoking Act (RA 9211)
- Magna Carta for the Working Child (RA 9231)
- Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act (RA 9262)
- National Service Training Program (RA 9163)
- Amendment to the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP of 2009)
- etc., etc., etc.
