Are you going to support Noynoy Aquino?...

@aseretdd (13730)
Philippines
September 8, 2009 11:51pm CST
Noynoy finally made it official... he will run for the Presidency in the 2010 elections... all his sisters were there and most of the Liberal Party members... i am actually glad that he did not make us wait long for this announcement... and i think the 40 days of his mother's passing is the ideal time for this... so for sure he will make his parents' proud and continue on with what they have started... Months ago... my vote was for Manny Villar but since Noynoy will be running for the presidency... and that he has this good clean reputation... no serious scandal... nothing to link him to any graft and corruption cases... and quiet demeanor and no attention grabbing acts while in senate... these factor i think are what makes him a good leader... worthy to follow his parents' footsteps... If the other opposition candidates really wants what is best for this country... then they should follow the example of Mar Roxas, Fr. Ed Panlilio, Grace Padaca, Kiki Pangilinan... they sacrificed their bid for the Presidency and VP race to give their support to a person who they know can make a positive and effective difference for our country... So... are you going to support Noynoy Aquino?... even if you won't... then i respect you for that...
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12 responses
tholitz
@tholitz (1127)
• Philippines
10 Sep 09
Hi aseretdd! I think Senator Noynoy Aquino could unite the opposition party and probably be the lone opposition candidate in the upcoming 2010 election. I really welcome the announcement of Senator Noynoy since among the so called presidentiable, I think he have the more purer intention and desire to uplift and improve the life of Filipino people (I could smell personal intention on why some of these presidentiables wanted to run and win the election). Anyway, right now I think it is still too early to pick whom to vote in the coming election. But there's already a few names in my head and one of them is Senator Noynoy Aquino. Probably because I knew that he would not make any anomalies or something bad that will dishonor the legacy and reputable name of his parents. Have a nice day!
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rsa101
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
10 Sep 09
I think uniting the opposition is an impossible dream right now. Nacionalista has already said they will launch their own candidate as they are a separate party and they are entitled to have their own candidate. The other smaller bets seems not deterred to run. Jamby Madrigal said there is no stopping from her running, so do Escudero and Legarda. I think if by October or November none will back out, there will be no united opposition that will happen in the election. The admin may take advantage of this if they can come up with a good and strong presidential bid. it seems that is also happening in admin side since there are at least 3-4 of them vying for the presidential position.
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aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
10 Sep 09
I agree with rsa101... there is no uniting the opposition... with 5 political parties... and other independent candidates like Jamby Madrigal and the other religious leaders... we could still have as many as 10 presidential candidates... but like you tholitz... i also believe that among all of them... Noynoy is the only with the purest of intentions... Thanks for the response...
patofgold23
@patofgold23 (5069)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
I personally like the guy... but if he is to run for President,i am not sure if I would support him coz I am not sure if he's ready yet,
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aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
For sure the "not yet ready card" will be used against him... just like it was used agains President Obama when he was still running as the standard bearer of the Democrats... and finally when he was running again McCain... but i think Noynoy's integrity, fear of God, and his willingness to continue his parents' legacy can compensate for this "not yet ready card"... Thanks for the response...
aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
I am not really trying to compare him to Obama... just the "not ready issue card"...
patofgold23
@patofgold23 (5069)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
oh i knoe if he will ever win He will be a good president as his intentions are pure..I actually trust Noynoy, he deserves the people's trust it's a different story with Obama...
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mensab
@mensab (4200)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
noynoy aquino being an aquino does not transmit the legacy of his parents. there is no doubt noynoy is a good person. but i have doubts whether he will become a good president. however, he is one of the three presidentiables whom i may support. the other two are manny villar and chiz escudero. i know it will be a tough choice for me, but i will keep my options open so far. i have to know more of noynoy, his position on issues before i can make my decision on him.
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aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
Noynoy is not his parents... and he is his own person... but who can best continue their legacy or what they have fought for... but one of their own... among the 5 children he is the most qualified and has the political background... and that he inherited their sense of integrity, nationalism/patriotism... and fear of God... i respect you whoever you choose... Thanks for the response...
agv0419
@agv0419 (3022)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
I can't decide yet who I'm gonna vote for president. I don't know if Cory's magic going to help him to win this coming election. For me I'm going to trust him than Villar he is sensible man and I can trust him more than any other candidates.
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fatherblogger
@fatherblogger (673)
• Philippines
11 Sep 09
If support means to campaigning for him, I don't think so since I never engaged myself in supporting candidates. But if support means voting him, then I will consider him along with Manny Villar. Well yes, he has still the Cory Magic and he's just striking iron while it is hot. And if it continues, a heroic leader will be on his place. Although he may have issues about their hacienda and others, it is important he has maintained his composure which is important to be a good example. Manny Villar has the edge especially to OFW, although he has also an issue with the C5 Project. In the end, all president aspirants have issues and will always have. I think the real problem is that people are looking for a hero who can save the country from poverty and corruption, but we don't realize that the president alone cannot do it. We should start from ourselves, instead of throwing stones to others. In the end, we just need a president who has solid experience in growing a business and has a sincere love for our country. Thanks!
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aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
11 Sep 09
I used to be gunning for Manny Villar because he is a self made man... but the C5 project issue made me realize that he is also a realtor... and i don't really like most of the people who belong to this profession because they are ruled by money and only money alone... not saying that Villar is that... but i am sure part of him is... Thanks for the response..
exkrima
@exkrima (291)
• Philippines
19 Sep 09
Well for me? Why not? isn't it. Like you said ...he has this good clean reputation, no serious scandal, no graft and corruption cases. Maybe he is the right guy to be the president, Even there are other critics always saying that he still needs experience. For me it doesn't matter as long as he is honest and do the best for this country, Then he got my vote.
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aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
19 Sep 09
I don't really think he is inexperienced in terms of politics... he did come from a clan of politicians... his critics are just trying to think of something negative to say about Noynoy... and they are having a hard time finding some... Thanks for the response...
Ingkingderders
@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
I definitely would support him.. As I said, I would rather support an inexperienced candidate whose got a clean past, no issues, no corruption charges than an experienced one that have a lot of corruption issues. I know he will step up to the plate and would definitely not disappoint all the filipino people that is counting on him to start the change that we all badly need in our government.
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aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
10 Sep 09
I agree... Kris would be like his conscience who always speaks out loud... sometimes good and sometimes bad... but since nothing corrupt can be tagged along the Aquino name... then that is good enough for me...
aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
An i am sure he will try his best to uphold his parents' democracy... the from the very start... the Aquino family did not use their popularity or social status to enrich themselves... i don't think they would start now or even when Noynoy Aquino becomes president... Thanks for the response...
Ingkingderders
@Ingkingderders (3832)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
I agree.. I think that's his winning point.. the way their family is known for their morality and just transparency.. I mean I don't think Noynoy could corrupt money from our country with Kris just shutting up in the sidelines.. I'm sure she would be the first one to say something when that happens. LOL. Anyway, I do he would win.
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rsa101
@rsa101 (38166)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
Yeah I guess so far we have had a widower as a president and now we will have the first bachelor president. I see no problem with him except what others are telling here about his accomplishments as an ex congressman in his district and his being a senator. That seems to be the only gray area in his political career. But you are right about him not being involve in many scandalous nor any graft and corruption cases. Other aspirants do have many questionable transactions with them attached and voting for them would mean that the questionable transaction they have may be kept for another 6 years during their term. Amongst the candidates that will run this coming 2010 his image seems the most clean that is running. I see that a plus points for him when he does ruin for the highest office in the land. But then I would like to reserved that until May 2010 arrives. I am still open for who to support and might still change my mind when election finally arrives.
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aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
I agree that it is still early to give ones full support to a presidential candidate and a lot of things can still happen in the months before the election... take me for instance... i was bent on voting for Villar... but now that Noynoy is going to run... i change my mind because i believe that Noynoy would be the better president than Villar... Thanks for the response...
dhugoi
@dhugoi (315)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
Given the choices on the presidential candidates, I will vote for someone with less tendency to abuse power. Graft and corruption is still the worst problem of the country, we've seen that with the past and current president. Tragic incident from the fast cannot be change, we can do nothing about it now. a single occurrence cannot be used to measure someone capability to help. Yes i will...
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aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
I certainly agree with you... the six years that Cory Aquino spent as president was all about fighthing graft and corruption that was so rampant in all government agencies... and we all know that six years is not enough to eliminate even half of this practice... it is just too bad that those who succeeded here did not continue what she started... Noynoy being her son would certainly continue this fight against graft and corruption... Thanks for the response...
idaantipolo
@idaantipolo (472)
• Philippines
10 Sep 09
I will vote for Noynoy. Months before his declaration for candidacy in the coming national elections, I could not think of an upright person to rule this country. Villar is a good one, but not up to what I think is the best one to turn this country around. Corruption is so much that we Filipinos could not seem to get out of it, leading widespread poverty and hunger. ..I know this would be a tough job for any future president could handle as corruption for many of the government officials and employees is already running deeply in their blood. But I see hope in Noynoy, at least in his personality being so simple in manners and appearance, that he is not like the usual politicians around.
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aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
11 Sep 09
Well, it seems like that the only dirt they can throw on Noynoy is his lack of experience... his not ready for the challenge... and Hacienda Luisita... other than these three... not graft and corruption charges on him or any of his family members... so he is the candidate who is the most unlikely to take advantage of his position if he does become the president... Thanks for the response...
mobhomeir
@mobhomeir (7558)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
Hello friend it's too early yet to speculate something about his presidency nomination....it doesn't mean I would not support him, it remain to be seen yet...thanks for this nice topic..
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aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
I agree that it is too early... but a lot of those who expressed that they will run for the presidency started their indirect campaign as early as last year... but then... a lot things can still happen within today and May of 2010... so we will see... Thanks for the response...
xannebull
@xannebull (1793)
• Philippines
10 Sep 09
i will of course vote for noynoy aquino, he came from a family which has a good reputation, and who has two hero parents.. his parents helps a lot of things in our country and do no corruptions and scandals. I know noynoy will be following his parents steps of being a good leader and we can assure it all because his family is with him guiding him for our better future..Go for NOYNOY
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aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
10 Sep 09
I agree with you... the whole family does help each other and show a deep love and concern for our country... i admire how her sister support his candidacy and guided him in his decision making process... it was also a plus point to see all of the there when he finally announced that he will run for President... Thanks for the response...
jules67
@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
Hi. First and foremost, before I do get into your topic, I guess you forgot to proofread your post. Should be Kiko Pangilinan. Right? It looks gynecological, hehe. Even if Noynoy had already officially declared his candidacy, I am still not sold to the idea of his running for the presidency. Well yes, him being the son of two very well respected people in the political field is a plus to him. But I believe that he should have shown more or should have accomplished more as a senator and as a congressman then. It would be better if he finishes first his term as a senator then run for the Presidency come 2016. But then I guess, the turn out of events, his mother's passing away, has made the people clamor for his bid for higher office. Honestly, I still haven't decided yet. Maybe , I will vote for him, maybe I will not.
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aseretdd
@aseretdd (13730)
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
I will be forever laughing at that typo error... can't edit it anymore... but thank you for bringing it to my attention... hahahaha... I don't think he saw this coming months ago... and i see history repeating itself because his mother was also a reluctant candidate... and Doy Laurel gave way for her to run for the presidency with him as the VP... May 2010 is still far and a lot of things will still happen... but right now... among all the Presidentiables... i think Noynoy is the most worthy to be the next President... Thank for the response...