Is it better to have a lot of choices for presidency?

I doubt. The difference with a product and a presidential candidate would be the frequency of which the approval of the market (consumers/voters) is needed. Products are enhanced so that they maintain their market, and hopefully gain market as time passes. The Presidency however requires it's market only once, the election. Since the Presidency does not allow re-election, he has no need for the voters after the elections. What he/she does is all up to him, there is no more competition. The country is stuck with him/her for 6 years. Which is why as much as it is good to have a choice, it is also important to use that choice wisely.

A good point. Really, dynasties do nothing but improve the influence of the family but barely the constituents. What are they doing there in their offices?, you sometimes wonder. Btw, what you said reminded me of how business works. You know how competition for market can make companies make their products better? Thus the more competition between the same products, the more the companies would strive to make their products better so that more people will buy their products. Thus, it is good for the consumers because they get quality products. I do wonder, however, if the same could be applied to presidential elections, or maybe any government seat. lol. Would this many choices create a certain competition between the presidentiables so that they develop better platforms, and hopefully, better governance of the Philippines?

Well said dear! I like that! So let us vote wisely and certainly it does not mean voting for Villar. I hope all Filipinos should know how to discern.

Yes, legally you only earn a little there. But with power, you get to earn a lot. After all, money and power goes hand in hand. So yeah, I guess you've got a point there. You're right about only having a minority. Because in our present scenario, majority isn't really trustworthy especially with rampant vote buying and cheating.

You're probably right. Each candidate has certain areas that they want to concentrate on. It is now just a matter of good judgement if the said candidates really mean to accomplish all their promises properly when seated. And yes, the debates give light as to the beliefs, stands and plans of each candidate. Thus these debates can also help us choose which president to vote for. Just a sidenote, I wonder, you know, i remember one of the reasons why my mother voted for gma in the past. It was because she was intelligent, good in debates and gave speeches that were good. But look at what she's done with our country. Of course, I'm not blaming everything on her, but still, she is the most powerful person in the country. It seems she's not doing her job properly. On the other hand, now that they're many, it comes down to becoming a popularity vote. And of course, we all know that if you have the means, you can become the most popular individual in any given set.