A peaceful dialogue is still the key
I sense a great deal of frustration and anger about the Maguindanao massacre. I am sure this exacerbated the present political tensions in Maguindanao. Probably, this could have been prevented if only the government had done something before to resolve the prolonged conflicts among the political leaders in Maguindanao. The situation is likened to a family which has unruly kids. If the parents condone the misdeeds of the riotous children then they only have themselves to blame. The government has an important task on matters where rights of the people are at stake, that is, to act as parens patriae, or guardian of the rights of the people. The government cannot be insensitive to the pleas of our countrymen in Maguindanao when their rights are jeopardized.
I am concerned about the speedy and peaceful resolution of this political violence so that people there would not shudder in fear living in an atrocious environment and would resume their normal lives again. Admittedly, peace dialogues may have been initiated in the past to resolve the conflict but the results were neither clear nor helpful. The government probably can facilitate anew a peaceful and respectful dialogue among the political leaders in Maguindanao. The government should be prudent though in the choice of venue and circumspect in brokering the dialogue so as not to create further tension nor inflame misunderstanding among the political leaders. The dialogue should include talking points on how the warring political factions co-exist and probably share political power with one goal that is uppermost in their minds- to do public service.
Dialogue is a bridge and it involves a sense of trust. Dialogue means listening to these political leaders without trying to change them. The government failed in this field I guess because it wanted to impose its will on those who participate in most peace dialogues it initiated.
Unless the government moves expeditiously, the political violence would escalate and become more death-defying and unsafe for our people in Maguindanao. God save our country!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Bets urged to register early
Manila Standard Today
Bets urged to register early
by Joel E. Zurbano
THE Commission on Elections is reminding candidates for national positions to file their Certificates of Candidacy now and not wait until the last day before the Dec. 1 to submit them.
“If they delay too long and they get crushed at the end because of the number or volume of filers and this is especially true in the local races, that’s their own lookout. They are politicians they are not exactly babes in the woods,” Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said.
Jimenez said the commission will stick to its scheduled deadline as the poll body received the papers of one of the first presidential candidates backed by an existing political party.
The standard-bearer of Ang Kapatiran Party Olongapo City Councilor John Carlos “JC” de los Reyes filed his certificate of candidacy for president together with his running mate Dominador “Jun” Chipeco Jr. at poll body’s central office at Palacio del Governador in Intramuros, Manila.
The 39-year-old De los Reyes said they decided to file their CoCs early so as to get it over and done with.
He said they came straight from a Mass in Sta. Cruz church that was attended by Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles, and Novaliches Bishop Antonio Tobias.
He was asked on what the bishops message to him. He said it was more of a message to the faithful.
“It’s a general message to the lay faithful that even if all the reforms are made in the Comelec, kung bulok yung binoboto natin balewala lang,” De los Reyes said.
The group’s senatorial candidates who also filed their CoCs were Rizalito “Lito” David, Atty. Jo Aurea Imbong, Atty. Zosimo Jesus “Jess” Paredes, Adrian “Dado” Sison, Reginald “Reggie” Tamayo, Hector “Tarzan” Tarrazona, and Manuel “Manny” Valdehuesa Jr.
In 1995, he ran and was elected city councilor of Olongapo. The organizations he helped propagate as an active member since 1995 was the National Renewal Movement and the Ang Kapatiran National Political Party or the Alliance for the Common Good, a registered political party that seeks to promote the politics of genuine social concern.
In the 2007 elections, among 27 local and national candidates, he was the lone winner of Ang Kapatiran Party, placing second among 10 slots for the Olongapo City Council.
By late afternoon yesterday, at least 18 have filed their certificates of candidacy for president, two for vice president and 18 for senator.
Bets urged to register early
by Joel E. Zurbano
THE Commission on Elections is reminding candidates for national positions to file their Certificates of Candidacy now and not wait until the last day before the Dec. 1 to submit them.
“If they delay too long and they get crushed at the end because of the number or volume of filers and this is especially true in the local races, that’s their own lookout. They are politicians they are not exactly babes in the woods,” Comelec spokesman James Jimenez said.
Jimenez said the commission will stick to its scheduled deadline as the poll body received the papers of one of the first presidential candidates backed by an existing political party.
The standard-bearer of Ang Kapatiran Party Olongapo City Councilor John Carlos “JC” de los Reyes filed his certificate of candidacy for president together with his running mate Dominador “Jun” Chipeco Jr. at poll body’s central office at Palacio del Governador in Intramuros, Manila.
The 39-year-old De los Reyes said they decided to file their CoCs early so as to get it over and done with.
He said they came straight from a Mass in Sta. Cruz church that was attended by Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales, Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles, and Novaliches Bishop Antonio Tobias.
He was asked on what the bishops message to him. He said it was more of a message to the faithful.
“It’s a general message to the lay faithful that even if all the reforms are made in the Comelec, kung bulok yung binoboto natin balewala lang,” De los Reyes said.
The group’s senatorial candidates who also filed their CoCs were Rizalito “Lito” David, Atty. Jo Aurea Imbong, Atty. Zosimo Jesus “Jess” Paredes, Adrian “Dado” Sison, Reginald “Reggie” Tamayo, Hector “Tarzan” Tarrazona, and Manuel “Manny” Valdehuesa Jr.
In 1995, he ran and was elected city councilor of Olongapo. The organizations he helped propagate as an active member since 1995 was the National Renewal Movement and the Ang Kapatiran National Political Party or the Alliance for the Common Good, a registered political party that seeks to promote the politics of genuine social concern.
In the 2007 elections, among 27 local and national candidates, he was the lone winner of Ang Kapatiran Party, placing second among 10 slots for the Olongapo City Council.
By late afternoon yesterday, at least 18 have filed their certificates of candidacy for president, two for vice president and 18 for senator.
21 presidential candidates so far- Comelec
21 presidential candidates so far--Comelec
By Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 19:17:00 11/23/2009
Filed Under: Politics, Elections, Eleksyon 2010
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) legal department accepted seven more candidacies for presidency on the fourth day of filing Monday, including that of Ang Kapatiran’s John Carlos Delos Reyes.
Delos Reyes, nephew of Senator Richard Gordon, is a councilor in Olongapo City.
Overall, the Comelec legal department has accepted 21 candidacies for president, two for vice president and 10 for senators since Friday, said Comelec legal chief Ferdinand Rafanan.
Aside from Delos Reyes, Comelec accepted the candidacies of seven new presidential aspirants including Valeriano Dante Reloj, 48, lawyer from Sta. Ana, Manila; Enrique Rueda Sadiosa, 46, a businessman and an overseas voter registered in Hong Kong; Maria Magdalena Apura, 81, from Trece Martirez City in Cavite province; and Simeon Paz Jr., 69, a retired post master turned preacher from Pillila town in Rizal province.
Marcelino Donato, 52, a herbalist and therapist from Vigan, Ilocos Sur, who filed his candidacy for president was also accepted as the twentieth presidential candidate. He was followed by Felix Baling Jr,. 46, a retired engineer from Zamboanga City, who filed his candidacy just before Comelec’s legal department closed office Monday.
Comelec also accepted the vice presidential bid of Dominador Chipeco Jr., 66, along with seven Ang Kapatiran senatorial candidates.
Delos Reyes said Ang Kapatiran party's local and national bets received the blessings of Manila Archbishop GaudencioRosales before they headed to the Comelec office for the CoC filing.
The party’s seven new senators include social scientist and consultant Rizalito David, lawyer Jo Aurea Imbong, professor Zosimo Jesus Paredes, journalist and consumer advocate Adrian Sison, councilor and professor Reginald Tamayo, Hector Tarrazona and former UN executive Manuel Valdehuesa Jr.
Candidacies for local and national positions may be filed until 12 midnight of December 1.
By Anna Valmero
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 19:17:00 11/23/2009
Filed Under: Politics, Elections, Eleksyon 2010
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) legal department accepted seven more candidacies for presidency on the fourth day of filing Monday, including that of Ang Kapatiran’s John Carlos Delos Reyes.
Delos Reyes, nephew of Senator Richard Gordon, is a councilor in Olongapo City.
Overall, the Comelec legal department has accepted 21 candidacies for president, two for vice president and 10 for senators since Friday, said Comelec legal chief Ferdinand Rafanan.
Aside from Delos Reyes, Comelec accepted the candidacies of seven new presidential aspirants including Valeriano Dante Reloj, 48, lawyer from Sta. Ana, Manila; Enrique Rueda Sadiosa, 46, a businessman and an overseas voter registered in Hong Kong; Maria Magdalena Apura, 81, from Trece Martirez City in Cavite province; and Simeon Paz Jr., 69, a retired post master turned preacher from Pillila town in Rizal province.
Marcelino Donato, 52, a herbalist and therapist from Vigan, Ilocos Sur, who filed his candidacy for president was also accepted as the twentieth presidential candidate. He was followed by Felix Baling Jr,. 46, a retired engineer from Zamboanga City, who filed his candidacy just before Comelec’s legal department closed office Monday.
Comelec also accepted the vice presidential bid of Dominador Chipeco Jr., 66, along with seven Ang Kapatiran senatorial candidates.
Delos Reyes said Ang Kapatiran party's local and national bets received the blessings of Manila Archbishop GaudencioRosales before they headed to the Comelec office for the CoC filing.
The party’s seven new senators include social scientist and consultant Rizalito David, lawyer Jo Aurea Imbong, professor Zosimo Jesus Paredes, journalist and consumer advocate Adrian Sison, councilor and professor Reginald Tamayo, Hector Tarrazona and former UN executive Manuel Valdehuesa Jr.
Candidacies for local and national positions may be filed until 12 midnight of December 1.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Kapatiran's JC de los Reyes files CoC for presidency
Kapatiran’s JC de los Reyes files CoC for presidency
By Philip Tubeza, Dona Pazzibugan
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:56:00 11/24/2009
Filed Under: Inquirer Politics, Eleksyon 2010, Churches (organisations)
MANILA, Philippines—The first of a number of “serious” aspirants to the presidency has formally declared his intention to seek the No. 1 post with the blessings of Catholic bishops.
Ang Kapatiran standard-bearer John Carlos “JC” de los Reyes, his running mate Dominador Chipeco Jr., and the party’s seven senatorial candidates filed their certificates of candidacy (CoC) Monday afternoon at the main office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Intramuros, Manila.
“The Filipino people are fed up with traditional politics and we’re the only game in town when it comes to alternative politics. We have a good chance of winning,” De los Reyes, who turns 40 on Feb. 14, told reporters.
He echoed Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales’ lament that even if the May 2010 elections were fully automated, the Philippine political system would remain rotten if Filipinos continued to vote for traditional politicians.
“Enough is enough. Something ought to be done to free Filipinos from corrupt, dirty and unproductive political parties,” said De los Reyes, a former councilor of Olongapo City.
“If we win, we are in for reforms and to transform politics. If not, then at least we would have sown the seeds that will be reaped by our children and grandchildren,” he said.
Mass first
De los Reyes and his party mates attended the noon Mass at Sta. Cruz Church in Manila before proceeding to the Comelec office.
The Mass was celebrated by Rosales, Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles and Novaliches Bishop Antonio Tobias on the request of Ang Kapatiran party founder Nandy Pacheco and president Eric Manalang.
But Manalang denied it was a tacit endorsement from the Church leaders: “We found it appropriate that we have their blessing, which is important to us because we are going on a mission. [Rosales] blessed us like any father would bless his children.
“It’s a simple blessing. I don’t think it’s endorsing. He did not say ‘vote for us.’”
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines as a body has been careful not to endorse or disapprove of specific candidates. But individual bishops have spoken out against those taking a position contrary to that of the Church, such as in the debate over House Bill No. 5043 (or the Reproductive Health Bill).
In his homily, Rosales stressed the importance of making the right choices despite the planned use of voting machines for the first time in the May 2010 elections.
He said automation was not the solution to the country’s political woes.
“It’s easy to count rotten votes. What is more important is that we teach people to think over their choices, study them and pray over them. These are the votes that should be counted by the automated machines,” Rosales said.
“You see, the solution is not in the machine; it is what is in the minds and hearts of the people,” he said.
Said De los Reyes: “I think the message from our shepherds of the Church is a general message. But they have affection for Ang Kapatiran because we are a response to their call for the laity to be faithful to their mission in renewing politics according to gospel values.”
Good luck
After the Mass, De Los Reyes, Chipeco and the other Ang Kapatiran candidates stood before the altar as Rosales, flanked by Arguelles and Tobias, gave his blessings for them to enjoy good health, remain steadfast and continue doing good.
Arguelles later said in a brief interview that he wished the Ang Kapatiran candidates good luck even as he acknowledged their slim chances to win in the elections.
The party has been dubbed the “Catholic” political party. But De los Reyes said it also had many Christian and Muslim members.
He said it was running on a platform of “radical” and “transformative” politics that would abolish the graft-ridden pork barrel system, do away with entrenched political dynasties, impose gun control, and “remove all forms of gambling.”
“We are introducing prophetic politics, something that is radical and controversial and requires self-sacrifice,” De los Reyes said.
“And for that to happen, we must do the opposite of what traditional politicians are doing,” he said.
Dynasties
De los Reyes said he and Chipeco, a lawyer, were scions of political dynasties but were determined to flesh out the anti-dynasty provisions in the 1987 Constitution if they win.
“We come from dynasties. I’m a nephew of [Sen. Richard] Gordon. I’m a Gordon. He is a Chipeco,” De los Reyes said.
“But if anyone is to make a sacrifice for the country, it’s us who are in power now. Even if the implementing rules and regulations of the anti-dynasty provisions of the Constitution are put in place and we are swept away, it would be OK for us,” he said.
De los Reyes’ parents are the late Sonny de los Reyes, who served as president of the Council of the Laity of the Philippines for nine years, and Barbara Gordon, elder sister of Senator Gordon and Olongapo Mayor James Gordon Jr.
A product of Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University, he obtained a degree in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, reputed to be one of the most orthodox Catholic universities in the United States.
In 1993, he taught philosophy at the then Center for Research and Communication (now the University of Asia and the Pacific). He ran for and was elected councilor of Olongapo two years later, but did not seek reelection.
He completed a law degree at Saint Louis University in Baguio City in 2005.
In 2007, De los Reyes emerged the lone winner of Ang Kapatiran, again as Olongapo councilor. He chaired the city council’s committee on human rights and filed a number of graft cases against certain local officials.
He and his wife Dunia Valenzuela have three children.
Senatorial slate
Ang Kapatiran’s senatorial slate includes social scientist Rizalito David, lawyers Jo Aurea Imbong and Zosimo Paredes, consumer advocate Adrian Sison, Councilor Reginald Tamayo, educator Hector Tarrazona, and former United Nations executive Manuel Valdehuesa Jr.
“Many are telling us, ‘You don’t have the money. You don’t have the money.’ We have the money, but we don’t have the billions that our enemies have. If they say that billions are needed to win, then let us forget about changing our country,” De los Reyes said.
Outside the Comelec office, some Ang Kapatiran members paraded wearing masks a la Bacolod City’s Masskara Festival with the slogans “Vote in Common Good,” “Vote out graft and corruption,” “Vote in pro-environment.”
Ang Kapatiran fielded three candidates in the 2007 Senate elections. They all lost, but each garnered an average of 800,000 votes.
“We’re coming back with much passion. We believe and we have hope that Ang Kapatiran will really make an impact on Filipino politics,” De los Reyes said. With a report from Inquirer Research
By Philip Tubeza, Dona Pazzibugan
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:56:00 11/24/2009
Filed Under: Inquirer Politics, Eleksyon 2010, Churches (organisations)
MANILA, Philippines—The first of a number of “serious” aspirants to the presidency has formally declared his intention to seek the No. 1 post with the blessings of Catholic bishops.
Ang Kapatiran standard-bearer John Carlos “JC” de los Reyes, his running mate Dominador Chipeco Jr., and the party’s seven senatorial candidates filed their certificates of candidacy (CoC) Monday afternoon at the main office of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Intramuros, Manila.
“The Filipino people are fed up with traditional politics and we’re the only game in town when it comes to alternative politics. We have a good chance of winning,” De los Reyes, who turns 40 on Feb. 14, told reporters.
He echoed Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales’ lament that even if the May 2010 elections were fully automated, the Philippine political system would remain rotten if Filipinos continued to vote for traditional politicians.
“Enough is enough. Something ought to be done to free Filipinos from corrupt, dirty and unproductive political parties,” said De los Reyes, a former councilor of Olongapo City.
“If we win, we are in for reforms and to transform politics. If not, then at least we would have sown the seeds that will be reaped by our children and grandchildren,” he said.
Mass first
De los Reyes and his party mates attended the noon Mass at Sta. Cruz Church in Manila before proceeding to the Comelec office.
The Mass was celebrated by Rosales, Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles and Novaliches Bishop Antonio Tobias on the request of Ang Kapatiran party founder Nandy Pacheco and president Eric Manalang.
But Manalang denied it was a tacit endorsement from the Church leaders: “We found it appropriate that we have their blessing, which is important to us because we are going on a mission. [Rosales] blessed us like any father would bless his children.
“It’s a simple blessing. I don’t think it’s endorsing. He did not say ‘vote for us.’”
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines as a body has been careful not to endorse or disapprove of specific candidates. But individual bishops have spoken out against those taking a position contrary to that of the Church, such as in the debate over House Bill No. 5043 (or the Reproductive Health Bill).
In his homily, Rosales stressed the importance of making the right choices despite the planned use of voting machines for the first time in the May 2010 elections.
He said automation was not the solution to the country’s political woes.
“It’s easy to count rotten votes. What is more important is that we teach people to think over their choices, study them and pray over them. These are the votes that should be counted by the automated machines,” Rosales said.
“You see, the solution is not in the machine; it is what is in the minds and hearts of the people,” he said.
Said De los Reyes: “I think the message from our shepherds of the Church is a general message. But they have affection for Ang Kapatiran because we are a response to their call for the laity to be faithful to their mission in renewing politics according to gospel values.”
Good luck
After the Mass, De Los Reyes, Chipeco and the other Ang Kapatiran candidates stood before the altar as Rosales, flanked by Arguelles and Tobias, gave his blessings for them to enjoy good health, remain steadfast and continue doing good.
Arguelles later said in a brief interview that he wished the Ang Kapatiran candidates good luck even as he acknowledged their slim chances to win in the elections.
The party has been dubbed the “Catholic” political party. But De los Reyes said it also had many Christian and Muslim members.
He said it was running on a platform of “radical” and “transformative” politics that would abolish the graft-ridden pork barrel system, do away with entrenched political dynasties, impose gun control, and “remove all forms of gambling.”
“We are introducing prophetic politics, something that is radical and controversial and requires self-sacrifice,” De los Reyes said.
“And for that to happen, we must do the opposite of what traditional politicians are doing,” he said.
Dynasties
De los Reyes said he and Chipeco, a lawyer, were scions of political dynasties but were determined to flesh out the anti-dynasty provisions in the 1987 Constitution if they win.
“We come from dynasties. I’m a nephew of [Sen. Richard] Gordon. I’m a Gordon. He is a Chipeco,” De los Reyes said.
“But if anyone is to make a sacrifice for the country, it’s us who are in power now. Even if the implementing rules and regulations of the anti-dynasty provisions of the Constitution are put in place and we are swept away, it would be OK for us,” he said.
De los Reyes’ parents are the late Sonny de los Reyes, who served as president of the Council of the Laity of the Philippines for nine years, and Barbara Gordon, elder sister of Senator Gordon and Olongapo Mayor James Gordon Jr.
A product of Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University, he obtained a degree in theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, reputed to be one of the most orthodox Catholic universities in the United States.
In 1993, he taught philosophy at the then Center for Research and Communication (now the University of Asia and the Pacific). He ran for and was elected councilor of Olongapo two years later, but did not seek reelection.
He completed a law degree at Saint Louis University in Baguio City in 2005.
In 2007, De los Reyes emerged the lone winner of Ang Kapatiran, again as Olongapo councilor. He chaired the city council’s committee on human rights and filed a number of graft cases against certain local officials.
He and his wife Dunia Valenzuela have three children.
Senatorial slate
Ang Kapatiran’s senatorial slate includes social scientist Rizalito David, lawyers Jo Aurea Imbong and Zosimo Paredes, consumer advocate Adrian Sison, Councilor Reginald Tamayo, educator Hector Tarrazona, and former United Nations executive Manuel Valdehuesa Jr.
“Many are telling us, ‘You don’t have the money. You don’t have the money.’ We have the money, but we don’t have the billions that our enemies have. If they say that billions are needed to win, then let us forget about changing our country,” De los Reyes said.
Outside the Comelec office, some Ang Kapatiran members paraded wearing masks a la Bacolod City’s Masskara Festival with the slogans “Vote in Common Good,” “Vote out graft and corruption,” “Vote in pro-environment.”
Ang Kapatiran fielded three candidates in the 2007 Senate elections. They all lost, but each garnered an average of 800,000 votes.
“We’re coming back with much passion. We believe and we have hope that Ang Kapatiran will really make an impact on Filipino politics,” De los Reyes said. With a report from Inquirer Research
Gordon's nephew files candidacy for president
Gordon's nephew files candidacy for president
By Anna Valmero, Philip Tubeza
INQUIRER.net, Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 15:33:00 11/23/2009
Filed Under: Politics, Elections, Eleksyon 2010
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday accepted the candidacy for presidency of John Carlos “JC” Delos Reyes, standard-bearer of Ang Kapatiran party and nephew of Senator Richard Gordon.
Delos Reyes, an Olongapo City councilor, filed his certificate of candidacy along with his running mate, Dominador Chipeco Jr. of Laguna, and his seven-man senatorial slate.
Gordon, whose sister is Delos Reyes’s mother, himself has expressed plans to join the presidential race, but has yet to submit his certificate of candidacy before the poll body.
Ang Kapatiran Party, which has been joining the election since 2004, boasts of a voters’ base of 800,000, Delos Reyes said.
Its candidates for senator are composed of social scientist and consultant Rizalito David, lawyer Jo Aurea Imbong, professor Zosimo Jesus Paredes, journalist and consumer advocate Adrian Sison, councilor and professor Reginald Tamayo, Hector Tarrazona, and former United Nations executive Manuel Valdehuesa Jr.
In filing his candidacy, Delos Reyes called for a new kind of politics
. He warned that even if the Comelec was cleaned of corruption, the electoral system would still remain rotten if voters continued to put in office traditional politicians who would use their offices to protect vested interests.
Instead of the traditional infomercials, Delos Reyes said his party will embark on a house-to-house campaign to give them a chance to deal directly with the voters, said Delos Reyes, who is serving his third term as a city councilor.
“Enough is enough. Something ought to be done to free the Filipinos from the corrupt, dirty, and unproductive political parties. We are introducing prophetic politics of personal and social transformation through our agenda that aims to cleanse the system of dynasties, gun control, and the like,” said Delos Reyes.
The 12-point program of Ang Kapatiran is anchored on serving God and country, economic reform, quality education for all, justice, and peace, said Delos Reyes.
Ang Kapatiran fielded three senatorial candidates in the 2007 elections. None of them won although their bets garnered votes reaching hundreds of thousands.
Since Friday, the Comelec has accepted candidacies of 14 for president, one for vice president, and three for senator, according to Comelec law department records.
Deadline for filing of candidacies is midnight of December 1.
By Anna Valmero, Philip Tubeza
INQUIRER.net, Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 15:33:00 11/23/2009
Filed Under: Politics, Elections, Eleksyon 2010
MANILA, Philippines—The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday accepted the candidacy for presidency of John Carlos “JC” Delos Reyes, standard-bearer of Ang Kapatiran party and nephew of Senator Richard Gordon.
Delos Reyes, an Olongapo City councilor, filed his certificate of candidacy along with his running mate, Dominador Chipeco Jr. of Laguna, and his seven-man senatorial slate.
Gordon, whose sister is Delos Reyes’s mother, himself has expressed plans to join the presidential race, but has yet to submit his certificate of candidacy before the poll body.
Ang Kapatiran Party, which has been joining the election since 2004, boasts of a voters’ base of 800,000, Delos Reyes said.
Its candidates for senator are composed of social scientist and consultant Rizalito David, lawyer Jo Aurea Imbong, professor Zosimo Jesus Paredes, journalist and consumer advocate Adrian Sison, councilor and professor Reginald Tamayo, Hector Tarrazona, and former United Nations executive Manuel Valdehuesa Jr.
In filing his candidacy, Delos Reyes called for a new kind of politics
. He warned that even if the Comelec was cleaned of corruption, the electoral system would still remain rotten if voters continued to put in office traditional politicians who would use their offices to protect vested interests.
Instead of the traditional infomercials, Delos Reyes said his party will embark on a house-to-house campaign to give them a chance to deal directly with the voters, said Delos Reyes, who is serving his third term as a city councilor.
“Enough is enough. Something ought to be done to free the Filipinos from the corrupt, dirty, and unproductive political parties. We are introducing prophetic politics of personal and social transformation through our agenda that aims to cleanse the system of dynasties, gun control, and the like,” said Delos Reyes.
The 12-point program of Ang Kapatiran is anchored on serving God and country, economic reform, quality education for all, justice, and peace, said Delos Reyes.
Ang Kapatiran fielded three senatorial candidates in the 2007 elections. None of them won although their bets garnered votes reaching hundreds of thousands.
Since Friday, the Comelec has accepted candidacies of 14 for president, one for vice president, and three for senator, according to Comelec law department records.
Deadline for filing of candidacies is midnight of December 1.
OLongapo councilor De los Reyes formalizes presidential bid
Olongapo councilor De los Reyes formalizes presidential bid
KIM TAN and ANDREO CALONZO, GMANews.TV
11/23/2009 | 03:53 PM
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Olongapo City Councilor John Carlos “JC" De los Reyes on Monday formalized his presidential bid in the 2010 elections by filing his certificate of candidacy (COC) with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), becoming the 16th aspirant for the country's top elective post.
De los Reyes, the 39-year-old bet of the Ang Kapatiran National Political Party, filed his COC with the Comelec law department at 2:10 p.m.
Ang Kapatiran's presidential bet JC De los Reyes, together with running mate Dominador Chipeco Jr. and senatorial candidate Reginald Tamayo, formalizes his bid for the government's highest post in 2010. - Andreo Calonzo
Interviewed by reporters, De los Reyes said he filed his candidacy early “to get it over with."
"We also wanted it to coincide with the Mass just held at the Sta. Cruz Church. It’s just a general message to the lay faithful that even if we perfect the automation, if we elect rotten leaders, everything will still go to waste," he said in Filipino.
De los Reyes was accompanied by his running mate Dominador Chipeco Jr., and his party’s seven senatorial candidates: social scientist Rizalito David; lawyers Jo Aurea, Zosimo Paredes, and Adrian Sison; teachers Reginald Tamayo and Hector Tarrazona; and former United Nations executive Manuel Valdehuesa, Jr.
He said his party’s bets might not be popular but are all "local gems" who do not practice traditional politics.
In the 2007 elections, De los Reyes was the only winner among the Kapitaran Party candidates. He placed second in the 10 slots for the Olongapo City council. He studied B.A. Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, USA. After graduating, he taught Philosophy at the University of Asia and Pacific.
He later pursued his graduate studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1999 and his law degree at the Saint Louis University in Baguio City in 2005.
In September, De los Reyes appeared as guest on GMANews.TV’s web show "Exchange" where he talked about the implications of being an independent candidate.
The Olongapo City councilor is married to Dunia Valenzuela with three children, Gabriel 10, Santiago, 7, and Barbara 5.
Since Friday, 21 presidential aspirants, one vice presidential aspirant, and 10 senatorial aspirants have filed their COCs with the Comelec. - RSJ, GMANews.TV
KIM TAN and ANDREO CALONZO, GMANews.TV
11/23/2009 | 03:53 PM
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Olongapo City Councilor John Carlos “JC" De los Reyes on Monday formalized his presidential bid in the 2010 elections by filing his certificate of candidacy (COC) with the Commission on Elections (Comelec), becoming the 16th aspirant for the country's top elective post.
De los Reyes, the 39-year-old bet of the Ang Kapatiran National Political Party, filed his COC with the Comelec law department at 2:10 p.m.
Ang Kapatiran's presidential bet JC De los Reyes, together with running mate Dominador Chipeco Jr. and senatorial candidate Reginald Tamayo, formalizes his bid for the government's highest post in 2010. - Andreo Calonzo
Interviewed by reporters, De los Reyes said he filed his candidacy early “to get it over with."
"We also wanted it to coincide with the Mass just held at the Sta. Cruz Church. It’s just a general message to the lay faithful that even if we perfect the automation, if we elect rotten leaders, everything will still go to waste," he said in Filipino.
De los Reyes was accompanied by his running mate Dominador Chipeco Jr., and his party’s seven senatorial candidates: social scientist Rizalito David; lawyers Jo Aurea, Zosimo Paredes, and Adrian Sison; teachers Reginald Tamayo and Hector Tarrazona; and former United Nations executive Manuel Valdehuesa, Jr.
He said his party’s bets might not be popular but are all "local gems" who do not practice traditional politics.
In the 2007 elections, De los Reyes was the only winner among the Kapitaran Party candidates. He placed second in the 10 slots for the Olongapo City council. He studied B.A. Theology at the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, USA. After graduating, he taught Philosophy at the University of Asia and Pacific.
He later pursued his graduate studies at the University of the Philippines Diliman in 1999 and his law degree at the Saint Louis University in Baguio City in 2005.
In September, De los Reyes appeared as guest on GMANews.TV’s web show "Exchange" where he talked about the implications of being an independent candidate.
The Olongapo City councilor is married to Dunia Valenzuela with three children, Gabriel 10, Santiago, 7, and Barbara 5.
Since Friday, 21 presidential aspirants, one vice presidential aspirant, and 10 senatorial aspirants have filed their COCs with the Comelec. - RSJ, GMANews.TV
Cardinal, bishops bless faith-based party bets
Cardinal, bishops bless faith-based party bets
By Dona Pazzibugan
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 14:52:00 11/23/2009
Filed Under: Eleksyon 2010, Elections, Politics, Religions
MANILA, Philippines—Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales on Monday celebrated mass at the Sta. Cruz church in Manila for the candidates of the fledgling Ang Kapatiran Party (Brotherhood Party) led by its presidential candidate John Carlos "JC" de los Angeles.
Party founder Nandy Pacheco said his group asked Catholic Church leaders to bless them before their candidates file their certificates of candidacy at the Commission on Elections on Monday.
With Rosales were Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles and Novaliches Bishop Antonio Tobias.
Ang Kapatiran says it seeks to restore morality in government service and declares its party principles to be based on their Catholic faith.
Comelec has set the period from November 20 to December 1, 2009 for the filing of certificates of candidacies nationwide.
By Dona Pazzibugan
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 14:52:00 11/23/2009
Filed Under: Eleksyon 2010, Elections, Politics, Religions
MANILA, Philippines—Manila Archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales on Monday celebrated mass at the Sta. Cruz church in Manila for the candidates of the fledgling Ang Kapatiran Party (Brotherhood Party) led by its presidential candidate John Carlos "JC" de los Angeles.
Party founder Nandy Pacheco said his group asked Catholic Church leaders to bless them before their candidates file their certificates of candidacy at the Commission on Elections on Monday.
With Rosales were Lipa Archbishop Ramon Arguelles and Novaliches Bishop Antonio Tobias.
Ang Kapatiran says it seeks to restore morality in government service and declares its party principles to be based on their Catholic faith.
Comelec has set the period from November 20 to December 1, 2009 for the filing of certificates of candidacies nationwide.
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