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.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
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.
Monday, October 26, 2009
This group hasn't caught 'yellow fever'
This group hasn’t caught ‘yellow fever’
By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Posted date: October 19, 2009
MANILA, Philippines—A young political party seems immune from the “yellow fever” that is fast spreading, together with the rising popularity of the No. 1 presidential aspirant, Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.
Ang Kapatiran president Eric Manalang on Sunday said his group had rejected invitations to support Aquino because the Liberal Party standard-bearer was offering the usual “trapo (traditional) politics.”
“This Noynoy phenomenon again shows the highest form of personality politics, one that is driving the elite from all sides—from the time of the Marcoses and Cojuangcos to the time of the Arroyos—to unite and bet on him,” Manalang told the Inquirer.
“Once again, members of the elite are bringing the other clueless middle class to their fold,” he said.
Aquino, who topped the latest Social Weather Stations survey of presidential aspirants, nevertheless continued to draw cheers, especially in his provincial tours.
On Saturday, he revved up the party machinery in Bohol by tapping show biz celebrity Cesar Montano as one of his lieutenants in the province.
New epidemic
Manalang’s statements marked a rare, if not the first, instance an opposing political party became openly critical of Aquino since the senator declared his intention to run for president on Sept. 9.
Clamor mounted for the only son of the late President Corazon Aquino and martyred opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. to aim for Malacañang after his mother died of colon cancer on Aug. 1.
“Everyone catches the ‘yellow’ fever which is now an epidemic that doesn’t exactly bring more principles in Philippine politics,” Manalang said, alluding to the campaign color adopted by Aquino’s parents.
Formed in 2004, Kapatiran promotes itself as an alternative to the more established parties, espousing what it calls “politics of virtue,” nonviolence and the application of Church teachings to governance. It took part in national elections for the first time in 2007.
Manalang also questioned Aquino’s campaign strategy, particularly when it started encouraging ordinary Filipinos to contribute to his campaign fund.
“It’s crazy. These people (Aquino and his backers) have all the money. The call is just a matter of sound bites,” he said.
Manalang also questioned Aquino’s track record in public service.
Any super deeds?
“It’s as if Noynoy has done any super deeds in the past,” Manalang said. “He really hasn’t done anything that would be anywhere near what his mother or father had done.”
According to his official website www.noynoy.ph, Aquino has authored a total of nine bills and eight resolutions in his tenure as senator.
The party has announced it would field Olongapo City Councilor JC de los Reyes in next year’s presidential derby.
Ang Kapatiran has also filled up eight of the 12 slots in its senatorial lineup, Manalang disclosed. They included Dominador Chipeco Jr., a human resource expert from Laguna; Reginald Tamayo, a longtime councilor from Aparri, Cagayan; and Manny Valdehueza, an “anti-trapo” advocate from Cagayan de Oro City.
The ticket will again include Martin Bautista, Jesus Paredes, and Adrian Sison, who all ran for senator in 2007, Manalang said.
Bohol welcome
In Tagbilaran City, Aquino and his running mate, Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas II, received a warm welcome from supporters during a mass oath-taking ceremony for LP members.
In his solidarity message, Aquino reiterated his platform, which, he said, would be anchored on good governance, transparency, fighting graft and corruption, and sound and sustainable development and commitment to the poor.
“Corruption is the single biggest threat to our democracy. It deprives the poor of the social services they badly need. It destroys the moral fiber of our society,” Aquino told the gathering at JJ’s Seafood Village. With a report from Kit Bagaipo, Inquirer Visayas
By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Posted date: October 19, 2009
MANILA, Philippines—A young political party seems immune from the “yellow fever” that is fast spreading, together with the rising popularity of the No. 1 presidential aspirant, Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III.
Ang Kapatiran president Eric Manalang on Sunday said his group had rejected invitations to support Aquino because the Liberal Party standard-bearer was offering the usual “trapo (traditional) politics.”
“This Noynoy phenomenon again shows the highest form of personality politics, one that is driving the elite from all sides—from the time of the Marcoses and Cojuangcos to the time of the Arroyos—to unite and bet on him,” Manalang told the Inquirer.
“Once again, members of the elite are bringing the other clueless middle class to their fold,” he said.
Aquino, who topped the latest Social Weather Stations survey of presidential aspirants, nevertheless continued to draw cheers, especially in his provincial tours.
On Saturday, he revved up the party machinery in Bohol by tapping show biz celebrity Cesar Montano as one of his lieutenants in the province.
New epidemic
Manalang’s statements marked a rare, if not the first, instance an opposing political party became openly critical of Aquino since the senator declared his intention to run for president on Sept. 9.
Clamor mounted for the only son of the late President Corazon Aquino and martyred opposition leader Benigno Aquino Jr. to aim for Malacañang after his mother died of colon cancer on Aug. 1.
“Everyone catches the ‘yellow’ fever which is now an epidemic that doesn’t exactly bring more principles in Philippine politics,” Manalang said, alluding to the campaign color adopted by Aquino’s parents.
Formed in 2004, Kapatiran promotes itself as an alternative to the more established parties, espousing what it calls “politics of virtue,” nonviolence and the application of Church teachings to governance. It took part in national elections for the first time in 2007.
Manalang also questioned Aquino’s campaign strategy, particularly when it started encouraging ordinary Filipinos to contribute to his campaign fund.
“It’s crazy. These people (Aquino and his backers) have all the money. The call is just a matter of sound bites,” he said.
Manalang also questioned Aquino’s track record in public service.
Any super deeds?
“It’s as if Noynoy has done any super deeds in the past,” Manalang said. “He really hasn’t done anything that would be anywhere near what his mother or father had done.”
According to his official website www.noynoy.ph, Aquino has authored a total of nine bills and eight resolutions in his tenure as senator.
The party has announced it would field Olongapo City Councilor JC de los Reyes in next year’s presidential derby.
Ang Kapatiran has also filled up eight of the 12 slots in its senatorial lineup, Manalang disclosed. They included Dominador Chipeco Jr., a human resource expert from Laguna; Reginald Tamayo, a longtime councilor from Aparri, Cagayan; and Manny Valdehueza, an “anti-trapo” advocate from Cagayan de Oro City.
The ticket will again include Martin Bautista, Jesus Paredes, and Adrian Sison, who all ran for senator in 2007, Manalang said.
Bohol welcome
In Tagbilaran City, Aquino and his running mate, Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas II, received a warm welcome from supporters during a mass oath-taking ceremony for LP members.
In his solidarity message, Aquino reiterated his platform, which, he said, would be anchored on good governance, transparency, fighting graft and corruption, and sound and sustainable development and commitment to the poor.
“Corruption is the single biggest threat to our democracy. It deprives the poor of the social services they badly need. It destroys the moral fiber of our society,” Aquino told the gathering at JJ’s Seafood Village. With a report from Kit Bagaipo, Inquirer Visayas
Friday, October 16, 2009
Helpless government?
Helpless government?
Some say the government seems wishy-washy in responding to the unwelcome consequences of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. There are practically hues and cries everywhere asking for help from the government and, in turn, the government is baffled as to what it should prioritize. It is good that there are private companies and individuals who volunteer their resources and time to alleviate our trouble typhoon victims. The cash and in-kind donations amassed by the two giant television networks for sure assuaged the burden of the government to look for enormous funds for the rescue and rehabilitation of the victims. We are thankful that there are many generous and unselfish Samaritans around in these times of crises to lend a hand. Probably they are aware that the government is not ready yet to solely borne the responsibility of caring for the victims.
From my own personal view, the government should think of the following suggestions:
1. Strengthen the local disasters coordinating councils. These councils should not only convene during calamities. A disaster preparedness and rehabilitation plan, and conduct drills should be a must for these councils;
2. It is time for the senators and the congressmen to make a supreme sacrifice of parting some of their pork barrel funds and create a common subsidy for the rehabilitation of devastated infrastructures like schools, roads, and the like;
3. The government should not only offer money to those victims to go back to their respective provinces- it should also ensure that they have a place to go in their provinces like relatives, and that their children can go back to school. Otherwise, they would be an added predicament of the concerned local government units;
4. A law should be designed requiring bus, jeepney, taxi drivers, would-be couples and all others to plant seedlings prior to the issuance of their driver’s license and marriage license;
5. The cost of damage probably is to the tune of millions of pesos. Why not make a comprehensive plan for a true-to-goodness flood control and fund it even if it requires a huge capital outlay? It is better to fund this project than to use it for rehabilitation purposes; and,
6. There should be a 25-year moratorium on extractive and logging activities to allow our legislators to review our mining and forestry laws.
I am sure the government is trying its best to make its presence felt in times of these crises. It is not helpless as it employs all means at its disposal to help the victims of the typhoons. I am confident that the government heeds too to unsolicited suggestions such as this.
Some say the government seems wishy-washy in responding to the unwelcome consequences of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng. There are practically hues and cries everywhere asking for help from the government and, in turn, the government is baffled as to what it should prioritize. It is good that there are private companies and individuals who volunteer their resources and time to alleviate our trouble typhoon victims. The cash and in-kind donations amassed by the two giant television networks for sure assuaged the burden of the government to look for enormous funds for the rescue and rehabilitation of the victims. We are thankful that there are many generous and unselfish Samaritans around in these times of crises to lend a hand. Probably they are aware that the government is not ready yet to solely borne the responsibility of caring for the victims.
From my own personal view, the government should think of the following suggestions:
1. Strengthen the local disasters coordinating councils. These councils should not only convene during calamities. A disaster preparedness and rehabilitation plan, and conduct drills should be a must for these councils;
2. It is time for the senators and the congressmen to make a supreme sacrifice of parting some of their pork barrel funds and create a common subsidy for the rehabilitation of devastated infrastructures like schools, roads, and the like;
3. The government should not only offer money to those victims to go back to their respective provinces- it should also ensure that they have a place to go in their provinces like relatives, and that their children can go back to school. Otherwise, they would be an added predicament of the concerned local government units;
4. A law should be designed requiring bus, jeepney, taxi drivers, would-be couples and all others to plant seedlings prior to the issuance of their driver’s license and marriage license;
5. The cost of damage probably is to the tune of millions of pesos. Why not make a comprehensive plan for a true-to-goodness flood control and fund it even if it requires a huge capital outlay? It is better to fund this project than to use it for rehabilitation purposes; and,
6. There should be a 25-year moratorium on extractive and logging activities to allow our legislators to review our mining and forestry laws.
I am sure the government is trying its best to make its presence felt in times of these crises. It is not helpless as it employs all means at its disposal to help the victims of the typhoons. I am confident that the government heeds too to unsolicited suggestions such as this.
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