Richard Gordon
Richard "Dick" Juico Gordon is a Filipino politician, head of the Philippine National Red Cross, and senator of the Republic of the Philippines. Early life and career He was born on August 5, 1945 to James Leonard Tagle Gordon and Amelia Juico Gordon, (who were both mayors of Olongapo City). On 1954, he completed his e
Jejomar Binay
Jejomar "Jojo" C. Binay (November 11, 1942) is the current mayor of the City of Makati in the Philippines. He is also the president of the United Opposition (UNO), National President of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Laban (PDP-Laban) and National President of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines. Background Jejomar Cabauatan Binay was born in Paco, Manila but grew up in Makati with his uncle, Ponciano, after Binay’s parents - Diego Medrano Binay of Bauan, Batangas and Lourdes Cabauatan of Cabagan, Isabela - passed away. At a young age, Binay learned to rely on his resourcefulness and determination. He went around his neighborhood to gather ...
Noli de Castro
Manuel Leuterio de Castro, Jr. (born July 6, 1949), better known as Noli de Castro or "Kabayan", is a politician and former broadcast journalist in the Philippines. De Castro was elected Senator in 2001 and was elected as Vice President of the Philippines in 2004. He is also the current secretary for housing and urban development. He is the first independent Senatorial topnotcher and the first elected independent Vice-President. On January, 2008, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) directory officially listed President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's personal advisers and assistants (undersecretaries, directors and assistant secretaries) in the total of 54. These exclude ...
Manny Villar
Manuel "Manny" Bamba Villar, Jr. (born December 13, 1949) is a Filipino businessman and politician. He is the President of the Nacionalista Party and a member of the Senate of the Philippines. Villar was Speaker of the House of Representatives from 1998 to 2000—in which capacity he presided over the impeachment of President Joseph Estrada—as well as President of the Senate from 2006 to 2008.
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Pinoys party in Metro like New Yorkers
In Makati, Mayor Jejomar Binay led the countdown to usher in 2009 and bid goodbye to the troubled year that was 2008. “If New York (the United States), Sydney (Australia) and Moscow (Russia) have their own grand celebration, this is our version,” Binay said. “This is also our way to share love and to lead Filipinos in welcoming 2009 with hope and optimism.” In neighboring Bonifacio Global City,... [Read more]
I’m ready to be president: Gordon
ALTHOUGH he considers himself of presidential timber, Sen. Richard Gordon said he is not sure whether he will seek re-election for the Senate or will run for president in 2010. Gordon, who was ranked fifth in the 2004 senatorial elections, can seek re-election in 2010. But he has been aspiring to become president since 1992 yet. “I think among those who have declared (to run for president), I can... [Read more]
Erap: 2010 run on, if single minority bet impossible
Former President Joseph Estrada continues to hope for opposition unity to bring about a single standard bearer who would be a sure winner in 2010, and said he will continue with his efforts to unite the opposition and wait till the last quarter of 2009 to achieve this. Short of this, however, Estrada may be forced to seek the presidency for himself in 2010, but said he will wait until the last quarter... [Read more]
Lakas-Kampi rift emerging
Speaker Prospero Nograles, president of Lakas, is no longer as optimistic as before on the planned merger of Lakas and Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino (Kampi), saying party leaders seem fated to disagree on many issues. In a television interview two nights ago, Nograles said he was no longer focused on pursuing the merger of the two pro-administration parties. Nograles said his current concern is to... [Read more]
CBCP to discuss 2010 polls in January plenary
MANILA, Philippines – Elections in 2010 and the environment will likely top the agenda of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) when it holds its plenary session later this month. Tagbilaran Bishop Leonardo Medroso said the scheduled plenary session will give bishops a chance to come with a consensus on crucial issues, including next year’s elections. “There’s... [Read more]
Arroyo mum on 2010 plans, wishes nation stability for 2009
President Arroyo on Wednesday refused to talk about her plans once her term expires in 2010 amid moves to amend the charter supposedly meant to extend her stay in power. President was asked what she intended to do once her term legally expires in an interview by members of local media in Baguio City, to which the President emphatically replied: “I don’t want to talk about 2010. Politics... [Read more]
Estrada to decide presidential run by last quarter of 2009
MANILA, Philippines – Ousted president Joseph Estrada on Friday said he would decide whether to run in the 2010 presidential elections by the last quarter of 2009. Estrada said he could tell whether he can still unite the opposition by that time. If his efforts fail, he said would run for president. “I’m still uniting the opposition… Part of my New Year’s resolution is to double my time... [Read more]
Comelec urged to prioritize purge of voters’ list
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. on Friday urged the Commission on Elections to diligently pursue the cleanup of the list of voters this year by completing the biometric registration and identification of voters. Pimentel said the purge of flying or bogus voters is as important as the automation of the voting and counting of votes to ensure honest, orderly and credible elections in 2010. Noting... [Read more]
