Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Thank you very much for supporting Gov. Grace Padaca! (Kayanatin)
Dear Friends,
After several emotional and stressful days following the release of the Commission on Elections’ resolution declaring Benjamin Dy as the winner of the 2007 Isabela gubernatorial race against incumbent Governor Grace Padaca, we can now take a moment to breathe a sigh of relief. The Dy camp’s motion for execution pending appeal was denied, allowing Gov. Padaca to continue as Isabela governor even as she appeals the COMELEC Second Division’s controversial decision.
In the course of five days, we, the friends and supporters of Gov. Padaca, have managed to raise funds for the publishing of a public statement declaring our support for her. The statement was signed by Filipinos from around the nation, including Isabelinos and overseas Filipinos. It was published in the Philippine Star last December 16, 2009 in a full page advertisement. A Tagalog version was also published in Abante the following day, December 17, 2009.
We also came out in support of Gov. Padaca on December 17 when hundreds of supporters from different groups held a peaceful rally in front of the Comelec office as the Second Division decided on the Dys’ motion for execution pending appeal. Among those who came were Gov. Padaca’s fellow Kaya Natin! Champion for Good Governance, Pampanga Gov. Ed “Among Ed” Panlilio, himself awaiting the COMELEC 2nd Division’s decision on the recount case in his province; Atty. Roberto “Bobby” Laurel, president of the Lyceum of the Philippines University where Gov. Padaca graduated as magna cum laude; Arch. Adonis Simpao, the official Liberal Party candidate going up against none other than Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Pampanga’s second congressional district; running priest Fr. Robert Reyes, and YouTube star Mae Paner a.k.a. Juana Change.
Since December 12, people had been generously giving various amounts to fund the publication of the statement and the rally through bank deposits and cash donations. Governor Padaca and the leaders of Kaya Natin! have always been a champion of transparency and accountability, and as such, we would like to practice what we preach. Below is the summary of the donations we have received from December 12-18, 2009 as well as the expenses we have incurred for this cause.
TOTAL DONATIONS: Php 325,218.50
EXPENSES: Php 204,686.75
BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES (in Php)
Noise Barrage (Dec 14, ADMU Gate 2.5) Php 186.75
Tarps 3,500
COMELEC Rally 12,000
Philippine Star full page ad 151,000
Abante full page ad 8,000
CASH ON HAND (for future activities): Php 120,531.75
As of December 19, 2009, we have officially turned over the remaining funds to Governor Padaca, which she advises to keep on hand for future activities related to the case.
On behalf of Governor Grace Padaca, we would like to sincerely thank everyone for believing in the truth and in the integrity of Gov. Padaca, for donating to our fight, and for upholding the standards of good governance not just in Isabela but in the entire Philippines. We hope that you will continue to support Gov. Padaca and our other Champions of Good Governance and Ethical Leadership as we continue to fight the good fight in our country.
On behalf of Governor Grace Padaca, we would like to sincerely thank everyone for believing in the truth and in the integrity of Gov. Padaca, for donating to our fight, and for upholding the standards of good governance not just in Isabela but in the entire Philippines. We hope that you will continue to support Gov. Padaca and our other Champions of Good Governance and Ethical Leadership as we continue to fight the good fight in our country.
We pray that God will reward your generosity a hundredfold!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Kaya Natin,
Kai Pastores
Harvey Keh
Kai Pastores
Harvey Keh
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
A Carefree Christmas
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6
Can you really have a merry Christmas even when you have a thousand and one pressures bearing down on you? Yes, you can – and you don’t have to leave the country to do it. No matter how intense or how trivial the problems are that you’re facing right now, you can have the most wonderful, most carefree Christmas season you’ve ever had in your life. And you can start having it today.
As a believer, you’re probably familiar with that scripture that says to be anxious about anything. But, have you ever taken it seriously enough to put it into action? There’s a good chance you haven’t because you haven’t realized that they’re a deadly part of the devil’s strategy against you.
That’s right. Worry is one of the chief weapons of his warfare. If he can get you to worry about them, he can use the financial pressures and family pressures and scheduling problems that are just a “normal” part of everyday life to weigh you down and drag you into more trouble than you think possible.
Medical science tells us that a high percentage of the people hospitalized are there with ailments caused by worry and tension. Yet, a great many believers worry without even thinking about it. They’ll worry about being too short or too skinny. They’re stew over this and that and not even realize they’re been sinning.
“Sinning, Brother Jun?” Yes! For the born-again, Spirit-filled believer who owns a Bible – worrying is a sin. So even if the Christmas cards are late and 45 people are coming to your house for Christmas dinner, don’t worry.
Instead, do what the Bible says to do. Pray, making your request known to God… and praise Him for the answer. Then you’ll have peace.
Now, go ahead and have a truly merry Christmas, you carefree thing you!
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:24-34
Can you really have a merry Christmas even when you have a thousand and one pressures bearing down on you? Yes, you can – and you don’t have to leave the country to do it. No matter how intense or how trivial the problems are that you’re facing right now, you can have the most wonderful, most carefree Christmas season you’ve ever had in your life. And you can start having it today.
As a believer, you’re probably familiar with that scripture that says to be anxious about anything. But, have you ever taken it seriously enough to put it into action? There’s a good chance you haven’t because you haven’t realized that they’re a deadly part of the devil’s strategy against you.
That’s right. Worry is one of the chief weapons of his warfare. If he can get you to worry about them, he can use the financial pressures and family pressures and scheduling problems that are just a “normal” part of everyday life to weigh you down and drag you into more trouble than you think possible.
Medical science tells us that a high percentage of the people hospitalized are there with ailments caused by worry and tension. Yet, a great many believers worry without even thinking about it. They’ll worry about being too short or too skinny. They’re stew over this and that and not even realize they’re been sinning.
“Sinning, Brother Jun?” Yes! For the born-again, Spirit-filled believer who owns a Bible – worrying is a sin. So even if the Christmas cards are late and 45 people are coming to your house for Christmas dinner, don’t worry.
Instead, do what the Bible says to do. Pray, making your request known to God… and praise Him for the answer. Then you’ll have peace.
Now, go ahead and have a truly merry Christmas, you carefree thing you!
Scripture Reading: Matthew 6:24-34
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Public Statement of Support for Governor Padaca (Kayanatin)
Dear friends and fellow Filipinos,
By now, most of you will have known the situation that Isabela Governor Grace Padaca is in. After beating fiercest opponent, former Gov. Benjamin Dy of the 40-year-old political dynasty, by more than 17,000 votes last 2007, she resumed her job of being Isabela's chief executive for a second term. Under her leadership, Isabelinos enjoyed more than five years of good governance.
However, early last week, the Commission on Elections Second Division with Commissioners Nicodemo Ferrer, Lucenito Tagle, and Elias Yusoph decided that Gov. Padaca had in fact lost to Dy by a margin of 1,051 votes. They cited electoral fraud as the main reason, something that almost everyone finds hard to believe. Even evidence presented by the Dys is questionable and can still be rebutted by Padaca's camp.
On Monday, December 14, Gov. Padaca and her lawyers will file a motion for reconsideration at the Comelec office. Normally, the party being ousted can still assume the position he or she is in until the case goes to the Supreme Court and the final decision given. But Benjamin Dy has filed a motion for execution pending appeal, so that even while the case is being heard by the appropriate offices, Padaca needs to vacate the governorship and Dy can immediately assume the position.
The Comelec issued a 12,000-page resolution for Padaca's case. How much easier would it be to issue a one-page decision approving Dy's motion for execution pending appeal?
We need to let Commissioners Ferrer, Tagle, and Yusoph know that Filipinos will not tolerate corruption in an institution as significant as the Commission on Elections. They need to know that they cannot just side with anyone, but with the truth. If we make our voices heard, it will give them a chance to think about what they are going to do.
We will be releasing a public statement which anyone who agrees can support and sign. In order to create maximum impact, we are planning to publish the statement together with the names of the supporters in a major newspaper. We will need funds for this, and so we ask for people with good hearts who are willing to contribute any amount towards this cause. We plan to publish the statement below on December 16, giving us only a few days to raise the money. We would appreciate any and all assistance that we can get in ensuring that Gov. Padaca gets a fair decision.
Moreover, we will also be holding a peaceful rally on December 17 in front of the Comelec office, to show the Second Division that Filipinos are watching and standing guard for the truth, and to show support for the embattled Governor Padaca. Assembly time is 6:00 in the morning in front of the Palacio del Gobernador in Intramuros, Manila. Further details will be announced as the plans are smoothed out.
Below is the public statement that we need to publish. If you agree and want to sign the statement, kindly email your complete name, place of origin, and contact details to kai.pastores@ yahoo.com. If you wish to contribute to have the statement published, you may send your donations to:
BPI Family Savings Bank
SA # 5976 2700 47Acct
Name: Karla Pastores
or
Bank of the Philippine Islands
SA # 3086 3883 46
Acct Name: Harvey Keh
By now, most of you will have known the situation that Isabela Governor Grace Padaca is in. After beating fiercest opponent, former Gov. Benjamin Dy of the 40-year-old political dynasty, by more than 17,000 votes last 2007, she resumed her job of being Isabela's chief executive for a second term. Under her leadership, Isabelinos enjoyed more than five years of good governance.
However, early last week, the Commission on Elections Second Division with Commissioners Nicodemo Ferrer, Lucenito Tagle, and Elias Yusoph decided that Gov. Padaca had in fact lost to Dy by a margin of 1,051 votes. They cited electoral fraud as the main reason, something that almost everyone finds hard to believe. Even evidence presented by the Dys is questionable and can still be rebutted by Padaca's camp.
On Monday, December 14, Gov. Padaca and her lawyers will file a motion for reconsideration at the Comelec office. Normally, the party being ousted can still assume the position he or she is in until the case goes to the Supreme Court and the final decision given. But Benjamin Dy has filed a motion for execution pending appeal, so that even while the case is being heard by the appropriate offices, Padaca needs to vacate the governorship and Dy can immediately assume the position.
The Comelec issued a 12,000-page resolution for Padaca's case. How much easier would it be to issue a one-page decision approving Dy's motion for execution pending appeal?
We need to let Commissioners Ferrer, Tagle, and Yusoph know that Filipinos will not tolerate corruption in an institution as significant as the Commission on Elections. They need to know that they cannot just side with anyone, but with the truth. If we make our voices heard, it will give them a chance to think about what they are going to do.
We will be releasing a public statement which anyone who agrees can support and sign. In order to create maximum impact, we are planning to publish the statement together with the names of the supporters in a major newspaper. We will need funds for this, and so we ask for people with good hearts who are willing to contribute any amount towards this cause. We plan to publish the statement below on December 16, giving us only a few days to raise the money. We would appreciate any and all assistance that we can get in ensuring that Gov. Padaca gets a fair decision.
Moreover, we will also be holding a peaceful rally on December 17 in front of the Comelec office, to show the Second Division that Filipinos are watching and standing guard for the truth, and to show support for the embattled Governor Padaca. Assembly time is 6:00 in the morning in front of the Palacio del Gobernador in Intramuros, Manila. Further details will be announced as the plans are smoothed out.
Below is the public statement that we need to publish. If you agree and want to sign the statement, kindly email your complete name, place of origin, and contact details to kai.pastores@ yahoo.com. If you wish to contribute to have the statement published, you may send your donations to:
BPI Family Savings Bank
SA # 5976 2700 47Acct
Name: Karla Pastores
or
Bank of the Philippine Islands
SA # 3086 3883 46
Acct Name: Harvey Keh
Please fax the deposit slip to 02-4265657 or email a scanned copy to kai.pastores@ yahoo.com for proper accounting. Thank you very much and we hope you can help disseminate this!:)
PUBLIC STATEMENT OF SUPPORT FOR GOVERNOR GRACE PADACA
We, democracy and freedom-loving Filipinos, fully stand by Isabela Governor Grace Padaca who we believe is the legitimate winner of the 2007 gubernatorial elections in the said province amid an unfair ruling by the Commission on Elections Second Division composed of Commissioners Nicodemo Ferrer, Lucenito Tagle and Elias Yusoph.
As fellow Filipinos, we believe that this resolution to unseat Governor Padaca in favor of former Governor Benjamin Dy is highly questionable and the evidence raised forth against Padaca raises significant doubt as to the validity of Dy’s claims of electoral fraud resulting to his loss.
The May 2007 elections saw Governor Padaca win by 17,007 votes over Benjamin Dy. Had Governor Padaca used dishonest means, this kind of margin will be next to impossible to pull off given that Padaca’s resources are scant and her political machinery nonexistent. If there is a candidate with a vast campaign fund and an organized machinery, it would most certainly be the Dy family who have been in power in Isabela for over forty years, until Padaca defeated them in the 2004 elections.
Governor Padaca has shown integrity as the highest government official of the province, not to mention efficiency and strong political will, all without dubious, illegal transactions. Her campaign against illegal logging in the Sierra Madre mountains has so far proven successful especially after Typhoon Pepeng hit Northern Luzon late this year. Her other programs have greatly benefited the people of Isabela, including health, education, good governance and electoral reforms.
In the past five and a half years that Governor Padaca has served as the local chief executive of Isabela, she has encountered numerous unnecessary problems, among them flagrant non-cooperation by some government offices with the provincial government leading to conflicts. These particular offices are not known to support Governor Padaca; however that does not give them an excuse to disregard common courtesy and protocol and fulfill their duties as required by law.
This should not be the case for any government official. Padaca won in 2007 via a clean and honest election and deserves to be treated as such. The Comelec’s resolution ousting Padaca is not the first attempt of her opponents at regaining control of Isabela. However, the people of Isabela themselves have shown that they have chosen Padaca to govern them for another term, and they, along with the rest of the Filipinos who believe in her and in justice, will not rest until the truth prevails.
We call on all supporters of Governor Padaca as well as Filipinos who believe in good governance to fight against corruption and injustice being done to a good Filipino leader. We believe that this issue is not confined solely to the borders of Isabela, but concerns all Filipinos. We cannot let this happen in Isabela inasmuch as we refuse to let it happen in our own provinces, cities, and municipalities. The fight here is between right and wrong, between good governance and corruption, between truth and falsehood. If we let this injustice happen, we will continue to be at the mercy of a corrupt system that seeks to destroy democratic institutions which were established to serve the needs of the people, not the interests of a selfish few. As citizens of the Philippines, we have the duty to preserve the integrity of our democratic institutions and hold accountable officials who fail to uphold the truth.
Let us not allow evil to triumph and together let us take a stand for the truth, for justice, and for good governance. The fight of Isabela is a fight of the entire Philippines.
As fellow Filipinos, we believe that this resolution to unseat Governor Padaca in favor of former Governor Benjamin Dy is highly questionable and the evidence raised forth against Padaca raises significant doubt as to the validity of Dy’s claims of electoral fraud resulting to his loss.
The May 2007 elections saw Governor Padaca win by 17,007 votes over Benjamin Dy. Had Governor Padaca used dishonest means, this kind of margin will be next to impossible to pull off given that Padaca’s resources are scant and her political machinery nonexistent. If there is a candidate with a vast campaign fund and an organized machinery, it would most certainly be the Dy family who have been in power in Isabela for over forty years, until Padaca defeated them in the 2004 elections.
Governor Padaca has shown integrity as the highest government official of the province, not to mention efficiency and strong political will, all without dubious, illegal transactions. Her campaign against illegal logging in the Sierra Madre mountains has so far proven successful especially after Typhoon Pepeng hit Northern Luzon late this year. Her other programs have greatly benefited the people of Isabela, including health, education, good governance and electoral reforms.
In the past five and a half years that Governor Padaca has served as the local chief executive of Isabela, she has encountered numerous unnecessary problems, among them flagrant non-cooperation by some government offices with the provincial government leading to conflicts. These particular offices are not known to support Governor Padaca; however that does not give them an excuse to disregard common courtesy and protocol and fulfill their duties as required by law.
This should not be the case for any government official. Padaca won in 2007 via a clean and honest election and deserves to be treated as such. The Comelec’s resolution ousting Padaca is not the first attempt of her opponents at regaining control of Isabela. However, the people of Isabela themselves have shown that they have chosen Padaca to govern them for another term, and they, along with the rest of the Filipinos who believe in her and in justice, will not rest until the truth prevails.
We call on all supporters of Governor Padaca as well as Filipinos who believe in good governance to fight against corruption and injustice being done to a good Filipino leader. We believe that this issue is not confined solely to the borders of Isabela, but concerns all Filipinos. We cannot let this happen in Isabela inasmuch as we refuse to let it happen in our own provinces, cities, and municipalities. The fight here is between right and wrong, between good governance and corruption, between truth and falsehood. If we let this injustice happen, we will continue to be at the mercy of a corrupt system that seeks to destroy democratic institutions which were established to serve the needs of the people, not the interests of a selfish few. As citizens of the Philippines, we have the duty to preserve the integrity of our democratic institutions and hold accountable officials who fail to uphold the truth.
Let us not allow evil to triumph and together let us take a stand for the truth, for justice, and for good governance. The fight of Isabela is a fight of the entire Philippines.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Contribute! Pondo contra sa Trapo (Funds against Traditional Politicians)
We believe that our candidates should not be saddled with the burden of having to raise their own campaign funds, so as to unencumber them from being beholden to anyone and to empower them to always act independently for the best interest of the common good. For this reason, Ang Kapatiran has established the Pondo contra sa Trapo (Fund against Traditional Politicians).
If you believe in what we espouse, if you believe in the principles and platform of Ang Kapatiran, and if you want to contribute to and share in the cost of change, make a deposit to:
For Dollar Deposits:
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands - Acropolis Branch
Account Name: Ang Kapatiran (Alliance for the Common Good)
Account Number: $C/A# 4334-0191-07
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Acropolis, Libis, Quezon City Branch: (+632) 4312 - 312
For Peso Deposits:
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Account Name: Ang Kapatiran (Alliance for the Common Good)
Account Number: C/A# 4330-0245-48
SMART MONEY: 0921-2576055
GLOBE G-CASH: 0917-3302240
Donations in kind, send to, #4 2nd Flr. General Capinpin St.,San Antonio Village, Brgy. San Antonio, Pasig City 1600, or we do pick ups.
Please notify by text at CP#s: 09212211104 or 09178659720 if your support is for Jun Policarpio for Better Siay Campaign... God bless you, family and Philippines...
If you believe in what we espouse, if you believe in the principles and platform of Ang Kapatiran, and if you want to contribute to and share in the cost of change, make a deposit to:
For Dollar Deposits:
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands - Acropolis Branch
Account Name: Ang Kapatiran (Alliance for the Common Good)
Account Number: $C/A# 4334-0191-07
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM
Acropolis, Libis, Quezon City Branch: (+632) 4312 - 312
For Peso Deposits:
Bank: Bank of the Philippine Islands
Account Name: Ang Kapatiran (Alliance for the Common Good)
Account Number: C/A# 4330-0245-48
SMART MONEY: 0921-2576055
GLOBE G-CASH: 0917-3302240
Donations in kind, send to, #4 2nd Flr. General Capinpin St.,San Antonio Village, Brgy. San Antonio, Pasig City 1600, or we do pick ups.
Please notify by text at CP#s: 09212211104 or 09178659720 if your support is for Jun Policarpio for Better Siay Campaign... God bless you, family and Philippines...
List of National and Local candidates - Ang Kapatiran Party
NATIONAL
President - Councilor JC de los Reyes
Vice - President - Atty. Jun Chipeco
Senators - Atty. Jess Paredes
- Atty. Adrian Sison
- Atty. Jo Imbong
- Atty. Grace Plazo
- Coun. Reggie Tamayo
- Mr. Manny Valdehesa
- Mr. Lito David
- Col. Hector Tarrazona
LOCAL
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Siay, Zamboanga - Sibugay
For Mayor
# 3. Policarpio, Jose Jr. Cambel - Junpol (Ang Kapatiran Party)
For Vice Mayor
# 2. Bayawa, Carlito Pagarigan - Bong (Lakas-CMD-KAMPI)
For Councilor
# 6. Espaldon, Noel, Duco - Tata (Nationalista Party)
# 7. Gargollo, Nestor, Sambade - Nestor (Independent)
# 8. Gonzales, Fe, Funa - Fe (Lakas-CMD-KAMPI)
# 10. Paras, Arturo, Enriquez - Tata (Nationalista Party)
# 11. Perolino, Magdalino, Teves - Magding (Lakas-CMD-KAMPI)
# 13. Porle, Silvestre Jr., Duco - Nonoy Porle (Lakas-CMD-KAMPI)
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Bacolod
For Councilors:
1.Mr. Marcos T. Templado
2.Mr. Siegfredo H. Magalona
3.Mr. Joel I. Bonifacio
4.Ms. Rita L. Jimenez
5. Mr. Vicente N. Gico Jr.
San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan
For Councilors:
1. Mr. Benjamin Sierra
2. Mr. Reynaldo D. Cardona
Quezon City 2 District,
For Congressman 1. Mr. Dante Liban
Kalookan 2nd District,
For Congressman
1. Mr. Carling Cabochan
For Councilor
1. Mr. Alvin Abelardo
Antipolo City
For Councilor
1. Atty. Irvin Bautista
Davao City
For Councilor
1. Mr. Tony H. Vergara
2. Councilor Pilar Braga
ZAMBALES
For Governor
1. Mr. Hilary Pangan
For Councilor - Botolan, Zambales
1. Mr. Lito T. Jugatan
For Vice-Mayor, Subic, Zambales
2. Mr. Jessie M. Cruz
For Councilor, Subic, Zambales
1. Mr. Salvador Minardo
First District, Olongapo, Zambales
For Councilors
1. Mr. Jonathan de castro
2. Mr. Glen Mar S. Roque
3.Mr. Samuel Llanos Matias
4.Mr. Roland B. Pangantihan
Gubat, Sorsogon
For Mayor1. Mr. Rene B. Hermo
For Vice-Mayor1. Mr. Ramon Encinares
For Councilors
1.Mr. Edgar Antivola
2.Ms. Elenita Pura
3.Mr. Emiliano Peralta Sr.
4.Ms. Felisa Yu
5.Mr. Marlon Ermocilla
6.Mr. Henri Deri
7.Ms. Liberty Espinocilla
8.Mr. Sancho Encela
Lanao Del Norte
For Vice-Mayor
1. Mr. Fahmie Manamparan Macalnas
Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental
For Councilors
1. Mr. Edgardo Cainglet
2.Mr. Antonio Omahoy
3.Mr. Virgilio Parpan
4.Mr. Jolito Abonitalla
5.Mr. Franklin Saburnido
6.Mr. Elmer Miso
Las Pinas, 2nd District
For Councilor
1.Mr. Emmanuel Luis C. Casimiro
Pulilan, Bulacan
For Mayor
1. Mr. Felix Santos Navarro
For Vice-Mayor
1.Ms. Encarnacion Marasigan Castillo
For Councilors
1. Mr. Bernardino Leonardo Santos
2.Mr. Antonio Magat San Pedro
San Juan, Metro Manila
For Mayor 1. Mr. Glenn Angeles
President - Councilor JC de los Reyes
Vice - President - Atty. Jun Chipeco
Senators - Atty. Jess Paredes
- Atty. Adrian Sison
- Atty. Jo Imbong
- Atty. Grace Plazo
- Coun. Reggie Tamayo
- Mr. Manny Valdehesa
- Mr. Lito David
- Col. Hector Tarrazona
LOCAL
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Siay, Zamboanga - Sibugay
For Mayor
# 3. Policarpio, Jose Jr. Cambel - Junpol (Ang Kapatiran Party)
For Vice Mayor
# 2. Bayawa, Carlito Pagarigan - Bong (Lakas-CMD-KAMPI)
For Councilor
# 6. Espaldon, Noel, Duco - Tata (Nationalista Party)
# 7. Gargollo, Nestor, Sambade - Nestor (Independent)
# 8. Gonzales, Fe, Funa - Fe (Lakas-CMD-KAMPI)
# 10. Paras, Arturo, Enriquez - Tata (Nationalista Party)
# 11. Perolino, Magdalino, Teves - Magding (Lakas-CMD-KAMPI)
# 13. Porle, Silvestre Jr., Duco - Nonoy Porle (Lakas-CMD-KAMPI)
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Bacolod
For Councilors:
1.Mr. Marcos T. Templado
2.Mr. Siegfredo H. Magalona
3.Mr. Joel I. Bonifacio
4.Ms. Rita L. Jimenez
5. Mr. Vicente N. Gico Jr.
San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan
For Councilors:
1. Mr. Benjamin Sierra
2. Mr. Reynaldo D. Cardona
Quezon City 2 District,
For Congressman 1. Mr. Dante Liban
Kalookan 2nd District,
For Congressman
1. Mr. Carling Cabochan
For Councilor
1. Mr. Alvin Abelardo
Antipolo City
For Councilor
1. Atty. Irvin Bautista
Davao City
For Councilor
1. Mr. Tony H. Vergara
2. Councilor Pilar Braga
ZAMBALES
For Governor
1. Mr. Hilary Pangan
For Councilor - Botolan, Zambales
1. Mr. Lito T. Jugatan
For Vice-Mayor, Subic, Zambales
2. Mr. Jessie M. Cruz
For Councilor, Subic, Zambales
1. Mr. Salvador Minardo
First District, Olongapo, Zambales
For Councilors
1. Mr. Jonathan de castro
2. Mr. Glen Mar S. Roque
3.Mr. Samuel Llanos Matias
4.Mr. Roland B. Pangantihan
Gubat, Sorsogon
For Mayor1. Mr. Rene B. Hermo
For Vice-Mayor1. Mr. Ramon Encinares
For Councilors
1.Mr. Edgar Antivola
2.Ms. Elenita Pura
3.Mr. Emiliano Peralta Sr.
4.Ms. Felisa Yu
5.Mr. Marlon Ermocilla
6.Mr. Henri Deri
7.Ms. Liberty Espinocilla
8.Mr. Sancho Encela
Lanao Del Norte
For Vice-Mayor
1. Mr. Fahmie Manamparan Macalnas
Lagonglong, Misamis Oriental
For Councilors
1. Mr. Edgardo Cainglet
2.Mr. Antonio Omahoy
3.Mr. Virgilio Parpan
4.Mr. Jolito Abonitalla
5.Mr. Franklin Saburnido
6.Mr. Elmer Miso
Las Pinas, 2nd District
For Councilor
1.Mr. Emmanuel Luis C. Casimiro
Pulilan, Bulacan
For Mayor
1. Mr. Felix Santos Navarro
For Vice-Mayor
1.Ms. Encarnacion Marasigan Castillo
For Councilors
1. Mr. Bernardino Leonardo Santos
2.Mr. Antonio Magat San Pedro
San Juan, Metro Manila
For Mayor 1. Mr. Glenn Angeles
What do you think are your chances of winning in the coming elections?
I have a clear chance of winning as soon I intentionally reach and convince "Siaynons" with my noble agenda which directly benefit them. I dubbed my platform of government as “S.H.O.C.K. Siay”, I defined it as:
Sustainable Agriculture and Fishery & Ecological Development;
(supporting farmers in production, processing and marketing of their products)
Health services and Education;
Option the poor and vulnerable;
Care for God’s creation (environmental friendly projects);
Knowledgeable and aware Siaynons (transparency and public accountability).
That, Siaynons will join me in bringing an end to dirty or trapo politics – the politics leading to family political dynasty, corruption, the politics of personality, politics of deceit and manipulation, dishonesty, patronage, pay-off, unprincipled compromises, money politics (possible vote buying? saan babawiin?), guns and goons among others. (Ang Kapatiran Party)
So help me GOD… In Jesus' Mighty and Pawerful Name...
Sustainable Agriculture and Fishery & Ecological Development;
(supporting farmers in production, processing and marketing of their products)
Health services and Education;
Option the poor and vulnerable;
Care for God’s creation (environmental friendly projects);
Knowledgeable and aware Siaynons (transparency and public accountability).
That, Siaynons will join me in bringing an end to dirty or trapo politics – the politics leading to family political dynasty, corruption, the politics of personality, politics of deceit and manipulation, dishonesty, patronage, pay-off, unprincipled compromises, money politics (possible vote buying? saan babawiin?), guns and goons among others. (Ang Kapatiran Party)
So help me GOD… In Jesus' Mighty and Pawerful Name...
Why I run for public office? - Jun Policarpio
I found out that the MLGU which I intend to run has eversince lacked the entrepreneurial management capability. It results to the natural death of some of cooperatives and people’s organizations (farmers, fisherfolks, women, etc). Some of them kept on begging for support for whatever activities they are spearheading concerning the welfare of their neglected sector. Typical reason for this is the lack of economically gainful activities in the area where they are operating which could probably help in sustaining the peoples' living condition.
There is also an identified absence of a consolidated agri-industrial development agenda, a thrust for agriculture modernization. Since the creation of the municipality, the infrastructure facilities (empty NFA Bodega, and other white elephants) when established were not properly utilized due to lack of support even in very basic production level. If they could not control it, then there's no way of engaging into higher operations like in processing inorder to produce a value added (finished) products giving tax to MLGU.
The absence of core values is also observed, these are the unabated values of accountability, cooperation and transparency especially in any development organizations (cooperatives and associaltions) and even with the local government itself. It has been noted that the smallest units of society has a tendency of becoming a breeding ground for graft and corruption due to limited or untapped resources.
So Help us God...
There is also an identified absence of a consolidated agri-industrial development agenda, a thrust for agriculture modernization. Since the creation of the municipality, the infrastructure facilities (empty NFA Bodega, and other white elephants) when established were not properly utilized due to lack of support even in very basic production level. If they could not control it, then there's no way of engaging into higher operations like in processing inorder to produce a value added (finished) products giving tax to MLGU.
The absence of core values is also observed, these are the unabated values of accountability, cooperation and transparency especially in any development organizations (cooperatives and associaltions) and even with the local government itself. It has been noted that the smallest units of society has a tendency of becoming a breeding ground for graft and corruption due to limited or untapped resources.
So Help us God...
It Only Takes a Few
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14
You may be thinking, Can a few people like us actually change the whole nation?
Let me ask you this: Can a demonic person change a nation for the worse? Definitely. Hitler did it in Germany, didn’t he?
Then if the devil’s power resting on a man can change a nation for the worse, you can be sure that a group of men and women with God’s power resting on them can change a nation for the better.
No nation is so far gone that God can’t change it. Israel proved that. Why, even when it didn’t exist, the devil couldn’t destroy it. God raised it back up before his very eyes.
I want you to notice something in that scripture. It says, “If my people, which are called by my name…” God didn’t say it would take everyone in the nation to get things turned around. He said, “If my people…”
Notice also that He didn’t say, “If my people will get out there and sign petitions and drum up a majority vote…” He said, “Pray.” In other words, we’re going to have to quit trying to work this thing out by ourselves. God Himself will do the healing in this land. Our job is to pray, to believe and to seek His face. Seek Him today.
Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:1-16
You may be thinking, Can a few people like us actually change the whole nation?
Let me ask you this: Can a demonic person change a nation for the worse? Definitely. Hitler did it in Germany, didn’t he?
Then if the devil’s power resting on a man can change a nation for the worse, you can be sure that a group of men and women with God’s power resting on them can change a nation for the better.
No nation is so far gone that God can’t change it. Israel proved that. Why, even when it didn’t exist, the devil couldn’t destroy it. God raised it back up before his very eyes.
I want you to notice something in that scripture. It says, “If my people, which are called by my name…” God didn’t say it would take everyone in the nation to get things turned around. He said, “If my people…”
Notice also that He didn’t say, “If my people will get out there and sign petitions and drum up a majority vote…” He said, “Pray.” In other words, we’re going to have to quit trying to work this thing out by ourselves. God Himself will do the healing in this land. Our job is to pray, to believe and to seek His face. Seek Him today.
Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:1-16
AKP Jun Policarpio Political Platform
Spiritual Dimension
1. Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Moral Dimension
2. Build a nation of character and promote the integral development and total well-being of all Siaynons through values formation on such universal principles as sanctity of human life and dignity of the human person; call to family, community and participation, common good, rights and responsibilities, preferential option for the poor, dignity of work and rights of workers, solidarity, care for God's creation, consistent ethic of life, good citizenship, and basic political education.
3. Discourage the glorification of sex and violence, pornography, dishonesty, vice, materialism and replace them with structures of virtue, peace, responsibility and achievement.
4. Abolish all form of gambling;
5. Actively promote responsible parenthood and natural family planning;
6. Encourage media to foster values that contribute to the formation of national commitment that is Maka-Diyos, maka-buhay, maka-bayan, maka-kalikasan, at maka-tao.
Multidimensional Approach to Peace and Order
7. Make it a criminal offense for anyone except police officers or soldiers and liscensed private security guards in uniform and on duty, to carry firearms or any other weapons in public places.
8. Help formulate and implement a no-nonsense national strategy to eliminate the manufacture, distribution, trafficking, stranshipment, sale and use of all illegal drugs.
Good Governance
9. Accord high priority to projects and programs for the underprivileged, the IPs, the elderly, the prisoners, the differently abled persons and the the youth and support non-government organizations, people's organizations or communities whose projects directly benefit the poor.
10. Ensure transparency and public accountability in goverment (MLGU) activities; reinforce vigilance against graft and corruption and abuse of authority, ensure that public officials shun profligacy and live within their means.
11. Undertake a thorough review of the systems and procedures on the procurement in Municipal and Barangay Local Government Unit aimed at forestalling the commission of graft and corruption.
12. Promote a safe, clean, healthy and wholesome environment, particularly zero waste management; promote stewardship as a way of life; and promote the development of tourism site/park.
Economic Development
13. Ensure rapid and sustained economic growth for sustainable poverty reduction and better quality of life for Siaynons by:
- Prioritizing agricultural development to attain a high degree of self-sufficiency by encouraging productivity through the introduction of new technologies and support-infrastructure. Full control of production, processing and marketing.
- Encouraging livelihood through the formation or strengthening of small and medium enterprises and development programs to alleviate poverty in the grassroot level.
- Drastically improving tax administration and revenue collection.
Political Culture
14. Forbid the setting up of billboards or similar media in public places with pictures of the public official responsible for the project or any other purpose.
15. Promote a local servant-leaders who are morally upright and competent...
So help us GOD...
1. Seek first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.
Moral Dimension
2. Build a nation of character and promote the integral development and total well-being of all Siaynons through values formation on such universal principles as sanctity of human life and dignity of the human person; call to family, community and participation, common good, rights and responsibilities, preferential option for the poor, dignity of work and rights of workers, solidarity, care for God's creation, consistent ethic of life, good citizenship, and basic political education.
3. Discourage the glorification of sex and violence, pornography, dishonesty, vice, materialism and replace them with structures of virtue, peace, responsibility and achievement.
4. Abolish all form of gambling;
5. Actively promote responsible parenthood and natural family planning;
6. Encourage media to foster values that contribute to the formation of national commitment that is Maka-Diyos, maka-buhay, maka-bayan, maka-kalikasan, at maka-tao.
Multidimensional Approach to Peace and Order
7. Make it a criminal offense for anyone except police officers or soldiers and liscensed private security guards in uniform and on duty, to carry firearms or any other weapons in public places.
8. Help formulate and implement a no-nonsense national strategy to eliminate the manufacture, distribution, trafficking, stranshipment, sale and use of all illegal drugs.
Good Governance
9. Accord high priority to projects and programs for the underprivileged, the IPs, the elderly, the prisoners, the differently abled persons and the the youth and support non-government organizations, people's organizations or communities whose projects directly benefit the poor.
10. Ensure transparency and public accountability in goverment (MLGU) activities; reinforce vigilance against graft and corruption and abuse of authority, ensure that public officials shun profligacy and live within their means.
11. Undertake a thorough review of the systems and procedures on the procurement in Municipal and Barangay Local Government Unit aimed at forestalling the commission of graft and corruption.
12. Promote a safe, clean, healthy and wholesome environment, particularly zero waste management; promote stewardship as a way of life; and promote the development of tourism site/park.
Economic Development
13. Ensure rapid and sustained economic growth for sustainable poverty reduction and better quality of life for Siaynons by:
- Prioritizing agricultural development to attain a high degree of self-sufficiency by encouraging productivity through the introduction of new technologies and support-infrastructure. Full control of production, processing and marketing.
- Encouraging livelihood through the formation or strengthening of small and medium enterprises and development programs to alleviate poverty in the grassroot level.
- Drastically improving tax administration and revenue collection.
Political Culture
14. Forbid the setting up of billboards or similar media in public places with pictures of the public official responsible for the project or any other purpose.
15. Promote a local servant-leaders who are morally upright and competent...
So help us GOD...
Will you run for public office?
Will You Run for Public Office?
By Atty. Grace Riñoza-Plazo)
You have until Tuesday, December 1, 2009 midnight to file your Certificate of Candidacy (CoC). I have been praying over it, waiting for God to tap my shoulder or shake my hands and say “Go for it. That’s my order.”
The registration of “Ang Kapatiran Party” (AKP) made me consider running for public office. It is the only political party that is platform-based and upholds the values I cherish—the values of my faith: love of God is love of country; love of God is service to all especially those most in need; love of God is nurture of the earth and of our immediate environment. It is pro-life including the unborn. It is anti- dynasty, pork-barrel, and the politics of convenience, winnability, popularity and heredity. It is against patronage politics. Above all, AKP aims to enrich governance and renew politics with our Christian values, as our faith mandates. AKP is idealistic. Not conservative as many pictures it to be. Idealism is forever and it is the need of the modern times. It is the only way to go. The only way we can start a change for the better is to aim for the highest standards of individual and collective behavior of every Filipino. Pragmatism which breeds corruption resulting to worsening material poverty and moral bankruptcy requires the most powerful antidote—an idealism that is founded on the teachings of our Christian faith. “God is waiting for you to make the first step before God will make a move. File your Certificate of Candidacy and God will give you the Grace you will need. After all, you act is meant to glorify and honor the Lord.” Ang Kapatiran Party candidates may not win unless the people realize the value of principled politics and righteous governance for the common good. It doesn’t enjoy the popularity of the star, it doesn’t have the money nor the machinery of the traditional political parties. They only have the zealous desire to offer themselves to the service of the country with honesty and integrity. And they have the competence to go with their passion. In the words of its presidential candidate, John Carlos (JC) de los Reyes: “We may not win but there is no way we can lose. By running for public office and presenting our platform to the people, we plant good seeds. We may not enjoy their fruits but our children will.” With these considerations, will you run for public office?
By Atty. Grace Riñoza-Plazo)
You have until Tuesday, December 1, 2009 midnight to file your Certificate of Candidacy (CoC). I have been praying over it, waiting for God to tap my shoulder or shake my hands and say “Go for it. That’s my order.”
The registration of “Ang Kapatiran Party” (AKP) made me consider running for public office. It is the only political party that is platform-based and upholds the values I cherish—the values of my faith: love of God is love of country; love of God is service to all especially those most in need; love of God is nurture of the earth and of our immediate environment. It is pro-life including the unborn. It is anti- dynasty, pork-barrel, and the politics of convenience, winnability, popularity and heredity. It is against patronage politics. Above all, AKP aims to enrich governance and renew politics with our Christian values, as our faith mandates. AKP is idealistic. Not conservative as many pictures it to be. Idealism is forever and it is the need of the modern times. It is the only way to go. The only way we can start a change for the better is to aim for the highest standards of individual and collective behavior of every Filipino. Pragmatism which breeds corruption resulting to worsening material poverty and moral bankruptcy requires the most powerful antidote—an idealism that is founded on the teachings of our Christian faith. “God is waiting for you to make the first step before God will make a move. File your Certificate of Candidacy and God will give you the Grace you will need. After all, you act is meant to glorify and honor the Lord.” Ang Kapatiran Party candidates may not win unless the people realize the value of principled politics and righteous governance for the common good. It doesn’t enjoy the popularity of the star, it doesn’t have the money nor the machinery of the traditional political parties. They only have the zealous desire to offer themselves to the service of the country with honesty and integrity. And they have the competence to go with their passion. In the words of its presidential candidate, John Carlos (JC) de los Reyes: “We may not win but there is no way we can lose. By running for public office and presenting our platform to the people, we plant good seeds. We may not enjoy their fruits but our children will.” With these considerations, will you run for public office?
S.H.O.C.K. Siay
Jun Policarpio Agenda of S.H.O.C.K:
Sustainable Agriculture and Fishery & Ecological Management;
Health Services and Education (Medicare and hospital access, one family at least one professional)
Opportunity of people to experience the fullness of life (Livelihood projects)
Care for God's Creation (Environmental Friendly Projects)
Knowledgeable and Aware People (Accountability and Transparency)
Sustainable Agriculture and Fishery & Ecological Management;
Health Services and Education (Medicare and hospital access, one family at least one professional)
Opportunity of people to experience the fullness of life (Livelihood projects)
Care for God's Creation (Environmental Friendly Projects)
Knowledgeable and Aware People (Accountability and Transparency)
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