An 'Inconvenient Truth' (or, Why Trillanes could win)

Triallanes if he wins will send the wrong signal to people: Rebel against the g
overnment and destroy it (economically) and be elected Senator. Like Gringo who
has almost brought down our country singlehandedly, we are sending the wrong m
essage. I voted for all opposition senators except Gringo and Trillanes for the
reasons stated above.

An inconvenient truth, indeed! He's young and his idealism will do him good. Bu
t, granting that he wins, will he ever be given the chance to serve the people
while incarcerated?

Trillanes is winning but the Arroyo administration is moving heaven and hell to
oust him. Being a former Malacanang Press Staff in the past, I got it from in
siders that Arroyo is pushing for his conviction for coup de etat even before
he sits in the Senate. Of course, the first option was to kill him but the elit
e force asked to do it backed out, for what kind of soldier could stomach kill
ing someone who fights for soldiers' grievances. They should let Ebdane or Es
peron do the job but they're so yellow as their teeth they can;t skin their own
cats.

i want trillanes to win because he got the characteristics to be a good leader
he possesed the principles to shape the wrong doing into right. He sacrificed a
lot just to folow his belief and my belief to oust the unofficial president an
d corrupt military leaders young people and officers care about future of our
country.but our current leader doesn't.

I agree with gerrky...why should we elect someone who wanted to push changes th
rough unconstitutional mean such as coup? It is such a terrible thought that n
ow he is running to be the draftman of the system that he strongly oppose and v
iolated. What can he possibly do to help the poor and move this country forwar
d?...stage another media blitz and say "I hate GMA!" for the rest of his term?
I believe we all have conviction, we all have principles, we all have courage,
and we all want change....All we have to do is find the right method to convey
our grievances that is within the bounds of law...that would be a good example
of respect for democracy, and I think Trillanes has no respect for it other th
an his own pride/principle and what he think as right.

While I respect the opinion of the people who voted for trillanes, i beg to dis
agree with the reasons they gave about trillanes. for one, i am not so sure if
he really had principles. better ask his mistah and the people who know him wel
l if he is a well-principled soldier. if he has principles why then did he try
to dupe other officers into joining him in the mutiny. most of the soldiers did
not know that they were already staging the mutiny. maybe at the least he is a
con artist par excellance.
second i am not so sure if he has courage, he maybe bullheaded but that doesnt
equate to courage. if he was really courageous he should have fought within the
system and tried to create the changes within it. now he is using his populari
ty to fulfill his ambition, to be with people like him. lastly, i did not see a
ny of his leadership qualities during and after the oakwood mutiny, he was voci
ferous and nothing more. he offered no alternative at all to the present struct
ure.
maybe our government needs drastic changes. maybe we need a revolution of the h
eart. but i am certain, it should not be led by opportunistic people like trill
anes. should he get elected, one thing is for sure, crime does pay in our homel
and.

Yes, me and my family voted for Trillanes. In fact, I even campaign for him in
my own little way. You are correct in saying that 1. he has principles 2. coura
ge 3. leadership qualities. 4. he had shown a clear determination to change
the political scene in the Philippines

Trillanes is not Honasan.. They may both came from the military.. but they are
different.. I do not know both of them
personally but people could see the difference between him and Honasan. Trilla
nes is likewise different from other candidates.

I am not anti-GMA nor pro-GMA.. I am simply a taxpayer who personally choose to
vote for Trillanes.

No, I did not vote for Cayetano, he's too talkative. Nor did I vote the so-cal
led kamag-anak in the senate. There are others who may be a good senator and m
ay legislate good laws other than the
kamag-anakan..

Finally, let us not crucify and judge Trillanes for the Oakwood mutiny.. we mus
t remember that the military men were constrained to do so because of the lack
of political will and because of the corruption in the government.

I am truly hoping that Trillanes will make it to the 12 senators not because i
am a rebel myself but because I believe in Trillanes conviction and political w
ill... Let us safeguard his votes.. Let him not be a victim of dagdag-bawas...

How does one qualify as senator?
What is a senator's major task?
Is Trillanes ready for that task?
These are questions that should be answered satisfactorily by one voting someti
me to the senate. . . otherwise, we shall just be putting another deadweight in
what is supposed to be a hallowed place - for that is where our future is bei
ng decided.

one thing you're forgetting is that Trillanes is a well-educated senatoriable.
he is a master's degree holder from UP's National College for Public Administr
ation and Governance.

and to those who said he lead a coup, he DID NOT lead a coup/ he lead a mutiny
. review your Oakwood mutiny news. did he ask for the government to be overtu
rned in that incident? no. he asked for the relief of the corrupt military br
ass, whose crimes he came to witness when he was researching for his thesis.

The votes for Trillanes and Honasan are peoples' cries for change. Both have tr
ied the bloody way but failed, and now they are threading the peaceful path by
getting elected. I'm proud that I voted for these two courageous gentlemen.

Why crucify Trillanes? Crucify the 1.2m people who voted for him!! Okay, you
did not vote for Trillanes, fine, but that doesn't mean you are better than the
1.2m! Come on...away with that holier, better than you attitude.

corruption, is that the reason of trillianes. kaya siya tumakbong ng pagka sena
dor, superiority lang ang gusto nila. walang pagbabago pag naupo siya, masisisl
aw parin sa pera ang mga yan at lalo pang magiging sakim sa kapangyarihan tulad
ni lacson.

I'm not anti nor pro GMA. The point there is there is something wrong with the
current administration that's why there will be people (whom do you called rebe
ls) that want it to be corrected. These people wants to have the so-called free
dom, justice and equality. But they know they can't do it in a legitimate way b
ecause as mentioned, there's really wrong with our government (GREED is one of
them for sure). To make it short, just make an anatomy with your family - your
son/daughters will become a rebels in your family if you're not doing what is s
upposed to be.

P.S. Any candidates that have a look on ONLINE(Internet) INDUSTRY. For example,
if we have a full-featured PayPal accounts here in the Philippines, it could b
e a great contribution to our economy. There's none? No worry, we can still rec
eive $ directly even in complicated way and we won't pay taxes. I know it's our
duty to pay taxes but it's not worth if the govt. will have no time for it.

Zeny:

First of all I want to thank you, For voting to Capt. Trillanes, And to th
ose who voted for him, And believe for what he is fighting for:

I'm one of these people who really work hard to help him win this election beca
use I know he's the only person who have the guts to stand up to this powerful
bugos President of cebu. He got a good chance of winning that if Gloria Arroyo,
Cheating operation will not succeed.

When Capt. Trillanes, Went to Malacanyang Palace and talk to Gloria Arroyo, Abo
ut the corruption in AFP. He was hoping that she would take care the problem. L
ike she promies she would. But she didn't. If she take care the problem oakwood
munity will never happen.

The reason oakwood munity happen because this bugos President of cebu can't thr
ow these corrupt AFP.PNP. In jail where they belong because she's one of them.
Remember they're the one protecting her ass from her stolen power. In fact inst
ead of throwing them in jail, Gloria Arroyo promote them to higher position.

I hope and pray that Capt. Trillanes, Win this election.

Santiago Andres:

You have every right to vote whoever you think can run this country
better. But you're wrong when you said that Capt. Trillanes, Dump his own comr
ad to help him coup against this bugos President Gloria Arroyo. Nobody in their
right mind going to help somebody wihtout knowing what they're going to do. No
t alteast they're stupid.

If you don't believe that Capt. Trillanes, Don't have the guts, Then thats your
opinion. Everybody have different opionion. But as you can see there is lots o
f filipino people voted for him because they believe on capt. Trillanes, For wh
at he's fighting for:

Open your eyes, So that you can see whats going on. The reason you can't see wh
ats going on because you choice not too. All the corruption, Killing, Under the
bugos regime of Gloria Arroyo, Right under your nose.

You were saying about rosy economy, My goodness! Where have you been. What rose
y, economy are you talking about. I guess you believe what Gloria Arroyo, Were
saying! How can you even believe her when she already proven herself to be the
nunber one liar.

When Gloria Arroyo, Said that under her bugos regime the enonomy is booming, If
its true why is it most of filipino people are starving. The reason for that i
s because she pad her so call booming economy to make her look good. Just like
she pad her votes in May 10, 2004. Presidential election. If this is not a lie
I don't know what is.

Just look what happen before election she order all her business partner to low
er their prices. But now that the election is over everything going back up!
sino ang linoloko niya if is not the filipino people. I guess its okay with you
, Kong habang buhay tayong lolokohin ni Gloria Arroyo, Ako hindi papayag.

Duren:

What do you think Gloria Arroyo, Did to the duly elected President Joseph
Estrada, Its a coup! She succeeded her coup de'tat. Against the duly elected p
resident of the philippines.

But you're not saying anything about it. Why? Gloria Arroyo, Broke the law when
she kick the duly elected President Joseph Estrada, From malacanyang palace. T
here is something wrong with you. Wake-up! Baka natutulog ka pa! You better wak
e-up! so that you can see the truth.

I am to hear comments from gerrky, duren and santiago andres. I don't need to s
ay more.

I am just happy to see Trillanes drop to 13th as we already see the true mandat
e of the people! Seeing Zubiri and Pimentel moving to top 12 just reminds us t
hat the Philippines is not Luzon country. Both candidates hails from the south,
thus as most south votes are counted we will see them there. The dark horse co
uld be Recto who is an incumbent and has national visibility. Cayetano may be h
aving sleepless nights by now, as fighting with the Administration could be cos
tly for him in the South.

I am just sick and tired of Luzonians/ Manilans saying that the South (Vis/Min)
votes are rigged if things do not go their own way. The South has the power to
change the order in the elections, just as how the South propelled Gloria for
the presidency.

Dr. Rico Mandy:

Of course that is not your real name.
Because I don't know anybody by that name in Malacanyang Palace as you say you'
re an insider.

Either you're Capt. Trillanes, Supporter or not and you know that they're going
to do something bad, Are you just going to set and let them do it. If so, Din
talagang wala ng pagasa pa ang atin bayan.

I believe what you say that if Capt. Trillanes, Going to win they're going to h
ave him kill. If they won't succeed on their cheating operation. Thats their la
st option. When that happen, Do you think the filipino people going to take it
sitting down? Gloria Arroyo, Might just find herself to the cabbage patch field
. If I were her, She better think again.

Ernie:

Answer to your question. Yes, If Capt. Trillanes, Win this election he can
serve the filipino people from his jail cell.

Gerrky:

You're wrong! When you said that if he wins it will give a wrong signal.
Capt. Trillanes, Didn't destroy the philippines economy. Gloria Arroyo, Did. A
nd thats the truth. And just to let you know my entire faily voted straight opp
osition, Capt. Trillanes, is number one! Thank you, For voting opposition.

Courage???? Again and again I read about courage. Courage???? He holed himselfu
p in a hotel full of civilians including newborns and infants. Remember the sho
t on ABS-CBN when the hostages came out? Very small kids taken hostage by a not
so brave big man. What is the courage in taking unarmed civilians and use them
as human shields? Why did he not attempt to take over some barracks or Camp Cr
ame? Ah, of course, the people there would have shot back. This shows how much
courage this candidate has.

trillanes led a mutiny because he cant take anymore the likes of general carlos
garcia in which he amassed millions of the funds in afp. period.

I voted for Trillanes because of the reasons stated above. Also, I believe that
the only one who can meet a bully head-on is one who knows how to handle one.
Or at least, someone who tried.

And no, reforms in the military cannot be started from within. We have high-ran
ked generals who will make sure that no amount of reforms will ever circumvent
their money-source.

If you want constitutional thing you end up to nothing. If you are in the posit
ion or the in the power you have all the rights, if you are rich you all the ri
ghts to do, if you are poor like us you end up into jail and waiting for justic
e which is the justice in Philippines is only for the rich.
God Bless Filipinos

How can we expect the Philippines to move forward if many educated, supposed to
be principled Filipinos can vote for a person like Trillanes. I have nothing p
ersonal against the guy. He has charisma, his gripes were and still are legitim
ate. But what would happen to our country if every officer in the military who
has legitimate reasons to complain stages a coup and run for public office?

If Trillanes were man enough and really has principles as most of his voters in
sist, then, why did he not resign from the military and pursue his crusade for
good government within the legal means? His case is similar to Honasan who used
his charisma to hoodwink comrades in arms to rise up against Cory. We know tha
t after the 1989 coup, the Philippines never recovered again under Cory when pr
ior to that the economy was doing well.

I would give my firm handshakes to the NPAs who fight the government without sa
lary. This Trillanes is a traitor to his oath and the principles of the militar
y because he wants to enjoy the perks that his uniform brings but destroy the s
ame institution from which side his bread is buttered.

If a good man like our blogger finds principles radiating from the aura of Tril
lanes, then, I would say, our country is indeed going to the dogs. Must every m
an with legitimate causes just can take up arms and rise up against the governm
ent?

Oh well, and we still expect the country to progress huh? Please Mr. Blogger, s
top telling that GMA cheated. During the 2004 elections both sides cheated not
in their personal capacities but their minions in the field. Pray tell me, how
come, almost everyone is convinced that the GO won based on the exit polls and
the running polls of SWS & Pulse Asia? Didn't these two entities also procl
aimed in 2004 during their running surveys and exit polls that GMA was way ahea
d of FPJ going to the election day and was 10% ahead of FPJ in the exit polls?

Let us not becloud our thinking by our hatred and aversion to GMA and her gover
nment.

Trillanes is one of the guys who I want to become a senator. I admire his coura
ge, and his leadership. The Philipines now need a leader like him who has the g
uts and principle. Discard all those trapo they are menace to the society. I re
member when I was one an activist who really wanted change and we did the same
thing ... stand out and declare our disagreement with the government. Please g
uard his votes.

Principles sometimes doesnt give good results.... Just like "Rebelion" and stuf
f.. trillanes and Honasan keeps on Organizing.... It has bad implication to our
economy.... Filipino's are risk takers... Ohh Well!

I think its sad that many Filipinos still believe in such gimmicks. When will w
e ever learn? Most of the GO candidates have been in the senate for a long time
now, and what did they do? nothing, now they promise to help the poor, again?
How could they help? Another coup perhaps.... People power..... sad isnt it?

Trillanes, whatever good you think he has done is a mutineer. His insubordinati
on cannot and should not be overlooked. He is a soldier/seaman who has led othe
r to mutiny. If that is the leadership skills you seek then you get what you vo
te for. He never even had the guts to see the mutiny through instead used the l
ack of peoples support for his cause. Well if the voting count is done and he w
ins, then it will have proved him a liar that he said he never had the support
of the people. That he never saw the mutiny through is cowardice. That deals wi
th the courage part. No soldier in his right mind or ethics will ever follow an
officer like him. Not me. Principle is an easy thing to say that you have. Whe
n he mutineed, broke his oath. There goes his principle to be justified by a ne
w one. That takes care of your leadership qualities. The left has been critical
of all administration after Marcos including the supposedly mandated Erap. Whi
ch is so confusing since the same leftist nutcases that ousted him can now be s
een together with his supporters to oust GMA. Trillanes is another Gringo. Reme
mber how you felt for Gringo Honassan when he first ran for the Senate? Same th
ing with Trillanes. Once Trillanes steps into power, more power than a LT-SG co
uld ever have, he'll go the same way and fall in love with the money. Because h
e'll have to compromise between his benefactors and his principles and the mone
y that comes in between.

its wrong to say that trillanes may not be included in the magic 12 because the
adminstration will "move heaven and hell to oust him", let the count end.

I hope he wins, and survive any assasinations that may come. Poverty is the roo
t of all crimes. Pag may corruptions ang gobyerno nawawalan ng pera to promote
livelihood, agrarian reforms, etc. so hindi umaasenso ang buhay ng pilipino. I
hope a true Leader like him wins. Sorry andres santiago you are out of line, y
ou don't make any sense at all, ! what bullheaded doesn't equate to courage? h
ey help me hear. his fellow soldier doesn't know about it??? What are you talki
ng about.???

A lot of people wanted to leave our homeland merely because of poverty, but the
re is a clear rationale why people like me decided to migrate. We are tired of
Philippine politics, the way politician manipulates the system. There are no
longer a political lobby- just personal interest and the interest of people aro
und them. We are tired of people coming from the military like Ramos, Lim, Hon
asan and now Trillanes? I tell you the truth, for us no longer live in our coun
try have the same sentiments in regards to politics. You will see more Filipino
s filling their application to different embassies, a clear indication that pe
ople like us had enough.
Our homeland is a lot better without military people entering politics.

Trillanes winning a Senate seat is within the realm of possibility but that cou
ld not be considered a feat. Why, even Honasan, who staged several failed coups
, with some of them killing several innocent bystanders, won when he first run
for senator during Ramos' presidency. Most Filipino voters do not think critica
lly when they vote. Those who voted for Trillanes are the same voters who voted
for Erap overwhelminghly as President. Salonga did not even merit their consi
deration that was why he placed fifth, tailing even Imelda Marcos. Those who vo
ted for Trillanes watched too much ABS-CBN programs where Trillanes and other o
pposition candidates were given much prominence (sort of free campaign ads from
the network) and read much tabloids like the ABANTE. They thought they were vo
ting for a ROUNIN character whose exploits were romanticized.

You said: "Letâs face facts. GMA cheated. GMA lied." You're wrong. While you'r
e rejoicing that Trillanes seems to be winning based on quick counts and survey
s, you choose to ignore the fact that the quick counts and all the surveys just
prior to the 2004 election, as well as the exit polls conducted by a firm head
ed by a cousin of FPJ, indicated that GMA won the election fair and square. Mil
lions of Filipinos voted for her, and their votes should not be stolen by sayin
g that GMA rigged the election. Whenever some people say that GMA cheated, they
are the ones cheating or robbing her of her much deserved victory.

how could you fight "within" the system if it is already corrupted? Since the b
eginning of that mutiny, Trillanes himself, explained and insisted that what th
ey are doing is just to air their grievances to the government who's continuall
y acting blind, deaf and mute to the grievances of the soldiers. What this gove
rnment is projecting is a strong-willed military organization. True, but only f
or the senior high-ranking officials who are very well pampered by the Arroyo A
dministration. I personally know this because Arroyo gave the stars that my fat
her carry on now in his shoulders. This government doesn't know what the soldie
rs in the field really feels.

I could personally say that Trillanes has a lot of courage and guts to turn dow
n his very promising military career in exchange of principles. Only a few know
s this but an officer in the military, especially if someone retires as a gener
al could get retirement benefits that sums up to a hundred million pesos or mor
e.

When you're really close to the president, you could end up appointed into a ke
y government department.

For the past years,we have been longing to have an honest change in the politic
al environment of our country in order for us to have economic and social chang
es as well.This means saying good bye to traditional politicians who had manag
ed to stay in the senate not in consideration of common Filipino good but yes,
in their vested interest.Trillanes' oakwood was idealism in action.And this sen
atorial seat is a doable and a workable aspiration.Trillanes once said that cha
nge in his country may not happen in his lifetime.But after his capture, impros
onment and trial,now he could have a chance continue his abrupted conviction an
d pursue the changes he,I and perhaps the so-far-one-million-two-hundred-thousa
nd-and-counting Filipinos would want in our country.

TO ALL (YOUNG AND OLD)
Well, I know Trillanes has good intentions but he's going above the law shows h
e has no respect for the system he finds corrupt but he singled out this admini
stration. The reason for Escudero's popularity is, apart from his looks and be
ing articulate, is riding on the current unpopularity of the president.
Indeed we are not ready for a genuine democracy because majority of our voters
are poor who rely mostly on personalities instead of issues. Thatâs why there
âs rampant vote-buying on both camps. So it becomes a choice of the lesser of
two evils. You have to prioritize the economy first which I felt GMA is most c
apable of doing. It is for that reason why I support her. Iâve experienced di
fferent regimes starting from Marcos. Let me just share with all of you the ex
tent of the damage the Marcos regime inflicted on our country that will hopeful
ly enlighten all readers. During the Marcos era our country was at some point
placed under Martial Law. So that all who oppose him turned out to be heroes,
injured (like Jovito Salonga), tortured, exiled or killed. So the environment
then was gripped with fear. Although Martial Law was eventually lifted, Marcos
remained in power so fear was still there. I remember the time when we had to
watch the Aquino assassination on tape and in secret even while at home becaus
e of fear. The middle class (where I belong) participated in Edsa I. With his
ouster, the media and congress became free to oppose the government. Too free
in fact, that Senators/Congressmen seem to oppose for the sake of opposing to
gain media mileage and free publicity. We became so divisive that would scare
potential investors away. The constitution was then amended to avoid a repeat o
f the Marcos regime so that qualifications to run for public office were lowere
d that even a high school graduate can run. But this has been exploited by som
e who, knowing their popularity with the masses as actors/actresses, ran for pu
blic office even if they have little or no background at all on public service.
Because most of our people are poor, then all forms of enticements catering t
o the masses were employed, like endorsements by famous celebrities and rampant
vote-buying.
Our nation is respected now because we have a capable president. It is not eno
ugh to say you have a heart for the poor, for it takes more than heart to run a
country.
Definitely a change in the system is required because the current system does n
ot address our needs anymore, in fact it hampers further growth in our economy.
Our democracy is unlike other countries because our country constitutes mostl
y poor people.
I am wary of the young new breed of oppositionists who are deemed to make it to
the senate like Chiz Escudero and Alan Cayetano. I think their only agenda is
impeachment and nothing else. What disturbed me is why they chose to run unde
r the GO banner which is obviously headed by the Estrada clan with no less than
the former president advocating on national television for the people to revol
t against corruption he himself is facing, and its former campaign manager in t
he person of San Juan mayor JV Ejercito, instead of running as Independents as
what Francis Pangilinan did. That in itself should have made their voters thin
k twice about their real intents. Iâve also read that Chiz Escudero CO-AUTHORE
D only about 2 bills I think while Alan Peter Cayetano had none while they were
in Congress. I have a feeling that young as they are, theyâre already skilled
at manipulating the voters for their selfish ends. Hope Iâm proven wrong.
You may consider this post too late but my sole purpose is for the maturity of
our voters so that come election time these points are considered on the next e
lection.. I am pleading to everyone to PLEASE let the president do her job and
yours as well. Leave the investigations to the media.
If the impeachment complaint will again be about cheating, then all politicians
should step down (except for a few good men of course) because they all cheate
d the country in one way or another with their empty promises.

To everyone, I feel it imperative to share this with all of you because I feel
that not all voters are aware of the extent of the damage during the Marcos reg
ime. It becomes easier now to share my views due to the Internet. You may ame
nd some points but please retain the essentials and forward this to as many vot
ers as possible. If you donât agree with some of my points, do tell me and I w
ill of course defend myself. For those abroad, kindly exercise your right of s
uffrage noting the points I raised. I feel that GMA is our best chance to turn
our economy around thatâs why Iâm doing this now as a concerned citizen.

I also voted for Trillanes and campaigned for him, though not officially. I ask
ed my friends and family to vote for him for the reasons stated above plus my o
wn reason, intelligence. I respect a man with intelligence, much more with prin
ciples. I wish that he could really win, but with only 5 watchers, I'd expect h
is votes massively shaved and him being dropped in the top 12. I pray that he w
ould win which shows that the people (and the youth vote) shows what the vote o
f the people is all about.

About the courage of trillanes, if he knows on what he believes is right he sho
uld pursue on that oakwood mutiny even if it would cost his life, and not the o
ther way around of surrendering to the present government that I think has lost
its credebility, the moral to govern, and the support of our countrymen. Sad t
o say, it seems like hopeless our government runs by the very same person that
only thinking of themselves and not for the country or the people that they foo
led by giving promises during election like this. We need change and in order t
o have that we must have a leader that is willing to take the risk even if it w
ould cost his life but trillanes and company lost that opportunity. Changes can
not be achieved on the senate.

Look at all the idealist, the nationalist back in the day. Where are they now?
I hope he rots in jail for we won't need him to make our lives better. He is no
thing but a paranoid imbecile who thinks that people are there to get him. You
people should hear him speak. His statistics paper should have gotten an F for
effort.

much as i agree with what has been positively said about Trillanes, i would hav
e to concede to the idea that a vote for him sends all the wrong singnals.

it might be that he's courageous, it might be that he's principled and that his
battle against corruption in the military serves us all for the better, it mig
ht be that the layers upon layers of corruption has to bear a percentage of bla
me on why he's in jail, but there's no denying the fact that he's in hot water,
to say the least, for something that he did.

but for all it's worth, with all that is right and wrong in Philippine politics
, i just hope that WHEN he wins, he'll make a dent for the better.

I dont know what goes in to the head of filipinos? why vote a person who doest
reconize our laws? who doesnt know anything (just to oust GMA). Do you think th
at mutiny helps? Thousand of Filipinos didint went to work becuase of those unw
anted incident. Thousand of filipinos lost their income becuase of that mutiny
even a fishball vendor in Makati where broke that time becuase of that mutiny.
Please tell us how he can help this dying country.

This administration is already destroying the economy because she cheated her w
ay to become the president of our beloved country. Trillanes is only rebelling
against an illegal government and the generals who staged their own coup throu
gh cheating the people. So what is the wrong signal being sent by electing Tri
llanes?

We are sending the correct and rightful signal that this administration should
be ousted and prosecuted for their crimes against the people.

no one is perfect, but at least trillanes is more credible and honest than pich
ay & defensor.

Trillanes is my guy! Actually I voted for entire GO slate. GMA doesn't deserve
to stay further in Malacanang, she didn't win any elections anyways. Ang kapa
l talaga!!!!

Am not a voter but even if i am I will never place a position for either Trilla
nes or Gringo on my voters slip.There are so many candidates I could make a cho
ice from and deserve to be in an office to run for the country but not this two
who can't think better, not even a slightest bit, for the country that this tw
o says they loved "kono". They almost have destroyed the Philippine's credibili
ty and nearly brought it to the brink just when it is coming out above water fo
r the world to see. Everybody wanted to run and become the president of the Phi
lippines but really unable to run efficiently for the world to see and take not
e.Do you think this two can bring the economy to a "B" ?

I voted for Trillanes because I hate this government. I am not a rebel, and I d
o not consider Trillanes a rebel. But if somebody will call him a rebel, well,
consider me one as well as the millions of Filipinos who voted for him. He is j
ust a courageous man longing for change - a change that will hardly be achieved
through the current election process. I really hope that he wins in this elect
ion. May God bless him.

I hope Trillanes wins. The current political system is so corrupt that we need
a young idealistic revolutionary to shake things up. So what if he participated
in a mutiny? I will also be a mutineer if my leaders are thieves and human rig
hts abusers. I will be a mutineer if my commander-in-chief is a fake, someone w
ho cheated to become a fake President. Why be a doormat like most of our kababa
yans. Inaapi, Inaabuso at isaapakan na ang mukha tatawa-tawa pa.

what trillanes did in oakwood, he did it for us. in a country where diplomacy
is a thing of the past, drastic measures should be taken. for the love of coun
try he risked his life and everything that goes with it in doing what we should
do fight for our rights and fight for our freedom against the tyranny of the s
o called arroyo administration. people like trillanes are needed in the govern
ment to initiate changes that will steer our country right on track. no matter
what kind of measures are taken to initiate changes in our country my heart go
es to people like trillanes! at least he had the balls to speak out when we th
e majority of the "masa" just stand and watch in the sidelines watching these p
eople risk everything just to have the proper changes needed for our country be
cause up until now we never learn from history, we still swallow the bitter pil
l, when will we ever change?

People are sick and tired of this administration that they have resorted in vot
ing for the opposition. Hes winning but look closely, in a matter of minute, se
nators from TU will dominate the canvassing. The same corruption exists not on
ly in the military but also in the electorate. Dont let him a victim of two ev
ils at the same time. We need someone who will fight corruption and graft thro
ugh violence or non-violence means. Its time for the country to move on.

More like an opportunista. When he was still in military ang sabi niya nilabana
n daw niya ang maling sistema sa procurement ng Navy. And at the same time, kum
ana rin siya sa labas ng mga gawain na hindi masasabing galaw ng isang officer
and a gentleman.

Ang pananalita niya habang siya ay iniinterbu ay puno ng poot at sama ng loob.
And he want to be elected to oust somebody - hello but thats not the job of a s
enator.