I TOTALLY agree with National Artist Napoleon Abueva: Manny Pangilinan for president in 2010.

He is honest. Incorruptible. If he can run the Philippines like his businesses, we can expect huge success. He’s deeply religious and spiritual. Like Grace Padaca and Father Ed Panlilio, he’s single and bears the sign of the cross in his person.

Being a bachelor, the country need not worry about an FG [First Gentleman] like Mike Arroyo or an FL [First Lady] like Imelda, or a Kamag-anak, Inc. like the Cojuangcos or Erap’s mistresses. MVP can devote all his time and energy to the country.

Let’s start now. Mobilize for MVP in 2010.

– Enrique Angeles, Buena Park, California (via e-mail)

I WAS reading the letters to the editor, when the article “Forget impeachment bid” by Ms Emma Requilme (Inquirer, 06/01/07) caught my attention.

At last! Someone has decided to forget impeachment. I’m so tired of hearing people talking about the impeachment of the president. They only look at the negative sides of the administration. But I think, they didn’t take the time to glance at the positive side.

I agree with the point of Ms. Requilme that we should forget about impeachment and pay attention to our hungry fellow citizens. Having an impeachment trial would be such a waste of time. There are people waiting to be fed. So, the question would be: Which is important? The impeachment or our hungry fellow citizens?

I always hear activists cry out loud “Oust Gloria!” But if you asked them the question above, surely they will choose the good of our fellow citizens. Then, if that’s what they want, the good of our people, we must wait for our president’s move. So let us forget impeachment and think of the future of our people and our country.

– Jay-R Lumbo, Marikina City (via e-mail)

I LIKE best the last paragraph of your editorial especially the second sentence: “the need for vigilance continues…”

I always make it a point to read your editorial everyday when I come to work and that line hit me hardest. You inspire your readers.

I pray people like you will continue to be like you… doing their work with the highest integrity. Thank you.

– Archimedes Pormicelle, Caloocan (via e-mail)