“IT was just a courtesy call,” said the actress Vilma Santos, mayor of Lipa City who wants to run for governor of Batangas province. “I hope it will not be misinterpreted. I went to see the officials of Iglesia ni Cristo just to pay my respects.”

This is another “trapo” [traditional politico] talking, and she’s beginning to show her colors.

Anybody who goes “mano po” to the Iglesia ni Cristo is a turncoat and a coward, does whatever he or she can to get a lots of votes.

– DANTE FARAGAS, San Francisco, California (via e-mail)

I HOPE Joker Arroyo wins and then becomes Senate president, and then start from there to rebuild our country, so we will go through a regeneration process that will be for the good of all.

Let us rally Filipinos behind this man who should become president.

– JESUSMA LARRAGA, 332 Tile Cross Road, Birmingham, UK (via e-mail)

WE need a leader who has a vision for the nation like Chiz. Yes, it sounds ideal but I am still confident that this archipelago is still far from a wasteland because of him. Filipino voters will now be more intelligent and vigilant this time, and can no longer get fooled by the stupendous antics and nonsense fanfares of the preening lady in Malacanang — ambitious yet unqualified.

The youth sector is now becoming more involved with the affairs of the society because of Chiz. Chiz is undoubtedly now the man, (or to include other noble men and women aspirants) one of the very few “real” candidates who will ignite this uprising, movement or revolution in Philippine politics –crisp and fresh– with a definitive thrust enriched with unwavering enthusiasm to be the voice of Filipinos in the Senate.

I’m praying Chiz will not fail us in the coming years (more importantly) and stay consistent with his dreams for this side of the planet as he prepares his way to the presidency when that time comes.

I’VE been following the podcast interviews and never heard a more substantial and practical program of government than Prospero Pichay outlined.

I was about to give up hope on my country with what’s been going on, but Pichay’s vision has made me see that there’s still hope.

It’s our prayer that Pichay will make it in the coming election.

– IVAN TORRES, 8327 Beechtree Way, Panorama City, California (via e-mail)

The Will of the Sovereign

IN OUR democracy, the sovereign decide and define what a political dynasty is.

Much has been said about the constitutional provision that seeks to prohibit political dynasties, “as may be
defined by law.”

It is found in Section 26, Article II, the Declaration of Principles: “The state shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service, and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.”

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