SIMPLENG tao, simpleng explanation. We understand him well because he means what he says.

He’s not the typical politician na will promise you tapos wala siyang ginagawa, pero magaling magsalita at galing
daw sa “Harvard.” Magaling silang lahat mambola o may asawa na artista, o artista din sila, larga na. Vicente P. Magsaysay, good luck ho sa inyo.

Mabuhay!

– Edward Bautista, Vancouver, Canada (via e-mail)

THERE is no sincerity in [Sonia] Roco’s apology.

She said that she would work for the cause of autism if elected. Supposing she is not elected, does she still have a commitment to the cause of autism?

In other words, Roco’s apology is conditional. A sincere apology knows no condition. She is making a mockery of Raul’s name.

– Angel P. Ramos, Quezon City (via e-mail)

ON SUNDAY, the day off for most overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Hong Kong, Defensor and Zubiri went to the former crown colony Ââ€Ŕ"not to campaign” but to inform OFWs there of their accomplishments.

My golly, how do you call that? Social Studies? Or Arts and Sciences? Or rather Math lessons? Or what else.. Current Events? They should be barred!

– Antonio Costales, San Fernando City, La Union (via e-mail)

THIS is a reaction to the disappointment of [Commission on Elections chairman Benjamin] Abalos.

Sir, the message is very clear, the OFWs here are busy with the more basic things — that is, the welfare of their respective families. Charity begins at home.

Personally, I did not register because I do not want to be counted as among those who place people with their own personal agenda in any position in our government.

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HERE’S behind-the-scenes footage from today’s Eleksyon 2007 Podcast recording session.

Senatorial bet Alan Peter Cayetano answered INQUIRER.net reporter Veronica Uy’s question on whether he would seek a review of the Visiting Forces Agreement.