Yes i do believe that a reform alternative candidate can make it in the 2010 presidential election if that person possesses all the ingredients needed to win in a national election. Meaning that person has to be popular, and a reformist. And as of now, i can only think of one name, and that is SENATOR FRANCIS “KIKO” PANGILINAN.
I can just imagine the response from all over the world, of the supporters of the Senator’s Wife to chip in the needed funds for the Senator’s campaign.

a great proposal indeed - for an alternative to run for president, other than the usual traditional politicians. the main issue is simply the candidate’s winnability. but as i said before, the youth like you can make a big difference in swinging votes for your candidate.
try panlilio . try any incorruptible man or woman, even just partly competent but good in hiring honest people in government, and firm with moral principles. marcos was a brilliant lawyer but turned into a scumbag, and he surrounded himself with rotten scoundrels dressed in coats and uniforms. now we have a brilliant economist but who is perceived to be worse than marcos and guarded by a partner with a large spoon to scoop from contracts. enough of these so-called “brilliant minds”.
find ways to use your force and make the candidate win !

Did Padaca, Panlilio, Robredo or any other politicians uplifted the lives of their constituents? Is there any leader right now in the Philippines either mayor or governor has a zero poverty rate in their respective cities or provinces?

This is the most important criteria that we need to find for a leader or a soon to be a President of the Philippines.

A politician that advocates 0% poverty rate in our country. He should be the next President of the Philippines. And count me in!

The idea is possible considering the answers being made by most people especially the young ones, the english answer is possible but take the local answer “pwede”. It is by truth in the borderline answer but more on the positive answer hence, the probability is greater. The best move is to start this early by having a better argument among the older ones to change their way of thinking. Yes the inclination of the youth is to think independently but we have to take note that the elders at most times influence their children because of the age old wrong pitch tradition of ‘utang na loob’. The youth though not inclined to vote for the tradpols has to sacrifice that idea to follow their parents because they do still believe that their parents dependency on politicians in their way of life can not just be ignored. Once a student in Manila goes back to the province, thoush their ideas remain at heart, their mind dictates and has to accept some traditional facts that they want to avoid however bitter in their mind that idea may be. And, in a choice come election time, it is their will or their parents will, that at times needs to be weigh carefully.

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I will vote for a Padaca-Panlilio presidential ticket. I am willing to contribute money to the fund for their candidacy.
Please email me where to send the contributions.

I am a filipino and presently residing in California, USA.

It is imperative that as early as now, we, filipinos should look to personalities whom we wanted to lead us come after 2010 election. Those name mentioned(Panlilio,Padaca, Puno et al) as can be considered alternarive president canditates because they are reformist in their ways, but I bet none of their records have really shown to affect changes in their repective government organizations which they could capitalize…to drum beat their candidacy. Of all the presidential aspirants, there is one with outstanding record to reform his organization in the government with changes seen in all departments of this institution nationwide and I believe, with his personality to fight to graft and corruption in the government, plus I never seen him compromised his principles and not a single moment I saw he waived in his stand -and he is no other than Sen Lacson. We, filipinos from abroad need him to fight for our relatives and friends in Philippines who are victims of graft and corruption and injustices. What we need now, is not only those who can take reforms but of personality and character to fight the evils of graft and corruption in our beloved country…mas mahirap naman siguro naman baguin ang mga pulis, pero nakaya nya baguin ang mga pulis..at mayroon pagbabago sa kanila. Yan ang dapat kailangan at alam ko kaya nya din baguhin lahat na kurakot at mandarambong sa gobyerno!

Alternative reform candidates must start in the municipal and provincial level first before attacking the national level just like Panlilio and Grace Padaca.Including those connected to religious sect ministers as reform candidates will destroy the sytem. Do you believe Villanueva will not steal if he is the President? Maybe Grace can but Villanueva I doubt.

Eddie Villanueva? We dont need a wingnut for President

Wingnut is someone who believe a God is talking to them.

Harvey, Pls. don’t forget to include in your list Bayani Fernando.He is a very Honest man.A great administrator.A Billionaire but still joinned the govt. to serve and not to get Rich.

Time is running short. Please send out a request to enlist to those who would like to support Kaya Natin’s candidate, persuade the right people to run for the election, set up a party and an address where people can send donations to run the campaign.
I’m here in the U.S. but I will help spread the news.

Alice Quinto

Dear Harvey:

One reason why an alternative reform candidate for President could now have a chance is that telecom technologies can help supporters to get organized. But there are still many other obstacles.

Raising the cash to support the effort is a major obstacle, especially since GMA and her cabal won’t let any group other than theirs amass cash. Outside the GMA-friendly groups (LAKAS, KAMPI and NPC), only the personal fortunes of the LP and NP bets are sufficient for a run at the Presidency - and I don’t see either Roxas or Villar going all the way if the going gets too rough.

Another obstacle is time. I don’t see a new organization able to mount a truly national slate that can challenge the GMA machine in one year, especially if COMELEC is committed to stopping such an effort.

Also, the reform candidate will have to run against so many candidates who will split the anti-GMA and pro-masa vote. The trapos know how to effectively use this divide-and-conquer strategy.

But the biggest obstacles is that GMA must ensure that she or her proxy stay in power: this is the only way she and her cohorts can survive.

Maybe a reform candidate can win, even in 2010, but not if GMA is still in power.

yes,i agree with you that an alternative candidate can win an election if we will join our hands together and unite for a common cause and that is electing a tranformational leader, is this possible? can we raise the nescessary funding to back it up. Yes. if there is willingness on our part to sacrifice for the sake of our future and the next generation i believe that our nation is destined to be a great Nation,lets seize our destiny,lets put righteous leader in our goverment.

Count me on if Panlilio and Padaca and other proven reformist lead the country to new hope from where it is now ! I will donate and be one of their supporter and campaigner in Palawan.

Harvey, I say let’s just go for it! I think the people’s passion will more than make up for these so-called obstacles. I for one will move heaven and earth to make sure that Gov. Panlilio or any genuine reform candidate, for that matter, gets elected in 2010.

you now have one less potential winner for the presidency - ping lacson. true or not, guilty or innocent, the fact is that the mancao affidavit and the case revival will damage ping’s chances. his bid for the presidency is dead.
if you can swing that sector into panlilio’s favor ti would be a good start. add to that velarde’s and villanueva’s blocks (if they can only swallow pride, lessen their huge egos) and you are on the road to possible victory.

I think we can make it, try going grass roots level through long tail campaign starting this month. Change will really happen. Forget about Estrada, Lacson, et all. They just wanted to run for president to save their asses.

When there will be a president it should be more for the people to decide,not those former presidents that was corrupt before
we saw what good things it have done to our economie,macapagal is good but most of the people denies that she is corrupt.
well how about erap he got the money but will he learn about politics or we from him
when he come back in power.he people
power willcome back but o course that decides the people again.women or man
no, ill be for a president that stands for
people.actaully more for the people now
that macapagal has to go and did her
service.Erap was convicted guilty…
what will happen when he comes back.
what about Bongbong Marcos he would be a great leader that understands the people now.Acctually in the world were leaving now turned to be good already.
We just had a needed a litlle change.
anyone can be the president now for the
sake of our country.actually i would be for macapagal again but she has to leave the presidency .This time good luck for the philippines chosing a good president.

I fully support the candidacy of Gov Panlilio. We need a leader who is God fearing and with an unquestionable integrity and love for the Filipino people.

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i’d like to be a member of Kaya Natin!
I’d go for Panlilio-Padaca candidacy. NO to trapos!

Wanted: honest leaders and people

Looking for new breed of leaders is one of the most widely talked about topic nowadays. This is understandable considering that 2010 election is fast approaching. It is our wish as Filipinos to have leaders that can inspire and enrich our lives, leaders who can serve our best interests and liberate us from poverty. We don’t need leaders who manipulate us, peddle lies and leaders who are greedy, and immoral.

Do we have these new breed of leaders today who have a sense of mission and direction to bring about moral change in our country? Do we have leaders who know simply what is good and evil and the difference between temperance and greed? While none of the leaders in the past elections fit our ideal breed of leaders, we ironically and continually choose the lesser evils among them. Isn’t that a sad waste of time and effort that we cannot choose moral leaders except the lesser evils among those who present themselves as leaders? This manner of choosing our leaders is seemingly unbroken. Every election we choose the lesser evil ones and later we get the shocks of our lives when these leaders scandalized us by their dishonest ways and shady deals. Where have all the good leaders of this country gone?

In our search for the new breed of leaders, honesty to one self and to others should be the first criterion. Anybody who presents himself as a leader but knows too well that he cannot do the job is a dishonest leader. Plato in his Republic conceptualized a leader- a philosopher first, then king second. The philosopher-king would be a dishonest monarch if he relegates himself to the level of warriors or artisans. Virtually, many among our leaders are not completely honest. A senator or a councilor is not honest to himself and to the electorate, though popular among the masses, when he cannot legislate. A presidentiable is not also honest to himself and to the people when his only qualification is his wealth or charm but none of the skills and qualities of a president. Anyone who leads a moral life and has the skills and competence to become a leader should come out and be elected as a moral leader. Anyone who in all honesty leads a shady life and has no competence to lead should humbly drop his plan to get elected into public office.

We demand honesty in our leaders because we allow them to have power over our lives. We exact honesty in their leadership because we want them to look after our nation and make our lives as citizens better.

Likewise we the electorate should be honest with ourselves. Let us have a reality check. How do we feel when our leaders fail us? To be honest, we feel angry and entertained. We are angry because we are disappointed by our leaders. We are amused because we see the human frailties in them and we did not expect so much from them after all. We think that they are entitled to do their corrupt practices in the government because they are human beings after all. We have that mind set that government officials are always corrupt and we don’t expect them to be saints. In fact, we get excited, like watching telenobelas, in finding out how these government officials weave their stories when they get stuck in scandals and controversies.

In this coming 2010 election, let us be honest. Let us do this not only for ourselves but for posterity’s sake. Let us not be lured by the looks and promises of leaders. Let us not be fascinated by their inducements and charms. For the Philippines to move on and be great again, we need honest leaders and we need honest people in this country.

Allow not the obstacles to deter the spirit of well intentions to go unexplored. The groundswell of hope and change is an unstoppable tsunami. I, not that I matter, feel like waking up from a nightmare of our own making. Some honest and dignified people are what we need.

I think this is a good idea. I hope it will happen coz i am surely vote for this 2 good guys. But i prefer panlilio-padaca not padaca-panlilio. and they can put cabinets that are morally upright people.

Dear Sir,

paano niyo po sinusukat ang sinasabi niyong alternative reform candidates? ano ang sukatan at basehan?

Hindi po kaya masyado kayong nagbibitaw ng mga vague terms like God-fearing, morally-upright, effective and ethical leader?

for all intents and purposes lahat ng nakaraang presidente ay sasabihing God Fearing sila, morally upright, effective at ethical leader? paparadahan ka pa ng mga iyan ng mga ‘achievements’ nila.

kailangan ba talaga natin gn god fearing? kailangan ba talaga natin ng newbie (which incidentally lahat ng nasa listahan niyo ay) ? hindi ba tayo magback-up ng mga lider na nasa current political strata na pero nag-aadvocate ng reform in his own ways like sponsoring legislations na makakatulong sa ating bansa? bakit lahat ng yata ng election, ganito parati ang naririnig ko, pero wala namang nangyayari? bakit hindi niyo kayua iconsider ang track record? lahat ba ng nakaupo ngayun may anomalous background?

baka about time na palitan natin standards, na instead na god-fearing ay humanist, instead na effective ay responsible?

pakikonsindera din ng implikasyon ng prinopropose niyo dito, adding 1 more candidate sa long list ng mga presidentail hopefuls would only benefit the admin, which we want change from.

humbly, Oliver Floralde

Please do not forget to always include Bayani Fernando in your list of non TradPol.In my opinion he is the best candidate because of his strong political wll,honesty,hard worker, vissionary leader,A Great Administrator & Leadership,And above all Billionaire but still want to join the govt. to serve & not to get rich.

.The man believed what Jesus said to him and left.
John 4:50

syempre kasama ako/kami sa mga nagdarasal at nagdi-discern,…bakit hindi e nakakapagod na nga rin.At ang bumulaga sa akin at sa mga nababasa ko e ito rin ang aking nabasa sa aking araw-araw na reflection,…sa Gospel ngayong Lunes.

At sabi ng isang Madre,Sr.Macrina…This royal official placed his trust in Jesus’ promise of healing,…He trusted a simple carpenter and returned home with blessed assurance.Today let us try to immitate him.Figuratively speaking,look around you at the “simple carpenter’s in your midst—the ones you would least expect to utter words of healing for you.

Matagal ng may-sakit ang ating bayan,at ang mga mamamayan e,lahat halos e natakbuhan na,at walang tigil sa pagdarasal,…bakit nga hindim,…Pananalo ba?ang mahalaga, marahil,…at salamat kung talagang ito ang ipagkaloob,kung hindi naman… salamat din po! Panalo pa rin,walang talo, nagawa natin at mabigat ang MENSAHE!!!

(Panlilio-Padaca-simpling mga tao,lider,sumasagot sa mga tawag…)

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panililio-padaca or panlilio-robredo, either way they will be a force to reckon with in the 2010 pres. elections. its about time that we bring order in malacanang. enough of the trapos; enough of the lies and deception of gma and her allies. i will strongly support the fielding of alternative candidates.

in my own view, no president wanna bes (villar, escudero, de castro, roxas, legarda, lacson - take note, i did not include gma because for goodness sake why should i?) is rightfully to be the next president other than panlilio. so please, fr., you see, i’m not encouraging you to leave the priesthood, but if you think and believe that you (other than those mentioned) can do more to save this country, by leaving the priesthood I pray that He will grant you His blessings to serve Him to be next president of this country. i’m one with you. let’s reform this country! you can count on my financial share.

It’s really high time to elect a president who is not beholden to anybody but to god and country. But to elect and be elected are two separate things as cheating is very much prevalent in this country. We, Filipino need not only be vigilant but courageous enough to defend our votes when cheating occur no matter what the consequences are, for the sake of the younger generations. There’s simply no hope in the present craft of politicians and heads and officials of government agencies alike. They are all corrupt. Gov. Among Ed, Gov. Padaca and CJ Puno should heed the clamor of ordinary Filipino, lead and save this country and its people. We must get rid of the elite and traditional politicians before it’s too late and before drastic extra-ordinary means take place. It’s vote and courage that matters not billion of pesos.

we have already started organizing group in Dubai for Panlilio/Padaca tandem for 2010.We are also willing to help interms of financial support..let me know where & to whom we can give our F/support.Let us start now.Pls let me know also their platform.thanks harvey

@ Rico Baltazar

“And above all Billionaire but still want to join the govt. to serve & not to get rich.”

- and to post his picture around the metro, put his name on every bus and other public utility vehicle

I do appreciate all of the Kaya natin movement members for having that idealism. It presupposes tha Kaya natin lives its meaning.
This dream of change is always come in our society. I still remember way back 1992 where then Judge Mariam Santiago tushed up by the youths and idealists in those time. Also, last 2002 elections in late Sec. Raul Roco where the idealists and some of the youths were supporting then of his candidacy. But what had happen after the election? Where is the idealism?
I consider myself as idealist too but we have to be realistic enough to make change possible.
In my opinion, Its better for Fr. Ed and Padaca to aim for the senatorship. In that position, they have the big posssibility of winning and be far of losing. From that position, they have to prove their worth to make policy for the country. Then, thats the time to aim for the presidency and the vice presidency.
It may sound reasonable and possible and our hope will not lost this 2010 election.
Thank you.

My previuos comment is just my humble but somewhat realistic anlysis.
Though my point is for Fr. Ed and Padaca will be aiming for the senate, I do appreciate the Kaya natin movement’s strategy. I do salute the members for aiming so high for change sake. Congrats. Who knows that this strategy not only encourage the PAX and some farmers but also allow the followers of El Shaddai, JIL, devoted catholics, intellectuals, idealist youths to unite themselves into a strong united movements to back up their electoral campaingn. Also, having not enough logistics for the task ahead, might encourages the majority of OFWs to support at least an hour of their salary, might some idealists businessmen share their resources and possibly with the peso peso of the poor might reach one billion pesos before November. Then, its a great sign to continue the campaign like Obama and his followers were doing.
Anyway, there is no harm in trying. Nothing to loss but always something to gain.
thanks for the great initiative and leadership. Kaya natin!

The answer is no unless the reform candidate happens to be from the major political parties. That’s the reality but we can imagine as what you said about OFWs. Imagine them chipping in $5 each to support a reform candidate. That is if all of them believe in the reform candidate or if they are really interested in participating. There are about 7 million OFWs all over the world but not even 10% voted in the previous election. Voting is free but they didn’t even bother how much more if money is involved. The fact is if only all of them will vote or just half then 3.5 million votes could already make the difference and perhaps install a reform president.
You might be asking the reasons for the OFWs lack of interest. It is apathy because our perception is that no one cares for us beyond lip service. From Marcos to Arroyo, the most that we can get are rhetorics that we are the modern day heroes.
The fact is many OFWs are suffering economically, emotionally and psychologically and yet no one seems to notice. Take the case of seamen held hostage by pirates in Somalia. Or the numerous victims of abuse in OWWA shelters all over the Middle East. Or the victims of human trafficking in Hong Kong, Macau and Malaysia. Lastly, what about those victimised by illegal recruiters.
Unless the government or the reform candidate you are talking about address
the problems of OFWs, we will remain apathetic to the problems of our country and just send money to our families. Whatever benefits are derived for our country are nothing but collateral in nature. Hypocrisy aside, no OFWs send money for the country. They all remit money for their families.