WHO is running for senator? Noynoy [Benigno Aquino III] or Ninoy [Benigno Aquino Jr.]? Can he (Noynoy) not run and campaign for senator with his own merits?

Kahit pa anong sinabi ni Ninoy sa iyo, kung isa man sa mga ito ay wala sa iyo, wala ka pa rin!

Bakit hindi ka na lang mag-kandidato sa sariling kayod mo? Kailangan mo pang sumandal sa mga ginawa ng ama mo? Wala ka bang sarili? Ang laki-laki mo na nagpapatulong ka pa sa tatay mo.

– Bernie Bituin, Edmond, Alberto, 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)

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.

AMONG the senatoriables’ podcasts in your site, it is Senator [Panfilo] Lacson’s that stands out.

His answers were direct to the point and with a high sense of integrity.

– Eleazar G. Diaz, Makati City, Philippines (via e-mail)

JOHN OSMEÑA’S anti-VAT [value-added tax] political ad is totally disgusting. It has marks of a populist, anti-development rhetoric. He provides no alternatives to the VAT and gives no concrete justifications for his objection aside from the supposedly anti-poor effects of the law.

As seen in almost all countries, populist policies are actually more anti-poor because of their damaging effects on the economy and the society, as a whole.

If John Osmeña really thinks that VAT is wrong, then, what is his opinion on his partymates and other GO [Genuine Opposition] candidates who voted in favor of VAT?