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Wish I Could Run For President... Part V

Saturday, December 20, 2003

A carpenter and a taxi driver were among the thirteen (13) first day filers who filed for certificate of candidacy (COC) for President showed up on December 16 at Commission on Elections (Comelec) office in Manila. Eddie C. Gil, the only one among the 13 presidential candidates has political party and the rest are running as independent candidates.

Nuisance Candidate or It's The Calling to Serve the Nation?

Called obscure candidates, Rigoberto Madera listed himself as a "messiah", 6-star general, and Ace Diamond Commander-in-Chief on Earth and said to unite the people. German Tupas Valladare would be running under the slogan, "Money for You, for Me, for Everyone." Heiress to the Sultanate of Sulu, Princess Soraya Sultan Julaspi Macarambon Kiram Rasheed, declared her candidacy on the 18th and promised to free the nation from economic stagnation and restore dignity to every Filipino, whether Muslim, Christian, or non-believer.

You see, I am not alone in this country who is wishing to run for President! Whatever the motives of these people are for running, I believe it's the calling to change the current administration prompted them to move forward and declared their interest to initiate changes. Filing for candidacy is extended until January 2nd where top opposition candidates are expected to file their COC at the last minute, including PGMA.

Looking closer to these candidates on the other hand, I didn't like to think that some invisible hands intentionally sent them to Comelec to cast a big JOKE. Just like any ordinary Juan dela Cruz who is applying for a simple job or position, it is not enough that he submits his BIO-DATA. Juan must also be physically and mentally healthy, and passed medical examination and get himself an NBI or police clearance, have a Barangay Clearance and residence certificate, before he can be qualified for screening and interview. The president and vice president positions are sensitive positions and should be given respect not only by the public but, the government officials as well. Is COMELEC doing fairly their duties?

Meanwhile, as weeks passed by, more and more political news are being covered each day. With my poor memory, I find it useful to collect news headliners in my blog. At the end of the day, you will realize that in politics, there is no permanent friend nor enemy:

Angara suspended as LDP President



Posted on December 20, 2003 08:20 PM


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Posted by: evan on May 24, 2004 04:45 AM

email nyo s akin yung biography ni eddie gil..., kailangan ko kasi sa skul....pls. i need it before march 20, 2004... ty..


Posted by: harley on March 17, 2004 01:47 AM

Can I ask for personal information that includes contact number/s of 2004 Presidentiable Eddie Gil? Tnx a lot!


Posted by: Whimpsy226 on March 8, 2004 11:22 AM

Can I ask for personal information that includes contact number/s of 2004 Presidentiable Eddie Gil? Tnx a lot!


Posted by: Whimpsy226 on March 8, 2004 11:21 AM


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