i have made my choice. people will try to convince me otherwise, and yeah they may throw me examples of why gibo may not be fit to become president. i am not going to badmouth any other presidentiable as gibo is pushing for a positive campaign.. i found this in a forum, and instead of talking about all the other candidates, it's good to post what really others say about my bet, gibo teodoro. :) i also have to add this link before the post as i find it really interesting. http://enuhski.tumblr.com/post/547517406/gilbert-teodoro-is-my-president
V(^^,)V peace. ps. number 21, 24, and 47 are my favorites. :)
A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue. PROVERBS 11:12
FROM FELLOW PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND NOTED PERSONALITIES:
1. Former PRESIDENT ESTRADA: Teodoro is “the most qualified person” after himself among the other presidential contenders. “Gibo is an upright man, intelligent, articulate. I have high respect for him.” “He’s a principled man.” http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquire...most-qualified
7. SEN. PING LACSON: Gibo is a decent and qualified candidate. That much I can say because I know him personally. We worked together when I was still lieutenant colonel and I’ve got nothing to say against him. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleid=505964
8. “Kung hindi ninyo iboboto ang aking ama na si Presidente Joseph Estrada, sana si Gibo Teodoro nalang ang iboto ninyo (If you will not vote for my father, President Joseph Estrada, I hope you would vote for Gibo Teodoro instead),” the Freeman quoted SEN. JINGGOY ESTRADA as saying before the crowd during the rally.http://www.facebook.com/notes/gilber...50145994320174
9. NP Spokesperson ADEL TAMANO: If he were not in the camp of MV, he would pick Gibo. He reportedly admires the educational background of the former secretary of national defense. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx...CategoryId=107
10. BRIG. GEN. DANILO “Danny” LIM (guest senatorial candidate of the Liberal Party (LP) and the Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP)) - "Teodoro is a credible and worthy candidate." http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php...im-to-poll-win
11. "I first got to know Gilbert when I saw him and his wife on one of those asinine TV talk shows in mid 2009. His answers to the vapid questions were sensible and well thought out. Aside from these qualities of intelligence, he exuded sincerity." - FRANCISCO SIONIL JOSE - one of the most widely-read Filipino writers in the English language http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=539378
Awards of F. SIONIL JOSE:
* Ramon Magsaysay Award for Journalism, Literature, and Creative Communication Arts (1980)
* National Artist Award for Literature (2001)
* Pablo Neruda Centennial Award (2004)
* Palanca Awards
12. “Yes I am biased. I am biased for good people, qualified people, for a good president. Ladies and gentlemen, Gilbert Teodoro, hopefully the next president of the Philippines.” - Manila Overseas Press Club (MOPC) chairman and Biznews Asia magazine publisher TONY LOPEZhttp://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx...bCategoryId=66
13. “Mr. Teodoro pointed out specific programs, specific goals and specific time lines to achieve such goals. He’s very articulate... we think he’s very good." – ALBERTO A. LIM, Makati Business Club (MBC) Executive Director (source: Business World 02/18/2008) http://www.bworldonline.com/weekende...nt.php?id=6522
14. “As usual Gibo (Teodoro) was MOST IMPRESSIVE.” Speaking to reporters after yesterday’s presidential debate, Dee said Teodoro’s platform and answers stood out against other aspirants who attended the forum. - Vice Chairman DONALD DEE, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industryhttp://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx...bCategoryId=63
15. "That is EXTRAORDINARY LEADERSHIP— when you do something good without expecting public adulation in return," - National President ALFONSO UY, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc.(FFCCCII)http://balita.ph/2010/02/04/chinese-...leader-for-rp/
16. Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. has a good appreciation of the business setting and climate in the Philippines, said Wallace Business Forum QRT chief executive officer PETER WALLACEhttp://www.manilatimes.net/index.php...bo-high-marks-
17. “Incomparably COMPETENT…” - Former PRESIDENT FIDEL V. RAMOS' speech during the induction of officers of the Rotary Club of Downtown Session(RCDS) at the Grand Ballroom of the Baguio City Country Club on July 10, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj22UyPROZ0
18. “This is something to be admired. While the other presidential aspirants merely condemned the massacre as was expected, it was Teodoro who displayed the boldness and the courage to immediately rush to Maguindanao even before the Armed Forces and the National Police moved to clear the province of its private armies and arms stockpile,” - Former PRESIDENT FIDEL V. RAMOShttp://www.manilastandardtoday.com/i...009/december/9
19. "If we were to make a poll who among the department secretaries can be considered upright, I can think of two; the Social Welfare Secretary (Esperanza Cabral) is honest and based on our experience, (Defense Secretary) Teodoro." - VICENTE PATERNO, a former Senator. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakin...rs-are-upright
20. "FORMER Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro is the most viable candidate for the presidency next year because he is the only one with a “solid background in law and order,” according to BRETT DECKER, an editor of the Wall Street Journal. http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/i...009/december/5
21. REP. NEPTALI GONZALES II: "He has the integrity, leadership and intellectual rigor to launch the country into a new glorious period of reforms." Teodoro’s intelligence which he described as "far superior to any of his competitors in the presidential race." Teodoro’s integrity stood out when he refused to use his NDCC post as a vehicle for his political agenda while conducting relief operations for the victims of the disasters, Gonzales pointed out. He also said he knew of no incidents where Teodoro told displaced families "to vote for him" while he and the NDCC staff where distributing relief goods. Teodoro performed his mandated task quietly and without fanfare, Gonzales added, in sharp contrast with some of presidential candidates "who invariably went to see the media first before conducting their own relief operations.” http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/236847...esident-quezon
22. REP. MITOS MAGSAYSAY said Muntinlupa City REP. ROZANNO RUFINO BIAZON and Bukidnon REP. TEOFISTO GUINGONA III — both of the opposition Liberal Party did not conceal their admiration for Teodoro when they spoke at the gathering. “When they went up to the stage, both of them praised Gibo for his intelligence, leadership skill and integrity, the virtues he had consistently shown when he was a member of the House of Representatives,”http://www.tribune.net.ph/metro/20100115met4.html
23. Muslim civil society groups and intellectuals including former SEN. SANTANINA RASUL commended administration presidential candidate Gilbert Teodoro Jr. for the “courageous actions and decisions” he took in condemning the Maguindanao massacre - http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx...bCategoryId=63
24. GOV. BEN EVARDONE shares an interesting anecdote about Gibo when Eastern Samar was hit by a strong typhoon that completely isolated the province. Even Air Force pilots were hesitant to fly in. But he was able to contact and tell Teodoro, also the NDCC chair, about their desperate situation there. The next day Teodoro arrived with military crew aboard a C-130 plane of relief goods that he himself piloted. But what the Eastern Samareños cannot forget, said Evardone, was that Teodoro had momentarily left the wake of his late father, former SSS Administrator Gilberto Teodoro Sr., that day to come to their rescue.http://opinion.inquirer.net/inquirer...237993/Game-na
25. "We hate to have him go because he has been a very, very effective Secretary of National Defense. He has led us well. He has inspired us." - former AFP CHIEF OF STAFF GEN. VICTOR IBRADOhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aPlkhUCWUWY
26. BISHOP OSCAR CRUZ (a known GMA critic): Teodoro is the only presidential candidate with the three important attributes a good president must have, “integrity, competence and character” http://gibo.ph/updatefull.aspx?key=h...czGm/ru+UYyQ==
27. Medical City president and chief executive officer ALFREDO BENGZON praised Teodoro for recognizing the need to address the problems of the health sector in a systemic rather than symptomatic manner.http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquire...alth-care-more
28. GOV. MIGS DOMINGUEZ of Sarangani: 'Ako magpapapakamatay ako for Gibo dahil unang una sa galing at talino, at nakita ko yung sincerity. 'Another incident yung sa Shariff Aguak, pagkatapos ng Maguindanao massacre sabi niya, "Punta tayo dun." Sabi ko, "Sir, papatayin tayo dun." "Hindi ka sasama sa akin, Migs, una ako. Sabay ka na sa akin..Para kung mamatay tayo, sasabay sabay na tayong mamatay."
30. Ateneo School of Govt Dean, Atty. Antonio La Viña: "More significantly, I know him (Teodoro) also to be one of the most patriotic, humble and honest public servants (and I have known thousands as well), able to make hard choices even against his own family and class interests."http://74.54.176.226/~ateneo/index.p...ives&Itemid=26
31. “I believe in his principles, style of management, work ethics and moral values. I will do my very best to make sure that he will be the next president of our country.” - Mamburao MAYOR VOLTAIRE VILLAROSA. http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx...bCategoryId=67
32. “What I want is a president that we can depend on and will help us in our time of need. And Gibo has proven to be that kind of a leader especially when we need help the most last August 2008,” said GOV. KHALID DIMAPORO of Lanao del Nortehttp://www.mb.com.ph/articles/250341...oros-back-gibo
33. Albay GOV. JOSE CLEMENTE "JOEY" SALCEDA: "We know who is the right person to be voted to the presidency, so let us vote for what is right for our country and our children, for what is fair to our poor and to our future. We vote for Gibo because it is good for our country and it is the right thing to do. All politics is local. He will not just be another president of the Philippines or even the best president the country will ever have but, more than that, we will have the best Philippines under any other president." http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php...im-to-poll-win
34. Former JUSTICE SECRETARY AGNES DEVANADERA, who is a candidate for the first congressional district of Quezon province, said that Teodoro is emerging as the obvious choice in her province as well as by the thinking Filipinos who are concerned with candidates' qualifications.
Devanadera, also former MAYORS' LEAGUE PRESIDENT, pointed out that results of surveys and mock polls in several leading colleges and universities showed Teodoro as the candidate of choice among the students. “These students are thinkers and idealists. They see Gibo as the best among presidential candidates. I believe that would start the surge of support for him,” http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/248248...ern-luzon-seen
35. RUDY ROMERO, Columnist The Daily Tribune and family friend of the Teodoro's: "Bert Teodoro’s son is a good man. Well-brought-up, bright, an excellent academic record, good-looking, personable and sensible." http://www.tribuneonline.org/comment...00122com3.html
36. HERN ZENAROSA, Columnist Manila Bulletin: "Teodoro brings seriousness to his campaign both in manners and in his utterances, defining our times and circumstances. He talks straight and his vision of government is adequately clear and measured." http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/248572...-circumstances
37. EDWIN ESPEJO, Asian Correspondent: Chronicles from Mindanao by a Mindanao Journalist and SunStar correspondent: "Teodoro has shown he can transcend politics of patronage and has shown a strong political will. Cutting his umbilical cord with uncle Danding, and decisive expulsion of the Ampatuans from the ruling political party at the instance of the Ampatuan massacre.
More importantly, Teodoro’s vision and platform of government, including his economic agenda, are a cut above the rest of the presidential candidates. This is where the positive sides of Teodoro stand out." http://us.asiancorrespondent.com/edw...99s-green-army
38. DENNIS FETALINO, Associate Editor of People's Journal and former Director of the National Press Club: "Teodoro, contrary to popular belief, is also fast gaining mass-based support, smashing the silly notion that poor, plain folks are not a thinking class. True, Gibo is a brilliant lawyer, a dapper intellectual, and comes from a Brahmin political class. But he can roll up his sleeves, mingle with the regular six-pack Joes, and blend in quite leisurely with them.http://www.journal.com.ph/index.php/...he-divide.html
39. DUCKY PAREDES, former Press Secretary of President Cory Aquino and Columnist of Malaya and Abante: "The fact that Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, presidential candidate of Lakas-Kamppi-CMD is all business (no politics) as he does his job, as head of the National Disaster Coordinating Council cannot be lost on the people who come to him for help. I like the way Gibo handles himself and can even envision him as president – quiet, calm, serene but in total command. He inspires confidence even as his world is in chaos." http://www.duckyparedes.com/blogs/?s=&paged=18
40. RENE SAGUISAG, former SENATOR and outstanding member of the 8th Congress from the Liberal Party, batchmates include Jovito Salonga: "Gibo just wanted transparency" on the impeachment of Davide regarding the accounting of the Judiciary Development Fund (JDF). "He was no stalking horse of his Uncle Danding."http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php...nd-confessions
41. ALVIN CAPINO, Columnist Manila Standard Today: "Teodoro refused to use his position as defense secretary to promote his political stock. Also has an open record of what he did with his CDF when he was a congressman." http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/i...010/january/29
42. EMIL JURADO, Columnist Manila Standard Today: "He’s not only the most presidential-looking among all the candidates. He also has enough competence, track record and experience for national leadership. And I like him more when he says he accepts attacks for being a candidate of President Arroyo, clearly an attempt to demonize him. He cannot be ungrateful to the President who named him DND chief. At least Gibo is candid and honest unlike other candidates who are hypocrites."http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/i...010/january/29
43. JAIME LAUDE, Columnist - The Philippine Star: "Firm, straightforward, and decisive, Teodoro has his heart in his job, and runs his campaign as if managing a huge firm. A strategic thinker, he does not settle for mediocrity and is unforgiving when it comes to poor performance, even with grammatical lapses. He maintains the highest degree of professionalism, an attitude that endeared him to the people around him, including those who served under him at the defense department. At the height of tropical storm “Ondoy” and typhoon “Pepeng,” Teodoro was on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week, either at his office at the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) at Camp Aguinaldo or in the field at the forefront of relief and disaster operations. He fired one of his key officials because he was not at his desk at the NDCC while Ondoy was pummeling Metro Manila." http://www.philstar.com/ArticlePrint...ticleId=554196
44. ANA MARIE PAMINTUAN, Columnist - The Philippine Star: "He proved that his “galing at talino” — competence and brains — is no empty campaign slogan. Teodoro had a firm, nuanced grasp of every subject thrown at him, and he could explain his views in clear, simple terms. His campaign is notable for being the only one that has never gone negative, with none of the vilification of rivals to make himself look good." http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=554457&
45. Cotabato AUXILIARY BISHOP JOSE COLIN BAGAFORO: “Yes, I am for Gibo, based on criteria, track record, integrity and capacity to govern. He is a very positive person, not a member of the mudslinger club… He is the kind of leader who can heal our country’s problem on divisiveness. He (Teodoro) can never be a puppet president. He knows where he stands, his loyalty is to the people and has no messianic syndrome. Among the candidates only Teodoro has clear vision and dreams for the country.” http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx...bCategoryId=63
47. Julie Yap-Daza, Columnist/Author:
"He doesn't promise you heaven on earth, doesn't tell you what you want to hear, doesn't have all the answers. Who needs another promising politician? He is a stimulus package, a one-man force of fresh new energy. Crisp, competent, sharp. If G1BO Teodoro makes it, ang galing natin -- Congratulations to the people!"
“My campaign will remain to be positive because we need to inspire people, we need to encourage people. We need to help each other and lend a helping hand. It has to be positive because our battle cry is ‘Forward Philippines.’” - GIBO TEODORO
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