
Originally Posted by
vinj
In my mind, there is so much at stake with the VP race this time around, especially with another Marcos within reach in a desire to regain his bedroom for over 20+ years in Malacanang.
You may pay less in electricity, but our taxes continue to pay off debts incurred by the Marcos Regime (which FMJR says with much delusion, was leading us to be a next Singapore had it not been cut by People Power... he is his mother's son indeed).
If we're talking about the first set of Ilocos windmills then this only benefits a select few due to proximity to the project and the timing of its inception. What would be notable is if he offered legislation that would benefit the energy consumers all over. As a whole, renewable energy is actually more expensive than conventional energy. For the latter Ilocos Wind farms (and other wind farm projects), if these are all sold through the grid and if it forms part of the FIT, these are passed on to us consumers via the FIT which is more expensive than your typical WESM rates. FMJR's family did earn from energy though, through the controversial BNPP and the kickbacks incurred by FM Sr. and his cronies (set aside that this has been mothballed due to political or safety reasons as that is still a long standing debate).
On Leni Robredo, she has contributed to the Philippines, especially to the poor and marginalized sectors through her work as a lawyer for NGOs and as congresswoman, however these were all never publicized unlike what others would do. The Sumilao farmers taking their cause with her, and marching once again for her has shown that. Speak with any person who has met her and they will share with you how genuine she is.
She is a lawyer while FMJR is known for his non-existent Wharton degree (while some parties bicker about MR's confirmed degree).
She remains grounded and continues to live a lifestyle worth emulating in spite of being married to a man who had considerable powers as a long-time city mayor and DILG secretary.
On a side note, it is interesting to compare the Naga City and Davao City leadership as both Mayors Robredo and Duterte have very contrasting styles and lifestyles yet look at the results to both cities and the mindset of its people. Despite the long-absence of Jesse Robredo, Naga City continues to benefit from his leadership through the programs he started which empowered its people to do better (as compared to coercing people to be disciplined). While the Robredos have long stepped down from Naga City without even thinking of perpetuating their power through placing their children or relatives as replacement, Naga has remained a center of growth surpassing Legaspi City while the question remains on how Davao will transform if someone else takes the helm (should Dutertes actually let go of power there). Yes discipline and progress can be attained but i believe this comes from empowering and teaching the people properly... not through fear.