Gordon will!

[shadow]

^baka akala niya blue babble battalion pa rin siya at nagsasayaw doon...

[donbuggy]

Parang Lee Kwan Yu.

Really? In what way?

The closest we had to someone like Lee Kuan Yew was Marcos. They both valued stability and order.

But there were differences. LKY had zero tolerance for corruption. And LKY believed in meritocracy - that is, you get ahead in life through talent, skills and hard work. Not connections. Not through relatives. Not because you and the other person comes from the same province.

That is why Singapore prospered and we have not.

[shadow]

bakit maraming dinidikit yun sarili nila as Lee Kwan Yu of the Philippines? first nakita ko before yun election si Lacson, then Bayani Fernando ngayon si Gordon naman

wala na ba talagang konting hiya mga politicians natin?

[4JGtootsie]

Really? In what way?

Determination even at the hardest time. After Mount Pinatubo and The US pullout, parang naputukan ng Atomic bomb ang Olongapo/Subic. Gordon was the one who invited investors and they came.

Singapore had the same situation when it became Independent and Britain pulled out. It was LKY who spearheaded the campaign.

The closest we had to someone like Lee Kuan Yew was Marcos. They both valued stability and order.

But there were differences. LKY had zero tolerance for corruption. And LKY believed in meritocracy - that is, you get ahead in life through talent, skills and hard work. Not connections. Not through relatives. Not because you and the other person comes from the same province.

That is why Singapore prospered and we have not.

I will respect all views. But I have some questions.
When the Americans left Subic what happened?
Mag kasing laki kaya ang Subic at Singapore?
Was Gordon instrumental in mobilizing the citizenry to make Subic what it is before the time of Payumo?

[JackFlash]

I will respect all views. But I have some questions.
When the Americans left Subic what happened?
Mag kasing laki kaya ang Subic at Singapore?
Was Gordon instrumental in mobilizing the citizenry to make Subic what it is before the time of Payumo?

I will give credit where it's due. Gordon's leadership in Subic inspired volunteerism. People watched over the place, even w/o pay so no one could loot the homes and offices left by the Americans. Unlike Clark wherein ultimong inodoro pinutakti.

Size of Subic vs Singapore: Smaller yata. But that doesn't diminish Gordon's achievements there. Up to now, ordinary employees in Subic still talk of the good old days under Gordon.

Re Subic's advances under Gordon - also remarkable. Same as Makati under Binay (at least accdg to the masa, and not the "Villagers" and business groups), and San Juan under Erap. But not all mayors, chairmen and administrators are cut out to become president. That's why Binay, BF and Gordon are low in the surveys. One former mayor who became pres was Erap. And we know what happened to him.

Sidebar: One time, I was in Singapore, in a taxi from the airport to the hotel. Cab driver asked where I was from and when he found out Philippines, aba, nag-sermon ba naman about too much democracy, etc. vs. his country where there was more discipline. Nainis ako and told him, Singapore, his country is just as big as Manila, our capital city whose population is even bigger than Singapore's. The job of their prime minister could be handled by a mayor in the Phils. When I asked if a prime minister in Singapore could run 7000 islands with a population of 80+ million multi-cultural, multi-religious, multi-ethnic people, he scratched his head and shrugged his shoulders. Buti na lang he was still honest coz hindi tinaga yung fare.

[4JGtootsie]

Thank you Jackflash!

Last year, Villar ako may experience as congressman, speaker, senator tapos senate president, businessminded, may money for the presidential campaign then I realized that is not enough. Im not saying wag natin iboto siya but sino kaya ang may experience sa pag ahon from a real problem.

Pros and cons about Gordon welcome po as long as we can verify and confirm. Mga taga Subic at Olongapo diyan

[lugarai]

Thank you Jackflash!

Last year, Villar ako may experience as congressman, speaker, senator tapos senate president, businessminded, may money for the presidential campaign then I realized that is not enough. Im not saying wag natin iboto siya but sino kaya ang may experience sa pag ahon from a real problem.

Pros and cons about Gordon welcome po as long as we can verify and confirm. Mga taga Subic at Olongapo diyan

Im from Subic, Gordon can lead just like other trapos. And take note that not only Zambalenyo volunteers after Americans left but also people from Bataan. Larger portion of SBMA is part of Bataan. But when investors came to SBMA only residence of Zambales can apply for a Job inside SMBA. If your resume says your from difference province your out.

Admittedly Gordon saved SBMA but thats it. Corruption were rampant during his time. In Gordon's administration started exotic cars smuggling.

And today's SBMA is way way way better than Gordon's era....You should visit SBMA to see to yourselves...

At sabi badingerzi daw si "Dick".

[jonski]

Wag lang matuloy yung 9ray ng sun sa Philippine flag and wag lang maulit yung idea nya na amnesty sa Abu Sayaf group ay ok na sya para sakin.

[4JGtootsie]

Im from Subic, Gordon can lead just like other trapos. And take note that not only Zambalenyo volunteers after Americans left but also people from Bataan. Larger portion of SBMA is part of Bataan. But when investors came to SBMA only residence of Zambales can apply for a Job inside SMBA. If your resume says your from difference province your out.

Admittedly Gordon saved SBMA but thats it. Corruption were rampant during his time. In Gordon's administration started exotic cars smuggling.

And today's SBMA is way way way better than Gordon's era....You should visit SBMA to see to yourselves...

At sabi badingerzi daw si "Dick".

Minus ganda este pogi points.Thank You bro!

[LHV]

I really like Gordon i would have voted for him for president before and he is still in my short list of presidentiables kasi iilan lang naman mapagpipilian di ba

ang ayaw ko sa kanya ay nakipag handshake siya kay Ramos para ma extend yung upo nya sa SBMA which was illegal then kaya nung maupo si Erap first na ginawa ni Jueteng lord tanggalin sya sa SBMA

[Autobeat]

I'm currently for Gordon. He's the one who pushed and literally fought for the automation of the 2010 elections, when others were delaying it. I partially recall a Senate hearing when Gordon was expressing his disgust of other Senators delaying the automation, saying someting like: "Ano? Balik lang ba sa dating may nagkakadayaan sa eleksyon?!" Tameme yung mga ibang senador.

Siya rin yung may integridad na hindi gumastos ng pera ng bayan para lang sa infomercial. A trapo would have used some funds to make some sort of infomercial for Red Cross with his face and name there, but not Gordon. In fact siya pa yung bumabatikos sa mga gumastos ng pera ng bayan for infomercials nila:

Like: Gilbert Teodoro's "NDCC infomercial"
or Noli's "Pag-ibig infomercial"

Will still be open to both pro and con feedback about Gordon, but at the moment he seems to be our top choice.

[DonCamote]

Richard Gordon - Bayani Fernando tandem!

This is my dream team

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx...bCategoryId=63


They both have track records to speak of honest to goodness implementors. With no hesitation, I'll vote for both of them and will campaign for them.

I really don't care if these two are not topping surveys. I'm voting based on their track record, ethics and qualifications. Whether they win or lose, I can proudly say I voted for the best some years later.

[Monseratto]

I'm currently for Gordon. He's the one who pushed and literally fought for the automation of the 2010 elections, when others were delaying it. I partially recall a Senate hearing when Gordon was expressing his disgust of other Senators delaying the automation, saying someting like: "Ano? Balik lang ba sa dating may nagkakadayaan sa eleksyon?!" Tameme yung mga ibang senador.

Wasn't that other good senator si "Chiz"?

[jonski]

Ok sya sakin pero wag naman sana kawawa ang AFP pag nanalo sya.

[ajOT]

at least NOW i have someone to VOTE for PRESIDENT of our COUNTRY that is really worth it...

my only question is: why only now file for candidacy? anyway its better late than never... he still has 5 months anyway...

may all Filipino people's, vote the right person and to always think of their children's future and for the greater good of his country, not a candidate who is thinking the greater good of his family and the greater good of his financial wealth..

VOTE WISELY...


to know some info about: Richard Gordon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard...8politician%29

[mrpink]

bad news for gibo .. they are more of "galing and talino" tandem than the gibo-edu team .. might be a surprise second the way miriam was ..

[jonski]

Ganada sana tandem na Tedoro - Gordon

[Lucius]

Ganada sana tandem na Tedoro - Gordon

Pareho kasing panot kaya siguro di nag-work

[DonCamote]

Richard Gordon's Manifesto

http://www.dickgordon2010.com/index....d=60&Itemid=61

First, that we must be RESPONSIBLE for ourselves, for our fellow Filipinos, and for our country. We must change our attitudes, and transform ourselves to become horizon-chasers with duty, dignity, and determination;

Second, that we can REINVENT GOVERNMENT to faithfully perform its prime duty to serve and protect the people;

Third, that we can fortify LAW AND ORDER through self-discipline, vigilance, and respect for the rule of law;

Fourth, that we can build a STRONG AND GROWING ECONOMY if we all work, save, and invest in order to prosper;

Fifth, that we must prioritize EDUCATION as the key to national development to compete and lead in the new global economy;

Sixth, that we must provide adequate access to HEALTH CARE for all our people, especially the needy;

Seventh, that we must create JOBS for our people, so that they will not need to seek their fortunes abroad, but rather devote their talents directly to their country and their families;

Eighth, that we must assist our people in securing decent HOMES to live in and LAND to work and build on, so they can be dignified and productive citizens;

Ninth, that we must strengthen and reinforce the FAMILY as the foundation of our nation to develop proper values and virtues in individuals and build solid character; and

Tenth, that we must protect and preserve the ENVIRONMENT for our posterity. We must have the Vision grounded on Values and empowered by Volunteerism to achieve Victory. These are the ideals upon which we lay the foundation of our movement for change. We are the instruments of a movement dedicated to transform the Philippines into aBagumbayan, a new Philippines.

We invite every patriotic Filipino to join us in this shared struggle. Let us embark together on this grand mission to reclaim, rebuild, and reconsecrate what Rizal— 111 years ago today—bid farewell to as “our Eden lost,” but which remains our birthright and our redemption: Bagumbayan.

Where our heroes have fallen, there shall we rise, reborn.


RICHARD "Dick" Gordon



This man is not all cheap talk. What he talked about here is something that happened in Gapo and SBMA.

Who among the other Presidential wanna be actually have some proof to what they are talking about?

[ajOT]

This man is not all cheap talk. What he talked about here is something that happened in Gapo and SBMA.

Who among the other Presidential wanna be actually have some proof to what they are talking about?

i second to that....

as what I said on the other thread... popularity is not really a boost to be elected, but that's what some filipino people is looking at kung sino ang sikat yun ang iboboto ko - hoping that this wont happen on this coming election... may they also think of who will be a candidate to vote for that thinks and would act for the greater good of his country and fellowmen...

SHOW us what you got!

its not just gapo and SBMA, but when Gordon was DOT Secretary, the tourism had a great and increased their expected nos. of tourist/year - increase revenue and investment for our country...

that's what SHOWING what he got...

if he can do it in a particular department or province (subic/gapo), so he can also prove it Nationwide (in the Philippines)...