Pagcor chief for president?
Chairman Ephraim Genuino of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. is running for president in 2010, a source who requested anonymity said yesterday.
The source said Genuino is now busy recruiting movie actors and actresses to entertain people during the grand launch of his presidential bid next month.
“The allotted fund for Genuino’s presidential bid is placed at P100 million,” the source said.
“He decided to run, saying that every election the administration is spending Pagcor money for candidates, so why doesn’t he run. His full launching is on New Year.”
The source said all the tarpaulins, banners and other launching materials bearing Genuino’s name are all done and waiting to be waved in time for his official announcement.
Genuino’s two sons ran for Congress and councilor in Makati last year.
Both were trounced by the daughter and son of Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay.
– With Eva Visperas, Jose Rodel Clapano