Pick cute, smiling, fragrant Cabinet officials

[chua_riwap]

Popeye Cojuangco & the Kamag-anak Inc on the comeback trail........

[Zeus]

Sana pinili niya sina Oscar Orbos, Richard Gordon, Gibo, Bayani Fernando

[fourtheboys96]

it's gonna be interesting to see how Noynoy will deal with these groups who are all jockeying for a limited number of positions

yeah, it'll be interesting.

pulitika ito. ang mga pultiko, hindi nadadaan sa magagandang salita. pag may nadehado jan, siguradong aangal.

[daimengrui]

As long as Ronnie Puno is not in any Government position. I'll be ok.

[chua_riwap]

Buti naman, ilang linggo na lang...di ko na makikita sa TV ang mga pagmumukha ng Malacanang "barkers"....na si Saludo, yung amoy amag na si Planas, and Gary Olivar.......

Pero si Shrek....madalas pa rin sa TV......

[uls]

everyone who supported Noynoy now wants a position

Group defends right to get posts under Noynoy admin
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/191692/g...r-noynoy-admin

Insisting that there is nothing wrong with it, a civil society group on Monday defended the right of its members to "serve" under the administration of president-apparent Sen. Benigno Simeon “Noynoy" Aquino III.

The Black and White Movement (BWM) stressed this even as it served notice to Aquino that the group can be an unforgiving critic of "wrongdoings" under his administration.

"Just because you’re a supporter di ka pwede maging member ng Cabinet? Maybe they should just send in their resume (Just because you’re a supporter you cannot be a Cabinet member? Maybe we should allow those interested to send in their resumes)," Black and White Movement convenor Leah Navarro said in an interview on dzXL radio.

She chided some groups for warning Aquino against getting people from civil society groups and allies such as the "Hyatt 10."

Former Social Welfare secretary Corazon "Dinky" Soliman, a member of the BWM, had been named by Aquino's camp that she will get back in her old post once Noynoy is proclaimed president.

Chiz's take

Last week, Sen. Francis Escudero advised some supporters of Aquino not to expect government posts in exchange for their support for his presidential bid.

"Sana ganoon din ang ibang nagtrabaho at maiingay na nagtrabaho at pinagsigawang nagtrabaho para sa kanya. Di naman siguro nila ginawa yan na may hinihiling na kapalit o sukli. Di naman siguro ginawa yan at di siguro sasama loob nila kung di sila papasok sa gobyerno o mababalik sa dating pwesto," Escudero had said then.

(I hope the more vocal supporters of Aquino are not expecting posts in return for their support. I want to believe they worked for Aquino without expecting government rewards in return.)

In the just concluded May 10 polls, Escudero backed Aquino and the vice presidential bid of Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay.

The Black and White Movement was among the vocal supporters of Aquino’s presidential bid.

But Navarro said that in her case, she had not applied for a post under the incoming administration.

"In general there is nothing wrong with serving in government. If you want to serve and you are qualified, bakit hindi (why not)?" she added.

"Nilalagay ng ibang tao ang ibang kulay porke’t ikaw ay isang supporter at kung aalukin ka ng pwesto o mag-apply ng isang pwesto, which I have not done. There is nothing wrong with that especially if you are willing to serve at may credentials ka at pwede ka sa pwesto (Some people are trying to inject malice into this issue of supporters getting government posts. There is nothing wrong with that especially if you are willing to serve and you have the proper credentials)," she said.

Ready to criticize

On the other hand, Navarro served notice to Aquino her group will not hesitate to criticize him for wrongdoings under his watch.

"Ang aim ng aming movement di lang sumuporta sa gumagawa ng maganda sa gobyerno pero kung may mapupuna tayo di masyadong maganda siyempre yan ang gagawin namin. That’s why we were formed (Our movement aims not only to support those who do good under the government, but also to criticize shortcomings. That’s why we were formed)," she said.

"Kung maganda ang nangyayari it might be better wala nang need for groups like Black and White Movement (If everything turns out well, there will be no need for groups like ours and it might be better)," she added.

[chua_riwap]

Lumalabas na tunay na kulay ng mga "supporters" ni Noynoy. Lalong makakalbo si Noy, sa kakaisip kung sino bibigyan nya ng pabor.....

- Kamag-anak Inc.
- Hyatt 10
- B & W Movement
- The Firm

Mag-away away na kayo. Nakakahiya kayo! :sad:

[uls]

Noynoy supporters want payback

Job seekers, supporters flood Times Street
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/05...d-times-street

MANILA, Philippines - A crowd of job seekers and supporters on Friday gathered on Times Street in Quezon City, home of presumptive president-elect Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.

All of them were eager to see the senator, but they were all unfortunate as the senator has become elusive.

"Disappointed kami dahil noong nangangampanya siya, siya ang lumalapit. Ngayon kami naman (We're disappointed because during the campaign period, he was the one reaching over to us. Now it's the other way around)," Aquino supporter Remmie Go, a businessman, told ABS-CBN News.

Some of the people gathered in front of Aquino's home were simply hoping for a photo opportunity with the senator. Some were seeking medical assistance and the others asking for financial help for their children's education.

There were also job seekers.

Angelino Gauran, a volunteer in the Aquino campaign, was among those job seekers. He is hoping Aquino would be able to find him a spot in the government for him to be able to support his grandchildren.

Another volunteer, Ernesto Sicalbo, said he also wants to continue helping Aquino in his reform agenda.

The others are willing to work as driver, messenger, even household helper, as long as their employer is the presumptive president-elect.

All applicants were told by Aquino's staff that they would have to seek an appointment first, obviously, because of the senator's tight schedule.

[oliver1013]

My take is, as long as they're qualified why not, kung manicurista nga at hardinero nakaka tsamba eh

[chua_riwap]

'Nak ng teteng o......si Noy gusto maging Tourism Sec si Boy Abunda........



http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/entertain...rism-secretary

MANILA, Philippines - Presidential frontrunner Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III is eyeing celebrity talk show host Boy Abunda, a close friend of his family, to head the Department of Tourism (DoT).

Aquino took note of “The Buzz” host’s ability to clearly communicate ideas and understand the audience.

"He is an icon in the country, and more so for his ability to communicate, to understand the audience and to be able to propound and advance a particular set of ideas,” Aquino said.

When sought for reaction, Abunda said although he is grateful to be considered, he is not “inclined to accept it.”

He noted that joining the government would mean him quitting show business. He admitted that he is not yet prepared to leave the entertainment industry.

“I can help ‘Noy in another capacity. I have a personal relationship with Noy. I think it will be more effective if I continue what I am doing now... giving him advice -- devoid of agenda and bias, devoid of politics,” Abunda said.

Abunda, also a talent manager, used to be a supporter of losing presidential candidate Sen. Manuel “Manny” Villar Jr. He even appeared in many of the senator’s television advertisements.

When Aquino, however, announced his presidential bid, Abunda immediately expressed his support for Kris Aquino’s older brother.-Report from Jing Castañeda, ABS-CBN