Who's your number one senator for this upcoming election?

Philippines
February 25, 2007 8:08am CST
Hi everyone. I'm just curious. Who will be your number one senator for this upcoming election and why? Do you think Richard Gomez and Cesar Montano has the capacity to do senatorial jobs?
22 responses
• Philippines
25 Feb 07
I would choose re-electionist senator joker arroyo. The person is just straight and very intelligent. As for richard gomez and cesar montano, I believe they are more capable running in local government office than jumping right into the senate.
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
That's also how I feel for Richard and Cesar.
@sebab315 (108)
• Philippines
8 Mar 07
I drink to that! i really don't understand where these people got their guts to decide to run for posts requiring more than looks and acting skills..i mean, hellloooow, this is SENATE & the FUTURE OF OUR COUNTRY we are talking about. If this isnt disillusionment and absurdity, i dont know what is...tsk..kawawa na talaga pinas.
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@roferz (46)
• Philippines
23 Mar 07
Chiz Escudero. lets vote for him http://www.chizescudero.com
• Philippines
24 Mar 07
What has Mr. Escudero done for the youth of Sorsogon? How many years has he been in Congress? Is Sorsogon not one of the poorest districts {if you can call it that}in the Philippines now? Has Mr. Escudero used Congress as a platform/launching pad? How can he help solve the problems of the Philippines if Sorsogon remains poor to this day after his years of dedicated (?) service? Do we smell PERSONAL ambition here?
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@sahira (1071)
• Philippines
6 Mar 07
i will exercise my right in choosing the best leaders this coming election,and for me i will vote all from opposition eam..my first candidate would be Chiz Escudero..I don't want to vote Montano and Gomez because i believe they are not capable of lawmaking and senatorial jobs,they are only capable in showbiz acting.
• Philippines
8 Mar 07
So far here's my list of senators for this upcoming election: 1. Joker Arroyo 2. Chiz Escudero 3. Ping Lacson And here's my black list. 1. Pichay 2. Montano 3. Gomez 4. Recto - (because he's the one who submitted the expanded vat bill. Thanks to him our lives are harder...)
• Philippines
5 Mar 07
i'm for chiz escudero and manny villar! Their my top bets. No actors and balimbings for me.
• Philippines
5 Mar 07
i mean they're my top bets! ALso kiko pangilinan and trillanes.
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@catcai (1056)
• Philippines
5 Mar 07
Hmm, i dont have a number 1 senator in my mind yet... though im quite intrigued regarding richard and cesar montanos would be status in the coming elections. I really dont know if they have the capacity to handle political conflicts and i dont wanna judge them just because their actors and because they could just act their way to the debates and campaigns and the voting process as well. The are not only actors lng nmn.. they are also filipino citizens who have the capacity just like any other filipinos- to love and care and serve our country. I just hope they wont be just ACTING when they get voted though..
• Philippines
5 Mar 07
It's a bit out of topic but are you going to vote Pichay? "Pangarap kong tuparin ang mga pangarap nyo..." I feel he's lying... I'm not going to vote that guy...
@sebab315 (108)
• Philippines
8 Mar 07
I will definitely vote for Chiz, Joker A., Coseteng, Loren and Pangilinan. Please vote for them, too.
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• Philippines
8 Mar 07
I will. And personally, I will never vote Recto for what he did in the senate. Instead of creating bills against corrupt officials, he revised the EVAT law.
@whacks (774)
• Philippines
25 Mar 07
I should not like to vote for those who are just popular like actors, etc. My No. 1 is still Sen. Panfilo Lacson.
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@lvap0628 (731)
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
I would definitely vote for joker arroyo, kiko pangilinan, and manny villar. As for richard gomez and cesar montano they should stick to showbiz. or at the very least they should start their political careers at a lower level and not set their sights on the top positions.
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
How about Ralph Recto? Are you considering him as one of your 12 senators? Remember, he's the one who submitted the bill regarding expanded value added tax. Thanks to him, our lives are harder now because of Expanded VAT.
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
number ONE??? the truth is most of them that i will vote are pasang awa. i won't even have a magic 12. to have 6 or 8 would be hard. im' still looking and studying a relatively unknown party that was formed. you can check http://www.kpkcommongood.blogspot.com/ to know them more. a lot of columnist of major papers have written about them in a very positive tone. and i'm inclined to vote for them. regarding the two other celebrities, i am more i favor of cesar montano. Why? when it comes to movies, his a has a message of awakening us to do something. not just watch the movie and enjoy. he is saying something for us to think about. of course, this speaks of his last few movies, primarily, Rizal. come to think of it, to come up with those movies, he has to go months of training before the film can start shooting. what i mean is, he is one of those artist in the local scene who has intellectual capacity. not to mention, his achievement as director.
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
Cesar might be better if he continues to create good movies such as Rizal and not in the senate.
@Corvin (417)
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
I choose Allan Peter Cayetano as my number 1 senator slate. Because of his actions against FG. I think Richard Gomez and Cesar Montano will not do it in the senate... if ever they will win this election, they said that they will study political science after they win the elections.
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• Philippines
26 Feb 07
That's right. They should start studying political science if they really want to serve our country as senators. As if, political science can be learned in weeks...
• Philippines
27 Feb 07
i dont think they have the capacity to be in the senate what do you think richard gomez and cesar montano will be doing in the senate those who have extensive background in politics didnt fare well sila pa kaya sample like jinggoy have been in politics for quite sometime di he do anything in the senate same goes with lito lapid its better we get those who we think will and can do something with thier position with my number one senator right now dont know yet is there really anyone qualified to get our vote
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• Philippines
28 Feb 07
That's how I feel too. The problem is, they are too popular and most filipinos vote because of popularity.
@tombiz (2036)
• Philippines
1 Apr 07
Both movie actors don't have the capability to be in the Senate. Just like Jinngoy, Bong, Lito and others, their performance will be below at par with the standards. Not unless the Senate wants in-house embers to entertain them, then I'd probably change my mind. My number 1 will be joker Arroyo -- the dragon boy. And i will also go for MIGUEL ZUBIRI -- a very intelligent and environment-friendly man. As the debate on global warming in the international media is now raging, we need Migz in the Senate to craft laws to lessen the effects of global warming.
@vonj888 (30)
• Philippines
25 Feb 07
Joker Arroyo would get my vote
• Philippines
26 Feb 07
Looks like Joker Arroyo is the number one senator. I agree not to vote Richard and Cesar this upcoming election.
• Philippines
3 Apr 07
Personally, my number 1 bet would be Chiz Escudero...I am not related to him whatsover, but I like his being so idealistic, a little activist. He is not the traditional politician, Number 2 would be Peter Cayetano, but for Richard Gomez and Cesar Montano, c'mon! they are like Vic Magsaysay, the candidates of the Kapatiran Party and KBL...they will just make the voters become confused and waste their votes
@crazy_me (588)
• Philippines
2 Mar 07
I do not have a number one senator yet, but I will most probably vote for Francis Pangilinan, Manny Villar, Chiz Escudero, Joker Arroyo, Allan Peter Cayetano, and Sonia Roco. I believe the five men are not corrupt. They stand on their principles. They speak up when they believe that something is wrong. I also believe that Mrs. Roco will not be corrupt. I voted for her husband in the 2004 elections. As for Richard Gomez and Cesar Montano, I would definitely not vote for them. It is not because they are from the showbiz world. There are many good actor-politicians like Vilma Santos, Herbert Bautista, and Anjo Yllana. I just do not think they will be good senators. They should run for local offices first. And I have never liked Richard Gomez. I see him as a very arrogant guy.
• Philippines
25 Feb 07
hi driedmango, i would never vote for cesar or richard. running for senate's not a popularity contest. it is a LEGISLATIVE job. My number one senator is Joker Arroyo too-- same as the other poster there. Who are you voting for anyway dmango?
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• Philippines
5 Mar 07
MY number one senator would be Chiz Escudero.Have you bothered to look at his eyes? Gawwd, he looks sleepy, and he's still spouting sensical things. Ever wonder what HE COULD DO or SAY if he is wide awake?
@tatzkie (644)
• Philippines
1 Mar 07
My bet is chiz escudero. he will be number one or at least fall on the top 3. Richard and Cesar... i think they are just making fools out of themselves. Surely they wont win. Being famous doesnt mean they are fit for the position.
• Singapore
26 Feb 07
I have nothing against Richard Gomez & Cesar Montano. They are good actors. But when it comes to congress I will think twice if I'll put their names in my precious ballot. I believe they should have an indepth knowledge of our laws and being popular alone will do them no good. I just wish that they really have a genuine heart in helping our country prosper.
@kris_02ph (564)
• Philippines
5 Mar 07
my number 1 would be chiz escudero. and i don't thin richard and cesar has the capaity, period.
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