If not GMA, who would you place as the president?

When I first became a voter, well I did vote for GMA. I even prayed to the heavens that may the best president win. But I guess I have been wrong.
I have to admit I am not politically mature, maybe until now.
But since GMA's term would be over in the next years, maybe it's time to watch who would be running for president, for I guess, we are only choosing from actual candidates. Even us, we can hardly think what makes an ideal president and who's going to personify it.
Right now, I would say I'm thinking of Manny Villar. A boy from Tondo, who now is among the richest businessmen in the country. And his motto being the Sipag at Tiyaga. A story of rags to riches. I would love to think he can do sort of things to this country. From being a poor to a successful nation. But this is just my thoughts.
I would love to hear from others too.

I want somebody who is a nationalist and would consider the country first brfore anything else.

I want that president to be honest and true to his words. he must not be afraid to tell us what really ails this country and ask for our help! I think we just need somebody to spell out what we will do and i think we will do it if it is for the country and the future of our kids.

I want a president who really will serve the people and will not make his needs and wants a priority.

I want a president who listens and at the same time decisive.

I want a president who have guts to fight the foreign forces who bullies us up until now.

I hope we can convince Wigberto tanada to run for president...

I don't trust the present crop of presidentiables. Lacson is just too spooky owing from his military background and the questions about the Kuratong Baleleng rubout case. Noli De Castro is not qualified to handle the job. Bayani Fernando, Manny Villar and Loren Legarda are publicity hogs - I cringe at the thought that if one of them becomes president, we'd still be seeing either of them on tv doing a laundry bar commercial, (yikes! how cheap). Jojo Binay, Erap or any of the Estradas, no way. Mar Roxas is way too arrogant, that even his partymates from Liberal Party sometimes get turned off. In fact, I don't trust any pro-GMA and any opposition candidate. They are all in cahoots with one another (that's why Allan Cayetano and Jamby Madrigal have been so suspiciously quiet these past few months). We need a fresh face. No pro-GMA, no pro-opposition, no showbiz personalities, no religious personalities, and please, nobody from the media or sports.

Everlasting's suggestion of Bobby Tanada seems interesting. He was one of the few who stood out during the Senate deliberations on the US military bases. Somebody with a business/economic background would be a good candidate too, like PLDT's Manny V Pangilinan,because we need an economist to create the right business climate for the country. The only politician who seems untainted by corruption is Ate Shawie's other half, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan - he's not pro-GMA but he's also not identified with the united opposition.

that's such a funny picture of GMA! for me, i believe GMA is truly brilliant! why? try tracing back the news for the past 6 months. its cover up after cover after cover up! where is the zte deal now? its hardly even mentioned! it died down after replacing it with the rice shortage! then the meralco take over, then now the fare hikes! she truly is great in covering up!

for me, i know this will sound brutal and somewhat offensive, but i wanted for ping lacson to be president last presidential elections. why? coz i know he can teach us filipinos some discipline. i see him as the kind of guy who doesnt really care about his image as long as he knows what he's doing will bring good to the community/country.

but now, id like for mar roxas to be president. he may not be as experienced as the other government officials, but when the next presidential elections come, i believe he will be just right for the position.

its great to see filipinos here! -- im new. hope we could be friends:)

Well you're right in there. There is really no one right now who is capable of running the government competently. I think it would take ages before we can really find one that will stand and work out for the benefit of us Filipinos. All leaders both from admin and opposition are just not trustworthy to stay in there. That is why up until now I am at a lost who am I going to suppport.

is there? i think there are a lot who can take her place but i think they are all the same. TRAPO. almost all the politician are being good just for the sake of their selves. promises promises during running but when they are already seated they no longer care what they promise to the people. they make sure their pockets are full while most of the Filipino people are hungry.

In my opinion, I always like Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago to be the President. She has a very strong conviction on all her programs and beliefs. She doesn't hesitate to fight anyone if needed. Senator Miriam has a wide-range of ideas and is very smart at that.