Everyone should have an opinion and be actively involved in choosing our next leaders. “You don’t have a right to complain about the government if you didn’t even bother to vote!” Downloadable Ebook 2016 Philippine Presidential Candidates (in alphabetical order) Binay Duterte Poe Roxas Santiago 33% 23% 21% 17% 4% *Pulse Asia Survey December 4 - 11, 2015 CAMPAIGN PLATFORM *Inclusive growth *End graft and corruption *Improve infrastructure Then add their own flavor. Let’s start from STRENGTHS Favorable Long Term Factors in the Phils. - COL Financial GUIDELINES First: “Ano ba ang gusto kong Pilipinas?” “What is my Dream Philippines?” Write down 3 things that you’d like for our country now. Guideline 2 Our country is not just as good as our elected leaders. It is as good as each one of us in this room! Let’s ask ourselves: “Given my own talents and skills, how can I contribute?” Write down 3 things that you will do to fulfill your Dream Philippines. Third: “Who among the 5 can lead me best?” “What traits of a good leader am I looking for?” Integrity Competence Energy & Ability to Empower (so I can give my contribution to Dream Phils!) Warren Buffet: “In hiring people look for 3 qualities. Integrity, Intelligence, Energy. If they don’t have the first, the other 2 will kill you!” Regular Mom: “In hiring a helper I look for 3 qualities. Trustworthy, Smart enough, Has the Energy to work around the house. If she doesn’t have the first, my family is in trouble!” JEJOMAR BINAY - Born 1942, 73 years old by June - Father: Librarian from Batangas - Mother: Teacher from Isabela - Orphan at 9, adopted by Uncle - Grew up poor, sold kanin baboy - UP Law Sch, passed bar, UST masters - Human Rights lawyer - Wife: Dra. Elenita Binay - Big break in public service in 1986 appointed by Pres. Cory as Makati Mayor From 1986 – 2015 Makati: Binay Country Constituents – happy w/ free services “Mabait sya! May charisma.” “Rambotito” From Rambotito defending Tita Cory from the mutinees staged by Honasan… To having Honasan as his VP! Read his speech painfully. Wasn’t able to answer Qs. Moved a bit slow. “May charisma nga” My burning question: If you don’t win what is Plan B for VP Binay? “There’s none!” MAR ROXAS - Born 1957, 59 years old by June - Father: Sen. Gerry Roxas - Mother: Judy Araneta - Rich family, political pedigree - ADMU, U Penn Wharton Sch of Eco. - Investment banker in NYC - Married to Korina Sanchez - Capiz Rep. 1993-2000 - Erap: DTI Secretary - GMA: Energy & DTI Sec. - 2004-2010 Senator - Top in 2004 Senatorial Elections - 2009: W/drew pres. dream to support Pnoy - PNoy: DOTC & DILG Sec. - Spoke without reading w/ brother Dinggoy - Straight but lacks charisma Mar Roxas & Leni Robredo My burning question: If you win what will be the role of Korina? “What do you mean? She’s my wife!” She won’t hold a gov’t position if that’s what you’re asking. GRACE POE - Born 1968, 47 years old by June Parents: Showbiz Royalty Da King FPJ & the Queen of Phil Cinema Susan Roces - Finished Political Science at Boston University - At 22 married Neil Llamanzares, US citizen, & raised family in the US, worked as pre-school teacher, procurement liaison officer - Came back in 2004 when FPJ died, got in politics to fight against electoral fraud - MTRCB Chairman in 2010 - Top in 2013 Senatorial elections Grace Poe & Chiz Escudero My burning question: If you win what will be Chiz E.’s role? “Don’t worry I will watch over him!” RUDY DUTERTE - Born 1945, 71 years old by June - Father: Vicente Duterte (mayor of Danao, Gov. of Davao) - Mother: Soledad Roa (teacher, civic leader) - Expelled from school 2x, finished Law in San Beda, passed the bar - 1986 appointed OIC Vice Mayor of Davao City & had been in power since - To break term limits, he ran & won as Congressman 1st district Davao, and also had daughter Sarah as mayor, he as vice mayor - Takes pride in Davao as being among Safest Cities - Invited to be Interior Sec. by 4 pres. - Issues with Human Rights violations - Separated from wife, w/ more than 1 GF Rudy Duterte & Allan Cayetano Student’s question: How can you realistically improve the country in 6mos as what you always say? “I will return to you the safety of going around at night w/o being killed or raped. Malaki ang trabaho ng police. Lakihan ang sueldo.” MIRIAM SANTIAGO - Born 1945, 71 years old by June - Parents: Judge & Dean - Cum Laude, UP College of Law, - attended other prestigious universities (Univ. of Michigan, Harvard, Oxford, etc.) to pursue further studies - RTC Judge, issued 1st decision against Martial Law - Commission of Immigration & Deportation - Ran for president in 1992 (#2), 1998 (#7) - First became Senator in 1995 - Voted against the opening of 2nd envelop in Erap Impeachment, and the acquittal of Corona in CJ Impeachment - Married to Narciso Santiago, 2 sons 1 deceased Miriam Santiago & Bongbong Marcos Coco Alcuaz’s question: Why BBM as runningmate? “BBM is trying to redeem himself. Let’s give him a chance.” INTEGRITY How was he raised by his parents? Can I count on him to implement the laws fairly? Does he have conflicts of interest? Does he have record of graft & corruption? Who are the people around him? Who are his family and friends? Who is his running mate? COMPETENCE What is her educational background? Is she smart enough to run a country? What does she have to show in her work portfolio? How has she done in her previous stints both in the public & private sector? Can she represent me well in int’l. negotiations? What has she done for the county so far? ENERGY & ABILITY TO EMPOWER Does he inspire me to do my best to work well in my field so that I can contribute to my country? Does he have the right health condition & stamina to flourish in the gruelling tasks of being the President of the Philippines with all its problems and high expectations? BACK TO GUIDELINES 1. What is my Dream Philippines? 2. How can I help make it possible? 3. Who among the candidates can make me contribute most to fulfilling my Dream Philippines? Paraphrase from Warren Buffet & Regular Mom: “Look for the 3 qualities. Integrity Competence Energy & Ability to Empower. Even if he/she has the last 2, if the first is missing, we’re dead!” Let’s continue the conversation and research to make the best choice. Remember: #MahirapMagMoveOn from the ills of a bad presidency! And let’s remember to do our part! Thank you very much. I hope to hear from you! or [email protected].