NoyNoy Aquino’s Platform: A Social Contract with the Filipino People

Finally, I was able to find the details of his platform and I would like to share this with you.  I got this file from his Official Website (www.noynoy.ph) and most of his supporters interact on that website.  Here are some excerpts from this document:

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A SOCIAL CONTRACT WITH THE FILIPINO PEOPLE
THE PLATFORM OF SENATOR BENIGNO “NOYNOY” S. AQUINO III

A National Leadership in Need of Transformational Change
•  Its legitimacy is under question;
•  It persecutes those who expose the truth about its illegitimacy
and corruption;
•  It stays in power by corrupting individuals and institutions;
•  It confuses the people with half-truths and outright lies;
•  It rewards, rather than punishes, wrongdoing;
•  It offers no lasting solutions for the many problems of the
country;
•  It weakens the democratic institutions that hold our leaders
accountable. 
•  It hinders our local governments from delivering basic services; 
•  It has no vision of governance beyond political survival and self-
enrichment.

A People Crying out for Change
•  Corruption robs our children of their protection, nutrition and
education.
•  Corruption destroys our families and communities. 
•  Corruption steals from our farmers and workers.
•  Corruption deters businessmen from investing in our economy.
This has eroded our spirit as individuals, as communities, as a
people. 
• We have lost trust in the democratic institutions we so
courageously re-established after the dictatorship.
• Our proven capacity for collective outrage and righteous
resistance has been weakened.
• We have ceased to depend on the patriotism and civic
engagement that used to animate many of our efforts.
• We have become divided and alienated, focusing only on
ourselves and on our individual pursuits. 
•  Our moral faculties as a people have been paralyzed.
•  We have retreated into a dark world of self-absorption and
cynicism. Our collective despair has reached its lowest point.

Why Manny Villar

Some are called to lead despite remaining passive and unprepared most of their lives. They are suddenly presented with this grace, this opportunity to shine, but have done very little to earn this kind of noble calling. Beware of this kind of leader; he may just be going with the flow, blinded by the prospect of power and fame, and deafened by the roar of the crowd behind him. He may realize too late that he lacks the tools and the strength to shoulder the burden of leadership.

Then there are those who have been preparing most of their lives to gain the experiences and muster the strength to have what it takes to be a true leader. They are the ones who are truly prepared, who have done their homework, so to speak. They have the confidence and they have the tools and the capability to rise to the occasion. The inspiration they provide stems from their own lives, not from something bestowed upon by family background or circumstance.

The Self-Made Man

Manny Villar clearly belongs to this category. He is a self-made man, having built himself from scratch. He does not have a movie star’s charisma to beguile the poor to vote for him. He does not rely on any distinguished pedigree or lineage to propel himself, because he really comes from humble origins. What he does have are concrete achievements as both entrepreneur and political figure. Powerful actions back up his inspiring words and programs, which is why you can believe in them.

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My Must Have iPod Touch/iPhone Paid App Collection

It has been almost a month when i first use my ipod touch and i’ve been searching for good software for my personal and blogging needs. AppStore has lots of applications in its repository and finding a good one is a bit uneasy. But with the help of other people, who rates the apps or write a good reviews about it, i have purchased the following apps:

1. BlogPress – i love this piece of software because, it allows me to write an article even if im away from my computer.

2. Accounts – I use this software to manage my cash flow and budget.

3. Birthday Reminder – I don’t remember my friends’ birthdates so having one is a must for me. Now I’m able to greet my friends on their birthday on time.

4. CDC Baby Growth Chart – im using it to monitor my child’s growth pattern.

5. Plants VS Zombies – There’s a zombie on your lawn…

6. Picture Safe – for my private photos and videos.

- Posted using BlogPress from my iPod Touch

GMA7: SexBomb’s The famous “Bilog na hugis itlog”

I really find it funny to listen to their latest song about how to shade the circle in your ballot.  For me, this is really a great way to educate people on how to place their vote for this upcoming 2010 Presidential Elections.  This song was even taught in schools.  It was even danced by Cebu Dancing Inmates.

I also want to be part of this education campaign that GMA7 has started.  Enjoy the video!