My President; Our President

The 1987 Constitution of The Republic of the Philippines - Article V, Section 1 states that:

"Suffrage may be exercised by all citizens of the Philippines not otherwise disqualified by law, who are a least eighteen years of age, and who shall have resided in the Philippines for at least one year, and in the place wherein they propose to vote, for at least six months immediately preceding the election. No literacy, property, or other substantive requirements shall be imposed on the exercise of suffrage."

Below are some few points to consider in choosing the best public servant for the Presidential position. Please take time to read. :)


In no particular order:


1. GRACE POE

Advocacy
** Poverty Alleviation
** Opportunities for Filipino Children
** Election Reforms

Credentials
** UP Manila 1986;
     Boston College 1991
** MTRCB Chairman
** Authored four (4) Bills (not yet Law) that benefit Filipino Children and                Philippine Film Industry

Red Flags
** Questionable Citizenship
** Relatively Inexperienced
** Partisan



2. MAR ROXAS

Advocacy
** Business Growth
** Job Creation
** Rural Development
** Smooth Transition of Pinoy's Programs

Credentials
** Ateneo de Manila 1974; 
     University of Pennsylvania (Wharton School) 1979;
** Authored 14 Bills (passed into Law) that have been instrumental in                    improving the conditions of employees, SME's and the general public
** Received Several Awards from 1996 to 2007
** Held Several Key Administrative Posts

Red Flags
** Alleged Corruption
** Blame Mentality
** Partisan
** Alleged Favoritism



3. RODRIGO DUTERTE

Advocacy
** Discipline
** Law and Order
** Law Reform
** Implementation of Federal System
** Rural Development

Credentials
** Lyceum of the Philippines University 1968;
     San Beda College 1972
** Received more than  100 Awards and Citations from 1995 to 2012
** Authored and Implemented Several City Ordinances and Policies hat have         been key to Davao's Admirable Progress and Global Reputation

Red Flags
** Alleged Extrajudicial Killings
** Political Dynasty
** Lack of Statesmanship
** Partisan



4. JEJOMAR BINAY

Advocacy
** Advancement of Welfare 
** Lowering of Taxes
** Faster Government Services
** Ownership of Business by Foreigners

Credentials
** UP College of Law 1967 (passed Bar 1968); 
     UST 1980; Certificate AIM (Bali, Indonesia) 1996
** Received Several Awards from 1992 to 2006
** Authored Several Ordinances that have been benefitted Makati constituents,      Public School Students, Sr. Citizens and PWD's
** Held Several Key Administrative Posts

Red Flag
** Alleged Graft and Corruption
** Partisan
** Alleged Favoritism
** Political Dynasty



5. MERIAM DEFENSOR SANTIAGO

Advocacy
** Continued Economic Growth
** Freedom of Information and Public Accountability
** Tax System Reforms
** Increased Government Efficiency    

Credentials
** UP Visayas (Magna Cum Laude) 1965;
     UP Law  (Cum Laude);
     University of Michigan;
     Oxford; Harvard; Cambridge;
     Maryhill School of Theology
** Held Many Key Government Positions
** Countless Books and Publications
** Received Numerous Awards  both Local and Foreign
** Served in the UN as Legal Officer
** Authored Numerous Laws

Red Flags
** Diagnosed with Cancer
** Alleged Mental Health Issues


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