Mar Roxas flexes muscles: Reason why Nereus Acosta's appointment as DENR secretary did'nt push thru

After so many meetings with President Aquino and after visiting the Department of Environment and Natural Resources offices for so many times during the past six weeks, former Bukidnon Congressman Nereus Acosta will not succeed or replace Ernesto Paje as DENR secretary afterall.

This surprised many who really thought that Acosta is a "shoo-in" for the post since Aquino himself told and even promised Acosta last year that the Liberal party member will get the post once the one-year election ban has been lifted. 

Fact is, Acosta has even prepared himself for the post and already tasked his men to be appointed in sensitive posts at the DENR. Reportedly, he even offered the undersecretary position to a friend, who happens to be a director of another government agency.

what happened? 

sources say, the reason why Acosta's appointment did not push thru is he being a part of the block of Senator Kiko Pangilinan in the Liberal Party. Remember that it was Kiko who opposed and paved the way for Roxas's exclusion as the party's official presidential candidate and replaced him with Senator Aquino.

Kiko controls the SLAMMAT LORRD group, a group composed of Liberals and Leftist members including Akbayan and some volunteer groups.

a source says that Mar reportedly blocked Acosta's appointment since Acosta belonged to the wing that opposed his candidacy for the presidency. Mar's group reportedly vowed not to allow members of the SLAMMAT LORRD group to assume sensitive government posts.

How true? Read this entry for more information at http://philippine360.com.

What's instore for the Aquino administration in 2011

2011 will be a year when the Aquino administration will regain its moral focus, when those who unfortunately did not win the senatorial elections, would again see themselves hugging the headlines once more.


These people, who are mostly idealists and members of civil society, will be given sensitive posts to fill their talents in. They are a good addition to this government, which continues to portray a progressive stance. 


For example, Nereus Acosta is reviewing his laws on natural resources for his eventual takeover of the Department of Natural Resources. Riza Hontiveros of AKBAYAN is still scouting for her place while several others are just preparing to be "activated". Some feel these people are out to gain public leverage from their posts, posturing for another stab at it come 2013. And why not? 2013 remains a very promising year for those aspiring for a Senatorial post since the big time heavyweights are obviously out.


The question really is, will the Liberals continue their dominance of the legislative department? Yes. Nacionalista heavyweight Senator Manny Villar is out by next 2013. Villar, according to some, will remain in the business sector. His brilliance there remains extremely beneficial to our country. He continues to help impoverished sectors with his foundation.


A mid-term elections are most beneficial for those "unknowns" or "still lacking some credentials" Given the chance, these people are possible "shoo-ins" in the Senate, provided they are given the big chance of exposure. A government post provides that possibility.

Want change? Vote for new blood in the Senate

For those still undecided, let me just tell you five (5) reasons why you should not vote for traditional politicians posing as change agents.

Who are these trapos? They are the re-electionist Senators who are now on top of the survey board. It would be extremely bad if you vote for Bong Revilla, who had the gall to change his very surname just for politics, unmindful of its effects to his numerous kids.

And why will you even consider a Lapid whose claim to fame is just one law after serving for six years? Imagine, one law for six years?

Constitutional luminaries such as Miriam Defensor-Santiago and Juan Ponce-Enrile should hang their gloves and call it quits. They had their time. They should allow other new faces to lead us. For most of their careers, they crafted these laws but without direct effects to us. They only enriched the stock of their companies, like Enrile who has his Jaka properties.

Let me tell you that you'll be surprised by the outcome of the Senatorial race. Many people I know will not vote for old and re-electionist legislators and Senatorial candidates who just use their celebrity status and their political brandnames just to be elected. And that is good.

Why will you vote for these re-electionists when they were part of this government which did nothing for us for nine years?

These re-electionists and those who are again campaigning for another slab at it, do not deserve our votes. We already know how poorly they performed as legislators. For six or in some cases, nine years, these re-electionists did nothing to uplift our situation. Worst, they have been part of the rotten nature of this system which we all live in.

If we really want change, elect new faces in the Senate.

1. LACSON, ALEX. A note lawyer, philantropist, student and civic leader. He has the skills, the experience and the vision for all of us. He will be a very valuable asset in the Senate. Noynoy Aquino personally picked him and included him in his senatorial slate. Noynoy needs Lacson at the Senate.

2. DE VENECIA, JOEY. Yes, he's the son of a former 5-time speaker and yes, he's a businessman. What people like about him--his heart is in the right place. He fought against graft and corruption.

3. OPLE, SUSAN. Yes, she's the daughter of a great patriot, Ka Blas Ople. She has been helping OFWs since a decade ago. She knows their plight. She knows their true concerns.

4. LIM, DANNY. A be-medalled officer, a professional soldier who stood up against tyranny and fought for the rights of others.

5. QUERUBIN, ARIEL. A Medal Of Valor, he risked his life so that millions will have a peaceful life.

6. MASA, LIZA. She's a true blue patriot, who sacrificed her entire life for the struggle. She was one of the most prolific members of Congress. It is time for us to have someone like her in the Senate.

7. OCAMPO, SATUR. A nationalist, he was imprisoned by the Marcos regime when he fought for the rights of impoverished farmers. Like Liza, Ocampo is a tireless and self-less worker for the people's rights.

8. ACOSTA, NEREUS. Intelligent. Highly articulate. Educator. Nationalist. What more can you ask for?

9. BAUTISTA, MARTIN. One of the most patriotic doctors I have ever seen and heard. His heart is in the right place. He went back to his motherland to help Noynoy in the change business. He deserves a slot at the Senate.

10. LAO, YASMIN. Assalamu alaikum wah rahmatullah! Bismillahi rahmanir raheem, vote for Yasmin, a true advocate of the rights of the Bangsamoro. She dedicated most of her life, helping the Bangsamoro improve their lives, like Amina Rasul before her.

11. HONTIVEROS, RISA. Like Masa, Hontiveros became known for her tireless pursue of the rights of women and has not backed down in the RH fight.

12. MITRA, RAMON. A former Marine Captain, Mitra knows what agricultural modernization means and his heart is in the right place. He deserves a place in the Senate.

Patricio Mangubat votes for Noynoy Aquino for President

Three of the country's biggest political parties are closing their campaigns tonight--the Lakas-KAMPI, Nacionalista and Liberal party. However, individual campaigns will just end by midnight of Saturday.

Now, let me tell you my choices for President and Vice President.

For president, I will be voting for Liberal Party Standard bearer Noynoy Aquino. I am now endorsing him for 5 simple reasons:

1. Noynoy Aquino is humble, has strong political will and has the correct vision for the country.

2. Noynoy Aquino has the strong moral fortitude needed by the country especially in these times of immorality and corruption.

3. Noynoy Aquino will definitely fight graft and corruption.

4. Noynoy Aquino is the leading contender for the post. To avoid the prospect of electing a minority president, it is for the best interests of the country to elect Noynoy Aquino as majority president.

5. Noynoy Aquino listens and is quick to his feet especially in decisions that needs his immediate attention.

And I proclaim today that Noynoy Aquino will become the 15th President of the Republic of the Philippines. I am extremely confident Noynoy Aquino is our new president. When I saw him up close and personal a few days ago, he now has the "halo" that I saw in former presidents Cory, Fidel, and Estrada.

For Vice President I will be voting for Liberal Party vice presidential bet Mar Roxas for five (5) simple reasons:

1. Mar Roxas does not have graft cases filed against him--unlike one of his rivals who has numerous graft cases against him.

2. Mar Roxas is honest and tapat, unlike one of his rivals who admitted infidelity in his past.

3. Mar Roxas has a very strong political will, rooted firmly on his ideological beliefs, unlike one of his rivals who is just posturing.

4. Mar Roxas has experience in managing executive departments.

5. Mar Roxas is the leading contender in the surveys and we need a majority vice president.

Black propaganda heaped upon him will surely fail---and the Binay minions will be frustrated come May 10, 2010 elections.

Let us all pray, regardless of our religious beliefs for Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas. Failure of this elections is directed at stealing the thunder so to speak from an Aquino-Roxas victory.

FOR SENATOR:

1. LACSON, ALEX (23)
2. DE VENECIA, JOEY (12)
3. OPLE, SUSAN (38)
4. LIM, DANNY
5. QUERUBIN, ARIEL
6. MITRA, RAMON
7. ACOSTA, NEREUS (1)
8. BAUTISTA, MARTIN
9. GUINGONA, TEOFISTO
10. HONTIVEROS, RISA
11. MASA, LIZA
12. OCAMPO, SATUR

IN CASE YOU DON'T APPROVE OF SOME OF THEM (BUT DON'T DELIST LACSON, OPLE, LIM, QUERUBIN, DE VENECIA AND MITRA), CONSIDER:

1. MARCOS, BONGBONG
2. LAO, YASMIN
3. BIAZON, RUFFY

Countdown to May 10 2010 Elections

Top 12 Best Philippine Senatorial Bets

Wala ka ba pang senatoriable? Well let me share with you ONE CODE:


LOVE MO BA MAHLIGU AQU , which means:

• Lacson, Alex
• Ople, Susan
• de VEnecia, Joey
• Mitra, Mon-Mon or pwede ding Marcos, Bongbong
• Ocampo, Satur
• Biazon, Ruffy
• Acosta, Nereus
• Masa, Lisa
• Hontiveros, Riza
• Lim, Danny
• Guingona, Teofisto III
• Ariel Querubin

For my favorite senatoriables, here's a pinaghirapan kong video. Enjoy and spread it around.