Mon Jimenez is new Tourism secretary

A new day has dawned. President Aquino is slowly unveiling a new phase in his year old government. He is doing the right moves, and appointing people in their right places. 

Actually, these moves started early this year with the appointment of Atty. Fred Mison, as deputy BID commissioner. Mison, a fellow Kabayani, was appointed because of his integrity and love of country. After Mison, came a series of appointments of other Kabayanis and other people from the private sector who now lent their lives for the betterment of society.

Just today, the President confirmed the appointment of veteran advertising man, Ramon "Mon" Jimenez. Jimenez is one of the most respected advertising practitioners around. He helped, in some way, Aquino's electoral campaign last year, while my group helped the senatoriables. Jimenez is a brilliant guy. He is also not boastful.I am definitely sure he will do better than Bertie Lim.

The question that remains--what happens to Riza Hontiveros, the name floated about as the replacement of Lim? Indications are that Hontiveros will head one of the three OFW posts around.

Now, that the DOT fortfolio has been given to a veteran, will that be the case at the Bureau of Customs? Will Ruffy Biazon finally get this position and fulfill his dream of cleansing the most graft ridden agency of government?

General Danny Lim is one of the best names I ever heard from palace insiders. They say that Lim will now be the head of the Custom's intelligence department. He will be a deputy commissioner.

Top 10 Women for Noynoy Aquino

Totoo ba ito?

Now that the word is out, who do you think deserves to be our President's girlfriend and maybe, our very First Lady under the Aquino administration? Let's name some beautiful bachelorettes out there.


1. Riza Hontiveros---responsible, principled, intelligent and more importantly, beautiful.


2. Georgina Wilson---top A-list. beautiful, intelligent, comes from a very respected family and young.


3. Miriam Quiambao---beauty queen, intelligent, conversationalist, sexy and young.


4. Pinky Webb--beautiful, young, intelligent.


5. KC Concepcion---beautiful, sexy, young, intelligent, socially-conscious, UN Ambassador.


6. Heart Evangelista---recognized as one of Asia's most beautiful faces, young, uncommitted, belongs to one of the country's most respected families. 


7. Dina Bonnevie---not too young, but highly intelligent, beautiful, sexy and still, un-married. Knows how to raise kids.


8. Kim Chiu---voted as one of the most beautiful and sexiest Asian, intelligent.


9. Sam Pinto---statusque, beautiful, intelligent and highly conversant.


10. Abigail Ferriol---Kalinga partylist representative.


Who's your pick? Vote now!

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.

Himig Natin: Voices of the New Generation of Filipino Leaders

Let me treat you my friends with this Tribute video, a tribute to the new set of Filipino leaders who will infuse new thinking in the Senate.


Bago naman. Let us elect new leaders in the Senate.

Noynoy Aquino-Mar Roxas tandem--90% possible?

Last night, the second meeting between Senator Mar Roxas and Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III was held in Makati. Liberal Party stalwarts were tight-lipped on what transpired. However, one source said that the possibility of a Noynoy Aquino-Mar Roxas seems plausible as each day passes.





Just recently, the Aksyon Demokratiko already invited Noynoy to be their standard bearer. There are indications that Ed Panlilio already threw his support behind Noynoy while Harvey Keh's Kaya Natin! and the Black and White Movement are already moving to fortify the Noynoy for President Movement (NAPM).





The only citizen's organization behind Mar Roxas is Akbayan, since its representative, Risa Hontiveros will be running as senator in the Liberal Party slate. Some youth organizers of Akbayan, however, said that should Mar Roxas slide down, then, the entire machinery will shift to Noynoy.

Another citizen's group, this time led by Lawyer Alex Lacson spearheaded another campaign in support of Noynoy. Read the next entry and I'll tell you why Mar Roxas is now on the verge of losing the Liberal Party nomination. And mind you, it's not just because there's a clamor for Noynoy to run.

Its OFFICIAL--MAR ROXAS is LIBERAL PARTY STANDARD BEARER

In an interview today, Liberal Party Chairman and former Senate President Franklin Drilon revealed that their party already nominated Senator Mar Roxas as their official standard bearer for the 2010 elections.

Drilon made the announcement in an interview by Ted Failon and Ina Reformina over at DZMM, 530 khz.

Drilon said the National Committee of the Liberal Party already decided that Mar Roxas will bear the party colors come the elections and that should, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III decides to run, Drilon said that he'll be running as vice president.

Drilon also lambasted Gary Olivar, one of Mrs. Arroyo's spokesperson, for meddling in party affairs. Olivar is one of Mike Defensor's, a former Liberal, dogs.

So, there's no more dispute then. Some of the names which the Liberal Party is fielding includes:

1. Franklin Drilon
2. Ruffy Biazon
3. Risa Hontiveros
4. Leah Navarro
5. Cory Quirino
6. Neri Acosta