Manila Guide Online

While I do have my preservations, this (unfortunately) is the next president of the Philippines. Seriously, does he seem to be the right person to lead the Philippines? To date, he unofficially leads former President Joseph Estrada in the polls but if the trend continues, Benigno Aquino III stands to be the next president of the Philippines.

Noynoy Aquino III is a 50 year old bachelor, someone whose personality was being hit. He was being tried for being psychologically “unfit” and if the picture you see here from ABS-CBN is any indication, is this the face you can trust? What is he going to do when problems like a “Kudeta” arises? Admit he is autistic? GEEZ!

The problem with the Filipino people is they trust this guy since his parents were former Presidents. Spare me that crap! What has he proven? He has taken advantage of his mother’s death as a springboard to dive into the Philippines presidential race. He has nothing to show. In fact, I remember him saying that he will not add taxes, a declaration he later on rescinded.

True or not, Aquino obviously looks like he is mentally incapacitated. You know what a mongoloid looks like so don’t you even dare deny it. Kris Aquino will obviously be the one behind his back and technically calling the shots. And all the while Kris was said to be leaving for the United States if his brother won. Wanna bet she will not hold true to her word and that she just used it as leverage?

To all the Filipinos, Aquino is not officially the next President of the Philippines. But you have cast your votes and this is what you have chosen. I am not saying that the other candidates were any better but electing a mentally unfit senator with nothing to show? I can just smell further doom for the Republic of the Philippines. God Save Us ALL!

I wish choosing the next President for the Philippines is as simple as watching a reality TV show and sending in a text vote. This way, it’s at least entertaining. Our politics has become a big joke anyway. And with so many of them running for the post, anyone winning in this election will not have the confidence of the majority of the population.

Do you even know who the candidates are?

The favored frontrunner is Noynoy Aquino, who everyone says, his biggest legacy is that he was born into the right family with the right set of parents and the right name. But his political opponents do not believe he has the capacity to run the country, unlike his father. But much like his mother, he may be able to lead his government with honesty.

Former President Erap Estrada makes no qualms about wanting to reclaim the post he lost in 2001 after being impeached by some unsatisfied mob of Filipinos. Still pretty popular with the masses, his political opponents remind us why he was impeached and why we should think twice about putting him back in office.

Dick Gordon, the son of Olongapo is seen as very qualified by a lot of people. He was able to improve Subic and Olongapo during his time. He truly is very accomplished. His political opponents meanwhile see him as very traditional. And don’t forget about that Ondoy controversy, where as head of Red Cross, he allegedly used this time to campaign as donations under his name were distributed to those who were displaced by the natural calamity.

Gibo Teodoro talks sharply and seems to be well-educated. As the head of Defense, I’m not sure how much he has accomplished. He doesn’t have the most experience to run a country, though, and as the ally of President Arroyo, this seems to become a liability rather than an asset.

Manny Villar has an inspiring rags to riches tale most FIlipinos can relate to. He uses this too much in his campaign but the ongoing C5 controversy/anomaly may hinder his chances at becoming the next President.

Who is your pick?