“THE PUBLIC’S EYES ARE WATCHING ON DISARMAMENT” – VILLANUEVA
“Even with eyes closed, one can still see clearly the bloodied lifeless bodies of innocent men and women who brutally suffered from the inconceivably blood-lusting hands of the perpetrators of the Maguindanao massacre,” Bro. Eddie Villanueva of Bangon Pilipinas Party said as he described the chilling effects of the grisly murders of 57 innocent civilians, including several members of the media.
Reacting to the arrest of four alleged gunmen involved in the multiple murders, Villanueva said in a statement that people are now more vigilant and would not even blink until justice has been served.
“The warlords’ monstrosity has opened the public’s eyes widely, never to be shut again to the atrocities of armed violence and criminality,” he said.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) calls the suspects as “militiamen” under the control of Andal Ampatuan Jr.
Villanueva said that the massacre itself is the overwhelming evidence of the “continuing crime of breeding private armies.”
“We hope this recent arrest is not just a band-aid solution to the problem but the beginning of long-term solutions to the perennial political violence in Mindanao. We will be very vigilant as to the developments in this area,” he said.
“If the government is really sincere in serving justice to the victims, one of the sensible immediate actions to take is to disarm private armies. Disarming private armies not only in Mindanao but in all parts of the country will increase the possibility of a peaceful 2010 elections,” Villanueva added.
He also called on both the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the PNP to immediately relieve military and police officers who practically did nothing during and after the massacre, as he called the inaction as “utmost abandonment of duty.”
“It’s high time we weed out the few scallywags who unfortunately taint our military institutions and unjustly drag into the mire the honourable men and women in uniform who remain faithful to their sworn allegiance and duty to our people and nation,” said Villanueva. ###
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
BRO. EDDIE, BANGON PILIPINAS BETS FILE COCs TODAY
BRO. EDDIE, BANGON PILIPINAS BETS FILE COCs TODAY
With resolute belief in genuine change, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, presidential candidate of Bangon Pilipinas Party, will file his certificate of candidacy today, November 30 at the Commission on Elections.
Villanueva will be joined by a senatorial slate of equal firmness in the hope for genuine change: former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Perfecto Yasay, Jr., broadcast journalists Kata Inocencio and Alex Tinsay, Jr., educator Dr. Israel Virgines, lawyer Ramoncito Ocampo and theologian Dr. Zafrullah Alonto.
“Bangon Pilipinas is now more prepared. Bro. Eddie’s hope for a new Philippines is also now at its peak,” Bro. Eddie said in a statement.
Bro. Eddie’s slate brings with them a political platform of 7Es, which is envisioned to obtain a progressive, prosperous, and peaceful Philippines.
The 7Es are — Empowerment of the people, Emancipation of the people, Educating the people in a quality and progressive way, Energizing the economy, Elevating the living standards of all Filipinos, Eradicating bad governance and Establishing peace and order in the land.
“The country’s long and dramatic history of ups and downs has been stagnant in the down part for years. Oligarchs maintain rule in politics and economics which is why it is no surprise that the gap between the rich and poor continues to widen,” Bro. Eddie said.
He emphasized that corruption in government is at its worst because, for a long time, genuine public service has been sacrificed at the altar of some politicians’ personal vested interests.
“It’s high time that public servants finally keep their end of the covenant of trust that our people loan them when they get elected in public office,” Bro. Eddie added.
Among others, the Philippines has been named by the Political & Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) as the most corrupt nation in Asia.
“Given a new and right leadership that could rally the nation towards reforms, the Philippines could look forward to the reversal of this unfortunate situation,” said Villanueva.
“Genuine Change” or “Tunay na Pagbabago” is Bangon Pilipinas Party’s battle cry since its inception in 2004.
“We are the change we want to see. Real change begins in every person’s genuine desire to see change in his or her environment. But it takes strong will on the part of the nation’s leaders institutionalize change in the bureaucracy. That is what Bangon Pilipinas’ slate offers to the Filipino people,” Bro. Eddie said.
To recall, Yasay was the first public official who dared to stand up against a president of the Philippines on the issue of corruption, cronyism, and abuse of power. He earned the people’s respect when he not only disobeyed unlawful commands and directives, but also exposed it.
Inocencio, for her part, is a widely respected journalist who has been consistent in her advocacy against corruption in her television and radio programs. She also pioneered Bantay Bata 163, a public service program of ABS-CBN which until today provides assistance to abused children.
Tinsay is also a media man who, in a career spanning three decades, has made a name as a no-nonsense journalist. He has covered four presidents – Aquino, Ramos, Estrada and Arroyo as a member of the Malacañang Press Corps.
Ocampo is a lawyer practicing in the United States (US) specializing in family law and immigration law. Over the years, he has helped a significant number of US-based Filipinos with their legal cases.
Virgines has been an educator for almost all his professional life and a well-known personality in the Adventist University of the Philippines which has branches all over the country.
Meanwhile, Alonto comes from the bloodline of the Alonto public servants of Mindanao. He is a brilliant theologian who has written various significant books about Islam
With resolute belief in genuine change, Bro. Eddie Villanueva, presidential candidate of Bangon Pilipinas Party, will file his certificate of candidacy today, November 30 at the Commission on Elections.
Villanueva will be joined by a senatorial slate of equal firmness in the hope for genuine change: former Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Perfecto Yasay, Jr., broadcast journalists Kata Inocencio and Alex Tinsay, Jr., educator Dr. Israel Virgines, lawyer Ramoncito Ocampo and theologian Dr. Zafrullah Alonto.
“Bangon Pilipinas is now more prepared. Bro. Eddie’s hope for a new Philippines is also now at its peak,” Bro. Eddie said in a statement.
Bro. Eddie’s slate brings with them a political platform of 7Es, which is envisioned to obtain a progressive, prosperous, and peaceful Philippines.
The 7Es are — Empowerment of the people, Emancipation of the people, Educating the people in a quality and progressive way, Energizing the economy, Elevating the living standards of all Filipinos, Eradicating bad governance and Establishing peace and order in the land.
“The country’s long and dramatic history of ups and downs has been stagnant in the down part for years. Oligarchs maintain rule in politics and economics which is why it is no surprise that the gap between the rich and poor continues to widen,” Bro. Eddie said.
He emphasized that corruption in government is at its worst because, for a long time, genuine public service has been sacrificed at the altar of some politicians’ personal vested interests.
“It’s high time that public servants finally keep their end of the covenant of trust that our people loan them when they get elected in public office,” Bro. Eddie added.
Among others, the Philippines has been named by the Political & Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) as the most corrupt nation in Asia.
“Given a new and right leadership that could rally the nation towards reforms, the Philippines could look forward to the reversal of this unfortunate situation,” said Villanueva.
“Genuine Change” or “Tunay na Pagbabago” is Bangon Pilipinas Party’s battle cry since its inception in 2004.
“We are the change we want to see. Real change begins in every person’s genuine desire to see change in his or her environment. But it takes strong will on the part of the nation’s leaders institutionalize change in the bureaucracy. That is what Bangon Pilipinas’ slate offers to the Filipino people,” Bro. Eddie said.
To recall, Yasay was the first public official who dared to stand up against a president of the Philippines on the issue of corruption, cronyism, and abuse of power. He earned the people’s respect when he not only disobeyed unlawful commands and directives, but also exposed it.
Inocencio, for her part, is a widely respected journalist who has been consistent in her advocacy against corruption in her television and radio programs. She also pioneered Bantay Bata 163, a public service program of ABS-CBN which until today provides assistance to abused children.
Tinsay is also a media man who, in a career spanning three decades, has made a name as a no-nonsense journalist. He has covered four presidents – Aquino, Ramos, Estrada and Arroyo as a member of the Malacañang Press Corps.
Ocampo is a lawyer practicing in the United States (US) specializing in family law and immigration law. Over the years, he has helped a significant number of US-based Filipinos with their legal cases.
Virgines has been an educator for almost all his professional life and a well-known personality in the Adventist University of the Philippines which has branches all over the country.
Meanwhile, Alonto comes from the bloodline of the Alonto public servants of Mindanao. He is a brilliant theologian who has written various significant books about Islam
BANGON PILIPINAS CANDIDATES DOMINATE SULU RACE
BANGON PILIPINAS CANDIDATES DOMINATE SULU RACE
“Among all the presidentiables, we see Bro. Eddie as the only credible candidate who can realize our hopes for peace in Mindanao,” said Nur Misuari as he announced his decision to run for the Sulu gubernatorial race under Bangon Pilipinas.
“My decision to run for Governor was brought about by my obsession to achieve peace in Mindanao,” added Misuari.
Bangon Pilipinas issued its Certificate of Nomination to Misuari and his slate that includes Sondosiea Abdurajak for Vice-Governor, Samsula Adju for Representative of the First District of Sulu, Ahmad Jinnul for the Second District, and other major positions for both the provincial and municipal levels.
Bro. Eddie Villanueva, Bangon Pilipinas standard bearer, said that Misuari’s alliance with Bangon Pilipinas “is today’s most refreshing news for Mindanao.” He added, “Today, not only that Muslims and Christians unite for a common cause, but also MNLF (Moro National Liberation Front) and MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front) meets eye to eye on the path to finally achieve the seemingly elusive reconciliation, peace, and development in Mindanao.”
Bangon Pilipinas’ senatorial slate includes theologian and former journalist Zafrullah Alonto who also brought with him the support of the MILF.
Bro. Eddie said that the unity between the MNLF and the MILF will have a crucial role to play in the National Peace and Development Commission that Bangon Pilipinas plans to establish. “Peace and development are inseparable,” he said
“Among all the presidentiables, we see Bro. Eddie as the only credible candidate who can realize our hopes for peace in Mindanao,” said Nur Misuari as he announced his decision to run for the Sulu gubernatorial race under Bangon Pilipinas.
“My decision to run for Governor was brought about by my obsession to achieve peace in Mindanao,” added Misuari.
Bangon Pilipinas issued its Certificate of Nomination to Misuari and his slate that includes Sondosiea Abdurajak for Vice-Governor, Samsula Adju for Representative of the First District of Sulu, Ahmad Jinnul for the Second District, and other major positions for both the provincial and municipal levels.
Bro. Eddie Villanueva, Bangon Pilipinas standard bearer, said that Misuari’s alliance with Bangon Pilipinas “is today’s most refreshing news for Mindanao.” He added, “Today, not only that Muslims and Christians unite for a common cause, but also MNLF (Moro National Liberation Front) and MILF (Moro Islamic Liberation Front) meets eye to eye on the path to finally achieve the seemingly elusive reconciliation, peace, and development in Mindanao.”
Bangon Pilipinas’ senatorial slate includes theologian and former journalist Zafrullah Alonto who also brought with him the support of the MILF.
Bro. Eddie said that the unity between the MNLF and the MILF will have a crucial role to play in the National Peace and Development Commission that Bangon Pilipinas plans to establish. “Peace and development are inseparable,” he said
ARROYO FOR CONGRESS IS A COMEDY – BRO. EDDIE
ARROYO FOR CONGRESS IS A COMEDY – BRO. EDDIE
“While we respect Mrs. Arroyo’s decision to run as congressional representative for the Second District of Pampanga, we believe that her action is a violation of the intent of the Constitutional provision on the ban on re-election,” said Bro. Eddie Villanueva, Bangon Pilipinas standard bearer.
The candidate also said that “for the thinking Filipino, her decision is a comedy, if not a tragedy, for the nation.”
Bangon Pilipinas senatorial candidate Kata Inocencio for her part said that Arroyo’s plan to run as congressional representative is a reflection of how Arroyo regards power. “Mikey is supposed to be on his last term but Mrs. Arroyo instead got this chance from her own son. If this is what she is able to do to her own child, think of what she could do to the country,” Inocencio explained. .
“While we respect Mrs. Arroyo’s decision to run as congressional representative for the Second District of Pampanga, we believe that her action is a violation of the intent of the Constitutional provision on the ban on re-election,” said Bro. Eddie Villanueva, Bangon Pilipinas standard bearer.
The candidate also said that “for the thinking Filipino, her decision is a comedy, if not a tragedy, for the nation.”
Bangon Pilipinas senatorial candidate Kata Inocencio for her part said that Arroyo’s plan to run as congressional representative is a reflection of how Arroyo regards power. “Mikey is supposed to be on his last term but Mrs. Arroyo instead got this chance from her own son. If this is what she is able to do to her own child, think of what she could do to the country,” Inocencio explained. .
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