Category Archives: 2010 Presidential Elections

Brother Mike Velarde Hints on Possible 2010 Candidacy Again

Posted on August 21, 2009 by Carlo Ople

El Shaddai leader Brother Mike Velarde opened his new church called the International House of Prayer in Paranque yesterday. More than being a religious event, it had shades of politics all over it. Presidential aspirants flocked to the opening in … Continue reading →

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2010: Battle of the Relgious Groups

Posted on August 20, 2009 by Carlo Ople

If you guys regularly read the newspaper then you probably would have noticed right now that Brother Eddie Villanueva has been releasing semi-political advertisements (Bagon Pilipinas campaign). He’s also appeared on several programs on TV wherein he talked about his … Continue reading →

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El Shaddai Bro. Mike Velarde to Run in 2010?

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Carlo Ople

It looks like it’s not just religious figureheads Pampanga Governor Among Ed Panilio and JIL Bro. Eddie Villanueva who are considering running for public office in 2010. In a news article on GMANEWS.TV, Bro. Mike explains that he wants to … Continue reading →

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Bayani Fernando “Be the Chairman” Flash Game

Posted on August 18, 2009 by Carlo Ople

I’ve been hearing about MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando’s latest online gimmick from several friends for the past 2-3 weeks. I finally decided to check it out this weekend and I was really surprised. In his bid to boost his popularity … Continue reading →

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AKBAYAN Endorses Senator Mar Roxas for 2010

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Carlo Ople

Party-list AKBAYAN recently held their national congress last week and they passed a resolution effectively endorsing and supporting the candidacy of Senator Mar Roxas for the 2010 Presidential elections. The Liberal Party then extended an invitation for AKBAYAN Representative Risa … Continue reading →

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Senator Loren Legarda & Darna

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Carlo Ople

In the Usapang OFW Leaders Forum, Senator Loren Legarda was asked this very interesting question – “Which superhero do you think you can liken OFWs to?” She answers “Darna”, one of the most well-known characters in Filipino fiction lore. However, … Continue reading →

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Senator Chiz Escudero in the Usapang OFW Leaders Forum

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Carlo Ople

To conclude my coverage of the Usapang OFW Leaders Forum, I’ll be summarizing the points of the Presidential aspirants who were there and allow me as well to share my personal insights on their answers and statements. Let’s start things … Continue reading →

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Senator Mar Roxas & Korina Sanchez to Wed on Oct 23

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Carlo Ople

Liberal Party President Senator Mar Roxas and ABS-CBN veteran reporter Korina Sanchez have been keeping the entire country waiting for more details about their wedding. In fact, Senator Roxas never fails to mention Korina in his media appearances and he … Continue reading →

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“Wish ko lang…” – Senator Mar Roxas

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Carlo Ople

In one of the portions of the USAPANG OFW LEADERS FORUM, the Presidential aspirants randomly got questions from a fish bowl. The questions were more personal and entertaining. For Senator Mar Roxas, he was asked “If a fairy godmother were … Continue reading →

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Usapang OFW Leaders Forum Photo Essay

Posted on August 16, 2009 by Carlo Ople

The Blas F. Ople Policy Center and DZMM presented the USAPANG OFW LEADERS FORUM last August 15, 2009. It was aired live on radio, TV (Teleradyo & TFC), and online. According to one of the ABS CBN Executives, this was … Continue reading →

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