The latest SWS Survey commissioned by Senator and Presidential aspirant Manny Villar shows that the top three front runners are: Senator Manny Villar (22%), Former President Joseph Estrada (19%), and Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero (18%). It’s not surprising to see this because Senator Villar has really been pouring out massive amounts of resources in trying to build his name for the upcoming 2010 elections. He’s been doing television, radio, print, and online for almost 6 months straight now and I can only assume that his spending will intensify even more when the real...

Jesus is Lord (JIL) leader Brother Eddie Villanueva formally announced his intentions to run for President in 2010 in a press conference in Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan. This officially makes him the third charismatic religious leader that’s joining the race for the highest position in the country in 2010. He joins the ranks of Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio and El Shaddai’s Brother Mike Velarde. The leader of JIL explained that he got cheated out of the 2004 elections and that he’s determined to win the elections this time around. He will be the standard bearer of the...

It looks like El Shaddai leader Brother Mike Velarde isn’t done dropping bombshells. Just this morning in an interview with GMA 7, he revealed that he’s been talking with former President Erap Estrada about his political plans for 2010. In the interview, he revealed that either one of them will run in 2010. If the law doesn’t hinder Erap from running, then Brother Mike will bow out and support Estrada’s candidacy. If Erap is prohibited, then Erap will back up Brother Mike’s campaign instead. Now this is just one of the most insane alliances I’ve ever heard of...

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 hopes of wooing votes from the 7M members of El Shaddai. Even President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was present during the proceedings. In his speech, Brother Mike hinted once again about his intentions to run for 2010 as President. Here’s a direct quote from his speech: “As of today, everyone’s a potential candidate. But most of the aspirants...

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 plans for 2010. Other than him, we also have Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio who has already announced his intention to run for the Presidency. Lastly we have El Shaddai Brother Mike Velarde who recently said that he was considering his options as well for 2010. We now have three religious charismatic leaders who are saying that...

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 run in 2010 but he’s still not yet sure for what position. He also relates that he will consult with the core members of El Shaddai first before he finalizes his decision on whether he will run or if he will just endorse a candidate. It looks like the trend now these days is to be a charismatic religious leader then move on to politics. It’s...