Thank You, Gibo

To my dismay, Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro, Jr. did not win the presidency of the Philippines. It's disheartening because I thought the Philippines was ready to get rid of old names in politics; but apparently not. Looking at the current results on the bid for presidency and the senate, I can almost imagine the people who will be running for president in 2016--among them Jinggoy Estrada and Bong Bong Marcos. What a scary thought! And the people will support them, for sure. Because as proven in this year's elections, Filipinos still use their sentiments over their intellect when choosing their leaders. Just when I had conjured up hope for the future of the Philippines with the inspiration brought by Gibo's platform and positive campaigning, it is taken away again.

Nevertheless, thank you, Gibo, for giving hope to the greenies and to the youth of this country. Thank you for showing us that we will achieve nothing by division, and that we have to try to fight for our country no matter what the outcome. It is because of your positive example that I am inspired to become a better citizen of the Philippines.

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Why Gibo?

I am not registered to vote in next week's elections. I did not care about the elections before and took registering for granted. Boy, do I regret that now, as I will be unable to vote for a person who I believe will bring the change the Philippines badly needs.

But just because I cannot vote does not mean I cannot support. That's why I'm imploring all of you to think and make the right decision on May 10. Please do not base your decision on popularity or ancestry. Weigh everything and vote for the right person. You may say that change is impossible and all our presidentiables are the same--all talk, no action. Believe though, that this year, we have a candidate who is not like the others. The Philippines would be making a huge mistake by not making him the next president.

The only candidate respected by both the administration and the opposition alike, Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro, Jr., is my president. Please make him yours, as well. Read why the silent majority supports him here and here, and believe.

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