Kaya Natin! Statement to Bro. Eddie Villanueva’s Statements at the Philippine Daily Inquirer

It was published last Sunday at the Philippine Daily Inquirer that Bro. Eddie Villanueva was quoted as saying that he has heard from reliable sources that Kaya Natin! has made an internal arrangement with the Liberal Party to field Senator Mar Roxas and Gov. Ed Panlilio for the 2010 elections. As the lead convenor of Kaya Natin!, let me categorically state that there is no truth to this rumor. Kaya Natin! continues to be led by our 5 Kaya Natin! local government leaders who actually come from different political parties thus, an internal arrangement with a particular political party will not be possible given their different political affiliations.

Moreover, I would like to categorically state that it is neither Kaya Natin nor Gov. Ed Panlilio’s supporters which are currently organizing a nomination and selection process for a common reform and alternative presidential candidate in 2010. Prior to our meeting with Bro. Eddie Villanueva, we have already been approached by church, academic and civil society groups who are currently in the process of organizing a selection and nomination process to find a common reform candidate. We agree with these groups that it is only through a united reform constituency that we will be able to have a strong chance of winning the presidential elections in 2010. This is the primary reason why we asked Bro. Eddie Villanueva if he would be open to the possibility of taking part in this planned selection process during our meeting with him. Kaya Natin continues to be open and support these groups who are currently working for a credible nomination and selection process that will enable us to field and support a common reform candidate.

Finally, we categorically state that we continue to be open to work with the Bangon Pilipinas, Bagong Pilipino Movement and Bro. Eddie Villanueva towards promoting good governance and ethical leadership in our country.

I hope that this will clarify the issues that Bro. Eddie Villanueva mentioned in his interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Please feel free to contact me at 09175351698 for further clarifications.

Thank you very much.

Sincerely,

Harvey S. Keh

Lead Convenor - Kaya Natin!

37 Responses to “Kaya Natin! Statement to Bro. Eddie Villanueva’s Statements at the Philippine Daily Inquirer”

  1. Dear Harvey Keh,

    Greetings!

    I am Andoni Valencia, a part of the newly launched Bagong Pilipinas, Bagong Pilipino Movement last Saturday in Araneta Coliseum.

    In reaction to the statement you made. I read an article from PDI in which Fr. Robert Reyes aired in public that talks for a Roxas-Panlilio tandem is being initiated already. I was quite dismayed because I though Kaya Natin is for GENUINE NON TRADITIONAL Politics and yet why are you guys considering Mar Roxas? Do you not consider him a TRAPO? Do you see HOPE in his leadership if he wins?

    Im sorry to say this, but if Mar Roxas becomes president, we will be back to square one. We are just playing games on the masses who for so long have been victims of exploitative politicians.

    Since 2004 up to now, I have always believed and inspired by Bro. Eddie and I am very vocal in calling for him to run again. I was even hoping for a Villanueva-Panlilio tandem for 2010.

    Lastly, I think Bro. Eddie was really dismayed by the floating of Mar Roxas’ name to be part of the selection process because we are for genuine alternative candidates. Also, Bro. Eddie has made a decisions for the sake of God and country that he will run again in 2010.

    I hope the Kaya Natin group will join us in this crusade for genuine change.

    Thank you and God bless.

    For God and country,

    Andoni L. Valencia
    Member
    Bagong Pilipinas, Bagong Pilipino Movement

  2. I still urge kaya natin leaders to continue to talk to Bro. Eds group.
    Some print releases now say that Kaya natin supporters have considered Roxas for president. That is not entirely true. I am not one of them.

  3. I am reminded of the story of Jesus and His disciples who took a boat in order to cross to another island. They were all still and well until a storm came. Then the disciples were rattled and fear came to them. They ask their Master to wake up and help them.

    The movement for an athical government can be like his. I thought were already anchored on some genunine reform people until the storm of our selection of choices came. Then we scrambled for some kind of safety in the so called primaries. Then, we included Roxas. Now I ask? What is our standard?

    If our standard becomes too low, as to forget about the tract record of Roxas and the Liberals, let some of us fall into the trap. But I believe we cannot trust God and the storm at the same time. Let those who believe in Roxas cross the eye of the storm. I will just have to stand my ground. Our trust is on the righteousness of people out there who do not believe in the status quo. Roxas belong to the status quo. He might have been the number one Senator but he did not rely on the wisdom of people. He relied on the the numbers reached out by the millions he spent to be elected. I will be quite straight about it. Why Roxas? I have been in politics all my life and long enough not to know that the Liberals drafted Roxas not out of his convictions but out of his ability to spend.

    Yet, I exhort the Kaya Natin to put its foot on the premise that we are genuinely set on Non traditional politians to lead us. Roxas has been doing great in the tradition where he stands. But I cant believe in that tradition. Let Mar follow us and see what the late Gerry Roxas stood for. Gerry Roxas belonged to the category of Ninoy. But Mar, is not Gerry. Let Mar Roxas therefore learn, what we learned from his father. Then, we can be on the same level of politics.

    That is why we are here. But if were not together on this belief, then we were never together after all. Of course, I will respect the desire of people to get rid of GMA. Honestly though I think GMA is not the only problem. We and our inbelief is the problem.

  4. mas maganda Bro. Eddie For President
    Ed Panlilio For Vice President..

    Babangon ang Pilipinas kong magtatandem sila!

  5. i guess we in the reform constituency are all still looking for a unifying force. i understand the apprehensions about roxas piggy-backing on this, and i can see how his tv ads can leave a bad taste in people’s mouths. but what exactly is so trapo about him? i’ve been hearing stories kasi about how he’s a straight arrow, morally upright, etc. and i haven’t heard anything about him being corrupt. anyone care to enlighten me?

  6. I am a Mass Communication student from Adamson University.
    I care for this nation.
    I am for a genuine change.
    I am from Bro. Eddie Villanueva

    -arhvin
    yahoomail: arhvin.amante@yahoo.com
    -09174301911

  7. i really dismayed when i heard, the possible team up of father panlilio and sen. mar roxas,, i think mas mabuti kung ang mabuti ay d ta tandem sa trapo,, bro. eddie and gov. panlilio i think mas ok…. mr.cuasay cabuyao

  8. I hope you will not pursue your talks with Bro. Eddie. I heard him talk during the Kilosbayan Forum for Presidentiables during the last Presidential elections. And I shared the same sentiments of the many who attended the forum. Bro. Eddie should just stay in JIL. Moreso, I know for a fact that a post mortem meeting was held right after that elections to find out the possible reasons he lost (He really believed that the 4 million or so Protestant and Evangelical church members will solidly support him.) and how to prepare for 2010. So when I heard Bro. Eddie deny running for 2010 in the past, I knew that was a lie. A person who can lie and not confess the lie can do more lies. So much for non-trapo politics. I support change. I don’t think Bro. Eddie can be that instrument for change.

  9. Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva formally launched his presidential bid in Cagayan de Oro City in a Mindanao-Wide “Diyos at Bayan Conference” held last May 15, 2009 at the Atrium, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. The event was attended by all key leaders of the Bangon Pilipinas political party in all parts of Mindanao.

    Bro. Eddie obeyed the prophetic message of Dr. Cindy Jacobs, a respected prophetess of God from the U.S.A. In fact, on March 8, 2009, Prophet Cindy Jacobs publicly anointed Bro. Eddie to be the next president of the Republic of the Philip[pines.

    Bro. Eddie and the Bangon Pilipinas Party affirmed that they will be fielding local and national candidates throughout the country from municipal and city councilors, vice-mayors, Provincial Board Members and up to the Senatorial slate. Bro. Eddie will soon announce his Vice Presidential running mate.

    Bro. Eddie’s political battle cry is “righteous governance” and “Pagbabago”.

  10. Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva formally launched his presidential bid in Cagayan de Oro City in a Mindanao-Wide “Diyos at Bayan Conference” held last May 15, 2009 at the Atrium, Limketkai Mall, Cagayan de Oro City. The event was attended by all key leaders of the Bangon Pilipinas political party in all parts of Mindanao.

    Bro. Eddie obeyed the prophetic message of Dr. Cindy Jacobs, a respected prophetess of God from the U.S.A. In fact, on March 8, 2009, Prophet Cindy Jacobs publicly anointed Bro. Eddie to be the next president of the Republic of the Philip[pines.

    Bro. Eddie and the Bangon Pilipinas Party affirmed that they will be fielding local and national candidates throughout the country from municipal and city councilors, vice-mayors, Provincial Board Members and up to the Senatorial slate. Bro. Eddie will soon announce his Vice Presidential running mate.

    Bro. Eddie’s political battle cry is “righteous governance” and “Pagbabago”.

  11. Among Ed is a genuine man, and of course Bro. Eddie as well. So much! I was also dismayed when I came to read that news, because I really thought before that there will be an Bro. Eddie- Among Ed tandem for 2010.. I said wow, that’s a big leap for genuine change! And also another thing, Among Ed also said in an interview with ABS-CBN during the JIL 30th aniv, that he was actually the one pushing ECV to the Presidential bid so I was really dismayed of the news when it came out on PDI.
    Well, anyway, now, I was glad that I came to know that that is not true.
    I am looking forward for an EDDIE-ED 2010!

    Diyos at Bayan
    God Bless the Philippines!

    Timothy Lavado
    for God and Country

  12. bro. eddie villanueva… for president! we need righteous governance
    sana magbago na ang mga pilipino sa pagtingin sa liderato. in biblical times men of God ang cause ng effective leadership at success ng bansa. mahalin natin ang bansa natin at ang magiging kinabukasan nating mga pilipino. lets o back to God. huwag na tayong pagamit sa mga pulitikong makasarili.
    bro. eddie villanueva 2010

  13. pls.. bro eddie sana wag kana lang u,ittumakbo, dahil i know alam nio naman po ang role nang church sa bansa, lalo as a church leader.. I know na alam nio na God call you as a priest.. not a politician.. and wala pong dpat lumabag sa calling nang Lord at alam nio po un.. God Bless po..

  14. Dearly beloved ka-Bangons,

    Greetings in Jesus precious name!
    Yes, Presidential Election in 2004 is already recorded in the annals of Philippine history. Bro Eddie lost on that “fraudulent election” - but i am praying that the leadership of Bangon Bagong Pilipinas Movement and so do we (supporters), should learn our lessons and do a new RE-PACKAGING of Bro. Eddie come 2010 elections.

    Four important considerations to make it to the presidency come 2010:
    (Beside the Prophetic words, FAITH, Visions & Dreams: which became our inspiration and pushed our adrenalin in 2004 - now, we must do more before May 11, 2010, because if we will just repeat these - then the result would be so obvious, a losing streak!)

    1.) WINNABILITY - let us exhert all our efforts, venture on all areas to ensure the winnability of Bro Eddie. His TANDEM & Line Ups, the support of the grass-roots level are of utmost importance on this matter.
    2.) PERFORMANCE - let the people know Bro Eddie “Up Close & Personal”.
    3.) MASS APPEAL - filipinos do vote those whom they know, mass media plays a vital role on this area. Not to mention the Print medium.
    4.) LOGISTICS - political machineries (Parapharnelias & Manpower).

    I pray that this contribution of mine be of help to all those who rally behind Bro. Eddie C. Villanueva.

    God Bless the Philippines!

    Doc Layco
    +639216331756

  15. If Bro Eddie will run again for president, then i will still vote for him. Pero sana at this time gumawa nang mas magandang strategy para malaman talaga ng mga Pilipino that we are in need of righteous leaders to lead this nation forward. At yong mga totoong mga Kristiyano sana wag na po kayong balimbing, subukan natin ang tunay na layunin ng Bangon Pilipinas Movement para matupad ng Diyos ang layunin nya sa ating bayan…

  16. Bro Eddie is not a politician but a statesman. He looks after the future of the next generation and not the next election.The separation of church and state doesn’t prohibit a pastor from running a govt post nor sit down and watch while the highest seat of office is having a grand time with her cohorts. GISING NA BAYAN !!! Bro eddie is out for genuine change, and only people with genuine love for his country can be support this cry. Bro Eddie doesn’t boast of 4 or 7 million JIL members, he’s telling this because that’s the truth. We all know that 2004 presidential election was tainted with evil doers.This coming 2010, Bro eddie is the man to watch.

  17. Reviewed from previous post: Bro eddie is out for genuine change, and only people with genuine love for his country can support this cry. (typographical error)

  18. Kaya natin, Yes Kaya Natin! If and only IF! We will be United as One! not us an individual! pursuing its own interest. I’m not against to any body, but what i’m trying to point out is that. Let us be more wise! One false move will creat a great CHAOS!..again and again this Nation will suffer greatly. Its not about a tandem its about standing for the cause of this nation. If this is our clear standing then lets make a clear choice and clear move. . .Bro. Eddie For President
    Ed Panlilio For Vice President..This is my own opinion. This guys are all Godly fearing Leaders and no question about it! Why not go for there partnership. Thanks po and God bless us all! All for God’s Glory.

  19. I’m a youth leader:
    I support Bro. Eddie for President.
    Let the Body of Christ unite one’s more in prayer, fasting for a genuine change for the Philippines.
    Go! Bro. Eddie.
    From Bicol…

  20. God Bless the Philippines
    Para sa Diyos at Bayan!!!

  21. dito sa gensan kmi rin ay naghahanap ng pagbabago.i truly believed that bro.eddie is the will of GOD for philippines.

  22. LAHAT AY NAIS NG TUNAY NA PAG BABAGO AT ANG DIYOS MAYROON GAGAMITIN PARA MAGANAP ANG TUNAY NA PAG BABAGO SI DAVID AY PROPETA NA GINAMIT NG DIYOS PARA MAGING HARI NG ISRAEL, SI SAMUEL, SI SOLOMON AT MARAMI PA KAYA AKO AT BUONG SAMBAHAYANKO KAY BRO.EDDIE VILLANUEVA.

  23. WAG NANG SAYANGIN ANG PANAHON BAGO MAGING HULI NA ANG LAHAT,DITO SA SAUDI GUSTO RIN NAMIN MABAGO ANG TAKBO NG PULITIKA SA ATING BANSA KAYA GUSTO KO NA SUPORTAHAN ANG BANGON PILIPINAS BAGONG PILIPINO I VOTE BRO.EDDIE

  24. i am deeply requesting with prayers that Bro. EDDIE & Bro. ED PANLILIO will join force to fulfill the God’s calling of CHANGE…

    there is no other genuine people to govern our unrighteous country…

    please, to the group of AMONG ED & BRO. ED, let the divine wisdom of God bless all of you and guide you to make this happen…ask the Holy Spirit to guide your decisions, and believe and have faith for real change…for us, we believe this time that we will be victoruous of our battlecry for change since God is already in our side, but our Lord God needs instruments to fulfill this struggle,and there is no other people to be used as instruments but YOU who are part of Bro. EDDIE & Bro. ED Panlilio…move now and let the grace of God be upon us…UNITE!

    with God’s thanks and praises, the tandem will be realized, the whole nation and the world will be shocked how our God works if we do our part with the guidance of the Holy Spirit…

    God bless the PHILIPPINES!!!

    Joeie Jhun of Jeddah, Saudi ARABIA
    CCRM/ CFC/ NLCC/ JF/ FT

  25. Myself and most of my family members didn’t participate for the past 2 presidential elections. If this time I would see Bro Eddie and Fr Ed join forces, I will make an effort to convince my family to register and vote. I will put an effort to convice others. We overseas workers deperately wanted change. Overseas workers estimated as 2 million worldwide will go for genuine people.

  26. it’s worth remembering when bro. EDDIE Repeatedly declared that he will no longer run as president, though i have nothing againts his plan of joining the political arena this 2010 election,,, may i only point out that bro. EDDie should refrain from that kind of statement that in the end he will just break… i cant see the diffirence between GMA & Bro. EDDIE when it comes to their word of honor….(palabra de honor)

  27. Kapag wala tayong isang salita, wala rin tayong pagkakaiba sa ibang pulitiko

  28. Mr PV Beley,

    Bro. Eddie is not a liar. He just heeds to what the people really wants, and that is TRUE CHANGE. I don’t know if you’re a protestant, or a baptist, or a born again Christian, but if you will recall during the last election, Bro. Eddie was also supported by non-christians. Kung nasabi man ni Bro Eddie noon na hindi siya tatakbo, he didn’t promised it. He may have said it out of dismay because of the “dayaan” that happened. Siguro naman hindi kasalanan kung magbago man ng isip ang isang tao. Hindi pagsisinungaling iyon.

  29. Sana magsanib tayong lahat na nagnanais ng makadiyos, makamatinong pamamahala at makabayang adhikain para sa mas magandang kinabukasan ng ating mga anak at ng ating bansa. Sobra na ang pagdurusa ng sambayanan dahil sa kasalukuyang bulok na pamamalakad. Kabutihan laban sa kasamaan. Kaya Natin ito Bangon Pilipinas!!! o Bangon Pilipinas, Kaya Natin ITO!!!

  30. myself and my family are strong support of bro.eddie last candidacy.we see his genuine plan for our country.i beleive he doesnt want politics,but one thing i know Bro . Eddie himself want change for this country .for the sake of next generation.if Filipino can unite to heal our nation,change the rotten government and give a chance this Person (Bro.Eddie) once again for a geniune change for the Philippines.let us be wise to choose a next leader ,that have Love and compassion for this country .bangon PILIPINAS.

  31. kayang kaya natin 2 alam na alam ko na si bro eddie na ang sunod nag PRESIDENTE ng pilipinas. dahil ang diyos ang nag sabi sa kanya na tumakbo na siya sa eleksyon 2010. kahit na 17 years old palang ako sa november at hindi pa ako pwedeng bumoto ang magagawa ko lang ay magpakalat ng txt sa buong pilipinas lahat po ng kkb sa amin ay gagawin na to na mag pakalat ng txt tungkol sa pagtakbo ni bro.eddie sa 2010 at ipanalangin si bro eddie at ang buong sambayanang pilipino ay pag ka-isahin ng DIYOS sa pag boto kay bro.eddie:)

    BAGONG PILIPINAS BAGONG PILIPINO MOVEMENT…

  32. I work in Broadcast Media for almost twenty years all politicians who were interviewed promised to do their best if they were elected and what they did now is as good as nothing. They all got richer and richer and the Filipino became poorest of the poor. We have all the natural resources but this government officials do not support to improve these resources instead they support imports that is more cheaper than our local products. (Alam na ng Pinoy yun kung bakit, dahil nilagyan cla ng dayuhan)

    Dito sa bayan natin ang mga opisyal ng gobyerno ang alam nila o’ ang “mind set” nila ay Hari, Bosing, Amo, Siga, atbp sila., nakalimutan nila na SERVANT sila. Ano ba ang tutuong kahulugan ng SERVANT?, di ba’t naglilingkod sa panginoon nya sa o’ sa Amo nya. mas malaki ang kayamanan ng Amo kaysa sa Servant. Dito sa Pinas ang Servant ay di hamak na mas malaki pa ang pera nya sa kanyang Amo na milyong milyong Pilipinong mahihirap. Di ba dapat ang pinagyayaman ng Servant ay ang Amo nya, hindi ang sarili nya. Anong gagawing ng Amo kapag natuklasan na nangungupit sya sa yaman ng Amo. Ang ginagawa sa Middle East pinuputulan ng kamay, isa sa bansang ng Europe kapag nakita nila sa ang Servant na magnanakaw ay sinasaksak, binabaril o’ sa madaling salita pinapatay. Ang mga Servant sa ibang bansa sa Europe nakakapag lakad ng walang body guard sa kalye, sa iskinita, sa Mall dahil alam nila sila ay naglilingkod ng tutuo sa bayan. At madali silang patayin kapag mayginawa silang pagnanakaw ‘o mali sa bayan.

    Ayaw nating mangyari dito sa mga Pinas yun hangat natitiis pa. kaya sana sa mga boboto nitong darating na Eleksyon 2010. Piliin natin yung may banal na takot sa Dyos at handang magsakripisyo para sa Bayan.

    Halos lahat ng Politician na nungkulan sa ‘ting bayan ay walang nagawa, at tingnan natin ang life style nila. Pinayaman nila ang kanilang sarili. Kaya sa mga tatakbong Politician dapat ay handang isakripisyo ang kanilang sarili (manatili lamang ang kanilang dating status ng kabuhayan)’WAG MAGPAYAMAN. Kung gusto mong magpayaman WAG KANG PUMASOK SA POLITIKA. Maraming Pinoy na nag hihirap namumulot sa basura para makakain, natutulog sa bangketa. Kung gusto nyong sa Politika ilagay nyo sa isipan nyo na tatakbo sa Eleksyon na TITIYAKIN NYONG wala ng pinoy na nanaghahanap ng pagkain sa basurahan at natutulog sa bangketa, may sariling kabuhayan, at tayong Pinoy ang mag papautang hindi na tayo ang mangungutang. Isipin mo ikaw na tatakbo sa Elekyon, mabuting maglingkod kapag maraming dapat paunlarin sa bayan, maraming magpapasalamt sa Dyos dahil sa buhay ng mga mabubuting Servant.

    Maraming paraan upang i-angat ang kabuhayan ng Pinoy dito sa lupa ng Pilipinas na mayaman sa Natural Resources, matatalinong Inventor, magagaling na Software Developers, Programmers, Engineers, at Skilled Worker at marami pang iba. At Higit sa lahat may buhay na Dyos na handang tumulong sa pagbabago. Uulitin ko po’ Iboto natin ang taong may pusong NAGMAMAHAL sa Dyos at handang magligkod sa ating Bayan.

  33. MGA KABAYAN…SABI NGA NI SANTINO “MAY BUKAS PA…” MAY PAG-ASA PA ANG PILIPINAS!
    BAKIT DI TAYO MAGLAGAY NG ISANG LEADER NA TOTOONG MAY TAKOT KAY KRISTO!!! A LEADER WITH A CHRIST - LIKE CHARACTER IS THE ONLY SECRET THAT CAN BRING BACK AGAIN PHILIPPINES TO THE MAP OF THE WORLD. SA AKING MGA KAHENERASYON…WAG NA NATING SAYANGING MULI ANG PAGKAKATAONG MARANASAN ANG ISANG BAGONG PILIPINAS… MAY BUKAS PA….
    MULA SA MGA OFW ABSENTEE VOTERS D2 SA SAUDI ARABIA KAMI PO AY NAGPAPASALAMAT AT NAGPAPAHAYAG NG SUPPORTA SA MULING PAGTANGGAP NG PINAKAMABIGAT NA HAMON SA BUHAY NI “BR0!!!” THANK YOU BRO!!! GOD BLESS!!!

  34. DR.WILLAR ARCILLA

    We need a rigtheous leader when iam a student back in 2004 ive heard BRO.EDDIE VILLANUEVA talk and i can tell you ibang iba cya sa lahat ng presidentiable!WE FILIPINOS IN NEW ZEALAND SUPPORT BRO EDDIE VILLANUEVA!

  35. naway makita ng sambayanang Pilipino, ang kinilos ,ginawa ,at ginagawa ng nakaraang administrasyon at ang ksalukuyan .wag na nating hintayin pa ang panibagong dagok sa ating Bayan.wag naring nating hintayin na maubos ang pasensya ng Diyos.He is not a God of wrath .but God of mercy.He loves our country and God’s wants to heal and to bless our land .i am not a religious panatic but i am a panatic ,patriotic filipino people.i am thirsty for change.let us unite my countrymen.let us set aside our personal agenda ,allow God’s divine agenda for our nation .vote wise.vote Bro.Eddie. God Bless the Philippines.

  36. to all the Filipino-If we are a Christian country in Asia,a Hospitable people , loving people,a lovers of music etc…why we’re allowing those presidentables with have a background of corruption,traditional politician,political dynasty ,and popularity why should i vote for them ? if i have love and compassion for my country ?why should i waste my ballot form if their credibility is not genuine?if we want a righteous government then vote the right leader.if we love our country ,we will not hesitate to vote the Christian leader.2010 election is not a matter of popularity and religiousity.it is a matter of change for our nation. i am for Bro. Eddie .God bless the Philippines.

  37. HUWAG KAYONG MAGSASALITA NG AGAINST KAY BRO EEDIE ANG DIYOS ANG MAGIGING KALABAN NYO JUST BLESS CONFESS BLESSING SO YOU REAP BLESSING. SIMPLE LANG BUKSAN ANG ISIP AT MATA SA KATOTOHANAN ITS ABOUT TIME TO VOTE WISELY. VOTE BRO.EDDIE FOR PRESIDENT AT TAYONG LAHAT MABEBENEFITS GOD BLESS.GISING PILIPINO I LOVE MY COUNTRY I LOVE THE FUTURE OF MY FAMILY. GOD BLESS OUR NATON

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