Kaya Natin!

Exemplars of good governance to be lauded

KAYA NATIN! BULLETIN #026

November 9-15, 2009

By Kai Pastores

News and Updates

KAYA NATIN’S THIRD BATCH OF NEW CHAMPIONS TO BE INDUCTED DECEMBER 2

One last hurrah before we celebrate Christmas! After successfully launching eleven new champions in two separate events this year, Kaya Natin! will formally welcome more outstanding elected government officials to the group. On December 2, Wednesday, expect to be introduced to the newest Champions of Good Governance. The launch will be held at the Ateneo School of Government Conference Room, from 5:00-6:30PM. This event is open to the public, but we are limiting the slots to a maximum of 30 people only. For inquiries or to confirm your attendance, you may send an email to kayanatin@yahoo.com or call (02) 426 5657.

AMONG ED SWEARS IN AS LIBERAL PARTY

QUEZON CITY—Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio Thursday morning took his oath as a member of the Liberal Party, further triggering whispers among Kapampangans that he will seek reelection in Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s home province. While the governor has not yet decided his next steps after his term ends next year, he joined the political party of Senator Noynoy Aquino as a matter of ensuring that the good governance practices he started in 2007 will continue no matter who the LP candidate is.

According to Among Ed, the ruling party in Pampanga holds much power. Joining a stable force in the form of LP can provide the machinery and organized support system needed to win the elections. In 2007, Panlilio ran as an independent, and won by only a slim margin. His campaign relied heavily on volunteerism and donations. Having a political party backing him will ensure a smoother campaign for a candidate that will continue the reforms started by Panlilio.

However, Panlilio also says that he will still run for governor next year, if and when the civil society groups that are looking for alternative reform candidates approach him again.

“I will let the people of Pampanga decide who is best fit to run for governor,” he insisted.

Aside from the benefits of a strong political party, Among Ed said he joined LP because he believes that its members embody good governance. Influential to his decision are his fellow Kaya Natin Champions Mayor Jesse Robredo, Governor Grace Padaca, and Governor Teddy Baguilat, who ran as LP in the previous elections. Aside from the three co-founders, several other Kaya Natin Champions have been members of the Liberal Party for quite some time.

Recently, Mayor Sonia Lorenzo and Mayor Florante Gerdan also decided to join the Liberal Party, mainly because of their support for Senator Aquino.

Panlilio also stressed that his father, a former councilor and vice mayor of Panlilio’s hometown of Minalin, was a Liberal Party member.

Among those who took their oath as LP members with Gov. Panlilio were former Senator Joey Lina; Gingoog, Misamis Oriental Mayor Ruthie Guingona, wife of former vice-president Teofisto Guingona, Jr.; Pasay City Vice Mayor Antonio Calixto, and former Laguna vice governor Edwin Olivarez.

In the Media

ABANTE

Halatang-halata Naman Sila!

Ni Mayor Jesse Robredo

11/15/09

Natuwa kaming lahat sa Partido Liberal sa desis­yon ni Pampanga Gov. Eddie “Among Ed” Panlilio na pormal na sumumpa at sumapi sa aming partido. Alam naman nating lahat na hindi matatawaran ang kagitingan, kabutihan at kagalingan ni Among Ed bilang isang lider na luma­ban sa mga tiwaling opis­yal sa Pampanga lalung-lalo na ‘yung mga kakampi ng ating Pangulo roon. Bagay na bagay si Among Ed sa aming partido sapagkat siya ay isang marangal na li­der at ito ang aming motto sa partido, noon at ngayon ang Liberal ay marangal! Ilan pang mga miyembro ng partido bukod kina Senador Noynoy Aquino at Senador Mar Roxas ay sina Senador Kiko Pangilinan, Senador Rodolfo Biazon, Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca, Ifugao Gov. Teddy Baguilat at dating Bukidnon Cong. Neric Acosta na pa­wang mga halimbawa ng maayos at matinong pamama­lakad sa ating pamahalaan.

Read full article

http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/nov1509/op_jr.htm

Ang Pagsapi Ko Sa LP

Ni Gov. Ed Panlilio

11/14/09

Kasama ng pito pang public servants, ako po ay sumumpa bilang bagong miyembro ng Liberal Party noong nakaraang Huwebes, Nobyembre 12. Ito ay naganap sa national headquarters ng LP sa Cubao, Quezon City.

Ang komento po ng mga iilan, “Akala ko ba’y bagong pulitika ang isinusulong ni Among Ed? Bakit siya sumapi sa isang matandang partido na ang kanyang magiging kasama ay trapo?” At sabi pa ng iba, “Wala, talagang trapo na rin iyang si Gov. Panlilio. Bumagsak na rin sa kumunoy ng transactional politics!”

Read full article

http://www.abante.com.ph/issue/nov1409/op_ep.htm

ABANTE TONITE

Luv Ko si Mae

Ni Gov. Grace Padaca

11/11/09

Ang buong pangalan niya ay Mae Paner. Na­ging stage actress siya sa PETA, at ngayon ay nasa mundo ng paggawa ng mga komersyal sa TV. Kung minsa’y siya ang direktor, kung minsan din ay siya ang gumaganap, katulad ng patalastas ng pintura kung saan siya ‘yung babaeng mataba at madaldal, pati tuloy siya ay pinintura­han kasama ang dingding.

Mataba si Mae. Siya mismo ang may sabi na sob­ra na. Pero kasing-taba nito ang pagmamahal niya sa ating bansa. Kung manonood kayo sa YouTube, hanapin ninyo ang iba-iba niyang pagganap ng mga tauhan bilang si “Juana Change”. Me­ron siyang katauhan bilang congresswoman, estud­yante, government employee, teacher, pulis, magsasaka, street sweeper, pati nga taong sinasaniban ng Santo Niño. Sa pamamagitan ng mga ito ay buong tapang niyang inihaha­yag ang mga kabulukan sa ating gobyerno at lipunan na dapat nang itigil.

Read full article

http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/nov1109/opinions_kaya.htm

INQUIRER.NET >> PHILIPPINE ELECTIONS

A Tough Balancing Act for Noynoy

By Harvey Keh

…As these realignments continue, more and more civil society groups who are actively supporting the candidacy of Aquino and his runningmate, Senator Mar Roxas, are becoming wary of the possible political accommodations and transactional politicking that may occur. So far the LP has done well in selecting local and national candidates that represent the kind of new politics and good governance that Aquino personifies but there are persistent rumors that certain politicians with very shady backgrounds and are known to be corrupt are now trying their best to be part of the LP-led People’s Coalition Senate slate and be openly endorsed by Aquino. This is no longer surprising given that Aquino has continued to lord it over the field of current Presidentiables in the recent surveys that have been conducted. As we grow closer to the deadline set by the COMELEC for filing of the certificate of candidacies, you can expect that there will be more of these “highly-experienced” political operators and politicians who will try their best to wiggle their way inside the inner circle of Aquino and Roxas. They will offer Aquino and LP their political machinery and wide network of supporters in exchange for a formal endorsement as an official candidate.

Read full article

http://blogs.inquirer.net/philippineelections/2009/11/10/a-tough-balancing-act-for-noynoy/

MANILA TIMES

From Ashes

By Eirene Jhone Aguila

I have always had so much respect for someone who manages to rise from the ashes and a state of loss and despair to create a happier, more beautiful and meaningful life. There is nothing wrong with being born into fame, influence and comfort too—but truly there is something much to be said of persons who do not allow themselves to play the role of victim for too long.

These persons, rather take stock of what they have left, gather themselves together, stand up and create a better life—without cursing and blaming, and without regret and being stuck in nostalgia too much.

On Friday evening, together with my mom, I attended the opening of the exhibit of Miss Juana Change (Mae Paner) dubbed Pangatawanan Mo Nah held in the Vargas Museum, UP Diliman Campus. It was perhaps one of the best socially relevant art exhibits I have been to in a while and it was definitely worth it!

Read full article

http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/opinion/5855-from-ashes

Announcements

KN LAUNCH OF NEW CHAMPIONS MOVED TO DEC. 2,2009

Due to some conflicts in schedule, the launching of the new batch of Kaya Natin! Champions of Good Governance has been moved to December 2,2009, 5pm at the Ateneo School of Government, Fr. Ortiz Hall, Ateneo de Manila University, QC. For more information, send us an email at kayanatin@yahoo.com or call us at (02) 426-5657.

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WANTED: EFFECTIVE, ETHICAL, AND EMPOWERING LEADERS!

Do you know an elected official who practices genuine good governance? Is your councillor, mayor, or governor worthy of bearing the brand of Kaya Natin alongside Padaca, Robredo, and Panlilio? Do you believe your government officials are true public servants?

If so, nominate them now as Kaya Natin! Champions of Good Governance! Fill out the nomination form attached to this email and send to nomination.kayanatin@gmail.com. You can also go to our website for the nomination form. You may nominate current or former government leaders.

TEXT US!

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