The 2010 presidential campaign of Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro was formally launched in November 2009, upon nomination acceptance in Lakas–Kampi National Convention at the Philippine International Convention Center.
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| Campaigned for | 2010 Philippine presidential election |
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| Affiliation | Lakas–Kampi |
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| Sulong Gibo! Galing at Talino | |
Lakas nomination
editIn July 2009, Defense Secretary Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro resigned from Nationalist People's Coalition, a party led by his uncle Danding Cojuangco. Teodoro sworn in as new member of newly merged Lakas–Kampi. Teodoro's admission to Lakas will be a possible sign for seeking nomination for president.[1]
MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando insisted that the party should choose an “original” and “loyal” member, and not the one who only joined the party to seek nomination.[2] Lakas also considered many candidates as its presidential nominee, such as Vice President Noli de Castro, former House Speaker Sonny Belmonte, Dick Gordon,[3] Former PNP chief and DPWH Secretary Hermogenes "Jun" Ebdane, even though not a party member,[4] and Actor and Senator Bong Revilla.[5] By September, Teodoro filed his name on the nomination process,[2] and Lakas shortlisted the party's choices between Teodoro and Fernando.[6] In October, Ronaldo Puno was poised to be his running mate.[7]
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In November, after a September executive voting result of 42–5 through secret balloting, Teodoro was officially picked by his party as nominee for presidential election in 2010.[8] Teodoro picked actor, TV host, and former Makati Vice Mayor Edu Manzano as his running mate.[9][10][11]
Campaign
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Teodoro's campaign platform includes encouraging political growth in the provinces and improving healthcare and education. He has also stated that he would not interfere if Arroyo were to be charged at a later date.[12]
On November 20, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo resigned her post as the Chairman of the Lakas-Kampi-CMD and handed over the post to Teodoro.[13]
Teodoro's campaign slogan was "Galing at Talino" (capability and competence). According to him, public service does not only entail integrity, but ability and competence as well because people are looking for clear plans and not just mere promises and most of all positive campaigning. During the campaign, he shunned from mudslinging and encouraged other Presidentiables to do away with smear campaigning because it breeds disunity among Filipinos.[14]
Issues
editVillaroyo issue
editIn the campaign for 2010, rumor speculated that President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo did not support Teodoro, as the latter only ranked fourth in the survey, behind his cousin Noynoy Aquino, Manny Villar, and former president Joseph Estrada. The rumor also said that Arroyo supported Villar's campaign, thus earning a 'Villaroyo' title, with combining the surname of Villar and Arroyo.[15][16] Arroyo denied the accusation and voiced out her support at Teodoro's campaign.[17]
Support base
editCebu congresswoman Nerissa Soon-Ruiz of One Cebu supported Teodoro's campaign, and urged the people of Cebu to support and vote him. But in the holy week of 2010, she supported Villar's campaign.[18]
Result
editTeodoro eventually lost to his cousin and Manzano lost to Makati mayor Jejomar Binay.[19] Teodoro conceded with a statement of what hurt him most is the betrayal of people he trusted.[20]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Echeminada, Perseus (July 24, 2009). "Teodoro to take oath as member of Lakas". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ a b Villanueva, Marichu A. (September 3, 2009). "Gibo submits to Lakas-Kampi-CMD selection process". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Fernando on presidential bid: Lakas should close nomination". Philstar.com. July 1, 2008. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Mendez, Christina (September 26, 2009). "Another Lakas man eyeing presidency". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Bong on possible Lakas nomination". Philstar.com. January 17, 2009. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Gibo standard bearer ng Lakas". Philstar.com. September 15, 2009. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Gibo not Lakas presidential bet yet". Philstar.com. September 26, 2009. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Lakas-Kampi-CMD sets nat'l meet on Nov. 11 or 12". GMA News Online. October 21, 2009. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Laude, Jaime (November 14, 2009). "It's Edu for Gibo". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Lakas forges Gibo-Edu tandem". Philstar.com. November 13, 2009. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ "Lakas-Kampi kay Gibo na!". Philstar.com. August 14, 2009. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Candidate Profiles: Gilberto 'Gibo' Teodoro Archived 2010-04-12 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Philippine President Arroyo quits as ruling party head
- ^ 'We should shun mudslinging' Archived 2010-05-03 at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ Pedroche, Al G. (April 21, 2010). "'Villaroyo' at ang Bangon landslide sa Hong Kong". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Cerna, Antolin dela (April 19, 2010). "Villaroyo o Aquinoroyo?". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Laude, Jaime; Romero, Paolo. "GMA: Ensure Gibo-Edu win". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Avila, Bobit S. (March 30, 2010). "It's Holy Week and the season of betrayal begins!". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Calica, Aurea (June 11, 2010). "Noynoy: Call me 'P-Noy'". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 13, 2024.
- ^ Mendez, Christina (May 12, 2010). "Villar, Gibo, Gordon concede to Noynoy". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.