Why Manny Villar?
A mention of my twitter name @momblogger alerted me .
“Is it true that you have chosen Villar?” , someone tweeted.
I replied that I will neither confirm nor deny that as I have stated in my entry, My presidential candidate
It does not matter who my candidate is. As project editor of Blogwatch.ph, it is prudent that I keep that choice only to myself and my close friends, the people I trust. Certain quarters cannot distinguish me as a voter and me, as the editor. Blog Watch remains non-partisan.
You are free to speculate, of course.
Most of the comments agreed with my short list (Manny Villar, Dick Gordon and Gibo Teodoro). A few raised eyebrows “Villar?!?” as if I just uttered the devil’s name.
The skeptical often are bewildered…Why oh why is Manny Villar in your short list? That’s what I’d like to talk about. Why Manny Villar?
With the negative campaigning and half-truths being flung around, one is confused with propaganda, counter-propaganda and black propaganda.
I am blessed with this wonderful opportunity as project editor of blog watch where I get to scrutinize these candidates, at least seven out of the nine presidential candidates.
A rational decision based on research, intensive interviews and attendance to three presidential forums was slowly forming in my head the past months. Insights gained by this experience paved the way for my decision to include Manny Villar because of his leadership, managerial ability, experience (I wrote more about it here with Dine and Wenchie.) I believe our presidential candidate should have all three characteristics to manage the economy well enough to create more jobs and address this issue of poverty. Understanding of issues against him included fact checking and discernment.
It helped a friend vouched for Villar’s high moral standards since she worked with him in the senate for many years. ( read Pia Cayetano‘s comments on Manny Villar)
But…a friend’s testimonial, his track record, competence and platforms were not the only factors to consider in the selection process.
The way a candidate handles his campaign gives me an insight to the governance of this candidate.