Governor Ed Panlilio for President?

The headline of the Philippine Daily Inquirer today features the intention of former priest turned governor to run for president. Can we consider him as a big contender in the next presidential elections? What can you say about the possible tandem of Governor Ed Panlilio and Grace Padaca for Vice President?

Are we ready to change our country for the better? or should we still elect traditional politicians....

Presidentiables for 2010 Elections

The latest Pulse Asia survey showed that it is too early to determine who will dominate the next Presidential elections in 2010. Based on the results, the aspirants are still sharing almost the same percentage of the voters preference.

Here are the list of Presidentiables with corresponding percentage:

Noli de Castro - 19%
Chiz Escudero - 18%
Loren Legarda - 12%
Joseph Estrada - 16%
Manny Villar - 15%
Mar Roxas - 8%
Panfilo Lacson - 6%
Jejomar Binay - 2%
Bayani Fernando - 1%

As to geographical areas and socioeconomic class ABC,
Metro Manila:
Chiz Escudero - 27%
Visayas:
Manny Villar - 25%
Mindanao:
Noli de Castro - 24%
Joseph Estrada - 23%


Vice Presidential Candidates
Loren Legarda - 22%
Chiz Escudero - 26%


Senators:
Jinggoy Estrada - 52.8%
Pia Cayetano - 48.8%
Mar Roxas - 48.8%
Miriam Santiago - 47%
Franklin Drilon - 42.7%
Jamby Madrigal - 38.8%
Ramon Revilla Jr. - 37.8%
Koko Pimentel - 36.1%
Ralph recto - 35.5%
Sergio Osmena III - 33.8%
Edu Manzano - 33.4%
Vicente Sotto III - 31.2%
Korina Sanchez - 28%
Juan Ponce Enrile - 27.6%
Richard Gordon - 26.9%

Other aspirants and being pushed to run for the presidency are Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and Supreme Court Chief Justice REynato Puno. El Shaddai Brother Mike Velarde also said that he will run if there will be an approval from the CBCP.