Plunder case will be filed against Manny Villar

Senator Jamby Madrigal said that she is currently preparing a plunder case to the Ombudsman against Senator Manny Villar. The plunder case concerns the C-5 road extension project where Villar was said to be related to.

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Verbal Fight between Aquino And Villar

There has been much friction between two of the most popular presidential candidates in the upcoming Philippines 2010 Election in May.

Senator Manny Villar alongside Senator Richard "Dick" Gordon questioned the competence of Senator Noynoy Aquino if ever he gets elected as the next president of the country. Gordon asked Noynoy what had he done to improve the state of his hometown which is Tarlac. Villar questioned Aquino if he has done anything. To read more on this issue, you could read this article.

Aquino then decided to hit back at Villar by answering the questions Villar had thrown at him. He also accused Villar of claiming credits for what others did. The full article regarding this can be found here.

Villar called Aquino a liar for saying that statement. He then proceeded to explaining his part in several national issues. To read more on this, just go to this article.

Aquino not bothered with Villar Survey Result

It appears that in the latest survey conducted for the 2010 Presidential Elections has shown that the gap between Senator Manny Villar and Senator Noynoy Aquino's survey ratings are narrowing. Senator Manny Villar's rating is going up as opposed to Senator Noynoy Aquino's which has declined. Although this was the result, Noynoy has admitted that he is not bothered with the survey result.

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Presidential Survey Shows Noynoy's Lead Cut Down.

The Issues and Advocacy Center conducted a survey last Dec. 2 to 6 regarding the Presidential Candidates. It has shown an increase in the popularity of President Joseph "Erap" Estrada, Senator Manuel "Manny" Villar, former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro and Senator Richard Gordon in the upcoming Philippines 2010 polls . On the other hand, Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino Jr. showed a decrease in his lead over his other presidentiable rivals.

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Lawyer appeals to disqualify Osmena and Drilon

Atty. Vladimir Cabigao asked the Comelec to disqualify Franklin Drilon and Sergio Osmena III from running in the upcoming Philippines 2010 Elections. This is because the two allegedly did not meet the required 6-year interval period before aspiring for a re-election. This rule was in the 1987 Constitution.

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3 Marcoses will run on the Philippines 2010 elections

The Marcos clan is one of the most well-known families in the Philippines, most especially in the field of Politics. In the coming Philippines 2010 elections, three of the Marcoses will be running for seats in the government.

Imelda Marcos, the wife of the late President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., is running under the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan as the Congresswoman of Ilocos Norte's second district.

Ferdinand “Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Maria Imelda Josefa “Imee" Marcos are running as guest candidates for the Nacionalista Party. Bongbong is aspiring for a senatorial seat in the 2010 elections while Imee is running as governor.

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Noynoy's First Political Rally in Tarlac

Noynoy Aquino has conducted his first political rally in his hometown in Tarlac. There were not any popular celebrities who had accompanied him in this rally including his sister, Kris Aquino. But his running mate, Mar Roxas was able to attend the rally.

Five of the senatorial candidate included in the Liberal Party were able to attend. These include former congressman Nereus Acosta, Bukidnon Rep. Teofisto Guingona III, Akbayan Rep. Risa Hontiveros, Senator Ralph Recto, and Sonia Roco.

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