Winners and losers MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 06/09/2010

Winners and losers

MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 06/09/2010 Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino will be proclaimed as the 15th President of the Philippines this afternoon. Mayor Jejomar “Jojo” Binay will also be proclaimed Vice President this afternoon, ending up with a 700,000 lead over Sen. Mar Roxas. With Noynoy’s victory, the following are the “big winners”: 1. The Iglesia ni Cristo that surprised many political observers with its choice of Noynoy. Many believe that if the INC had supported former President Estrada as it has consistently done in the past under then Executive Minister Eraño Manalo, Erap would have won. Removing at least 4 million votes from Noynoy brings down his total votes to 11 million. Add 4 million votes to Erap increases his votes to 13.5 million. Erap would have won by 2.5 million. Many INC members have told us so. 2. ABS-CBN clearly went all-out for Noynoy from the date (Nov. 2) that Noynoy filed his certificate of candidacy for the presidency. It replayed over and over again its programs on Cory’s funeral and also features on Ninoy Aquino. Noynoy’s TV ads received priority and prominent air time. Coverage of Noynoy’s campaign sortie was extensive while coverage of other presidentiables, especially Erap was minimal. ABS-CBN’s all-out favoritism for Noynoy raises a fundamental policy question on what is media’s proper role in an election. 3. Kris Aquino is a big winner. At one point, she was even made a campaign issue and a debate ensued if she was helping or hurting Noynoy’s candidacy. She helped a lot. And so did Boy Abunda, a major ABS-CBN talent. 4. Big business led by the Makati Business Club also came out early to support Noynoy and Roxas. Even GMA partner, billionaire Ricky Razon switched from Sen. Manny Villar to Noynoy during the last few weeks of the campaign. 5. President Erap Estrada against all odds, including lack of funds, achieved his vindication with a respectable 2nd place finish with an impressive 9.5 million votes. His running mate Mayor Jojo Binay won the Vice Presidency. He had chosen Mayor Binay as a personal choice over the recommendation of many advisers for Chiz Escudero and Mar Roxas. His son, Jinggoy was the 2nd placer in the senatorial race. Son JV Ejercito is now a congressman and nephew ER Ejercito Estregan is a surprise winner as governor of Laguna. It is clear proof that 9.5 million people believe Erap is not guilty of plunder.... MORE     Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100609com4.html

COMMENTARY EDITORIAL Needed: Finesse FRONTLINE The danger of automated polls FEATURE As record sales drop, singers share spotlight at festivals MR. EXPOSE Winners and losers focus Israel denounces ‘incitement’ in wake of flotilla fiasco HE SAYS Sex ed SHE SAYS Sex ed debate continues