Statement of Senator Richard Gordon on Presidential Aspirations
Press ReleaseAugust 6, 2007
Statement of Senator Richard Gordon on Presidential Aspirations
Lest I be accused of starting the 2010 presidential campaign this early, I want to clarify what I said in my interview over dzBB last Sunday and which the Philippine Star, Malaya, Daily Tribune and Abante quite alertly reported on in its issue today.
I made no declaration about my candidacy in 2010; I only responded to questions fielded to me about the possibility of my running for the highest office within the gift of our people.
I said I would be lying if I did not admit to being interested in the office. I have heard for years the appeals of many who were urging me to run, and their whispers have been louder of late.
I fully respect the decisions of others who have already announced or hinted at their running for the Presidency. I wish them well.
With respect to party alignments, there are some whose strategy is to anchor their bids on the revival of the old political parties. In my case, if and when I run for President, I will look not to the past but to the future.
I will try to mold a popular party coalition for national modernization and renewal from the many new parties that have emerged over the past decade. I want to address the hopes of all those who want to make the Philippines a better place and a more progressive nation.
But that said, I want to emphasize that my priorities now are my work in the Senate, the Philippine Red Cross, and the various advocacies that I support. In the Senate, many issues and problems of great national import await the deliberation and decision of our senators. I too feel the weight of this responsibility, and I will put the greater part of my time to filling it. All talk about the future must yield to the needs of the present.
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If only the Filipino people would stop with celebrity politics, the Philippines would have been better off. I have been a supporter of Senator Richard Gordon ever since his days as Olongapo mayor, where i saw first hand how he has made that city a very progressive one. He has one of the most brilliant and progressive minds among the presidentiables for 2010. Think of this... Bong Revilla vs. Richard Gordon for president? Namputsa, no wonder we're not going anywhere!! Well, we get what we deserve, right? I hope this will start a snowball for his bid for 2010. If there is any way to help out, i should do it by standing behind this man Richard Gordon, as he is the most capable... Better yet, how about a Gordon-Bayani Fernando tandem? Wow, aangat tayo nyan!! .. Wishful thinking.. but hey, we all are entitled to it.
I agree.. Senator GORDON should be the nxt President.
In terms of abilty to govern our country? no question bout that he can really make our country better than on what we are now..
Kapag nga nag speech na xa sa senate tameme na ang mga panngap na magagaling na senador 2lad nila jinggoy unggoy..hahaha
yah i agree Gordon-Feranando tandemn..Is it Possible?? or even Gordon-Defensor Santiago...
hehe..da best na combinations..
Let's support Richard Gordon for President. He's the man right for the job. He has the common denominator of the great leaders of other countries i.e visionay. Gordon is a visionary. He should be the next President for 2010. I'd like Gordon - Escudero tandem in 2010. Escudero for he's young and full of idealism.
Revilla, Estrada, Lapid et.al should confined themselves in the movie industry. Ni hindi nga nila malinis ang piracy sa pinas tapos gusto pa maging presidente or vice president. No way. mga tanga lang ang boboto sa kanila.
Its the right time to change the politics in the Philippines and Sen. Gordon is the right choice. But I think we need to start now. We will support you all the way...
Filipinos from New Jersey USA
I agree that Gordon is really a great politician. Even in his days in SBMA are really good. yet, we still can't say that he will be a good president. People will always be not contented with what we have.
I salute you senator for your effort to combat corruption and nail all the crook. I wish you will be the 2010 president & we will support you. All the Filipino in Los Angeles I know agree you're the only senator we can trust. I still remember your help to the people of Cabanatuan during the '91earthquake where you brought all the crew of U S bases & you set aside politics. Build more "bilibid prison" for corrupt government officials. Thank you. Pinoy from Anaheim
just read on gmanews.tv that gordon might probably run for the highest post of the land, this is good news not only for me but for those filipinos that still believes that this country can still be the "phoenix"...rise from the ashes and be the firebird!!!
i got my first glimpse of mr. gordon during the killer quake in the 90's, he was still the sbma chairman, i said to myself i liked this guy, now that he might run for the presidency i really hope that we filipinos will vote for him
ayan meon na matinong tatakbo sa 2010, sana ituloy nyo na ito....gordon for 2010!!!!
I am personally from Olongapo. I'm not sure if any of you here are from that city. All I can say is that you can see what Gordon has done to that city right from the start. He was able to get the entire city work hard not just for their families but also for the entire city. I believe that if Gordon can do that in one city he can do it for the entire nation.
I do agree that we must celebrity politics and we must start that now. People who are already in a government position trying to get Pacquiao's attention must stop. They should understand that politics is different from any kind of sport and entertainment.
What about the poll I read a week ago showing the possibility that ERAP might run for president again! That's not right considering what the country has been during his administration.
The Filipino community needs a president who is not just a president but also a leader who is not afraid of corruption. Gordon is a good candidate because of how he keeps his integrity as a clean and effective politician.
If there's one person who can make sampal sa buong Philippines to wake up, that would be Gordon. Go Blue!!!
So nice to read all comments are positive and looking forward for a good future. It is my first time to write a comment which is not my habit. I believe that Gordon can make a positive change for our country. I personally envy Singapore for being highly organized and clean country in terms of politics and knowing Philippines once before the #1 richest country in Asia.
Sir Gordon I will support you all the way! Good luck! Aim High Philippines!
mga kababayan nakita natin kung paano bumangon ang subic mula sa wala,nakita natin kung paano gumanda ang intramuros at luneta.kung pano nagkaisa ang mga tao sa Olongapo ,subic,intramuros at Luneta tungo sa pag-unlad.panahon po Sen.Gordon upang tunay na umunlad ang bayan natin.saludo po kami sa inyo dito sa Baguio...tumakbo na po kayo bilang Pangulo...baka pwede kayong mag team-up ni Bayani Fernando...wow talagang matatakot ang mga kurakot at papogi na politiko..God Bless you po..
sir,
i believe mas mabilis ang unlad natin kung si bayani ang vice mo.....gordon-bayani ako at marami sa pamilya at kaibigan ko.....
We believe God is with you and we'll support you, SIR!
i wrote you once sa PNRC asking you to run for presidency...thank you sir!
as dick gordon said; "Vision plus values plus volunteerism equals victory" is there a site or a place where i can go and volunteer to help his campaign? or is it to early? haha -mt
alain: Sir Gordon just 1 key question, what is your stance regarding our population problem?
Im originally from Olongapo, and then I moved here in America couple of years ago..
Munting kwento lang po, ang laki talaga ng naitulong nya sa mga tiga Olongapo. Yung disiplina na pinaiiral nya nung nasa pwesto pa xa bilang chairman ng sbma at mayor ng olongapo. Simula ata nung matuto akong magbasa, nakikita ko na ung mga signs na gusto nyang ipairal. Kahit san ka tumingin, makakakita ka ng signs na nagsasabing "bawal ang tamad sa olongapo", "bawal magtapon ng basura dito", "what our country need is not change in men, but change in men". With these, discipline of oneself is one of the greatest factor to make a change.
and in addition po, kaya malaki ang galit ni erap kay gordon eh dahil nung nasa pwesto pa si gordon as chairman of sbma, then bumisita si erap nung senator pa xa, (w/c is back in 1991 ata)erap was so undisciplined and unrespectful to our city na tinapon nya na lang yung sigarilyo nya kung saan saan, but Gordon told to erap to pick up his cigar and throw it at trashcan.
hahahaha.. astig dba??? napaka disiplinado nyang tao. sana lahat ng politician katulad nya.
kahit na andito na po kami sa amerika ng pamilya ko, tuloy pa din po ang suporta namin sa inyo!
sori po sa haba ng post ko ha. Im not usually posting, pero gusto ko lng ibahagi yung ibang kwento na di pa alam ng mga sumusuporta kay Gordon.Salamt po.
Hi to all,
Sa akin, si Sen. Richard Gordon ang pinaka the best na maging Pangulo ng Pilipinas. Hindi lang sya magaling sa salita kundi sa gawa.
sir, since 1998 gusto ko na kayong tumakbo, pero sana sir wag na lang c bayani vice nio masisira kau ng todo, kung pwede c gov. panlilio na lang dahil isan ang gusto niong puntahan, ibangaon ang tiwala ng pilipino sa sarili at buhayin ang principyo na tama sa bawat pilipino. uulitin ko po wag naman sa B. fernando
I want to see Dick Gordon to be the next president of the Philippines in 2010. I lived in the states and I am still a true
Filipino. It just hurt me so bad to see the economic growth of the country to be hampered by dirty and corrupt politicians. Filipinos should stop voting for celebrity aspiring president. I have read and seen your result when you are a mayor in olongapo. If you are a true full blooded Filipino and want to serve your country, Please run for president in 2010. To all the presidential hopeful, you are the only qualified goverment officials that can lead the country from poverty and growth. Help us cure the old saying about the Philippines as "The Old Sick Man of Asia".
No other presidentiable can equal what Richard Gordon has already done for the Philippines. He is a visionary leader. He is like Lee Kuan Yew who made Singapore one of the best in Asia. Noynoy is a good manager but never a leader who can effect change in people. Senator Gordon said, "The presidency should be earned not inherited." Let's spread the word about Richard Gordon. Simply posting all his accomplishments in your websites, and other media tools would make a big difference. The time is NOW. Thank you.
Dick Gordon is a catalyst of change and an inspiration of hope. Let's unite together and make this change happen in our lifetime. A properous country is ahead of us if Dick is the head of the nation.
Dick GORDON/Kiko PANGILINAN
An INDEPENDENT TICKET for a NEW PHILIPPINES
This can be a very good team para sa Bagumbayang PILIPINAS.
If they make this tandem a reality and make a roadmap to victory, their RATINGS can soar. They should focus on their records, the policy plans for the economy, peace and security, poverty alleviation, corruption elimination, their brand of leadership, their vision. Never mind not having a Senatorial slate. Just GORDON/PANGILINAN Ticket para REFORM TICKET na, INDEPENDENT TICKET pa. Wala ng sayaw sayaw at kanta kanta... deretso sa plataporma. I bet di sila magmumukhang TRAPO, at matatalo nila sina ROXAS, VILLAR at ESCUDERO
Go President Gordon!!!
You're a manifestation of a good leader for this beautiful country.
If i could vote I will vote you yet im still 16.
I see good things in the future having you as the president of this country.
I am an OFW ,who really believes with senator Gordon,In the current situation of our country right now,we need a new leader who can make our countrymen love and believe in its government onceagain.So much for popularity politics,Sana maging maingat na tau sa pagpili ng pinuno.tama na ung mga anak ,kamaganak ng mga dating pinuno kc ala naman nangyayari eh.yung iba puro paghihiganti lang nasa utak kapag napapwesto kaya dapat kung gusto natin magsimula talaga gaya ng nauuso ngaun jan sa pinas na "ako ang simula",Dapat simulan natin na si Richard Gordon ang piliin at iboto.I really think he can give us hope for the welfare of our country.
Senator Richard Gordon should Be the next President of the Philippines if we want to see real change in our country. A true Filipino leader who has a genuine love for his fellow Filipinos.
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