Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro declared his intention to seek for the endorsement of the administration party to become their official Presidential candidate come 2010. The administration now has several candidates to choose from: MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando, Vice President Noli De Castro, and Teodoro. Initially QC Mayor Belmonte was in the list but he has already stated that he has no plans for the presidency come 2010. I have a strong feeling that if ever Secretary Teodoro gets the endorsement, he actually is a strong contender for the Presidency.
Charter Change
According to an interview on Inquirer.Net, his first agenda if elected President would be Charter Change. The next thing on his list would be carrying on the fiscal and financial reforms implemented by the Arroyo administration. Another priority would be peace and security, something that should come naturally since he is the Secretary of Defense.
Teodoro is already enjoying the support of several Malacanang figureheads like Secretary Ermita and Claudio. Ermita was close to actually endorsing him when he said the following on an Inquirer.net interview:
“He is doing the right thing, saying the right thing. As far as expressing his aspiration to be a candidate in 2010, he’s a very capable person,” Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita told reporters.
“I might become his PR man but he is a topnotcher in law, in the bar exam of 1989. I’ll say it in one word: He has the wherewithal to aspire for higher position,” Ermita said.
“How old is he? 47? 43? He’s three to four years younger than President Obama. One of you is signaling me he’s handsome,” he said.
“I am glad to hear that he already came out because everybody had been asking what his plans are. Now that he has come out, I suppose he is one of those that will be somehow in the radar screen of surveys,” he said.
Ermita pretty much said it all. Teodoro has the qualities that one would need to run for the highest office in the Philippines. I’m not sure if he can win it though but he can definitely put up a good fight.
What I find very refreshing and inspiring these days is that we see new blood being infused into a seemingly old and corrupt political system. Seeing the likes of Secretary Teodoro, Senator Roxas, and Senator Escudero passionate about leading this country gives me hope that the youth will finally take a step forward and have a stronger say in their future. We need fresh, radical, innovative, and youthful perspective to be able to inspire the Filipino people to move this country forward.
I definitely welcome Sec. Teodoro’s intention to seek the Presidency. I am all for young blood in 2010. 
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Tags: 2010 Presidential Elections, Secretary Gilbert Teodoro, Senator Chiz Escudero
add Kingmaker Danding Cojuangco to Teodoro’s credentials.
dear sir,
it is my utmost gratitude to announce that our filipino community in BISHOP’S CASTLE, SHROPSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM is joining the GILBERT TEODORO FOR PRESIDENT. may we have the direct contact number of SEC TEODORO or any communication that we as organization can do of help for the campaign.my home tlephone number is 01588 638381 mobile 07786695302.
kenneth n. andal
chairman
bishop’s castle filipino community
organization
kenneth andal: please email sec. teodoro — gilbert@gilbertteodoro.com
carlo — on an unrelated note your fiancee mich is a very good friend of mine
[...] Carlo Ople, has the same opinion. I have a strong feeling that if ever Secretary Teodoro gets the endorsement, [...]
Dear Sir,
in behalf of the our family. you got our full support in your campaign.
Kristian Teodoro
Secretary Teodoro will definitely make the 2010 elections exciting. Youthful leaders are now becoming more effective in governance comparatively. Lets look forward to youthful candidates in 2010.
Secretary Teodoro is the right person to become the next President of the Philippines. With good track record, excellent education, fair stands on issues, he is the right candidate. He has the qualities not only as a leader but also to represent the country in international community.
He is definitely the right person to become the next president of our country. Hindi siya naninira, very gentle person and righteous.
I WANT TO JOIN YOUR ORGANIZATION IN YOUR PRESIDENTIAL BID IN 2010. MY CONTACT NO. 923-92-86 AND 09218467728. I AM EMPLOYED AT COMELEC MAIN OFFICE. I AM A LAW GRADUATE. PLEASE ACCEPT MY MEMBERSHIP. THANK YOU.
He is definitely the right person to be the next President but what I am afraid is which I’m sure Sec Teodoro knew by now is there’s a big percent of filipinos in the squatter and not educated or not well educated who are more keen to vote than the middle class and the rich. These people votes not based on the credential of a candidate but on the drama his big opponents are creating in the media, or by the candidates who says they are for the mahihirap and understands them even he grew up in a silver platter. Only my opinion please pay more attention in winning the minds of the mahihirap and make sure to always talk in tagalog when he makes appearances or interviews. Im based here in Singapore.
I am for Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. for President, it will be okay if he invite Loren Legarda as his running mate that will be a good team. Go deeper to their honest commitment to the Filipino people. What do you think?
Hi!
I am a 59 year old female principal/teacher of Children’s Progressive School in Cagayan de Oro City. I completed my MA in Education from Teachers College, Columbia University, also an Ivy League, like Harvard University where Gilbert Teodoro completed his Master of Laws.
I want to help actively to his campaign in CDO. What kind of help he needs? I don’t know much about campaigning. I need his instsruction about what to do. My number is 0908-763-9321.
Thank you.
Sec.Gilbert Teodoro we believe,he is the right man to become PRESIDENT in this coming 2010 election,we support GIBO Teodoro, god bless the Philppines
“How old is he? 47? 43? He’s three to four years younger than President Obama. One of you is signaling me he’s handsome,” he said.
* what is Ermita’s point here?
– just asking. ;D
will support gibo’s campaign, just email me for anything that i can do…
gibo is the best choice!!!
btw. carlo the blacksmith in ro???
I would like to help in your campaign here in paranaque. Please email for things i should do. Thank you