NP, KBL declare alliance





The Nacionalista Party (NP) headed by Sen. Manny Villar and the oppositionist
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) led by Ilocos Norte (2nd district) Rep. Ferdinand
"Bongbong" Marcos Jr. formally sealed their alliance at the historic Laurel
House in Mandaluyong City, boosting further their bailiwicks.



Signing the coalition agreement for NP, Villar said, "Our pressing challenge is
to jointly address the plague of poverty which has continued to grip majority of
our people through leadership transitions."



Rep. Bongbong Marcos, who is eyeing a senatorial seat in 2010, shared NP's core
advocacy against poverty, emphasizing that the poor must be empowered in all
aspects as foremost priority.



He added that the NP-KBL alliance was anchored on their trust and confidence in
the NP leader's integrity and leadership harnessed from the latter's own
perseverance against poverty.



The Congressman said of Villar, "He is a simple man of humble origins with a
grand vision for the country… Not only does he understand the underprivileged,
he started life with so little, just like the ordinary Filipino. Ngunit naiahon
niya ang sarili at pamilya sa hirap, siya rin ang makakapag-ahon sa ating bansa
mula sa kahirapan, gulo, at alitan."



Meanwhile, Bongbong's sister and KBL secretary-general, former Rep. Imee Marcos,
stressed, "The coming polls should no longer involve those who passed away, but
should focus on the candidates themselves, according to their qualifications and
fitness for public office."



At the age of 23, Rep. Bongbong Marcos began his political career as Ilocos
Norte vice-governor in 1980. In 1992, he was elected representative of the
province's second district. Then he became Ilocos Norte governor in 1998,
serving for three consecutive terms. He noted that after many years, nothing has
been proven against the Marcos family. In 2007, he was elected back to the House
of Representatives, where he now serves as its Deputy Minority Leader. During
this term, one of the important pieces of legislation he authored was the
Philippine Archipelagic Baselines Law or Republic Act 9522.



He earned his Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science, Philosophy, and
Economics degree from Oxford University; and Masters degree in Business
Administration from the Wharton School of Business.



Ilocos Norte is acknowledged as the bailiwick of the Marcos family. Mariano
Marcos, grandfather of Reps. Bongbong and Imee Marcos, was the province's first
known Marcos as former second district Congressman.



The KBL party, formerly the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan ng Nagkakaisang
Nacionalista, Liberal, at iba pa, started in 1978 as an umbrella coalition of
different political parties replacing the two-party system prominent before the
declaration of Martial Law. It was later on turned into a regular political
party in 1979 by President Ferdinand Marcos. In the 2007 elections, KBL fielded
candidates and declared itself an opposition political party. (30)



  "ANG BAYAN HIGIT SA LAHAT"



Beyond What Divides Us, Towards A United Front against Poverty

Senator Manny Villar

Good Morning Ladies and Gentlemen:

Let me begin by stressing how important the upcoming elections will be for our
nation. The decision that we will make in May 2010 will determine if our
countrymen will continue to wallow in poverty or if we can finally climb our way
out of the impoverishment that has afflicted our people for so long.

According to a survey conducted by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) in
September 2009, 53% of Filipinos (more than 9 million Filipinos) have
experienced hunger. This is basically the same number of people who have
experienced hunger when the SWS conducted its first hunger survey in 1983. It is
clear therefore that for 26 years our fight against poverty has basically
failed. In addition, the National Statistical and Coordination Board reported
that poverty increased to 33% of the population in 2006. That translates to more
than 29 million Filipinos below the poverty line.

The Nacionalista Party believes that this is the single most defining issue of
the 2010 elections: the fight against poverty.

The 2010 election is also not just about changing the person sitting as
president. That is important, of course, given our dissatisfaction with the
current administration. But it has to mean more than that. Let us not commit the
mistake of voting simply to oust a person without understanding what the one who
will take its place offers. Madaling sumigaw ng pagbabago.Subalit kailangan
nating tanungin, anong klaseng pagbabago ba ang kailangan ng bansa? Madaling
sumalungat sa pangkasalukuyang kalakaran, subalit ano ba ang kaya mong gawin pag
ikaw ang naupo?

This is the reason why we, at the Nacionalista Party, believe that this coming
election should transform the way we conduct politics in our country. For too
long now, vested interests have benefitted by highlighting what divides us. It
is the classic divide-and-conquer strategy. They focus on individuals and what
separates them instead of focusing on what they can do together. This has to
change. What will make us great as a nation is our ability to acknowledge our
differences, what will make us fail is our failure to celebrate that diversity.

There is nothing wrong with having differences in religion, ethnicity, or even
political opinions; they are, in fact, vital in a healthy democracy. The problem
lies in the inability of some of us to go beyond those differences and focus on
the task at hand: to fight poverty.

It is in this spirit that I announce the alliance between Nacionalista Party and
Kilusan ng Bagong Lipunan KBL, headed by its President Representative Bongbong
Marcos!

I am sure that some will focus on the fact that he is the son of a former
President. That is not the reason why I think he is qualified.

Bongbong Marcos is an excellent leader because he has a sterling educational
background having earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Oxford University and a
Master of Business Administration from Wharton School of the University of
Pennsylvania.

I am sure that some will try to revive our nation's political past that has
divided the country. I will not do that. I'd rather look at his qualifications
as a public servant.

His political career started with his election to IlocosNorte's
vice-gubernatorial post in 1980. When he was then elected as governor, and later
as Representative of the 2nd district of Ilocos Norte in the Congress of the
Philippines, serving from 1992 until 1995.

He again was elected to the gubernatorial post in 1998, serving for three
consecutive terms ending in 2007.

His sterling record as a public servant and his commitment to fight poverty are
the two most important reasons why I think he will be a good legislator.

There is no guarantee that we will always agree. That is also true with every
single member and partner of the Nacionalista party. As a leader, I am not in
the habit of surrounding myself with those who will simply suck up and say yes
to my every word. I believe that differences in opinion contribute to sound
policy.

We can disagree, for as long as we are united in a common vision of providing
our people with food on their table, jobs that will give them decent lives and
education for their children's future.

Ladies and Gentlemen: I present to you Rep. Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr!

It's MBV and Loren for 2010!

This Saturday and next Saturday at 9 pm, please watch Maalaala Mo Kaya (2
episodes). The story of how Nanay Curing raised MBV to be Mr. Sikap at Tyaga.

November 29, Sunday at 5 pm at Plaza Sakay, Tondo. Proclamation of NP
candidates.

November 30 at 8:30am Mass at Manila Cathedral before filing of candidacy at
COC.

PLEASE SAVE THE DATES. LET US SHOW OUR SUPPORT BY BEING THERE FOR OUR MBV. Pass
the announcements to all our friends. See you all on those dates.  Wear orange,
of course.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=523297

I think all of us should read this piece, and share the news about some
self-proclaimed self-righteous people supposedly comprising the "good" fighting
the "evil"............

http://cpcabrisbane.org/Kasama/2004/V18n4/HaciendaLusita.htm

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=521574&publicationSubCategoryId=6\
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Our YES! Event in Davao was a resounding success. About 4,000 new volunteers
were recruited from various schools in Davao.  MBV was so warmly welcomed by the
students who eagerly listened to his inspirational speech on entrepreneurship.
Next YES! event will be in Zamboanga.

Meanwhile, the Movement for Better Values invites all members this Friday,
October 16, 2009, from 8am to 5pm at the Valle Verde Country Club for a workshop
entitled "AHON SA KAHIRAPAN". The agenda for the workshop are the following:
1.   Presentation of past projects of the movement
2.   Presentation of Campaign Strategy and Organization
3.   Preparation of detailed plans

Lunch and merienda will be served. Admission is free.
If you are interested, kindly email your full name and cell. number  to
movementforbettervalues@... or text your full name to 0927-7619396. Please
confirm by Wednesday, October 14.

Tulong Villar relief operations update (as of 12nn today):

---distributed more than 50,000 bags of relief goods
---rescued more than 4,000 victims of Typhoon Ondoy

Hotlines remain:  0905 3316626
                   0917 4226600

Do note that these are the same numbers for the OFW Help Desk.

Relief goods are still being accepted at the Worldwide Corporate Center's
Vistaland office and at the Villar Residence at BF Resort in Las Pinas.

I heard some of our members suffered losses from the recent calamity. I
sincerely hope we can all recover from this unfortunate event and continue to
pray to Him with thanksgiving in the knowledge that our lives are enriched by
our strengthened faith, renewed sense of compassion and restored hope in His
goodness. God bless us all.

Don't forget to come in orange...........and shout at the top of your lungs when
our group (PRO-MBV and MBV, Inc) is called.  Bring as many as you can! It is
free.

Bands include itchyworms , bamboo, sandwich, parokya ni edgar, and stars like
cristine reyes.  It should be fun!!!

Whether you register online or not,  you may join us this Saturday for the
concert with Bamboo, Sandwich, Parokya ni Edgar and Kamikazee. Those who
register online pass thru the express lane while others can register right there
at the MOA Concert Grounds near IMAX, starting from 3pm.

Most of the youth groups will be represented there.  Come in orange and be
counted among the PRO-MBV Youth Group (ahem.)  Bring your family and friends.

am sorry but i cant join you in the concert. i am based in general santos city.
but let me assure you that i will discreetly( i am a government officer) join
you in the campaign for MBV. I can help you in organizing volunteers here in
general santos. thank you and mabuhay

Dear All,



You can now avail the tickets for the Rockatropa Concert on September 26, 2009
at the MOA Grounds by clicking the link below.



http://www.akalamo.com/concert/



Just do the following:



Register at akalamo.com (Name, valid email address, mobile number and
birthdate), after registration, your e-ticket will be sent to your email address
indicated during the registration process.
Retrieve the e-ticket (barcode) from your email and click the link provided
Print the ticket


On September 26 – Just present the e-ticket (with barcode) to enter the concert
grounds.  Gates open at 3PM




See you at the concert.

Many thanks to some of our core members who attended the September 7 affair with
their new recruits. The affair, jointly organized with the Movement for Better
Values (MBV, Inc) yielded more than 300 new members.  Hey, the rest can get
ready with their own new recruits!!!

Other events happening this September:

Sept 19:  Sportsfest in the DAR Compound, Q.C.

           The Orange Generation, a member-group of the Nacionalista
           Party Youth (NPY),will man a booth in this day-long affair.
           Everyone is free to visit and help out. Contact Persons: JR
           and Mark.(I meet with these young guys every Tuesday to map
           out activities of the youth sector in our party.)

Sept 26:  Concert at MOA

           If you want to attend a concert (for free) sponsored by NP,
           come and listen to 4 bands (Parokya ni Edgar, Bamboo, etc)
           and watch the 'launching of the NP Papa-bles' (Adel Tamano,
           Gilbert Remulla, Timmy Chipeco, Allan Peter Cayetano, TG
           Guingona, etc) .  Just register at Tropang Villar or 'Akala
           Mo' websites to gain free entry.  Event starts at 6 pm.

More in October. Stay tuned!  Pass the word.......let all members know by
hooking up here to check out forthcoming events.

We're most honored to be of service to you Ms. Lili :) hope to duplicate it in
Davao.

	 -----Original Message-----
	 From: PRO-MBV@yahoogroups.com on behalf of ditas magno
	 Sent: Wed 8/26/2009 6:36 AM
	 To: PRO-MBV@yahoogroups.com
	 Cc:
	 Subject: Re: [PRO-MBV] Update On the CDO Event




CongrATS.

--- On Tue, 8/25/09, lili3cia <lili3cia@...> wrote:



	 From: lili3cia <lili3cia@...>
	 Subject: [PRO-MBV] Update On the CDO Event
	 To: PRO-MBV@yahoogroups.com
	 Date: Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 7:23 PM



	 My sincerest congratulations and heartfelt thanks to our Team Manila and Bessie
Villamor's Team CDO. Edwin and Bob, both of you and your "girls" did a truly
fine job. I cannot thank you guys enough.

	 MBV was very pleased with the turnout at the Young Entrepreneurs' Summit (YES)
last August 22, 2009. The Saturday morning affair yielded an attendance of over
500 students, most of whom registered as volunteers for the Movement for Better
Values, Inc. (MBV, Inc.). It was a very successful affair. MBV also had lunch
with the YES organizers and a group of pastors representing some 25,000
evangelical churches in Mindanao.

	 Inspired by the success of the YES summit, we are now planning another YES
summit in Davao. Team Davao , are you ready? Arrangements are being made with
Ateneo de Davao, University of Mindanao and even U.P. If plans push through, we
may have a morning and afternoon affair with at least 2 schools in Davao. We
have yet to firm up the date with the staff of MBV, but we are eyeing either
October 6, 7 OR 8 depending on the availability of the good Senator.

	 We eagerly look forward to this affair. And hope our Team Davao is just as
excited as we all are. Many thanks again and congratulations to all of us!

This September 7,  we have organized a dinner with MBV at the Laurel House. 
Attending are some 300 new recruits and as arranged,  all recruits will register
under the Movement for Better Values, Inc. or MBV, Inc. I know there are more
who would like to attend, but we can only accommodate 300 pax at the Laurel
House. Not to worry. As recruitment speeds up, we will organize more affairs.

On September 15, MBV will also be the Guest Speaker at the Federation of
Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry. If his schedule will permit
it,  we are also organizing a September 16 event at the Penafrancia event in
Bicol.  (No confirmation on this yet)

In October (possibly the 8th, though this again is pending confirmation) is
another big YES event.  This time, in Davao.  Expected attendance may reach
5,000 students from the Ateneo de Davao, UP and University of Mindanao.  Similar
YES events will be organized in Cebu, Zamboanga City and Dumaguete City.  We
will keep you apprised through this site.

All systems go...........trusting you will busy yourselves with recruitment, and
counting on your support for the forthcoming events.

My sincerest congratulations and heartfelt thanks to our Team Manila and Bessie
Villamor's Team CDO.  Edwin and Bob, both of you and your "girls" did a truly
fine job.  I cannot thank you guys enough.

MBV was very pleased with the turnout at the Young Entrepreneurs' Summit (YES)
last August 22, 2009.  The Saturday morning affair yielded an attendance of over
500 students, most of whom registered as volunteers for the Movement for Better
Values, Inc. (MBV, Inc.).  It was a very successful affair.  MBV also had lunch
with the YES organizers and a group of pastors representing some 25,000
evangelical churches in Mindanao.

Inspired by the success of the YES summit, we are now planning another YES
summit in Davao.  Team Davao , are you ready?  Arrangements are being made with
Ateneo de Davao, University of Mindanao and even U.P. If plans push through, we
may have a morning and afternoon affair with at least 2 schools in Davao.  We
have yet to firm up the date with the staff of MBV, but we are eyeing either
October 6, 7 OR 8 depending on the availability of the good Senator.

We eagerly look forward to this affair. And hope our Team Davao is just as
excited as we all are.  Many thanks again and congratulations to all of us!