Gibo out to take presidency via 'positive campaign'
MANILA - Lakas-Kampi-CMD standard bearer Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro said he will take the presidency next year by launching a "positive campaign."
In an interview with ANC's "The Big Picture" on Thursday, Teodoro vowed not to let political bickering, not even his controversial family ties, get in the way of his campaign.
"It's time we put political bickering in the back alley. As president, you have the ability to work with even your strongest political opponent. If we are able to get through this election without division, if we are able to carry this election on positive notes, that's a very important thing we will have achieved," Teodoro said.
"You'll have to lead after you win. You have to get the people positive and upbeat to follow you. Having started a negative campaign, you start your administration with a division that's probably incurable. That's not the way to go, not the way I want my administration to start," he added.
Teodoro shot down rumors that his presidential bid under the ruling coalition further distanced himself from his uncle, businessman and Nationalist People's Coalition Chairman Emeritus Eduardo "Danding" Cojuangco."
Despite a difference in political views, Teodoro stressed that he and his uncle are in good terms. He said his relationship with Cojuangco will not in any way affect his presidential campaign.
"Our relationship is private and will remain so. We have parted political ways. I represent something aside from Gilbert Teodoro now. I don't stand for myself and personalities. Personal relationships should not come into the picture," he explained, adding that he is not seeking his uncle's political support.
When asked about his cousin, Liberal Party standard bearer Sen. Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, Teodoro said: "In the same vein, as Noynoy is my cousin, I will certainly not have the temerity to ask him to support me. Right now, we're public persons and we stand for what we represent."
Teodoro has yet to address his low ratings on presidential surveys. But should he win in the 2010 elections, Teodoro said that he will not interfere in any court case even if it involves his family, such as the coco levy fund issue.
Cojuangco, his uncle, is the chairman of food-to-power conglomerate San Miguel Corp.
"No way. I will not violate the ethics of my position for that. I can separate my public persona from my private persona. That's not difficult for me. The court should decide it. I have to appoint credible people, [those who are] transparent, so that any decision made will not be subject to any undue connotation. I will not interfere in those cases," he said.
But if he loses in the presidential race, Teodoro said he will no longer pursue his political career. He said he would "most likely" devote himself to his family and then pursue what he can contribute to policy in reforms and security as a private individual.
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Gibo is my Guy!!!!
Win or lose, am for Gibo. He is a man of conviction and action and he is the only one with a clear platform. He's right, political bickering is counterproductive, so is being vengeful. Nakakapagod na ang away politica, pwede ba. Pati ba naman kulay ng damit ng 2 kandidato eh kelangan pag-awayan. Ano ba yan!?! How petty!
knock knock- who is there? LITO
knock knock, Who is there? LITO! LITO who? Litong lito si GIBO.
Ang tanong ko ke Gibo, kung ikaw ang napiling presidente ng Pinas, ano ang mga criteria ng mga magiging cabinets members mo? mga former corrupt officials ba, sikat na artista o mga recomenda ng mga kaibigan at mga recomenda ng mga former boss bilang bayad ng utang na loob? Sa mga line up candidates for Seantors sa Lakas-Kampi, anong nakain mo, or ipinakain sa iyo at isinama mo pa si LITO LAPID as senator candidate mo. Hindi ko malunok at maisip na naisali mo sa lineup candidates nyo. May paghanga pa naman ako sa personal background mo, matalino, pero bobo ka naman pala sa pagpili ng mga kandidato mo. Ano pa kaya kung nahalang Presidente ka ng Pilipinas? Kung ano ang sinabi ng iba, si ARROVO ay Arroyo pala o kaya'y si ERMITA na kunin mo si LITO LAPID as senatorial candidate mo kinuha mo naman, magiging ganun ka rin pag naging Presidente ka. sunod sunuran, sa ibang salita TUTA. alam ng lahat kung ano si LITO LAPID, ganid at walang nagawa as senator, nambubutas lang ng kaban ng bayan. sayang ang sinasahod niya as senator plus mga pork barrel funds na nakukuha niya. Kung talagang matalino at may paninindigan ka piliin mo ng husto ang mga magiging mabuting maglilingkod sa bansang Pinas. Pagod at sawa na kami sa klase ng pamumuno ng ARROYO, at ang mga masama pa sinabi mo sa Lakas-kampi convention na itutuloy mo ang layunin ni ARROYO. naku pooooo.... huwag naman po sana. lalong pahirap na naman ang dadanasin ng mga bansang Pinas pag nahalal ka. GIBO gumising ka, Pilipinas gising.....
Poor Gibo and Edu
Im very sooooory for Gibo.
A righteous candidate in the wrong bandwagon.
You are in the wrong hands in LAKAS KAMPI-CMD!
Camp of the fallen, murderers and political gamers.
Will the eviction of the Ampatuans help Gibo?
No sir.
Gibo just opened the Pandora's box.
I hope he can contain the evil it contained.
The eviction is an act of sacrifice ... the last shout of the mute.
Edu?
Poor Edu.
His desire to serve the people is exploited by LAKAS KAMPI-CMD!
Gibo and Edu story.
Hansel and Gretel story.
Hansel and Gretel follows a young brother and sister who discover a house of candy and cake in the forest and a child-devouring witch.
Gibo and Edu story.
A sad story though.
2 innocent men blinded by their desires and led into the candy-coated promises of LAKAS KAMPI-CMD.
Wake up!
WAKE UP!
WAAAAAAKE UUUUUP!
Sir Gibo, Sir Edu.
Be men enough to say no to the sweet-talk of LAKAS KAMPI-CMD!
Get out of that messed-up camp.
Sir GIBO
Sir GIBO just earned my respect recently. I don't normally voiced out my respect to other politicians but to Sir GIBO, I'm not ashamed to tell that I really respect this man. Kaya lang, I don't think this is the right time for him to be the President (with the fame of Noy2 & Mar. Sana like Chiz, he will decide to run for Senator first and pretty sure, he will make it in the senate than become the President. We need a man with a brain like him in the Senate than the other senators whose just sitting down the whole duration of their term.
Sir GIBO
Sir GIBO just earned my respect recently. I don't normally voiced out my respect to other politicians but to Sir GIBO, I'm not ashamed to tell that I really respect this man. Kaya lang, I don't think this is the right time for him to be the President (with the fame of Noy2 & Mar. Sana like Chiz, he will decide to run for Senator first and pretty sure, he will make it in the senate than become the President. We need a man with a brain like him in the Senate than the other senators whose just sitting down the whole duration of their term.
POOR FILIPINO FAMILY VS.COJUANGCO COUNTRY
Businessmen and corrupted politicians are sabotaging our economy.They can manipulate all the business.They can hide all the OIL SUPPLY,RICE,DRY GOODS and other basic necessities.After a couple of days,the prices will jump high.Poor Filipino people were affected in their daily basis.Chinese knew how to play business in the PHILIPPINES.Create a politicians who can support and protect them.We will not forget the PLDT,PAL,MANILA WATER,SAN MIGUEL and many more.These are some of the company that Filipino people owned and NOW,these company owned by corrupted politician and greedy businessmen.They can easily divert the funds or business money in corporation,so ordinary Filipino can't imagine their illegal transactions.How many smuggling goods now nationwide?They have some more coming,if we did it wrong.Vote for the right candidate,and we will not suffer again.We are the new generation.We will ignite the fire to push our countrymen to fight against poverty.STOP SLAVERY TO OUR COUNTRY.This is the most important election in a PHILIPPINE HISTORY.FILIPINO people will be test ,and how they will react for their future.
BAYANI FERNANDO FOR PRESIDENT- We chose him,because of his views and performance as a leader.We don't have authorization from him to endorse his candidacy,but we the FILIPINO people are looking for a real change.
Teodoro & Edu
I beleive & discren that Teodoro & Edu would be the right canditate for Pres. & V-pres. Gibo has got good educational stuff, expereinced etc.. no wonder he can be a good asset & pres. in our country. I dont know him that much in real but i can sense & discren the way he speaks about his vision with sense of integrity, commitment, leadership etc.. So if God's will hope he will win and let be so it. Mr. Teodoro if you will be elected as pres. hope you be useful for the good of our country.
For other candidates like good luck for u guys if you will win then you deserve it if not then thats not yet your time.
You are the man!
I am closely monitoring Gibo Teodoro and as i see it he has a clear mind.
An intelligent and clear persona. I can see Raul Roco in him.
With Edu it is clear he is winnable VP.
Go Gibo!
Go Edu!
Vote Straight ako............LAKAS KAMPI-CMD!
The right way to move forwad!
TOTOONG PAGBABAGO SA TOTOONG NAGMAMAHAL SA BANSA
Ngayon botohan na naman at marami sa ating kababayan ang talagang hindi naiintindihan ang nangyayari sa bansa.Araw-araw ay lumulubha ang sakit ng PILIPINAS.Kapag ibinoto ninyo ang isa sa mga ito,noynoy,teodoro,escudero,villar at estrada ay lalong lulubha ang sakit ng ating bayan.
Suportahan natin si BAYANI FERNANDO para lumaban na presidente.ACTION IS LOUDER THAN VOICE.Pinipilit niyang baguhin ang masamang kinaugalian na ng mga Pilipino.Mahirap man pero hindi siya sumusuko.Siya lang ang makakapagbago at makakalikha ng trabaho.COUNTRY OF SERVANT kung tawagin tayo ng mga banyaga.Hindi man natin matanggap pero iyon ang totoo.Saan ka man naroroon AMERICA,AUSTRALIA,EUROPE,MIDDLE EAST,ASIA AT PILIPINAS pare-pareho tayong mga alipin ng mga banyaga at alipin sa sariling bansa.Mahal kong mga kababayan.Ito na lang ang tanging naiiba sa lahat.Kaparehas nating maaaring kumain gamit ang sariling kamay.Makakain kahit walang plato.Kailangang mabawi natin ang mga yaman ng PILIPINAS.Siya lang ang mas higit sa mga kandidato at maniwala kayo madali nating mabubuwag ang tulad niya. Kapag siya ay nagkamali dahil hindi siya matandang pulitiko.SUPORTAHAN NATIN SI BAYANI FERNANDO PARA PRESIDENTE.
baGAY talaga si noynoy at mar roxas.
OFW AGAINST COJUANGO'S FAMILY
ITS TRUE!!!!We lost our rights in Sabah and spratly island.They don't care about our country properties,and they only cared about their own business.Mostly of politician were citizen abroad.They will stay in the PHILIPPINES until its ok.These are the difference of politician and Overseas filipino Workers(OFW).Once the Philippines is in trouble or war,Politician and businessmen will flee to abroad, but OFW will go home to fight for their country.