BRUSSELS, Belgium - Just like their great faith in God, members of Jesus is Lord (JIL) Ministry believe that only Brother Eddie Villanueva can change the country’s present situation.

They admitted being supportive of Villanueva’s candidacy, and pointed out that they started campaigning for the televangelist as soon as he announced his intentions to serve his countrymen.

“Sa katunayan nga po, nag-umpisa na kami ng aming pangangampanya para po sa ikakapagtagumpay ni Bro. Eddie, dahil ang katagumpayan po niya ay di po para lang sa kanya kundi po ang katagumpayan niya ay para sa sambayanang Pilipino, para maghatid ng magandang balita, magandang pag-asa at higit sa lahat, ang tunay at ganap na pagbabago na tunay na mangyayari sa ating bansang Pilipinas,” said JIL Pastor Victor Sornes.

Despite the polls done by Social Weather Stations and Pulse Asia showing Villanueva trailing behind other presidentiables, JIL members are confident that in the end, people shall choose a God-fearing candidate.

They are also convinced that Villanueva will serve the Filipinos the way he serves God.

“Siya po ay may takot sa Diyos. Siya po ay lingkod ng Diyos kaya makakasiguro tayo na ang kanyang katapatan ay syento por syento sa paglilingkod niya sa kanyang bayang Pilipinas,” JIL member George Rivero said.

El Shaddai divided?

But while JIL remains united, El Shaddai St. Remi chapter seems to be divided. Some have been very vocal in supporting Senators Manuel “Manny” Villar and Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III, and Sec. Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro whom they consider as non-traditional politicians.

“Ang iba sa amin ang napupusuan ay si Villar. Ang iba naman si Gibert Teodoro. Pero para sa akin, ang napupusuan ko ay si Noynoy Aquino pero ipagpapaubaya pa rin namin sa taong bayan at sa Itaas kung sino ang ibibigay niya na bagong mamumuno sa 2010, yun ang susuportahan naming,” stated coordinator Nelson Legutan.

On the other hand, Couples For Christ and Pag-ibig Sa Diyos Catholic Community both agreed that they will not endorse any candidate. According to them, it is the right of every Filipino to choose their rightful leader.

Meanwhile, the Filipino chaplaincy in Brussels reminded Pinoys around the world that while the country needs a leader who has the capacity and the will to serve his people, it is also vital to choose someone who is God-fearing and supports the teachings of the Catholic Church.

“Ang mga Pinoy kinakailangang maging mulat sa pagpili, kinakailangang maging mapanuri sila sa pagboto sa mga kandidato sa darating na eleksyon. Kailangang pumili sila ng lider na sumusunod sa aral ng Simbahang Katolika,” said Chaplain Rev. Fr. Raymund Gaspar.