In what appears to be a conscious effort of Bulakeños to carry their kababayan in the May elections, Bangon Pilipinas candidate Bro. Eddie Villanueva is set to launch his Senate bid in the historical grounds of Malolos, Bulacan with various local public leaders – crossing party lines – set to attend the event.
"These leaders may be from opposing camps but all of us our tied by our love for Bulacan. They stand ten feet tall in solidarity to support my attempt to capture a seat in the Senate. The future of Bulacan is beyond politics," Bro. Eddie said.Carrying the agenda of Bulacan in the Senate, Bro. Eddie's main platform has been summarized in his popular 3Es: Ekonomiyang agresibo't walang napag-iiwanan; Edukasyon na napapanahon; Entrepinoy na masang Pilipino ang nagunguna at nakikinabang.
Villanueva has developed a full platform to address other major issues relating to the politics of the fringes. In various media fora, he has discussed the need to focus on the “sagigilid” or fringes. Sagigilid refers to the marginalized provinces and municipalities as well as the marginalized sectors in the country."Our economy is growing because of ‘tuwid na daan’, but let us ensure there is no Filipino left behind," noted Villanueva.
Villanueva also noted the importance of moral leadership in politics. “We need moral leadership. The bedrock of good economics is good politics."The Malolos kick off will be streamed live so that the various groups supporting Villanueva can join and watch the activities. Other supporters in key cities, including Baguio, Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro, will also conduct their respective kick-off events.
Online Kick Off
Aside from launching his campaign in Bulacan, Villanueva is also set to do an online kick off on February 12, from 7pm to 9 pm, under his Ask Bro. Eddie event teaser.
Ask Bro. Eddie is an online event where Villanueva and his youth volunteers will be on deck to answer questions from netizens. Those interested to join can log on at: www.broeddie.ph/askme.
Villanueva said the online Q&A event was conceptualized by his youth volunteers who are helping him spread the word about his platform and advocacies.
"If I will be successful in this run, we will need the support of the youth,” Bro. Eddie said. “We cannot start planting the seeds of transformative politics without the youth."
12 February 2013
Bro. Eddie launches campaign, vows to carry Bulacan agenda and politics of fringes in Senate
Launching his campaign for a Senate seat in the upcoming elections, Bro. Eddie Villanueva rallied his fellow Bulaqueños to throw their support behind his platform centered on inclusive growth that will benefit the country’s underserved, under-represented, and poor sectors.
During a kick-off rally held in his home province of Bulacan, Villanueva unveiled the 3Es: Ekonomiyang Agresibo’t Walang Napag-iiwanan, sa Edukasyon na Napapanahon, at sa Entre-Pinoy na Masang Pilipino ang Nangunguna at Nakikinabang – which he said represents a full political platform developed to address other major issues relating to the country’s “sagigilid”.
Villanueva used “sagigilid” to refer to the marginalized provinces and municipalities, as well the marginalized sectors in the country.“Ngayong umaga, napag-buklod-buklod at napag-tipon natin ang lahat na naniniwala sa ating laban upang itaguyod ang tunay esensiya ng kaunlaran: kaunlaran na kasama ang lahat, lalo na ang mga sagigilid,” Villanueva said.
“Sa pamamagitan ng ating mga programa para sa Ekonomiyang Agresibo’t Walang Napag-iiwanan, sa Edukasyon na Napapanahon, at sa Entre-Pinoy na Masang Pilipino ang Nangunguna at Nakikinabang ay sama-sama nating matatamasa ang kaginhawaan... Buong pagpapakumbaba kong hinihingi ang inyong tulong sa laban na ito. Walang iwanan sa umaangat na bayan.
”Villanueva’s campaign launch gathered present and former political leaders in Bulacan – including opposing political figures – who signed a manifesto of support for Villanueva’s candidacy in an unprecedented display of unity in the province.
Villanueva – son of Olympian and a decorated World War II officer Joaquin Villanueva and Maria Cruz, a local beautician – was born and raised in Bocaue, Bulacan. His wife Adoracion "Dory" Jose also hails from the same town.
The event was streamed live to allow Villanueva’s supporters in Baguio, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga to join and watch the activities. An online campaign kick-off was also scheduled later in the day.
If elected to the Senate, Villanueva committed to serve as the voice of the “sagigilid” and will continue to carry the Bulacan agenda to ensure that the country’s marginalized sectors and Bulacan as a province will not be left out of the country’s economic achievements.This, as he underscored the need for the country to work as a team and set its sights on larger, longer-term national goals.
“Bukod sa pagiging boses ng mga sagigilid, tayo ang tatayong boses ng ating dakilang lalawigan sa Senado. Kung palarin tayong makapasok sa Senado ay maluwang ang ating pinto para ipaglaban ang interes ng Bulakenyo,” Villanueva said.
“Sa ating mahal na lalawigan, sabay-sabay tayong uunlad. Ika-kampyon natin ang interes ng bawat barangay, bayan, at siyudad ng ating mahal na lalawigan upang lalong mapaunlad ang buhay ng bawat isang Bulakenyo. Isusulong natin ang interes ng ating mahal na lalawigan, na sa pag-unlad ng buong bansa ay hindi tayo naiiwan. Sabay-sabay tayong aangat.
”Villanueva is vying for a Senate seat under the Bangon Pilipinas Party.
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