PNoy admits finding humor in candidates' slogans
MANILA, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III on Wednesday made fun of the political slogans of some candidates for the upcoming elections.
In his speech before the League of Municipalities of the Philippines General Assembly and Mayors' Forum, Aquino bared his thoughts on political advertisements that he sees on the television and on newspapers.
"Pare-pareho tayong pulitiko, kanya-kanya tayong islogan. 'Yung iba hong may mga islogan na ginamit para sa sarili nila, sa totoo lang, nagpapasalamat ako sa kanila dahil araw-araw siguradong may magbibigay ng katatawanan sa akin," Aquino said.
The president added that some political candidates assume that the Filipino voters do not compare their leaders' shortcomings with their new promises on their campaign slogans.
"Dito naman po sa samahan namin, ang paniniwala namin [ay] simpleng-simple: Yung kaya naming gawin nitong anim na taon na ito, puwede nating gawing permanente dahil ipadadama natin sa bawat isa na puwede tayong magkaroon ng sistema, ng gobyerno, ng lipunan na talaga namang nakatutok sa kapwa, at puwede tayong umangat hindi yung sinasabi ngang 'stop and start': uumpisahan, ititigil, uumpisahan na naman," the president said.
Aquino noted that he might face more criticisms as his term ends. He recalled how he was insulted and slandered when he ran for president in 2010.
"Kaya mga 140, 141, 142 days na lang ang natitira pero sa tingin ko lalo pang iinit ang pambabatikos sa akin hanggang June 30. Suwerte ko ho kung July 1 ay iba na ang papansinin nila, pero baka idadamay pa rin nila ako," Aquino said.
Aquino also acknowledged the presence of Liberal Party standard bearer Manuel "Mar" Roxas II and Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo, who will continue his "Tuwid na Daan" or straight path.
During the proclamation rally of the Liberal Party in Roxas City on Tuesday, Aquino called on the public to make wise choices and vote for the administration bets.
The campaign period for the national elections kicked off on February 9 and will end on May 7.
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