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Written by Dr. Eddie Dorotan
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Among ED
One of the reasons why I finally accepted the invitation to be the Executive Director of Galing Pook Foundation was Among Ed.
When he defeated two giants representing jueteng and corruption in Pampanga politics during the last May 2007 elections for governorship, I was so touched that I felt that after all, against all odds, there is hope for Philippine politics.
Against the background of national pessimism amidst the never-ending corruption, cheating, deception and killings, Among Ed offered hope.
Hope that people without goons, guns and gold can win in an election.
Hope that when people are pushed to the wall, there are people willing to sacrifice and offer an alternative to traditional politics.
Hope that after all, people can rise up and choose or elect moral or good alternative politicians.
Mabuhay ang mga kapampangan!
| | | Among Ed’s first 100 days in office all the more heightened that hope: - He has collected a whooping 66 M in revenues alone from quarrying fees (5M for 1st 5 days, 29 M for 1st month). This is already equivalent to 3 years of the previous administration’s collection effort! All he did was to charge and collect the right fees and remit them ALL to the treasury. Period. No brainer, but a lot of moral and political will.
He exposed the 500,000 bribe money from Malacanang. When all those who received and gave money and even those who witnessed the pay-off denied to high heavens, it was Among Ed who had no qualms in revealing the truth. “For truth will set us free.” Telling the truth is a non-virtue in Philippine politics today. |
 | | | Among Ed is a welcome aberration in Philippine politics, a fresh breeze within the polluted air and a ray of hope for those who have forgotten to believe.
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Among Ed for President?
Dok Eddie
November 7, 2007
San Fernando, Pampanga
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