Responding To Netizens Comment

Netizen wrote: Campaigning as we see it in whichever color or scheme is akin to panliligaw.

Response: 

I believe that. Campaigning and debating are almost identical to courting the voters and winning their hearts.  it is like getting to know a man, in this case, the candidates, spending time together, learning about each other, and ultimately making the decision if marriage is in the future, in this case, the position of presidency. 

I don't call it panliligaw kung ang klase ng ligaw niya is ligaw -tingin lang, or palipad hangin lang. I don't call it courting if the man doesn't make the effort of being available when the situation calls for it. Panliligaw thru texting, I don't feel the sincerity. Much more when they are applying for the highest job in the land and they are not even available when the voters they said they are courting is expecting them to be present. We usually feel na-Indian tayo or na-bola. (This applies to all ten of them)

Panliligaw thru social media, and TV ads, I don't feel the candor and the genuineness in it. What the voters want is seeing their suitors in flesh and blood where you could almost feel his warmth, the passion, and the zeal. Paano mo buksan ang puso mo sa taong -wala? At Paano mo sasagotin ang taong nanliligaw na sinadyang hindi darating dahil may bumulong sa kanyang ... "huwag ..."

Same thing with the debates, if your suitor is not there kesyo ayaw niyang humarap sa parents mo, kesyo meron siyang ibang appointments, did you feel we you were disrespected when they didn't show up? Di ba para kang tinabangan? Or na-budol.  Again this comment is directed to all ten of them.

Crowds For Leni - Caloocan

 

Celebrities For Leni

 Celebrities For Leni - Jolina, Yen, Eric, Nikki, Rica

Murals For Leni

 Artists expressed support for presidential Candidate Leni Robredo through murals as seen in different areas in Marikina.

Caricatures

 

Hotties Against Corruption

 

Liwanag Sa Dilim

 

Responding to Netizens Comments

Comment: Ung mga paninira sa mga di nag attend, would that translate to actual votes for those who made their appearance attending the debate?  As far as most watchers know, notwithstanding so-called debate "fatigue" coming out of our ears, people have already made up their minds.  

Human nature: Pag me absent sa meeting di ba pinag tsitsismisan nga mga naduon sa meeting ung di nag attend? Iboboto ba ung present dahil galit kau sa nag absent?

Response:

Debates as I said are geared to persuade and woo the UNDECIDED Filipinos who are still doing their balancing act on who to vote come election day. Whether it will translate to votes in favor of those who diligently attended the debate, is quite ambiguous as it has not been proven by actual and recorded facts. But don't underestimate the few voters that were converted in the last leg of the election cycle. They still are a factor, and you really can't be sure they maybe are the determinant factor on who clinched the presidential seat.

So to all ten candidates continue showing up.  Persistence and hard work always pay off in the end. And to the next SMBI debate ... To those who will not attend, your choice. I can't wait for who wins and who became a has-been!

Hibiscus of the Day: Tarantella

Hibiscus ID: Tarantella

Bought From Baguio City

Can Be Seen at Main Street

Tarantella has an eight-inch pink flower with a light pinkish yellow border. An upright bush, it is highly recommended for its floriferous nature and moderate tolerance to heat and sun.

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