Local politics heat up during Noynoy’s visit in Gapo
Liberal Party presidential standard bearer Senator Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino got a taste of the local political climate in the city during his visit here Thursday.
Even before addressing Liberal Party supporters at the Olongapo City National High School covered court Thursday afternoon, a brief scuffle between supporters of Aksyon Demokratiko candidate Jerome Bacay and unknown group of crowd started outside the gate of venue.
According to supporters of Jerome Bacay, the gate was close to prevent Bacay from entering the venue.
Bacay however managed to find his way inside the school ground through the main gate of the school with a handful of his supporter and proceeded to the stage with Sen Aquino.
Tension rose once again when Jerome Bacay was about to step forward after the emcee announced his name.
Another scuffle erupted just in front of Sen. Noynoy when unidentified men tried to manhandle Bacay and force him out of the premises of the school.
Aquino was being escorted down the stage by his security personnel when he decided to go back and directly address the crowd.
Bacay in an interview with www.subictimes.com said that he went to the rally because he was invited by a certain Mark Figueras who according to him was the Zambales political officer of LP.
“I was even with the motorcade when it started here in the city, naiwan lang kami sa labas dahil sinara yung gate nung mga lalaking nakaputi,” Bacay said.
“Lumalabas kasi sa mga balita na parang nag gate crash kami dun sa rally ni Sen. Noynoy,” he added.
He explained that it is true that he is not an LP candidate but added that his party which is Aksyon Demokratiko is in coalition with LP.
“Kaya nga ako inimbita ni Mark (Figueras), and I have really no idea kung bakit ayaw kami papasukin at pa akyatin sa stage.” He explained.
He added that most of the crowd inside the covered court was his supporters, “that’s why I dont know why we were barred from the event,” he said.
One of Bacay’s supporter identified as Julius Fernandez was mugged outside the school during the brief scuffled.
Bacay identified the attacker as a certain Lito Quinto.
“Tumutulong na nga kami sa pag campaign kay Sen. Aquino dito sa Olongapo dahil Aksyon Demokratiko kami, ganun pa ang nangyari sa amin,” Bacay said.
Bacay further explained that he only stood in front when his name was announced.
(Supporters of Aksyon Demokratiko mayoralty candidate Jerome Bacay surround him during the scuffle. Contributed photo/AQG)
“Tumayo ako noong tinawag yung pangalan ko at pupunta ako sa harap para naman makita ako ng mga supporters ko na nanduon sa Jackson. Kaya lang dun na nag umpisa, bakit naman yung kagawad na LP pumunta sa harap hindi nila pinigilan, ako pinigilan nila,” he added.
Bacay left the stage to ease the tension.
Olongapo City Liberal Party Chairperson Lugie Lipumano in an interview with www.subictimes.com denied any involvement during the commotion.
“I will investigate what really happened,” Lipumano said.
Sen Aquino, for his part said, that he did not knew what really happened and that he has already asked the local LP to look into the matter.
Despite what happened, Bacay said he would still support Aquino.
Si LInus BAcay ang tinawag hindi si Jer Bacay. Masyado kasing excited si Jer eh! Sinira niya tuloy ang Noy NOy event!
I think Bacay is sent by the Gordons (Dick and Bong) to disrupt Noynoy’s campaign visit to Olongapo. They are both insecure. He is playing innocent he has no idea why he shouldnt be there in the first place. He is in conivance with that Mark, paid to allow him to join the rally. He is not LP period. Wag ng makisawsaw kasi. And can you imagine a mayor candidate climbing over the gate??? So low. Mr Jer Bacay,that is the MOST STUPID thing you decided to do. A desperate act once again.
Si bacay ang mas may karapatan jan si Aksyon Demokratiko siya… Kakampi ng Liberal yun.. Nkisawsaw lang kasi ang mga Magsaysay… Lahat na lang ng pumunta ditong kandidato, sinasabi kakampi nila.. Mga sipsip! Hindi pa mga nakaupo, naghahariharian na!
parang na turn off ako sa ginawa ni jerome bacay. it is very unbecoming for someone who wants to lead the city as its chief executive to be a gatecrasher.
Are your sure na si linus yung tinawag e andun rin ako mismo sa harapan …. JEROME BACAY ang tinawag baliw ka naba…. pinigilan ng mga tao ni lugie si jer bacay sa gate pa lang….at pinatawag ni noy2 si jer sa airport… kaya yari si lugie PUSA…. ang magsaysay team walang prinsipyo lahat ng presedent nasa kanila na… anu ba yan….
ay nako…anu ba yan…ang gulo nmam nila,,,kawawa nman c bacay…ganyan ba ang gagawin nila sa olongapo??ang manggulo???di p man nakakaupo ehhh…
magiging olong-gulo pala ang olongapo…wag hayaang mangyari yan….
Andun ako sa harapan mismo ng stage sila JER BACAY ang tinawag dun…. bigla sya sinugod ng mga tauhan ni luguie lipumano…kaya iwas sya ng mga tao ni noy2 para hindi na magkagulo pa….
I would like to hear what Gov. Vic’s take on what happened involving his supporters, specifically Lipumano and Emerito Bacay
lipumano said that JEROME BACAY was a gatecrasher. Kasi daw yun lang mga NABAYARAN nila ang allowed sa Jackson. NAKAKAHIYA SI lipumano.
Ang isang magandang nangyari sa Jackson ay ang lumitaw ang tunay na kulay ni Lugi Lipumano at mga supporters ni Magsaysay. They will do anything to win, maski hiyain nila si Noynoy at sirain ang kampanya niya. How could one be LP and support Magsaysay. Lugi also said that BACAY was a gatecrasher. BACAY was invited by the National LP leadership and besides the sortie was for the public not just for “LP.” Thanks Lugi for showing us who you really are.
i agree jackson. hindi pa man ay lumilitaw na ang tunay na kulay ng mga magsaysay at lipumano; walang pinag-kaiba sa mga gordon. obvious na they feel threatened ni BACAY at gagawin ang lahat, maski e-embarassed si noynoy, para lang ma discredit si BACAY. Kay BACAY na tayo para sa tunay na pagbabago sa Olongapo!
1.) I think many missed the political dynamics. First, after the gate way closed, it was obvious that bacay was not wanted in LP rally. What he should have done is host Sen. Noynoy in an Aksyon Demokratiko rally somewhere else. He is after all not an LP member but the mayoralty bet of Aksyon Democratiko. That is the dignified way of doing things.
2.) Lp is in a coalition with LAKAS Kampi, NPC and Nationalista Party in the local elections under the banner of Team Magsaysay. Naturally, each political group, in the biggest political alliance the city has ever seen, will host their national candidates. Lipumano and the LP will host Sen. Noynoy. The NP and NPC group (Paulino) will host Sen. Villar (NP) and Sen. Legarda (NPC). Congresswoman Mitos and former Zambales Gov. Vic will host Teodoro. Team Magsaysay is the only local group that has this sophistication.
To the politically ignorant and backward talagang mahihirapan intindihin ‘yan. Bihira po mangyari na nagsama-sama ang pinakamalalaking partido sa iisang liderato. In this case, under the leadership of Mitos and Vic Magsaysay.
Team Magsaysay is actually a model for many areas na nagsama-sama ang mga political parties in a united front against an incumbent. In Olongapo City’s case, the coalition is trying to replace the corrupt and incompetent administration of Mayor Bong Gordon.
It only means that Sen. Noynoy, Sen. Villar, Sen Legarda, NPC boss Danding Cojuanco, and Sec. Teodoro believes, and gave their blessings to replace the corrupt administration of Mayor Bong Gordon. And he should be replaced by GOV. VIC MAGSAYSAY.
3.)If you will watch the video carefully, it was a bacay supporter (wearing sky blue)who started the scuffle by kicking a man after Jer Bacay was pulled down from the OCNHS fence. In fact, Jer Bacay (and I credit him for doing so) held him (the guy in sky blue shirt) by the chest to stop him from kicking the guy white cap. Galit na galit ung naka-sky blue na shirt kaya inawat siya ni Capt. Bacay. You can check it out on you tube or any of the GMANews.tv report in almost all the facebook accounts of the Gordon candidates. If you disagree with me, so be it but that is pretty obvious.
Still, violence (whether from the bacay group or the LP crowd that eventually mauled a bacay supporter) should not have happened if we all are politically mature. Did You notice that the Mayor Bong Gordon, Zambales Vice Gov. Anne Gordon and his ticket are try to fan the flames? Why? Because they want to see more violence? Pansinin nyo, lahat halos ng Gordon Supporter accounts and Gordon candidatesaccount sa facebook meron post nung news video. kahit na ung blogspot ni Edwin Piano meron. Stop it already. May nasaktan na. LAhat ng panggagatong at pambubuyo ninyo (mga gordon supporters) ay magdudulot lang ng magulong eleksyon at marami lang ang masasaktan dahil sa ginagawa ninyo.
Kaya sa mga leaders ng Bacay, Gordon at Magsaysay, TAMA NA! The Liberal Party (led by Lipumano) and the Aksyon Democratiko (led by Bacay) should talk and settle their differences. Nasisira si Sen. Noynoy sa inyo habang gatong ng gatong ang Gordon camp para sa kanilang bet na si Dick Gordon. Both Bacay and Lipumano should be mature enough to talk about this over a cup of coffee.
Chris Evidente:
1.) It’s obvious that you don’t know what you’re talking about. A couple of things. First, BACAY was invited by the National LP leadership to be in the LP rally so he could be sworn-in and endorsed by Noynoy as the LP mayoralty candidate in Olongapo. Second, the rally is not only for “LPs.” As a matter of fact, common sense dictates that you would want the undecided to be in the rally so they can hear what Noynoy had to say and hopefully decide to vote for Noynoy.
2.) LP is not a coalition of the different parties. You’re mistaking the political prostitution of local LPs, especially Lipumano, and other non-Lakas-Kampi under Magsaysay ticket, to a coalition or sophistication. How could a LP member, in good conscience, support a candidate from another party (Magsaysay)? By definition they will have different ideologies and platforms. The only reason why Lugi Lipumano is with Magsaysay is because she was promised by Magsaysay that, if he becomes mayor, he will only serve one term then it will be Lugi Lipumano’s turn. If Lugi wants to support and believes Magsaysay, she should leave LP and join Magsaysay political party, whatever party he belongs.
Just to set the records straight, Noynoy did not and will never give the blessing for Magsaysay to replace Gordon as mayor of Olongapo. As a matter of fact, BACAY IS THE OFFICIAL LP MAYORAL CANDIDATE IN OLONGAPO.
3.) Regarding your statement that it was a BACAY supporter who started the scuffle, that is an old tactic and strategy to “spin” what really happened. As TRAPOs, the Magsaysays and the Gordons use people like you, but please do not insult the people of Olongapo with your lies and deceits. Lumang style na yan Chris at kumita na!
At this point, BACAY does not need to talk to Lugi because Lugi has sold her loyalty and dignity by aligning herself with Magsaysay, a non-LP. Are Lugi and the other local LPs able to campaign aggressively for Noynoy in Olongapo? I don’t think so.
KAY BACAY NA TAYO! GET RID OF THE TRAPO SA OLONGAPO! Pareho lang si Gordon at Magsaysay. KAY BACAY TAYO SA MAY 10!
SOME INSIDE SCOOP ON WHAT HAPPENED!
After the gates to Jackson were closed to prevent BACAY from getting in, Lugi Lipumano was approached by a BACAY supporter and Lugi denied giving the orders to close the gate to prevent BACAY from getting in; even though the people by the gate said that they will only open the gates if ordered by Lugi.
After JER BACAY was able to get in, Lugi was yelling for her supporters to open the gates and let the people in.
But then, on an interview, Lugi stated that JER BACAY was a “gatecrasher.”
My question is:
If JER BACAY was a “gatecrasher,” why did Lugi tell her supporters to open the gates? As a, supposedly, local LP “leader,” Lugi should have ordered the event security to stop JER BACAY from getting close to the stage because he was a “gatecrasher.”
On a side note, a member of the National LP leadership, who was behind the BACAY entorage, was also locked-out. Was the member of the National LP leadership also a “gatecrasher?”
Please just cut the bull…t,enough for the sophistication,alliances,political accommodations and everything that is foreign to the common people of Olongapo. At the end of the day everything boils down to what people need. People of Olongapo you have a clear choice, you can either go with the tide of old and worn down traditional politics or make a stand for a change. Let us separate genuine intentions from the usual ulterior motives.If the likes of Jer Bacay would not even make a “small dent” in our political mindset then everything else is doomed. We should be grateful that ordinary people like him dare make a stand for the weak and voiceless people of Olongapo. Please don’t take my word for it just look into his track record as barangay chair of Sta. Rita.
let me ask you first? why don’t you ask JER to show you people around him his COC, certificate of candidacy?in he doesnt, go to comelec and look for his COC that very clear in his file he is an INDEPENDENT candidate. now sino ang nanloloko di ba ung pinagtatanggol nyong si JER? na alam nyang niloloko nya kayo? di nyo ba naisip na 2 days before pumunta si NOYNOY dito sinagot na ng LIBERAL olongapo thru LUGIE as LIBERAL president sa GAPO together with , linus bacay, dick lindayag, igan fonseca at gie baloy? ginastusan nila ng malaki ang preparation nyan pati sa venue tapos papasukan ka ng isang JER bacay na nagpapanggap na LIBERAL at gusto pang magpataas ng kamay?? sino nanggugulo ngayon?si JER o si LUGIE? tapos natutuwa pa kyo tinaas ni RISA hontiveros kamay ni JER? hehe for you to know, risa is just a coalition candidate ng LIBERAL party at wla sya rights to manipulate in behalf ng LIBERAL dahil partylist representative sya representing AKBAYAN!!! sige magpaliwanag kayo hehe
masakit mang tanggapin,,, JER is a simply a GATECRASHER nga! kayo kaya ang pasukan ng ibang grupo sa okasyong pinaghirapan nyo di kaya kayo magagalit?tapos ung papasok di man lang member ng partido???oww magpakatotoo kayo wag na kayo MAGPAGAMIT! ALAM NA NAMIN NA MERON NASA LIKOD NG GINAGAWA NI JER… UTANG NA LOOB YAN KYA DI SYA MAKATANGGI!!
Below is an article from Philippines Today, U.S.A., a newspaper in Northern California with circulation to the Filipino communities, specifically in San Francisco and Sacramento areas.
‘Rigodon de Honorable’ (Huwag naman sana . . .)
Immigrant’s Story
Thursday, 01 April 2010 18:23
Kahit matagal na ako sa Amerika, sinusundan ko pa rin ang mga kaganapan sa Pilipinas. Noong nakaraang linggo, napabalita ang naganap na “awayan at duruan” sa lugar na kinalakhan ko— sa Olongapo City. Pagkarinig na pagkarinig ko sa balita, agad kong nasabi ang “Huwag naman sana . . .”
Sa isip-isip ko, tayong mga overseas Filipinos ay madalas maka-balita tungkol sa national political scene (o pambansang sitwasyon), pati na ang mga nagaganap sa Kamaynilaan. Pero hindi ba ang balitang mas malapit sa ating puso ay ang mga nagaganap sa local (sa ating siyudad o baryong pinanggalingan)?
Nagiging tampok at nasisingit lamang ang local politics sa national coverage kung may gulo at kontrobersiya. Magandang halimbawa sina Gov. Ed Panlilio ng Pampanga, Gov. Joselito Mendoza ng Bulacan, at Gov. Grace Padaca ng Isabela. Maraming tao (kahit hindi taga-Pampanga, Bulacan, at Isabela) ang masugid na sumusubaybay at sumusuporta sa kanila.
Sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon, ang siyudad ng Olongapo at ang local politics nito ay lumabas sa national media noong isang linggo. Naging tampok ito sa “24 Oras” ng GMA-TV. Nang hanapin ko ang feed sa internet, ito ay nasa “Youtube” at “Facebook” rin. Ayon sa ulat: “Violence and an earthquake rocked the campaign sortie of Liberal Party presidential bet Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino II in this city Thursday . . . A fistfight broke out on the stage between supporters of Olongapo City’s mayoralty candidates Jerome Bacay of
Aksyon Demokratiko and Vicente Magsaysay of Team Magsaysay, as Aquino was about to deliver his speech before some 3,000 people at the Olongapo City National High School.” Mukhang pinag-tulakan pababa ng stage ang kandidatong si Jerome Bacay ng tawagin ang kanyang pangalan sa stage.
Kahit malayo ako sa pangyayari, nayanig ako lalo na ng mapanood ko ang video ng GMA-7 sa insidente. Kung matindi ang labanan sa national elections, higit na mas mainit ang labanan sa lokal. Ang aking palagay, ang nagpapalala pa lalo sa ganitong sitwasyon ay ang mga establisadong political clans na nasa kapangyarihan. Ang lokal na pulitika ay ang laro ng mga political clans— ang mga “trapo” o traditional politicians ang naghahari sa dapat sana’y democratic process sa mga LGUs (Local Government Units).
Lumang tugtugin na ang “trapo” o tradisyunal na pulitika, maging ang Saligang-Batas ng Pilipinas ay nagsasaad ng pag-kontrol sa mga tinatawag na political clans at dynasties. Ito ang kalakarang “term limits” sa mga elective positions. Gayun pa man, ang lumang tugtugin ng mga trapo ay sinasaliwan pa ng sayaw na ‘Rigodon de Honorable’ (Di ba ang formal na pag-address sa mga pulitiko ay “Honorable?”). Simple lamang ang “steps” ng rigodong ito— magpapalitan lamang ng partners, paikot-ikot, pakumpas-kumpas, pero hindi lumalabas sa sirkulo.
Ang steps ng ‘Rigodon de Honorable,’ ay ang “sila-sila lang.” Sila-sila lang ang nagpapalitan ng posisyon. Halimbawa, term-limit na ang mayor, hahabol naman ito sa susunod sa kongreso, habang ang kanyang asawa, anak, o tiyo naman ang tatakbong mayor. Ang tanging hangad ng mga trapo ay ang manatili sila sa poder at magkaroon ng kapangyarihan sa pulitika, ekonomiya, at katayuan sa lipunan.
Sadyang mahirap makapasok ang pangkaraniwang tao sa nagri-rigodon na mga trapo sa pulitika— madaling ma-etse-pwera ang mga tunay na lingkod bayan. Sa sinumang lumalaban o tumatapat sa mga political giants at clans, binabansagan silang “giant slayer” o “David,” na lumalaban sa Goliath na trapo. Lamang, kakaiba at bibihira lang ang nagtatagumpay na “David”— gaya nina Ed Panlilio at Grace Padaca.
Kakaiba at pambihira itong si Jerome S. Bacay, ang mayoral candidate ng Olongapo na naging tampok sa balita kamakailan. Humahabol siyang mayor laban sa dalawang political giants— ang Gordon at ang Magsaysay. Ang puhunang lakas-loob ni Jerome ay ang pagka-panalo niya bilang Barangay Captain ng Sta. Rita, ang pinakamalaking barangay na may pinakamaraming bilang ng botante sa Olongapo. Napabalitang kung ilang beses rin siyang inalok at niligawan na pumanig sa kampo ng mga traditional politicians. Ngunit napabalita ring matibay na nanindigan si Jerome na hindi siya magpapagamit sa kahit kanino.
Huwag naman sanang manghina ang mga kandidatong katulad ni Jerome Bacay sa mga laban nila sa mga political clans at giants. Alam kong maraming mga “candidates for change” sa buong Pilipinas ngayon. Umaasa ako na sana’y maraming “unsung candidates” sa local elections ang manalo laban sa mga higanteng pamilya. Dahil kung ang “common tao” ay hindi makapasok sa larangan ng representational politics— may demokrasya ba talaga tayong matatawag sa Pilipinas?
Hanggang sa susunod na linggo po!
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sino naman ang lolokohin ng aricle kuno na ito sa U.S.? simple lang ito, kayo din ang nagpadala nito sa kamag anak ni jerome sa US para gumawa ng article na ito. di maitatago ni jerome na di sya nagpagamit una palang sa barangay election kaya bigla sya nanalo. bakit? kung natatandaan mo kapitan mga bandang 2:15 ng hapon sa PUROK 1 october 29, 2007 election day magkakasama TAYO NI SEN. DICK GORDON at inaalam ang katayuan ng manok nila at naiiwan kayo nung isang katunggali nyo sa pagka kapitan, kaya agad agad gumawa ng paraan ang senador na nakialam sa barangay election at ang botong dapat mapupunta sa kulelat na manok nila ay sinwitch sayo para manalo ka? tapos sasabihin mo wla ka utang na loob? e ETO NA NGA DI KA NA MAKAWALA SA paggamit ng senador na yan para lang wasakin ang botong opposition sa STA RITA? kung ikaw ayaw mong aminin na tinulungan ka di dick gordon… sad to say ung asawa mo sa COLUMBAN COLLEGE proud sa pagkakatulong sayo ng sendaor na un para manalo ka sa pagkabarangay kapitan!!!! hehehe ano masasabi mo kap???
Galing mo, gapo boy purok 1. Lumang tugtugin na yang style ninyong panay kasinungalingan. Kumita na yan. Dapat siguro ay sa komiks ka sumulat at baka kumita pa ang mga kathang isip mo.
After decades of Gordons’ mismanagement of Olongapo and corrupt-filled administration, it’s time to get rid of them. For the first time in a long time, we have a legitimate alternative to the Gordon. JER BACAY TRULY CARES ABOUT OLONGAPO! Kay BACAY NA TAYO SA MAY 10! For good governance and corrupt-free administration!
Reject Magsaysay who sees Olongapo as a business entity. Again, this is our chance, our opportunity to make a change for the better. Olongapo deserves the BEST! Olongapo deserves JER BACAY! KAY JER BACAY NA TAYO SA MAY 10!
Nakakatawa ang mga kampo ng Gordons at Magsaysays. Hindi sila makapaniwalang inilampaso sila ni BACAY sa Sta. Rita. At ngayon, enough of proxy politics. ILALAMPASO NI JER BACAY SI BONG GORDON AT VIC MAGSAYSAY SA MAY 10!
The Gordons and the Magsaysays may have the funds but JER BACAY HAS THE PEOPLE OF OLONGAPO BEHIND HIM AND HE HAS THE TRUTH! KAY JER BACAY TAYO SA MAY 10.
GET RID OF GORDON AND REJECT MAGSAYSAY. KAY JER BACAY TAYO!
Hanggang salita lang naman itong si Jer bacay, nagpupumilit maging liberal pero malayo sa katotohanan. Kung talagang naniniwala siya sa mga adhikain ng partido, ginaya niya sana si Mar Roxas, bayan muna bago sarili. Bago pa mag file ng candidacy yan, pinakikiusapan na siya ng mga tunay na oposisyon ng Olongapo na huwag na munang tumakbo bilang Mayor at makiisa na lang para sa laban sa mga Gordon. Sa mga nakaraang eleksyon, mas malaki ang pag-asa ng oposisyon kung one on one lang ang maghaharap sa pagiging mayor. Binawale ni Jer bacay at tinuloy pa rin. Ayun, tumatakbo mag-isa, walang vice mayor ni mga konsehal man lang. Tandaan, ang Sta. Rita ay hindi Olongapo City! Kung sa Sta. Rita lang aasa si Jer Bacay, eh talagang pang Barangay Captaing lang siya!
Alab ng Gapo,
Good analogy on Mar Roxas. Pero na miss mo yata ang comparison. Remember si Mar Roxas ang unang kuma-kandidato, then he gave way to Noynoy. Well, if you use that logic, Vic Magsaysay was the first one to express his desire to run; he should have gave way to JEROME BACAY – “bayan muna bago sarili.”
But magsaysay did not give way because his “bayan” is not Olongapo City. magsaysay is not from Olongapo. For magsaysay, Olongapo is a business venture.
It’s time to get rid of the gordons and reject the magsaysays.
JEROME BACAY IS THE REFORM CANDIDATE. HE HAS THE CHARACTER, POLITICAL RESOLVE, AND PERSONAL WILL TO LEAD OLONGAPO TO BE A PREMIERE CITY OF THE PHILIPPINES.
People of Olongapo, this is your chance to be part of the transformation of the city we all love and care for. KAY JEROME BACAY NA TAYO SA MAY 10!
@Johnny
Why should Vic Magsaysay give way to Jer Bacay to run for mayor? Where was Jer Bacay during the last election when it was Rolen Paulino who was the standard bearer of the opposition against Bong Gordon? You talk about giving way, for your information, Govic already did that when he gave way to Rolen Paulino in his bid for mayor. That was the agreement made years ago and all those in the opposition were aware of that. If Jer Bacay was even interested to run for mayor, he only made that known late last year which surprised everybody.The point is this guy is a loose cannon and not a team player. And this is the one you want to run our city? The guy has only been a Barangay captain for two years ! You really don’t get it, the only chance the Olongapenos have to get rid of the Gordons is with the Magsaysays. They have proven their sincerity and dediication to help the city thru Mitos Magsaysay; can anyone dare say that they were better off with Kate or even Bong Gordon as their rep in Congress? And excuse me, don’t believe that propaganda that the Magsaysays are not from Olongapo. If not for the Magsaysays, Olongapo would never have been a city , read your history!!! You call Jerome Bacay as the reform candidate, what has he done to prove himself as such, has he in any way stand up against Bong Gordon in the way he and his minions have ravaged the city? If Jer Bacay really meant well for Olongapo, he should have supported the lone opposition bet, Vic Magsaysay who at present is the ONLY hope Olongapo has to be FREE of the Gordons. TIME FOR CHANGE!
Alab ng Gapo, tigilan mo na ang mga pantasya ninyo na nag-give way si magsaysay. Ano ang tunay na motibo ng mga magsaysay sa Gapo? Simple lang, BUSINESS ENTERPRISE. The magsaysays don’t care about Olongapo City and its people. Ang plano ng magsaysays is to have vic magsaysay win (by hook or by crook), then it will mitos’ turn, then … In other words, it’s another dynasty just like the gordons.
Olongapo does not deserve another political dynasty, another political clan running the city.
To the people of Olongapo:
Support the candidacy of Jerome S. Bacay (“Jerome”) for Mayor of Olongapo City. Jerome is a strong advocate against corruption. As the elected Chairperson of Barangay Sta. Rita in Olongapo, Jerome put an end to the long-standing “tradition” of barangay officials there— who require “monetary commissions” from suppliers and contractors who do business in Sta. Rita. Jerome’s administration strictly awarded contracts to contractors and suppliers based on the merit of their bids. He barred Sta. Rita barangay officials from engaging in influence-peddling.
Jerome has resisted the lure of big money politics and consistently, he has voiced his stand against political dynasties and clans because he believes that these dynasties hamper progress by breeding corruption and incompetence. Jerome believes that government officials should earn their positions through the strength of their qualifications, rather than through the “strength” of the name or the political dynasty that they carry.
He prefers to maintain his independent judgment and decision-making on issues that affect his constituents. Jerome’s conviction is to make decisions based on what is good for the people, the community, and the country. Jerome believes that leaders should sacrifice their own interests for the benefit of the common good. It is his vision to bring more jobs and opportunities by working closely with Olongapo’s business community to develop the city’s economic potential. Jerome will also invite investors to do business in Olongapo. For these reasons and for his anti-corruption stand, Jerome has earned our support.
We all know that trapos, political dynasties and clans do not represent the best interests of Olongapo. Hindi lang po sa national level, bagkus, pati sa local level, dapat ay trustworthy at makabayan ang ating mga elected officials.
PANAHON NA PO NG PAGBABAGO!
VOTE JEROME BACAY FOR OLONGAPO CITY MAYOR!
@ Alab ng Gapo..
I agree with you have a great analysis!!! ndi alam ng mga taong ngpauto ke jer “gatecrasher bacay” n ginamit cla ni jer.. the tym n nggatecrash c jer bacay s OCNHS eh pnakiusapn muna cya n umalis ng maayos en since ayaw nya umalis eh nkaldkad tuloy cya.. nkakahiya cya he was not invited.. ininvite nya sarili nya kya nga s baloy beach cya ngwait ng motorcade ni noynoy eh.. kc gusto nya mkisabay khit ndi namn cya allowed tpos pinplbas nya n cya p ang ng organized ng campaign rally ni noynoy.. eh kung gusto nya mg organized eh bt ndi s srili nyang covered court s sta rita?.. ndi b?.. OCNHS ang npiling venue ng LP members dito n cla Lipumano at sla ang totoong host ng LP at ng cmpaign rally ni noy at ndi c jer bacay… common sense lng eh pra s mga walng utak n naniniwla ke jer bakod.. en since c Lipumano ang host at ksama s TEAM Magsaysay c Lipumano natural n ang mga Magsaysay ang itataas nla ang kamay.. eh gusto pla ni jer n itaas ang kamay nya eh eh bkit ndi cya ng gather ng mga sarili nyang supporter at dun cya ngpaproclaim ng srili nya… ndi yung sisirain nya yung sriling rally ng iba.. nung tym n nkaladkad cya umalis cla at ngpaalm n aalis n cla kunwari pero ang gnwa nla eh dumaan s kbla at dun cla gumwa ng eksena.. kya yun ang totong istorya dun..