As I see it: Presidential Wannabes (Part 2)

"Talino at Galing". That's the theme of Gibo's campaign ads for 2010 Presidential Elections. I got to see Gibo's interview with Cheche Lazaro in Profiles and I'm quite impressed by the way he delivers his answers and how he deals with sensitive questions and topics. Gibo's answers were quick and clear. Gibo is a realist, as I see it. He can run the country with flying colors. That, of course, remains to be seen.

Who is Sec. Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro Jr.?

Gilbert "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. is tagged as the political son of Danding Cojuangco. But, Gibo later on resigned from NPC, Danding Cojuangco's political party, and joined Lakas-Kampi.

Gibo is the 34th and youngest Department of National Defense Secretary. Also, he is very much involved in disaster management as chairman of National Disaster Coordinating Council. Gibo's policatical begun in 1998 when he won and became Tarlac’s First District Representative for three terms (nine years).

Gibo is a lawyer by profession and by the way he topped the Philippine Bar exams in 1989. Impressive, isn't it? Here's more! In case you have not heard of this.... Gilbert Teodoro was given the first honorary Doctor of Laws degree by West Negros University here in Bacolod. That's not it. Aside from being a licensed commercial pilot, he also holds rank as colonel in the Philippine Air Force Reserve Force.; thus, he was qualified and became the youngest secretary of National Defense.

Well, yes, I am impressed with all Sec. Gibo's credentials. But, the only thing that may pull him down is the fact that he is under the ticket of the administration. The very infamous administration of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. I know the administration got all the machinery but the young electorate wants "change". And, it may not help Gibo's campaign.

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