I do not know who will win the presidency in 2010… But I sure hope it will either be:

Bayani Fernando

or

Jejomar Binay

Bayani Fernando is with little political color (except for pink and blue) and I believe that he is one to exact change in our country. Although some of his projects became controversial, I can not imagine our roads without them. Before him, MMDA is an invisible entity known only for their corruption. Now, we have seen a lot (and I do say A LOT) of MMDA. It might go unnoticed, but the very useful |_|-shaped elevated walkways, the barriers and  the “Walang Tawiran, Nakamamatay” projects are very much appreciated. I do not commute much through public transportation, but whenever I did, I knew these made my travel safer and more efficient. The Gwapotel, the principles he publishes, the MMDA radio, the bus stops, the MMDA agents with flags, and of course, the very efficient U-turn slots he made, have drastically changed Metro Manila for the better. One may not see it now, but I can’t imagine Edsa without the bus stops, nor see Quezon Avenue without the U-turn slots which was almost always congested with traffic prior the implementation of such. Bayani has done a lot, and I think he created impact to the private person much more than some previous presidents did. This is yet without mention of what he did to the Marikina City which prior to his election, was extremely polluted, congested, and unsafe. Just look at our big roads and Marikina City, and you’ll see what type of president we’ll be having. MMDA now is not just a corrupted entity, but they actually bring about good things. (As a frequent commuter, I feel him)

Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, although tainted with the opposition color, is another force of change. Corruption is inevitable, but he brought it to a low level and took progress through education as a priority. Makati is the only city which allows the citizens, particularly the aged population, to feel the taxes they have paid throughout their lives. Although only a small chunk of their population only feel this, it is a lot better than in our national government where the government remains to be a burden even until you are retired. Honestly, I had to Google more about what he did because I, for one, is not a Makati resident. Anyway, yellow card they issued their constituents are said to be very useful and the MAPSA under Binay are rarely “compromised” and are feared. (If there are any readers from Makati, feel free to add to this. I know he has done a whole lot more)

The Chief Executive of the Republic of Makati is my bet because I know he is ready for such a big responsibility based on his track record. However, on the side of the administration, if they are going to cheat as much again, I hope they will cheat for Bayani Fernando. Bayani Fernando is around 4 years younger than Binay so I think he can succeed the presidency from him. His experience is inferior to Binay’s and I know that he will be a good leader after another 6 years in politics.

To the other presidential candidates:
I am not convinced that you guys are not trapos, especially those who only like to bicker and pose in television ads.