What’s in it for Mindanao: Aquino vs Gordon on Mindanao
I was tagged on FB recently and invited to a Mindanawons for Noynoy Movement. True enough, I barely browsed through the comment, and lo, the winnability virus keeps on rearing its ugly head.
Here’s a typical comment -- “The problem is going for Gordon -Bayani might split the votes then Villar will win. As much as I want Gordon to win, I dont want Villar to win. This is my dillema.” . For the AP community, the answer would have been be a no-brainer -- ability TRUMPS winnability.
Moving beyond the sound bites, it would be best to lay down what both have to say on Mindanao, compare their positions, and come to a conclusion. You be the judge, who has more substance, who has a deeper grasp of the issues, who has actually done something for Mindanao.
Having been born and raised in Southern Mindanao, anything “Mindanao” is a major concern for me.
Recollections -- Pre-Asian Financial Crisis
I don’t recall Noynoy visiting Mindanao prior to the 2010 presidential campaign.
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