Richard Gordon and Bayani Fernand for 2010

[romantic_guy08]

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Gordon, Fernando team up as 2010 ‘transformers’

By Anna Valmero, Christine Avendaño
INQUIRER.net, Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 14:27:00 12/01/2009

MANILA, Philippines – (UPDATE) Call us the "transformers," Senator Richard Gordon and former Metro Manila Development Authority chairman Bayani Fernando said of their teamup in next year's polls.

Gordon announced Tuesday his intention to run for president under his party Bagumbayan-Volunteers for a New Philippines and introduced Fernando as his running mate.

They filed their certificates of candidacy on the same day at the Commission on Elections office in Manila.

"We can meet the challenges of the country," Gordon said in a news conference in the Senate before proceeding to the Comelec.

Gordon said both of them have been "natural executives" who have "transformed" their communities.

He was referring to their experience as local executives – Gordon was mayor of Olongapo, Zambales, and eventually head of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority, whiile Fernando was mayor of Marikina and later chairman of the MMDA.

Fernando said he and Gordon's team-up was a "fusion of two performers'' with the intent of “transform(ing) the minds and hearts of our people to build character and community for a better Philippines.”

Gordon and Fernando were at the Senate along with their wives, Kate Gordon and Marikina Mayor Marides Fernando.

Fernando sought the support of his party, the Lakas-Lampi-CMD, for his presidential bid but lost to former defense chief Gilbert Teodoro.

Fernando was mum about his 2010 plans up until when he declared his vice presidential bid.

Gordon was the author of Republic Act 9369 or the poll automation law and was a staunch supporter of the 2010 computerized elections technology to limit if not prevent cheating and poll fraud, usually associated with manual balloting.

Gordon visited Comelec immediately after the poll body signed the P7.2 billion deal with Smartmatic-Total Information Management, which will provide 82,200 machines to automate the voting.

[romantic_guy08]

When all the while I though that I was decided on whom to vote for the elections next year, then this DUO showed up.

I guess, I finally have a candidate that I would strongly support for next.

Both are ACTION MEM, who would rather let their work do the talking. Gordon transformed Olangapo and Subic into an economic hub, while BF transformed Marikina from the being the rape capital of the Philippines to become one of the country's first class and multi-awarded cities. In terms of track record and competencee to govern, both are one of the, if not, the most competent among next year's presidentiables.

[romantic_guy08]

About Sen. Richard "Dick" Gordon

Getting to know GORDON

Source:
http://richard-gordon.politicalarena...of-****-gordon
Richard Gordon (politician) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Gordon - Wikifilipino

Achievements:

As Senator

Noong 2004 pambansang halalan, umakbo si Gordon bilang senador ng Pilipinas. Siya ay ikalimang may pinakamataas ang boto dahilan ng kanyang positibong imahe sa mga tao. Ang mga sumusunod ay ang mga batas na naisakatuparan ni Gordon habang siya ay nasa posisyon bilang senador:

* RA 9333 (Fixes the regular elections at the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM))
* RA 9369 (New Automated Election System law)
* RA 9334 (Sin Tax Law)
* RA 9399 & RA 9400 (Fixes the tax regime in Special Economic Zones)
* RA 9346 (Abolition of Death Penalty Law)
* RA 9367 (Bio-Fuels Act of 2007)
Philippine Jaycees)
* Dakilang Guro Award (Division of City Schools Olongapo City)
* Silver Humanitarian Award (Philippine National Red Cross)

As Mayor, Gordon transformed Olongapo from a sin city to a model city when he was mayor for 14 years(1980-1993). He introduced various innovations in local governance. After the dismantlement of the US Military Bases in 1991, he led an army of 8,000 volunteers in making Subic into a premiere investment hub. The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority attracted over 300 investors and provided some 90,000 jobs for Filipinos.

As Secretary of Tourism in 2001, Gordon worked wonders for the then tarnished reputation of the Philippine tourism industry "WOW Philippines" , plagued by kidnappings, damaging travel advisories, the SARS disease and the continued threat of terrorism.

As Red Cross Chairman, Since 1986, Gordon was elected as governor of the Philippine National Red Cross, taking active roles in rescue, relief and rehabilitation in various disasters from shipwrecks, typhoons, 1990 earthquake in Cabanatuan, 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo, 2004 landslides in Aurora, Quezon and 2006 Ginsaugun, Southern Leyte mudslide and the PhilSports Arena stampede. Currently he is the chairman as well as a Member of the Governing Board of the International Federation of the Red Cross.


Awards:

* 2001 Awardee (Visit Korea Year Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Republic of Korea)
* 2002 Aduana Awards (Aduana Foundation)
* 2001 Gintong Ama Awardee (Gintong Ama and Ina Foundation)
* 2001 Silver Humanitarian Award (Philippine National Red Cross)
* 2000 Upsilonian Noble and Outstanding (UNO) (Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association (Highest Honors))
* 1997 Most Distinguished Alumnus (UP Alumni Association (Highest Award))
* 1997 Presidential Award for Relief and Disaster Management (Safety Organization of the Philippines)
* 1997 Sports Hall of Fame (Ateneo de Manila Alumni Association)
* 1997 Outstanding Alumnus in Public Service (Letran College)
* 1996 The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) (Philippine Jaycees Senate (Youngest Awardee))
* 1996 Man of the Year (Alas Singko y Media Program (ABS-CBN))
* 1995 One of the 20 Great Asians of the Future (Asiaweek Magazine 2nd Anniversary Special)
* 1995 One of Who's Who in Asia (NHK TV Japan)
* 1994 One of the 50 Young Leaders of Asia (Asahi Shimbun, Japan)
* 1993 Luminary Award for Exemplary Achievement in Public Administration (Upsilon Sigma Phi Alumni Association)
* 1991 Aurora Aragon Quezon Peace Award(Philippine National Red Cross (Highest National Award))
* Gold Vision Triangle Award (National YMCA (Highest National Award))
* Award for Outstanding and Dynamic Leadership in Government Service (International Lions Club)
* National Award for Community Service (Rotary Club of Makati, San Miguel Corporation)
* Republic Day Award (National Council of Women of the Philippines)
* 1983 Professional Award in the Public Administration (UP Alumni Association)
* 1982 Ten Outstanding Young Men (TOYM) in Public Administration(

[carbrill]

i guess gordon has a good potential to be a good leader but not now maybe another 6 years from now...

[romantic_guy08]

And now for Bayani Fernando, the Awards will speak for themselves on how he was able to transform Marikina from the rape capital of the Philippines to one of the country's first class and competitive cities:

Now the awards (BF was elected Marikina Mayor in 1992-2001):

1996

Cleanest and Greenest Town in the NCR
Given by the DILG

Cleanest Inland Body of Water in the NCR
Given by the DILG

1997

Best Police Station in the NCR
Given by the National Capital Regional Police Office

Galing Pook Award for Innovation and Excellence in Local Governance
Politika sa Bangketa / Puno Kahit Saan/ Towards Hassle-Free Roadways
Given by the AIM, LGA-DILG, and Ford Foundation

2nd Place, Cleanest and Greenest City
Given by the DILG

Productivity Excellence in Leadership in Local Governance
Given by the Asian Productivity Society of the Philippines

Best Public Market in the NCR
Given by the National Consumers Affairs Council

Best Meat Stall
Given by the National Meat Inspection Commission

Most Cooperative Local Government Unit in the NCR
Given by the National Meat Inspection Commission

Best Female Meat Inspector
Given by the National Consumers Affairs Council

Most Outstanding City in the Philippines
Given by the PACD, DILG

1998

Bronze Award, Quality / Commitment Level Philippine Quality Awards (The First and only one in the public sector to qualify in the first cycle of PQA)
Given by the DTI and DAP

Galing Pook Award for Innovation and Excellence in Local Government Squatters-Free Marikina Program
Given by the Asian Institute of Management And Local Government Academy-DILG, and Ford Foundation

Galing Pook Award for Innovation and Excellence, Barangay Talyer
Given by the AIM, LGA-DILG, and Ford Foundation

Hall of Fame, Galing Pook Award for Innovation and Excellence in Local Governance
Given by the AIM, LGA-DILG, and Ford Foundation

Most Outstanding City in Population Management in the Philippines (Squatter-Free Marikina)
Given by the Commission on Population

Dr. Jesus C. Azurin Award, Most Outstanding City in Public health in the Philippines
Given by the DOH

Cleanest Inland Body of Water in the National Capital Region
Given by the DILG and MMDA

Top Four Health Practices in the NCR
The Outstanding Filipino (TOFIL) Award for Government Services
Given by the Philippine Jaycees Senate and Insular Life Assurance Co.

Most Outstanding LGU in Population Program Management, NCR
Healthy Market Award in the Philippines
Healthy Market Award in the NCR
Kalinisan Award of Excellence
Given by the DOH

1999

Most Outstanding Local Government Unit in Local Budget Administration in the NCR
Given by Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the Philippine League of Local Budget Officers(PHILLBO)

Most Outstanding Highly Urbanized City (Luzon Area)
Given by the DBM and PHILLBO

First Runner-up in the Search for Most Outstanding LGU in Local Budget Administration in the Philippines
Given by the DBM and PHILLBO

Quality Proficiency Level (Silver Award)
Given by the Department of Trade and Industry, Development Academy of the Philippines, PSQ, PQPM

Hall of Fame, Continuing Program Excellence Award, Gawad Galing Pook for Innovation and Excellence in Local Governance, 5 minute Quick Response Time, 1998-1999
Given by the AIM, LGA-DILG, and Ford Foundation

Sandugo, Most Outstanding Local Government Executive
Given by the DOH

Best Managed City in the Philippines Konrad Adenuer Medal of Excellence (KAME II) Foundation
Given by the Konrad Adenuer Sttiftung (KAS) and the Local Government Development Foundation (LOGODEF)

Most Outstanding Local Government Unit in Enviromental Management in the NCR, Mall ng Bayan (People's Mall)
Given by the Commission on Population - NCR

First Runner-up, Search for the Cleanest and Greenest City in the NCR
Given by the Regional Search Clean And Green Selection Committee, DILG

Cleanest Market in the NCR, 1999 Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran
Given by the DILG, DOH, MMDA and PIA

Cleanest School in the NCR (Parang Elementary School), 1999 Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran

2000

Model Local Government Unit in Healthy Cities Initiatives in the Philippines
Given by Department of Health, World Health Organization

2001

Model Local Government Unit in Environmental Protection and Management
Given by the Pollution Control Asssociation of the Philippines

Plus more awards when his wife Marides Fernando took over.

Imagine, from 4th class municipality and Rape Capital of the Philippines to these numerous awards. Let's talk about credentials. Let's talk political will. Let's talk about actions and not promises.

[sgrnim]

yes i like gordon and bayani tandem. noynoy ko a few month back but i realize noynoy's experince is not enough to guide the nation...so thats why i change of heart i will go to gordon and bayani now..ky gordon works not talks...

[pollybusngiw]

goodluck to there team...

[MeMing]

I now have a reason to vote! Results oriented ta mga people!

[jntio]

ganahn pdko ani ila tandem ky klaro gyd naay buhat

[MeMing]

ang problima ana run kay kung makit-an ba kaha ni sila sa masang pilipino nga grabi man ug kwarta ang mga kontra ug willing kaayo mo invest ug billions para ads nila as if pila ang sweldo sa posisyon nga ilang gi-apas!

but at least with them we have hope for chance (basing from what they have done and not just what they are about to do)... it's up to us to spread the word istoryans!