Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) presidential bet Joseph Estrada expressed disbelief on the latest Social Weather Station (SWS) survey yesterday, showing him still in third place in the presidential race in the May 10 elections.

"I don’t believe that," Estrada said following a press conference in Mandaluyong City when asked for his response on the most recent SWS survey. The polls revealed Liberal Party bet Sen. Benigno “Noynoy" Aquino III is way ahead his closest rival Nacionalista Party’s Sen. Manny Villar Jr with double digit lead.

The survey, which was carried out from April 16 to 19, revealed that Estrada is immovable in third place with a 17-percent preference rating — a two-percentage point drop from his 19-percent rating a month ago.

Volunteers for Gibo founder Andrew Masigan has affirmed that Lakas Kampi frontrunner Gibo Teodoro is no longer just the ruling party’s standard-bearer but the ‘people’s candidate.’ This was his reaction after several defections were reported from the ranks of the said party.

“The composition of the party (Lakas-Kampi-CMD) can change, the members can change, the leadership can change, but the volunteers and the people who ardently support Gibo are here not because of the Lakas party, or other politicos under Lakas. We’re here for Gibo and for what he stands for,” said Masigan.

“Gibo represents new politics. In new politics, principles, honor and loyalty, plans and programs reign supreme over money, patronage, and power preservation,” he added.

Food prices have always been a constant national issue. For the past decade, prices of these goods have hiked repeatedly, causing dilemma for average citizens and mostly to those who belong to the less-fortunate class. The government has carried out programs to lessen the burdens of the people; however, we all go back to the same scenario over and over again. The issue on food prices should be given an ultimate solution to somehow lessen the people’s lined up struggles.

The number of Gibo supporters are rapidly boosting up, with thousands and millions of people rooting for the former secretary of Defense, the presidential candidate's vision and mission for the country is gradually turning in to reality. With the presidential elections just around the corner, Lakas Kampi's campaign is getting even stronger everyday.

Former Defence secretary and Lakas-Kampi-CMD presidential bet Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. is driving a two-sided strategy for Government to ultimately defeat the communist and Muslim autonomist rebellions that have been rocking the country for the so many years now.

A few days ago, it was reported that Lakas-Kampi-CMD frontrunner Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro, Jr, planned a mutual assail on unemployment by granting emergency jobs and provisional money transfers to unemployed Filipinos and farmers stumbling from calamities along with the most recent El Niño attack and driving good control policies to attract more investors to inspire the economy and in that way generate a large number of job opportunities.

At the beginning of the official campaign period, Gibo Teodoro supporters came rushing through the scene, expressing their support for the “man in green.” People have seen the true potential of former Defense chief and are projected as the next leader of the country. Why not? He has the wits and an excellent platform of government that is truly impressive compared to the records of some candidates running for presidency.

The Filipino people has generated groups to promote the candidacy of Gibo Teodoro in the upcoming 2010 May elections. From different corners of the Philippines, Gibo has a pack of supporters to back him up until voting day comes. One of the newest group organized for Gibo was recently established in Iloilo City.