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.

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.

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.

A man of stellar reputation is only right for one position, the presidency. Gibo Teodoro, the former Secretary of National Defense has proven himself to the people in more ways than one. Other candidates can brag about their ratings on polls and surveys, still others can claim support from different influential groups but no candidate could ever compete against Gibo's unquestionable qualifications.

With his qualifications, Gilberto Teodoro Jr. can be a lot of things. He could have chosen to be a successful lawyer, a business man or a pilot but he has chosen to be a servant of the people. Being a president is not at all glamorous. With the many issues and controversies tied with being a president, only a man of courage is worthy of the title.