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Bayani Fernando, Bagumbayan Vice-presidential candidate said he is confident of winning “at least 90 percent” of support of the members of the ruling Lakas-Kampi-CMD. Fernando said they are supporting him instead of the Lakas official candidate, actor Edu Manzano.

“I am their most logical ally,” said Fernando.

Fernando is the running mate of Senator Richard Gordon of the Bagumbayan Party ( “The Transformers” ). Fernando abandoned his original plan to run for president after the Lakas-Kampi-CMD national executive committee picked then Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro over him as the administration candidate.

Richard Gordon said that it was all right if Lakas-Kampi-CMD members to support Fernando. He said: “That’s good, if Lakas members are supporting him. I want him to win because he is better than any of the other (vice presidential) candidates.”

Gordon denied speculations of a rift between him and Fernando as they are rarely seen campaigning together. Fernando explained that he and Gordon are rarely seen together because they sometimes have conflicting schedules. Bayani added that Gordon is often invited to presidential forums.

Full story: Bayani boasts of 90% Lakas support

The Philippine STAR has started a series of interviews, in no particular order, with candidates for president. It recently interviewed Richard Gordon.

Richard “Dick” Gordon elaborated on his plan to give Kindles to students, P40,000 salary to teachers in both public and private sectors, and how he plans to raise the P280 billion to fund this.

Quick quips:

• Teachers are the key. Pay teachers P40,000 but they should deliver.
• Break cycle of oligarchy controlling government before investing in infrastructure. Focus on good governance.
• Focus on improving Air Force and Navy. RP should build own ships using funds from expanded tax base.
• Health Education Acceleration Program (HEAP). Raise the salaries of doctors to P50,000 provided they will work and serve in the provinces. Funding will come from tax on text
• Ensure participation of the people. Have an office 24/7 so people can call and report wrongdoing. Government and people must be part of the process of change. Enact Whistleblower Law.

Interview excerpts, transcript and video can be found at The Vote 2010: Richard Juico Gordon