ABS CBN - August 27,2009
MANILA - If ever Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III runs for higher office in 2010, he would find an ally in the most unlikely person: former Ilocos Norte representative Imee Marcos.
Marcos, the eldest child of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos, said she would support a possible bid by Aquino, the only son of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. and former President Corazon Aquino, for higher office.
Marcos said she knows how Aquino works, since they were both allied with the opposition back when they were both members of the House of Representatives.
"Nakakatuwa nga naman talaga ang destiny 'ika nga, dahil bumagsak kami pareho sa oposisyon... matagal na rin ang pagsasama namin, at inaasahan ko na mapunta siya sa mas matindi pang posisyon," Marcos said.
From 1998 to 2007, Aquino was representative of the 2nd district of Tarlac, while Marcos was representative of the 2nd district of Ilocos Norte.
Kris: Decision after Cory's 40th day
Meantime, his youngest sister Kris said that they will leave it to the senator to decide on his political future after the 40-day mourning period for their mom, the late former President Corazon Aquino.
"My sisters and I feel it is best for 'Noy to make a decision after Mom's 40th day. And he has always assured us that we will decide as a family," a text message from Kris read.
They will mark the 40th day of Mrs. Aquino's death on September 9.
The senator earlier said that he and his siblings - Ballsy, Pinky, Viel, and Kris - will decide together regarding his political plans.
During the funeral mass for their mother, Kris, in her message, promised Cory that she will support Noynoy in his political endeavors.
Panlilio support, 'Cory magic'
Aquino also got support from a backer of Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio, another aspirant for the presidency.
Kaya Natin! lead convenor Harvey Keh said Monday that Panlilio would withdraw his bid for the presidency in 2010 if Aquino plans to run.
Keh said their group sees Aquino as the only person who would be able to unite different opposition groups, and said the "Cory magic" associated with the late former president Cory Aquino would be passed on to the senator.
"Wala kaming nakikitang ibang tao o ibang grupo na doon papasok lahat... para magsama-sama para sa isang common coalition.. para itaguyod ang reporma sa ating bansa, kundi si Senador Noynoy Aquino lamang ngayon," Keh said.
The Black and White Movement, meanwhile, said the so-called "Cory magic" has rubbed off on the senator. Leah Navarro, a convenor of the B&W Movement, said she would still wait for the decision of Aquino and of the Liberal Party.
"Dahil 'yan sa mga parents nila. So therefore, kung 'Cory magic' ang pinag-uusapan, dapat meron na rin 'yan sila. It should be natural sa kanila," Navarro said.
Hacienda Luisita revisited
However, despite the surge of support, the group Solidarity Philippines is not keen on the idea of Noynoy runnig for higher office.
"Meron kaming isinusulong.. yung genuine agrarian reform. Isa 'yun sa problema namin sa Aquino family. Remember the Hacienda Luisita case, at the same time, maging dito sa CARPER, which we do not support kasi we believe it is in-lacking to our criteria with genuine agrarian reform. Sa Senate, hindi 'yan sinuportahan ni Noynoy," Fr. Joe Dizon, Solidarity Philippines lead convenor, said.
Meanwhile, the Makati Business Club (MBC), one of former President Cory Aquino's staunchest supporters, won't publicly endorse any presidential aspirant because of their connection with the National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL).
MBC executive director Bertie Lim, however, said that individuals within the group, particularly 'veterans' of the 1986 EDSA revolt, would most likely support an Aquino candidacy. With reports from Mario Dumaual and Ces Oreña-Drilon, ABS-CBN News, and ANC
MANILA - If ever Senator Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III runs for higher office in 2010, he would find an ally in the most unlikely person: former Ilocos Norte representative Imee Marcos.
Marcos, the eldest child of the late strongman Ferdinand Marcos, said she would support a possible bid by Aquino, the only son of former Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. and former President Corazon Aquino, for higher office.
Marcos said she knows how Aquino works, since they were both allied with the opposition back when they were both members of the House of Representatives.
"Nakakatuwa nga naman talaga ang destiny 'ika nga, dahil bumagsak kami pareho sa oposisyon... matagal na rin ang pagsasama namin, at inaasahan ko na mapunta siya sa mas matindi pang posisyon," Marcos said.
From 1998 to 2007, Aquino was representative of the 2nd district of Tarlac, while Marcos was representative of the 2nd district of Ilocos Norte.
Kris: Decision after Cory's 40th day
Meantime, his youngest sister Kris said that they will leave it to the senator to decide on his political future after the 40-day mourning period for their mom, the late former President Corazon Aquino.
"My sisters and I feel it is best for 'Noy to make a decision after Mom's 40th day. And he has always assured us that we will decide as a family," a text message from Kris read.
They will mark the 40th day of Mrs. Aquino's death on September 9.
The senator earlier said that he and his siblings - Ballsy, Pinky, Viel, and Kris - will decide together regarding his political plans.
During the funeral mass for their mother, Kris, in her message, promised Cory that she will support Noynoy in his political endeavors.
Panlilio support, 'Cory magic'
Aquino also got support from a backer of Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio, another aspirant for the presidency.
Kaya Natin! lead convenor Harvey Keh said Monday that Panlilio would withdraw his bid for the presidency in 2010 if Aquino plans to run.
Keh said their group sees Aquino as the only person who would be able to unite different opposition groups, and said the "Cory magic" associated with the late former president Cory Aquino would be passed on to the senator.
"Wala kaming nakikitang ibang tao o ibang grupo na doon papasok lahat... para magsama-sama para sa isang common coalition.. para itaguyod ang reporma sa ating bansa, kundi si Senador Noynoy Aquino lamang ngayon," Keh said.
The Black and White Movement, meanwhile, said the so-called "Cory magic" has rubbed off on the senator. Leah Navarro, a convenor of the B&W Movement, said she would still wait for the decision of Aquino and of the Liberal Party.
"Dahil 'yan sa mga parents nila. So therefore, kung 'Cory magic' ang pinag-uusapan, dapat meron na rin 'yan sila. It should be natural sa kanila," Navarro said.
Hacienda Luisita revisited
However, despite the surge of support, the group Solidarity Philippines is not keen on the idea of Noynoy runnig for higher office.
"Meron kaming isinusulong.. yung genuine agrarian reform. Isa 'yun sa problema namin sa Aquino family. Remember the Hacienda Luisita case, at the same time, maging dito sa CARPER, which we do not support kasi we believe it is in-lacking to our criteria with genuine agrarian reform. Sa Senate, hindi 'yan sinuportahan ni Noynoy," Fr. Joe Dizon, Solidarity Philippines lead convenor, said.
Meanwhile, the Makati Business Club (MBC), one of former President Cory Aquino's staunchest supporters, won't publicly endorse any presidential aspirant because of their connection with the National Movement for Free Elections (NAMFREL).
MBC executive director Bertie Lim, however, said that individuals within the group, particularly 'veterans' of the 1986 EDSA revolt, would most likely support an Aquino candidacy. With reports from Mario Dumaual and Ces Oreña-Drilon, ABS-CBN News, and ANC