Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews: Manny Pacquiao is better off as a philanthropist eventhough he is homophobic

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Manny Pacquiao always quote the bible, ironically he's a law maker. Did he know that there's a separation of state and church within the constitution?

If Pacquiao aspires to be president, he should set aside his own beliefs. He can't be the people's representative if he cannot represent and express what they need. He should've remember that the citizens elect people to serve, not for the people to serve who is on power.

Even if I have nothing against his beliefs, the point is: he is a Presidential aspirant hence providing stronger arguments is expected and required.

The problem with Pacquiao is, he might be sincere, but let's be real, he's not competent and fit enough to be in the highest ruling office.

Manny Pacquiao may be the weakest candidate, but he seems full of sincerity, and may bayag din umappear sa Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews.

I’m giving him credit for showing up despite not being the best candidate for the position.

His heart is in the right place, and his fighting spirit is unquestionable. Parang mas tatakbo pang panginoon si Pacquiao kaysa pangulo. Let Manny lead the prayer.

Pacquiao could probably ace a theology exams because his answers are pure and mirrors ‘kindness’ pero this is not theology class nor values education, this is politics and governance. 

Nanatili na lang sana syang boksingero dahil doon ko sya hinangaan. Pero ang pagiging politiko, hindi ko sya iboboto!

Of course I’m not going to vote for a homophobic....even if I'm also one.

Sabi ni Pacquiao ay dumarami raw LGBTQ supporters niya and at the same time, hindi raw siya nag-aagree sa same-sex marriage. How does that work? Why would the community support someone who treats them indifferently?

The LGBTQ na sumusupport sa kaniya is giving me "I am a tree but I support deforestration" vibes.

Imagine saying that infront of an LGBTQ person who supports him (if there is actually one).

There are no words to explain with what you've said, Mr. Pacquiao. You were not misquoted. It was clearly stated that you called LGBTQ community as "masahol pa sa hayop". Tapos hindi ka pa nagsisisi.

Again, the separation of Church and State shall be inviolable. This is according to the 1987 Ph Constitution, Section 6 of Article II.

This country is not ready for the same sex marriage issue because people like Manny Pacquiao still exist. 

It is EVERYBODY’s right to love and it is the law’s responsibility to legalize it because it’s not as though loving is unlawful and immoral. 

Pacquiao can never be president if he only advocates for certain genders and not everyone.

Parliamentary or Presidential?

Pacquiao: Parliamentary 

Then why did you run for President?

Well of course it’s because we are using the presidential system...but he probably means that he wants the country to have a parliamentary system in the future if he wins. Might be done through ammending or changing the constitution for us to have a parliamentary system. But do we really need to touch the constitution?

I just want to hear Manny Pacquiao give us concrete plans. How many times must I hear the words "pagkakaisa" and "parusahan" before you give us good plans?  

I feel so bad with Manny Pacquiao. I am thinking that his money will vanish soon enough because he is surrounded by greedy people! 

I fear that he may end up like the usual sad Filipino story from rags to riches but fell hard due to misguidance & trusting greedy people.

He also keeps on making unfeasible promises (if you'll consider his capabilities). I was an avid fan before but not anymore. He got too greedy for position.If he really wants to help the Filipino people, then be a philanthropist instead. 

He is very trusting sa mga akala niya real friends niya. Kasi kung totoong kaibigan yung mga yun pinayuhan agad xa na wag tumakbo this may 2022. Kaso mo may vested interests yung mga nakadikit at nagsusulsol.

I was a fan his boxing career, and I still am. But never a fan of his political career. If the seat he occupied in the senate was given to someone who are more capable of, who knows? We may have a law that is better and more useful than what we currently have.

Ok lang sana Mayor o pwede rin Governor, huwag lang Legislative kasi wala naman sya alam dun. Lalo na pagka Presidente.

It's not yet his time, or he will never be qualified as a president. He really should isolate himself from his so-called ‘friends’. Withdraw now while his money still has a chance.

I was a little disappointed to hear about Leni's answer when asked who will she vote for. But then I realized Leni is fueled by the very same thing she sees in Pacquiao, sincerity to the people. It's a good thing that Leni is running. We don't have to choose the lesser evil among the rest.

We should realized that Bongbong Marcos should be ashamed for reasoning out na “babastusin lang din naman” kaya hindi umattend. Pacquiao had been ridiculed his entire political career pati family niya, and yet he had the guts to attend.

If may magrereason out na ganyan, I would understand more if si Pacquiao. Pero um-attend sya eh. And kudos to him, his answers weren’t as perfect, but some of his points are okay.

Sana ma-realize ni Pacquiao na kaya naman niyang gawin yung charity niya kahit wala sa public office? I mean, namimigay na nga siya ng mga bahay gamit ang sariling pera habang absent sa Senado.

Sana talaga nagfocus na lang sya sa boxing at philantrophy. Di na need ang pagpasok sa pulitika, pambansang kamao na sya. Mas may pride doon. Dami lang tuloy ngayon nawalan ng respeto sa kanya.

Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews: Transparency, Accountability, People Empowerment is the Leni Robredo presidency in a nutshell

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While watching the Jessica Soho Interviews, one thing is clear: I made the right choice supporting Leni Robredo. My trust and confidence cemented! She is the most fit for the presidency. 

What are your concrete steps to address corruption in government? 

Robredo: Sa akin, transparency, accountability and people empowerment. Ang una kong gagawin ang full disclosure policy...na lahat ng government process, dapat i-make public para nadedeter ang overpricing and corruption.

Sobrang uplifting nung pinaka-core ng candidacy ni Leni. 

Transparency. Accountability. People Empowerment. 

She's the epitome of these. And these are what we can expect from a Robredo Presidency. No doubt, Leni Robredo is the leader we need and the president we deserve!

These three things alone can provide our country what it has been needing.

I hope her campaign team would visualize and contextualize them further thru ads and social media postings.

The answer to Filipino problems has always been the Filipino who is informed, empowered, and who knows that they can trust and rely on their government. VP Leni sees the presidency as a position to lead and to inspire the citizenry to be part of the solution and not as a Deus Ex Machina that will save us all. Ibang-iba talaga siya, ano?

She has proven this in her office. And she continues to do so when the pandemic hit the country.

When your candidate knows health economics and actuarial science, it's a win. 

When your candidate advocates for government transparency, accountability, and people empowerment, it's a win.

When your candidate has been consistent in her public service, it's a win.

Leni Robredo’s answers are on point and concise. It’s really that simple: to avoid corruption, there should be political will. 

Except for Ka Leody De Guzman, the rest are just trapos...Bias aside but among these presidential candidates, VP Leni is the only one who speaks with ease, humility and a lot of sense. 

With VP Leni, people are realizing that it's us people who truly have the power not the trapos and corrupt politicians. She's not just running because of the Marcoses, she is running to fight what the Marcoses and the like are condoning. 

Many traditional politicians won't support her kasi malaki mawawala pera sa kanila. Transparency sa government bidding na isapubliko, mahirap mangurakot  sa kaban ng bayan. Kaya taong bayan mismo ang tutulong pera siya manalo.

I hope everyone understood the  value & importance of VP Leni's advocacy for PEOPLE EMPOWERMENT, an empowered people will have the ability to hold any abusive and greedy public official, from the president down to barangay officials, ACCOUNTABLE. It's what we really need these days.

She said “no, for now” when asked about her stand re: divorce but the thing about Leni is she has always been willing to listen, always open for dialogues. After all, people empowerment is one of the pillars of her leadership branding.

For those people asking why VP Leni says no to divorce. She wants to fix the annulment system first, make it accessible to the poor and marginalized. 

She’s not pro-divorce now, but good thing about Leni is she listens and collaborative - and there’s nothing impossible to a leader who listens to people.

Leni's answer is clear, concise, and truthful. Hindi defensive, especially sa tanong na mahirap ang Bicol. She was able to convey her answer by acknowledging the problem and then presenting her solution. This is in contrast with Narcos denying na Ilocos is poor.

What will you do to protect the rights of OFWs?

Robredo: First, let's fix our economy so people who go abroad aren't forced to do this but because they want to. Let's enter bilateral contracts with countries where there are OFWs to protect them. Upskill our workers.

Leni's thoughts on OFWs:

- Should be by choice

- Bilateral agreements

- Retool them with skills for better job prospects

Understanding the context and having vision. This is what Angat Buhay Lahat is all about.

What steps will you take to make the country more resilient to extreme weather events?

Robredo: It's an opportunity to build back better. Let's invest. Evacuate people from danger zones. Then let's make sure that their housing is resilient, and schools are usable as evacuation centers.

What are your concrete steps to address challenges in education?

Robredo: As early as 2020 we told DepEd that we need to open schools in low-risk areas. Kelangan na magface-to-face classes kasi grabe na ang damage na nangyayari sa estudyante.

Kung inumpisahan na natin nung sinasabi nating magbukas na, marami sana tayong problema na puwedeng maiwasan.

VP Leni did not just do her homework, she gave us thesis in this interview! Yung may proof of concept agad, di lang puro empty promises. Handa na siya magpakain sa panelists sa sobrang advanced ng preparations. 

Leni Robredo is the only one who knows what PhilHealth really needs - someone with Actuarial Science background.

Actuarial Science is a relatively unknown field to many. It is a field of expertise that a Philhealth head should be proficient in.

It may be a small detail but it subtly indicates breadth of knowledge of VP Leni.

Can we all agree that being tough is never based on gender? Coz I'm a man and I never saw a woman any less. Leni is not a symbol for women, Leni is a symbol for inclusivity. No one's potential must be diminished EVER. 

Leni Robredo is Leni Robredo. Her answers are backed up with real experiences on the ground. Time and again, you cannot question her consistency and track record. 

No other candidate have inspired us to volunteer for this cause and brought out the best from each and everyone of us. We are all driven by the same passion to make a difference for a good and incorruptable governance.

Babangon muli? Nope, she really said sit down. I got this. She incontrovertibly slayed the Jessica Soho Interviews! Inclusive and collaborative. President ko ‘yan!

Transparency, accountability, and people empowerment. I hope this becomes a reality.

See, not just Ping but everyone's getting the hard questions too. Isko being a traditional politician, Manny's taxes, Leni's competency. Issues about the presidentiables that are very relevant. You address them nonetheless, you show up and stand your ground. Learn and attend, Bongbong!

Listening to Leni Robredo’s answers just makes me believe more than ever that if she loses, we, as a country, will lose way more. 

Wow, ang daming change of heart stories sa timeline ko pagkatapos ng Presidential Jessica Soho Interviews. Sobrang inspiring ang life changing yung interviews!

History will only repeat itself if we disregard the mistakes of the past. We do not erase nor revise the history, WE LEARN FROM IT!

Way to go, VP!

Well-researched questions. Straightforward. This is what journalists do. Not soft and stupid questions, kaya hanggang Toni Gonzaga lang si Bongbong Marcos eh!

Kudos to the Jessica and her team....of course, also to GMA.

Madali lang ang kamay na bakal strategy. Sigaw sigaw patay patay lang ‘yan eh. But to actually do the work, speak out even if it means going to the lion’s den, ‘yan ang tunay na matapang.

This inclusive and empowering feminine energy is what we need right now.

Before anything else let us CONGRATULATE all those who shifted from a BBM fanatic to becoming a Kakampink. Choosing Leni Robredo is the best thing you did this 2022. Goodluck on our 2022 adventure with our new President Leni.

This is why interviews and debates are important, ang goal naman nito ay (1) persuade the undecided voters & (2) conversion of votes.

We did both last night!

Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews: If Ping Lacson did not do anything to stop Marcos’ atrocities, there is blood on his hands

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Jessica Soho mention the book “Policing America’s Empire” against Lacson. Give that book a read — and keep copies for yourselves. You will understand how Lacson, no matter how alluring his excuses are, is no different from Duterte or Ferdinand Marcos, his former principal as MISG officer. 

No wonder, takot si Bongbong sa interview na ‘to.

The Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews confirmed that Panfilo "Ping" Lacson is a fascist. He defends his record as Martial Law torturer and murderous police chief—and he now supplies another defense against the killings by the police under the “self-defense” excuse.

Lacson received the toughest questions of the candidates. I’m also shocked to see how calm and direct he is with answering, considering they are directly pertaining to his credibility as a politician. 

With that, I cannot completely say that I agree or believe his words, as there are testimonies against him as well. The fact that there are so many questions regarding integrity and corruption raises red flags on Lacson. 

Jessica Soho quoting historian Alfred McCoy on Ping as member of Marcos’ Metrocom. Ping says “maraming mali sa sinulat ni McCoy.” Just look at McCoy’s sterling achievements as an academic, at kayo na lang humusga.

Sorry but I’d trust a historian like Alfred McCoy any time. McCoy literally wrote an expansive book on the history of policing and counterinsurgency in the Philippines. 

Lacson has so many records of involvement in Martial law tortures and human rights violations but denies it all.

Ping Lacson is spineless. Walang paninindigan o programang pagbabago. Playing safe in the middle. Top that off for being a PNP asset and an imperialist puppet.

It’s almost certain that if he wins, he will merely continue the strengthening of mercenary institutions AFP and PNP.

No, Lacson. If you did not do anything to stop Marcos’ atrocities, there is blood on your hands. No other way to turn that around!

Remember that Ping Lacson is suspected of being involved in multiple kidnap for ransom cases. 

Search for the Kuratong Baleleng case and observe how many stories were left collecting dust, how many families were left with no justice at all. The Kuratong Baleleng were a criminal gang responsible for numerous kidnappings and bank robberies, wherein they would gun down security guards and innocent bystanders.

Panfilo Lacson and his men was the elite “supercops” in Ramos’ Presidential Anti-Crime Commission. Before Duterte’s drug war, there was Lacson and his death squad.

He says dismissed, I say silenced. A lot of counter arguments are because of dismissed cases. Aware naman tayo lahat na pangit justice system sa Pilipinas no? na may power play involved?

Like Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Lacson is an unapologetic fascist & murderer.

Jessica and her researchers did not hold back. Unfiltered!

Kasi makakabuo na siya ng isang library sa dami ng librong naglathala ukol sa pamilya Marcos.

Jessica Soho made Ping Lacson sound so dumb by asking why Lacson’s view on death penalty changed just because of a Netflix movie (The Life of David Gale) when he had access as an intelligence officer to information that proves innocent people could be framed. 

Soho really said to Lacson with all his years of law enforcement and law making that “all it took for you to change your stance on the death penalty was a Netflix movie?” and I have been screaming since. Not even the extrajudicial killings during Duterte's fake drug war?

Medyo hinukay ni Lacson yung sarili nya nung sinabi nya yung Netflix.

Super obvious sa atin at this point so it's ridiculous to us bakit ngayon niya lang narealize, and with a Netflix movie lang. Pero consider who he had been most of his life, a tool for bringing guilty people to justice. Naging very narrow ang worldview niya.

Kasi before ang perspective niya lang, being on that side of the law for decades, was focused only on punishing the guilty. Sabi niya, the movie made him realize it's more important to save the falsely accused than to punish the guilty.

Glaring sa retorika ni Lacson iyong emphasis sa parusa—detrimentally unimaginative, incapable of grasping that the acts being penalized are rooted in systemic conditions that require wider access to social services. Nothing more to expect from a cop & trapo!

Lacson faced the toughest questions. But let’s be honest, he had gravitas and came out of that round unscathed. 

I am not for Ping Lacson, honestly. But the questions given to him were difficult at totoong *hostile* yet he managed to answer calmly. Learn, Bongbong.

His responses to the most controversial issues about himself were straightforward - nuanced when necessary.

That "sayang" and "naku" of Ping Lacson are also some of the people’s answer. Props to him, he is confident despite the fiery questions. Infairness to him. 

Also props to him for attending the interview despite having Covid the past few days.

Somehow, Ping Lacson was also able to use the platform to answer controversies involving him. Sana tinake advantage din ni Bongbong Marcos Yung Jessica Soho Presidential Interviews kung wala rin namang tinatago. 

Lacson has done it during Marcos' term and he's doing it again during Duterte's term. He's with the dictator but turns his back on them once people realise how much of an evil they are. Once a balimbing, always a balimbing.

Lacson is also right. We saw something that is wrong, we criticize and correct it. If we see something that is commendable, good for them. That’s their responsibility though.

Tama si Lacson, talagang nakalimutan ang prevention and rehabilitation during the war of drugs. Too much abuse of power and law enforcement leading to the deaths of innocents. 

Tama naman si Lacson. Si Pnoy ang best president we had. You’ll never hear any news or rumors of corruption. 

Only Lacson's and Robredo's answers made sense in the whole interview. They both provided details to either back up their claims or to explain their promises and programs once elected. Isko is playing safe and pretentious most of the times. Pacquiao tried. Marcos didn't even.

The choices for election 2022 are crystal clear and self-evident. Son of the well-known rapacious dictator-killer, a flunkie in college, tax evader, big liar, etc. — no saving grace whatsoever. Anyone else is much better. Foremost (alphabetically): Lacson, Moreno, Robredo.