Magdalo para sa Pagbabago Party
Party Resolution Nr. 09-001
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING CANDIDATES FOR THE SENATE, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND CITY MAYOR IN THE UPCOMING MAY 2010 ELECTIONS
Promulgation: 25 October 2009
WHEREAS, THE MAGDALO PARTY is a socio-political movement for change and good governance, representing reformist officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and other reform-minded citizen-volunteers of the Republic of the Philippines;
Whereas, in coming to this decision it reaffirms its vision for the country and its stated mission and principles;
Whereas, the Magdalo Code of Conduct states that each and every member should participate in democratic elections, and that this participation involves not only the act of voting but also in supporting progressive-minded and reform-oriented candidates chosen by it;
Whereas, first and foremost, such candidate should be intrinsically good as a person as a guarantee of the purity of intent in all his/her actions/policies;
Whereas, these candidates should have a clear vision coupled with the corresponding program of government to realize that vision – coupled with the leadership skills and competence to accomplish what he/she has set out to do.
Whereas, the entire membership of the Magdalo is duly-represented herein in this first-ever National Convention, and as such is speaking with one solid voice to formalize such support and this Resolution;
Whereas, while observing democratic processes and observing organizational discipline, we have, more importantly, expressed profound hope for genuine national development through our support of political leaders that embody this hope for change;
The Magdalo Party HEREBY RESOLVES, as it is RESOLVED, together with its entire membership and its network of supporting individuals and organizations, to endorse the candidacies of:
o Brigadier General Danilo Lim, for SENATOR;
o Colonel Ariel O. Querubin, for SENATOR;
o Former Navy Lieutenant Senior Grade James Layug, for CONGRESSMAN of the 2nd district of Taguig City;
o Former Marine Captain Gary Alejano, for MAYOR of Sipalay City in Negros Occidental;
o Army Captain Dante Langkit, for GOVERNOR of Kalinga province; and
o Former Air Force 1Lt. Francisco Ashley L. Acedillo, for CONGRESSMAN of the 1st district of Cebu City;
Be it FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be furnished to all Magdalo chapters throughout the country and that it be widely-disseminated to the public.
This Resolution shall take effect on the 25th day of October, in the year of our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine.
For widest dissemination.
SO ORDERED.
SENATOR ANTONIO F. TRILLANES IV
CHAIRMAN