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February 26th, 2007 at 7:00 pm
WE DONT NEED A TRAPOS AND GOMA IN THE SENATE!
NEW GOVERNANCE… NEW POLITICS
DR. MARTIN D. BAUTISTA FOR SENATOR
To my fellow PinoyMD’s,
I am Martin D Bautista and I am running for the
Philippine Senate. I graduated from the UP College of
Medicine in 1989. I completed my Internship, Residency
in Internal Medicine, Fellowship in Gastroenterology
at the State University of New York, in Brooklyn from
1990-1996. I certified in the American Board of
Internal Medicine in 1994. From 1996 to 2006, my wife
(who is a pulmonologist) and I practiced in rural
Oklahoma. We have 4 daughters.
The odds are indeed long and the poltical situation in
our country appears to be irredeemably corrupted.
For too long however, well-meaning citizens who lead
comfortable, secure and private lives have been scared
off by the immorality, filth and danger of a system
that has always zealously protected the interests of
our traditional polticians, meaning those dynasties
that treat politics as a family livelihood project and
see politics as a way to make a comfortable living.
This would be fine if we lived in say, the US, where
corruption likewise exists but where there is general
access to toilets and potable water (28% of Filipinos
do not); there is access to anti-hypertensives and
diabetes meds (Pagdanganan 2006 survey: 80% cannot
afford meds); access to food (yes many many Filipinos
still go hungry involuntarily) …..you are well aware
of the terrible realities but when confronted with the
idea that people continue to die every single day
because of this poisoned political situation you will
be moved to do something.
For too long, we have defaulted on our poltical
responsibilities to family dynasties. We have allowed
them to speak for us and we have allowed them to shape
public policies that have resulted in the conditions
we now face today. Small wonder then if you realize
that the family agenda takes precedence over the
common good, but this is part of human nature. I do
not claim to be more moral than anybody nor do I claim
to be without sin, all that I am claiming is that I am
prepared to offer whatever talents I may have in order
to promote the common good.
Leadership is mostly about problem solving. An
ordinary citizen in the Philippines does not have
access to pertinent information and data that are
necessary to arrive at enlightened decisions. This is
one reason why I am running for the Senate.
Leadership is about inspiring other people to unite
towards common goals. Not having come from a prominent
and wealthy family, I had to leave our country in
order to become financially independent. During the
course of 17 years in the US, I learned many lessons,
took care of my family and I prepared for my return. I
am convinced that the best education will not be found
in Harvard but rather in having to live alone in a
foreign land and being left to sink or swim on your
own wits. I want our countrymen to appreciate and to
gain inspiration from the countless sacrfices that
millions of law-abiding, diligent, honest, hard
working and patriotic Filipinos all over the world do
every single day to keep our country afloat (2007
budget: PhP 1.1 trillion 2006 Remittances through
banks PhP 650 billion).
I know that each one of us strives to help our country
and we all continually look for other ways with which
to help out. I just feel that politics,
notwithstanding all the lethal corruption, remains the
most effective path to promote the common good.
If you look at the choices for the May elections, you
will not see any difference between those who present
themselves as “administration” or “opposition” . Same
names, same historical self-serving agendas. Where
have all these names and experiences brought us? We
were the second best in Asia 50 years ago, now we are
the second to the last.
I joined Ang Kapatiran because I agree with its
priorities: moral principles over political
expediency; preferential option to the poor and
vulnerable; common good over the demands of special
interests; culture of life and peace over death and
violence. Permanent reform will require a profound
moral change in our national character.
I invite all of you to join me. I am personally
willing to bet everything material that I possess that
if we ordinary citizens were to become aware that the
power to change our country lies in each of us, then
we can all work together in redeeming our Philippines.
All the political dynasties with their innumerable
guns, armies of goons, unlimited gold, Comelec will
not stop an idea whose time has come.
Martin D Bautista
March 1st, 2007 at 10:41 am
we need to choose a genuine candidate!
jaypiamz
tuael, pres. roxas, cotabato
March 5th, 2007 at 7:24 am
OKI DOC- BAUTISTA
March 5th, 2007 at 7:24 am
OKI DOC BAUTISTA IKAW ANG TUNAY,TOTOO AT TAPAT!! YOU’RE THE GROWN UP CANDIDATE THAT I’LL VOTE, AND NOT THESE YOUNG TRAPOS RELYING ON KIDDIE POLITICAL GIMMICKS LIKE POGI POINTS INSTEAD OF ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS, I’M REFERRING TO CRAZY CHIZ, SO BURY, SO VERY, WALKING puTOL.. THIS IS A REAL ELECTION. NOT A TALENT SHOW OR A ROCK VIDEO CHALLENGE, PEPSI,LEVIS MODEL SEARCH CONTEST, BAGETS POPULARITY CONTEST.. OUR FUTURE IS AT STAKE HERE!!! VOTE BAUTISTA DOKTOR NG BAYAN SA SENADO!! SENADOKTOR!!
March 6th, 2007 at 5:18 pm
I encourage all who read this to vote for the three (3) Ang Kapatiran senatorial candidates, namely: Dr. Martin Bautista, Atty. Andrian Sison and Atty. Zosimo Jesus Paredes. it’s about time that we, ordinary Filipinos, to make our voices heard through our representatives in the legislature.
to Dr. Martin Bautista and company, i am from the Bicol Region and let me convey my sincere intention to campaign for the three of you. should you want my help,and should you want to know more about me, please send me an email, re: encarmona_71070@yahoo.com.
to my fellow Filipino voters: Do not vote for a candidate just because he/she is popular, or rich, or good looking. Vote for a candidate because you are convinced that he/she will truly serve the best interest of the Filipino People. tnx.
March 8th, 2007 at 11:08 am
GENUINE OPPOSITION ANG BUONG MINDANAO!!!!
March 9th, 2007 at 6:05 am
I have had the honor of meeting dok Martin. His personality is amazing and a true patriot. I know his
intentions are genuine. He would make a very good senator and I guarantee will make a huge difference
if given the chance.
Dok, I have been following your campaign. I wish you all the luck and I will pray for your success.
Allan Evangelista
San Diego, CA.
March 14th, 2007 at 11:53 am
Man, I can’t beleive you are from UP. You can’t even write a coherent sentence. Misspellings are rampant and your grammar is reprehensible. And here I thought only doctors handwriting was awful. You can’t present a logical argument and simply do not have any talent at all for expressing yourself in a manner that would appeal to any intelligent and discerning reader. Go back to high school man. You need a better education than you’ve gotten. Perhaps Martin if elected can help reform the educational system as well. Courage and faith Martin, if neanderthals like Mark can see fit to vote for you even with the faintest glimmer of sub par intelligence, you have some hope.
March 14th, 2007 at 11:58 am
Well. Guilty myself. Of a typo at least. See if you can find it MD Mark.
March 17th, 2007 at 11:34 am
ERUDITION SPEAKS VOLUMES
You are so rude. Why do you need to call people names just to stress a point? and you
call yourself and educated person? you are no better than an imbecile gorilla! why don’t
you go back to grade school where the correct spelling of believe is taught. And you dont even have the balls to post your real name. Have a nice day.
LuigiSantos
RCBC, Makati
March 17th, 2007 at 11:36 am
ERUDITION SPEAKS VOLUMES
You are so rude. Why do you need to call people names just to stress a point? And you
call yourself an educated person? You are no better than an imbecile gorilla! Why don’t
you go back to gradeschool where the correct spelling of believe is taught. And you don’t
even have the balls to post your real name. Have a nice day.
LuigiSantos
RCBC, Makati
March 19th, 2007 at 9:14 am
Names? Exactly what “names” did I use? I used adjectives, which “imbecile” is not. Did I call myself an educated person? Please, Luigi, if that is indeed your real name, if you are going to comment please be factual and not make things up. And I believe I pointed out my own typo. Next to you an imbecilic gorilla would be embarrassed to see what evolution hath wrought. And rude? I guess the truth hurts. I guess punctuation, capitalization and apostrophes in contractions were not taught at your grade school. I’m sorry, my mistake. You still are in grade school. Good day to you. And what do you have against gorillas anyway?
April 3rd, 2007 at 8:26 am
nasaan ang comment ko!!!
April 3rd, 2007 at 8:27 am
Sabi ko, tama si erudition! Parang jajo magsulat itong si Mark MD! Isa pa itong si Luigi.
April 3rd, 2007 at 12:02 pm
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