Noy

I remember in the 1992 Philippine Presidential elections, my grandfather voted for Miriam Santiago because he does not want Danding Cojuangco to win. It was a pragmatic choice. Miriam might not be the best(I think Jovito Salonga was), but her winning is not the worst either. That was how my grandfather reasoned. I think he was wrong then. You have to vote for the best man/woman for the position.

On the last election, Noy was not the best either. I don’t know who was. Gordon looks promising, but I do have some reservations about him(I do like Bayani for vice-president). I was too indifferent recently. But if I voted, I would have voted for Noy.

There are two things about him that I swung the vote for me. He is popular and he will not tarnish the Aquino name. I expect Kris to give him hell if he does. You need to be stronger than the system to beat it. Even the best intentions would not do in politics. Popularity will help him in not compromising too much and the Aquino name will prevent him from straying (i hope) from the straight path.

I don’t want to judge him yet. He is just warming up his seat. I will give him two years to do his stuff before I judge if he is a good president or not.

Policies

I hate plans. While I like to be certain, things seldom happens the way you want it. Instead of plans, I will institute policies. I will use this guide my decisions.

1) I know that I like to read and geek out, but I must also try new things. Be adventurous, but don’t be reckless. Open up options. Explore life.

2)  I will never sell my soul. I will live the way I want it.  It might be a lonely path, but being a sell-out is not an option. I am what I am. I won’t change for the sake of fitting-in.

3) Never make an emotional decision. Be wary of cognitive biases.