Who has the best 'infomercial' among the presidentiables? Why?

Ric Vergara, Calamba City: This texter finds the airing of infomercials as violations of the Election Code. Hindi ko talaga maintindihan ang batas dito sa atin. 

Dennis Montealto, Mandaluyong City: Self-serving, these infomercials give an ugly impression instead of promoting a candidate. 

They all look the same to me

Geeann Rivera, San Pablo City: In my opinion, walang best infomercial kasi pare-pareho yung concept nila may mahihirap sa background, may mga batang palaboy, yung mga dialogue ng presidentiables pare-pareho din ang tema, vague at di realistic. Sana huwag na silang gumamit ng mahihirap , lumang style nay un eh. They should use Facebook, Twitter, Friendster and Myspace instead of infomercials. 

Randel Cases, Pasay City: None of the presidentiables has the best infomercial. Mar Roxas as Mr. Palengke only uses the poor masa. 

Ruel Bautista, Laguna: Sorry but I abhor infomercials among candidates at any level. I find them offensive and a form of exploitation. 

I don’t enjoy watching them

Mayee Vicuña, Muntinlupa City: Sorry, but I don’t enjoy watching these politicians engaging in premature campaigning under the guise of infomercials. They leave a bad taste in the mouthCan you imagine where they got all that money to pay for those ads, even making a mockery of the Filipino intellect by claiming that it has been paid for by friends of so and so? Ang dami naman nila’ng friends. 

Cris Rivera, Rizal: I don’t have any idea. I don’t watch those infomercials. Most are scripted anecdotes. A rehearsed and figuratively reworded old song crying for change. 

Lorenzo A. Fernandez Jr., Cabanatuan City: No one. They are all a pain in the ass! 

Ishmael Q. Calata, Parañaque City: Frankly, after viewing an infomercial by any politician, especially those who now have declared their candidacy for the presidency or are in the process of doing so, I don’t have any interest viewing them again. I have even forgotten what message they want to convey to viewers or listeners. So, I really have no way of comparing which among them is good, better or best! I feel some kind of revulsion for these self-advertisements, which, as people say, are paid with people’s money. There ought to be a law to stop these political tactics. Basta ihinto na itong gawaing ito, mga kagalang-galang na nailuklok sa kani-kanilang position, alang-alang sa bansa natin!  

Elpidio Que, Vigan City: Who has the best infomercial among the wannabes for high elective offices? Sorry, but because of their coming out prematurely, whenever these come out on TV, I switch channels because I find them extremely disgusting. They are nothing but big lies laced with a grain of reality for a semblance of believability, like a bad product being marketed with false facts.  

No such thing

Josh Pacatang, Dipolog City: Not one of the so-called infomercials is good enough for me to be considered the best. 

Jose Parco, Aklan: No such thing! Most, if not all, do not tell the truth. Their insincerity is so obvious that one can easily see through them. A lot of them even spend people’s money to pay for their propaganda and tell us it came from their friends. Come on! 

Loren’s advocacy is timely

Ernesto Oliquiano, Las Piñas City: I would rate the infomercials of Loren Legarda about the environment and Chiz Escudero’s Bagong Pagbabago as average. Loren’s advocacy is what we really need today to make the people aware of the dangers of global warming. As to Escudero’s Bagong Pagbabago, it can be likened to Obama’s campaign theme of  ‘Change We Can’ and definitely, we really need to change. Of the infomercials of the other presidentiables, I would say they are all nonsense. Trapong- trapo ang dating. 

Jim Veneracion, Naga City:  I find Loren’s infomercial most appealing as it deals mostly with her advocacy on the environment. Anything about the environment is most relevant now.   

L.C. Fiel, Quezon City: It’s Loren’s infomercial on environmental degradation, with a message of hope. It is so timely in the light of serious problems our country is facing today. 

Villar’s is easy to understand

Joe Nacilla, Las Piñas City: Of all the infomercials presented by presidential candidates, that of Sen. Villar stands out. It has relevance and meaning that ordinary people can easily understand. It is a presentation of the sum total of his experiences minus his vanity. It is a balance sheet of both asset and defects. It is the ledger of his life. There are no parting words of advice or caution, only confidence. He gives us hope where we have seen duplicity, reality where we have clouded our eyes with self-serving visions. It gives us faith, pride and a tribute we understand. 

Dino Monzon, Caloocan City: To date, Villar’s current infomercials are the best as they’re understated, to the point, and lack the melodramatics of, say, Aquino’s or Roxas’ ads. 

They look corny

C.B. Manalastas, Manila: Nobody, awan uray meysa kaniada apo. Those infomercials look corny. 

Gibo comes close to reality

Armando Tavera, Las Piñas City: Gibo Teodoro’s infomercial comes close to reality. The rest are just pulling my leg. I find them superficial. 

Rodolfo Talledo, Angeles City: That of Sec. Teodoro’s is impressive. Simple, frank and devoid of dramatics. Kung baga, hindi OA. 

Such turn-offs

Patrick Miranda, Marikina City: All politicians’ infomercials suck, especially Escudero’s. Puro pa-cute. He thinks he’s God’s gift to Filipinos. 

Gerii Calupitan, Muntinlupa City: The best infomercial? That’s hard. Why? Mar’s padyak backfired into tadyak as in tadyakan pababa sa pagka-VP. Loren’s ad smacks of insincerity, Chiz’s ad lost its charm and his kiddie tantrums, overturned his young guns façade when he bolted NPC, Puno’s Pag Maganda ang Puno fits Jamby/BB Gandanghari better. Villar’s OFW and taga-Tondo ads prove that only the poor-turned-rich talk about their poverty. Sabi nga, Noynoy’s ad is the best of the worst. Ituloy ang laban nila Ninoy at Cory, kanino? Kay Marcos? Gibo’s ads are untrue. Palpak lahat. 

Fortunato Aguirre, Bulacan: None. Most infomercials are garbage. These trapos think that the public is gullible as to swallow their cheap gimmicks hook, line and sinker. We are not morons. 

Pedro Alagano Sr., Vigan City: I see the different political ads of Villar at best, if not noisome. It can be misconstrued as “no bite, all bark”. 

Janet Lopez, Manila: These possibly illegal ads, which have beaten the gun for campaigning, are intellectually insulting and dishonest. 

Noynoy’s ad is subtle and natural

Cesar Cortes, Las Piñas City: For me, Noynoy’s Hindi Ka Nagiisa infomercial is the best. It’s subtle and not trying hard unlike that of Villar. Noynoy showed People Power and bayanihan spirit at its best. The idea of unifying the Kapusos and Kapamilyas stars gratis has sent a clear message that all is not lost for our country.  

Elizabeth Oximer, Negros Occidental: Noynoy’s. Peace, unity, selflessness between the stars of the two rival TV stations made that possible. 

Villar’s is most credible

Nick Ocampo, Angeles City: Manny Villar has the best infomercial among the presidentiables. He came from a poor family, and cares for the poor. 

Leonard Villa, Batac City: Manny Villar has the best because his infomercials depict how a poor guy like him firmly battled life’s struggles and succeeded as a good model for survival. 

Ruben Viray, Metro Manila: To date, I see Sen. Villar as the most promising candidate as he focuses on the lives and conditions of ordinary Filipinos and of the C, D and E level of society. He says that he came from a poor family once and because of hard work, he has become who he is today. You can count with your fingers people who are like Sen. Villar now. 

Lolong Rejano, Marinduque: I would say that the candidate with the most number of infomercials with the best composition is Sen. Manny Villar because he has the most resources among the presidentiables.

Karla Marie Filart, Ilocos Sur: For me, Manny Villar has the best infomercial among the presidentiables because it talks about current happenings around us, Filipinos who do not have food, and Filipinos who long for peace. I think it’s unique but I hope his infomercial is what he really feels and what he aims to accomplish if ever he wins. 

Melany Amor Jaramilla, Ilocos Sur: For me, it’s Manny Villar, although having the best infomercial doesn’t guarantee that he will be the winner of the 2010 presidential election. 

Abel Abilay, Laguna: I think Manny Villar has the best. His infomercial is (V) Very empathic; ( I ) Impressive; (L) Life historical; (L) Lasting; (A) Ambitious and (R) Realistic. Through the infomercial, Villar “placed his feet in the shoes of the simple folk”. He was able to present his achievements. He used his life testimony. He used catchy slogans, symbols and soundtracks. He was able to present his vision for the Philippines. 

Mandy Rillon, Cabanatuan City: In a country used to political patronage, Sen. Villar’s infomercial emerges as the topnotcher. With his vast resources, he can boast of giveaways that he can provide to voters. In terms of substance, that of Bro. Eddie Villanueva’s promoting enough books for education showing early Sunday morning in GMA 7 is the best, although it is rarely seen. 

Daniel Bautista, Metro Manila: Well, I think Manny Villar has the best infomercial. He has helped abused OFWs return home to safety. Manny Villar is an inspiration to those who are poor and to abused OFWs. If I were 18 years old right now, I would vote for him. 

A good name equals winnability

Felix Ramento, Manila: Just by their family background, who among these major players is supposed to be the most saleable? What I’m saying is, the guy with the most respected family name is the one who’s got the best ready-made infomercial. 

True lies

Dennis Acop, Benguet: I cannot tell who has the best infomercial among the presidentiables unless we do a survey. Personally, I cannot even appreciate any of these infomercials as we all know why they are being aired. I doubt their sincerity. In a land where there is so much poverty, insincere infomercials add insult to injury. I was not born yesterday. I have seen politicians come and go. I have been in a presidential campaign and I have served under a presidency. I have seen how candidates become meek as a lamb while courting voters then suddenly metamorphose into their real selves of being arrogantly drunk with power and indifferent to the pain and suffering all around them once in public office. Just look around. With my own eyes, I see families living under bridges and in slums unfit for human habitation. Elections come and go. Politicians come and go in this country and despite them and their campaign promises, we see the same problems right in our midst. In fact, these problems are even worsening: Poverty, overpopulation, unemployment, environmental fatigue, corruption, unsolved crimes, rising mortality and immorality, apathy, hopelessness, etc. I want to say to these candidates: Spare us the BS. You are only fooling the people promising them something you cannot deliver. This is not only a lie but also a grave sin. Apparently, candidates see the electoral process as some sort of a game. 

Juan Deveraturda, Subic, Zambales: The so-called infomercials are not important in choosing the next leaders who would lead, run and manage our government for the next six years. Voters should be careful and wary and wise who to vote for come election time. They should not be swayed or influenced by these infomercials which are meant only for name recall. They should vote based on the qualifications and track record of the candidates, and more importantly, on how they stand on the burning issues of the day. 

Germi Sison, Cabanatuan City: I have not yet heard any one say that they like the infomercials of politicians including that of President Arroyo. They are all lies and add insult to injury to the Filipino intellect. Politicians engaging in this nauseating political promotion should be disqualified from getting into public office. I saw the infomercials of Noynoy Aquino yesterday during a noontime show. It was more of an entertainment rather than a political promotion that the people may want to see, but it was an infomercial just the same. I wonder if it has been shelved as it has not been shown again. It could be the project of Kris but the problem is that there are entertainment personalities who are nauseating due to their overacting. 

Ban them

Johann Lucas, Quezon City: None, the propagation of the infomercials is supposed to be an effective method to educate and inform the public. But politicians with political ambitions should be banned from appearing. 

Desuel Pardo, Mandaluyong City: These should be banned.  

Mar’s ‘Pedicab’ gives me a good laugh

Rico Fabello, Parañaque City: Though he’s not running for president anymore, Mar Roxas’ ‘Pedicab’ infomercial really gave me a good laugh. 

Chiz’ ad exudes youthful exuberance

Renato Taylan, Ilocos Norte: For me, the best is Chiz Escudero’s infomercial, whose message of hope exudes youthful exuberance. 

Mar Roxas when he was still a presidentiable

Lucas Banzon Madamba II, Laguna: For me, the infomercial of Sen. Mar Roxas is the best as it depicts a presidential candidate listening to the needs, welfare and benefit of the people. That is one of the most significant traits that a presidential candidate must possess. 

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