FPJPM supports Binay's vice presidential bid

MANILA, Philippines - The Freedom, Justice and Peace Movement (FPJPM), the volunteer organization that propelled the candidacy of the late movie actor Fernando “FPJ” Poe Jr. in the 2004 elections, expressed yesterday its full support for the vice presidential bid of Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay.

The FPJPM expressed their support to Binay during a gathering of some 250 provincial, city and municipal leaders at the Great Eastern Hotel in Quezon City.

“Like FPJ, Binay genuinely cares for this country and its people. Like FPJ, Binay wishes for nothing but the best for all Filipinos, especially those who are marginalized. Like FPJ, Binay embodies the hope for a new dawn,” FPJPM president Lorenzo Cadsawan said.

Cadsawan said Binay was chosen unanimously by the 500,000-strong organization because he embodies “character, vision, and leadership.”

Binay thanked FPJPM for its endorsement and continuing commitment to the principles espoused by Poe, who was the opposition’s presidential bet in the 2004 election.

“The coming election is very important for all of us. We should not only participate in the elections, but we should also be prepared to fight election fraud,” Binay said. 

FPJPM said Binay exemplifies the qualities of the leader the country sorely needs.

“His platform addresses the needs of the poor, who were crucial in compelling FPJ to throw his hat into the presidential ring in 2004. Nonetheless, his platform includes the promotion of a better investment climate in the country, shorn of the grafters and influence peddlers,” Cadsawan said.   – Jose Rodel Clapano