BINAY FOR PRESIDENT ON 2016

          Former President Erap Estrada said recently that Vice President Jerjomar Binay is the United Nationalist Allliance (UNA) one and only presidential bet in 2016 elections.

          UNA is the coalition formed by Estrada’s Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) and Binay’s PDP-Laban.

          “He was my running mate in the 2010 elections. There is only one list for president in UNA, and that is Vice President Jejomar Binay.” Estrada said during the launching of the tribute book for him at the Enderun Colleges at The Fort in Taguig City.

          Estrada also introduced Binay as the “future president” of the country during the event. However, UNA has yet to convene its executive committee to choose its senatorial candidates for the coming 2013 elections. The former chief executive also said that he is seriously considering the strong clamor for him to run as mayor of Manila.

          “Right now, it’s 50-50. There are plenty of offers. I was born in Tondo Manila. The people of Tondo were responsible for where I am right now, why my movies and FPJ’s (Fernando Poe, Jr.) became blockbusters. But I have not decided yet. Not yet. I will study it further,” Erap said.

          Meanwhile, Estrada welcomed very much the decision of boxing champion  and Sarangani representative Manny Pacquiao to move to PDP-Laban.

          “That is good for the UNA,” Estrada said. For his part, Binay also welcomed entry of the Pambansang Kamao to PDP who said, “I warmly welcome Cong. Manny Pacquiao to PDP-Laban. He is an inspiration and a source of pride for all Filipinos, especially the people of Sarangani.”

          “More than his stature as a sports icon, Manny has genuine concern for his province mates, and is sincere in his desire to serve.” # ANT