Atienza to Lim: My Son Is Not A Drug Addict, Yours Was

The Rotary Club of Manila held a Polo Club Mayoral Debate last April 22, 2010, participated by mayoralty candidates Lim and Atienza. The debate was a heated one, with both candidates exchanging ideas on various social issues. The discussion went over the issue of drug trade and use, with Lim noting his continuous campaign in preventing the said activities. However, Lim's opponent, Lito Atienza doubted his authenticity due to the fact that Lim's son was arrested for drug pushing.

In 2008, the authorities apprehended Lim's son, Manuel Lim for selling illegal drugs, an offense that is nonbailable an carries with it life imprisonment. Lim, current Manila mayor, did admit that his son was caught by the PDEA, but claimed that he did not lift a finger to help his son. In order to divert the issue, Lim pointed the accusation of drug use towards Ali Atienza, the son of his opponent and a national and international taekwondo competitor. Ali Atienza who was in the audience cried foul and called Lim a liar, saying that how can a national athlete, who competes in international games with strict drug testing procedures, be a drug addict?

Lim, embarrassed with his allegations, pointed the blame to former vice mayor Lacuna, claiming that Lacuna was the one who said the gossip. Ali then went on the stage and lectured Alfredo Lim about his track record as a national athlete.The mayor, humiliated by his actions, spoke no further as the moderators of the program appeased both parties. Lito Atienza remained calm despite the events and managed to continue the debate.

Manila mayor Alfredo Lim tried his best to redeem himself from the humiliating accusation he dropped; however, the program ended with antagonism in the air. As hard as he might have tried though, Lim have already left an impression toward the thinking crowd of professional Rotarians. With his mediocre means of campaigning, Lim usually pleases the city's usual crowd but he must have considered that what he was facing during that time were professional individuals who can be critical about his actions. It is just sad to see how a low and unintelligent debate like this can go. Considering that these candidates are educated, people were expecting an intellectual discussion from them to prove their capabilities to lead.

After the incident, Ali Atienza noted in front of the media that he would be pressing charges against the libelous allegations of Lim. During an interview, the son of Lito Atienza said that as an athlete who has represented the Philippines in many international competitions, it was hurtful for him to be accused of being a drug addict. Ali Atienza also said during the interview that Lim's allegations against him were impossible, as he have been compliant with the strict drug testing procedures imposed for competing athletes. Atienza said that even after the election is over he would continue the case against Lim in order to give justice to his reputation that the mayor has tarnished.

With election 2010 almost near, it has been a normal practice for competing candidates to speak ill against each other. This practice has been around for ages, and has since served as a means to drag their competitors down. However, it should be realized that as public leaders, this practice clearly sends out the message to the voters that what candidates are capable of doing just to be in the position. For the record, the public is now tired of drama, what is important is to walk the talk, and not just to talk and talk.

Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim is caught under public scrutiny after he accused the son of Lito Atienza for being a drug addict. The incident took place during the Mayoralty Debate arranged by the Rotary Club of Manila last April 22 2010. The allegation dropped by Lim angered Ali Atienza, and told the media after the debate that he is ready to press charges against the Mayor even after election 2010 is over. This event could seriously affect Lim's candidacy.

-Joel Dumayog

Lito Atienza Thanked The Endorsements of Various Religious Groups

Various religious groups, including the influential Iglesia ni Cristo have endorsed the candidacy of comebacking Manila Mayor Lito Atienza.

Apart from INC, Atienza is also being supported by Brother Mike Velarde of El Shaddai, Ustadz Ahmad Barcelom of the Manila Muslim community, Parish Councils of Manila as well as the majority of the city's barangay chairmen, barangay councilors and watchmen and the pro-poor organization People's Movement Against Poverty (PMAP).

It is widely known that the Iglesia ni Cristo has a huge following in the city. With the endorsement of the group, Atienza gains another 5 percent solid votes.

Based on the survey conducted last April 29, Atienza gained a 7 percentage lead against his toughest rival, incumbent Mayor Alfredo Lim. With the INC votes, it can now be considered that Atienza is 12 percent leading against his opponent.

Meanwhile, El Shaddai leader Mike Velarde earlier said Manila needs a pro-life mayor.

“Lito Atienza is not only pro-life, but also pro-good government," he added.

According to Msgr. Mel David, one of Atienza's spiritual advisers, he knows the former Environment secretary too well. “He has a good heart and he is very sincere in wanting to uplift the lives of Manilans. He is pro-God and represents good governance.”

On the other hand, PMAP president Ronald Lumbao said he endorsed the candidacy of Atienza because apart from being a God-fearing person, he believes that the former Environment secretary has a genuine concern to help and improve the plight of the poor.

“His programs answer the needs of the poor community of Manila. He's very much unlike the incumbent mayor who doesn't care about the less fortunate," Lumbao said.

The Muslim community also back Atienza's candidacy, saying he maintains friendship and communication with them despite the difference in belief and religion.

Meanwhile, 650 out of the 897 barangay chairmen, and most of the barangay kagawads and tanods said that they witnessed how the former and present mayor managed the city. They claimed that they were able to prove that Atienza is the one who has a genuine heart to help the people, especially the poor.

Atienza said he is grateful for all the endorsements. He thanked all those who believe in him and his programs and vowed to do his best to improve the quality of life of the Manilans by creating jobs and provide livelihood and other opportunities for all.

Lito Atienza Is The Most Eligible Man To Vote For Manila Mayor

Former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza without any doubt is the best man to vote for mayor of the nation's capital in this coming election 2010. The former DENR secretary boasts of having years of experience in public service, political will, wisdom, leadership stature and proven and unblemished track record which make him the most eligible person to win the much-coveted seat of the city mayor of this once glamorous and beautiful city. Atienza, the only leader elected for three consecutive three-year mandates, is revered by the entire city for being a true statesman and a father to all Manilenos, and for serving selflessly for the people of the city. One can just take a look at the former mayor's numerous achievements and countless completed projects during his tenure to be able to see clearly how this man has completely dedicated himself in uplifting and changing the lives of the Manilenos particularly the impoverished.

We do not have to go the distance to take a glimpse at how Lito Atienza served during his tenure as city mayor.We just have to look at how Manila was and the lives of its residents were three years ago. The Atienza administration is highlighted by the significant changes in the lives and welfare of Manila's poorest residents.Atienza's pro-poor programs and priority projects have turned him into one of the most loved and respected leaders in the city's rich political history.

Lito Atienza is one of the most accomplished city mayors of Manila, and there is no doubt that he is indeed a true statesman and a dedicated public servant. During his tenure as city mayor; Atienza has significantly transformed and enhanced the living conditions of the city's poorest residents.Atienza pushed for the effective delivery of basic services as evident in the programs and priority projects that he started during his term as city mayor. He addressed and included all of the social needs of his beloved Manilenos in his programs and priority projects including programs for housing, healthcare, peace and order, education, sports, arts and culture, nature and environment and welfare of senior citizens.

Atienza was able to build and provide housing projects and land acquisition programs for the city's homeless residents.The former Manila mayor also enriched the coffers of the city's public hospitals and health centers, as part of his efforts in improving the city's healthcare services for its residents. This program has enabled public hospitals to acquire new medical equipment and medicines for improved healthcare services and to be able to provide free medicines to the city's impoverished residents.The city of Manila which has earned the distinction of being a haven to the most notorious hold-up artists and pickpockets; has experienced the best peace and order situation under his leadership. During his administration, the city was able to experience its lowest crime levels in years due to Atienza's considerable effort in ridding the entire city of drug traffickers and syndicates, which he believed as the main roots of all crimes in the city.

Atienza has also extended free education and school supplies to public school students.It was also under his leadership that the city's universities and colleges were enhanced as part of his efforts in providing the city's residents with an affordable and quality college education. The former mayor of Manila during his tenure has also launched the Manila Youth games, which has benefited a lot of the city's budding and promising athletes. In addition, to help the city's talented youth, Atienza provided free training of children who are talented in the fields of music and dance with the help of Manila's top dancers and singers. The city's senior residents have also enjoyed more benefits from the former mayor's program for the senior citizens which included special services, big discounts and other freebies.

Aside from a better delivery of basic services which has improved the lives of the poor, Atienza has also put the city of Manila back in the tourists' map and in the list of top tourists' destinations of the country.Atienza has pushed forward for the beautification and enhancement of the city's old and deteriorating parks and other tourist attractions. One of the most remarkable projects of the former mayor is the upgrading of the city's bay area commonly known as the "Baywalk", which has allowed city residents, as well as local and foreign tourists to take pleasure in alfresco dining and listening to fine music while watching the world-renowned Manila Bay sunset.It was also during his tenure that the city's navigation and travel were improved due to the drastic improvements made in the city's infrastructure.

No one is more eligible to hold the position as city mayor than former mayor Lito Atienza. The former Manila mayor is the most accomplished and experienced among other bets in this coming election 2010. His achievements and countless completed projects and programs are testimonies to his being a true statesman and a dedicated public servant serving selflessly for the good of many people.

-Joel Dumayog

Lito Atienza And The Things That He Has Done

Actions are more important than words.In the case of former Manila mayor Lito Atienza he had both. One of the well-loved leaders of the nation's capital, the former mayor was successful in backing up his strong words with actions.Staying committed to his words and fulfilling his promise of giving his beloved Manilenos with a city that they can truly call their own and which they will care for, Lito Atienza has accomplished more things than any of his immediate predecessors.

One of the most accomplished mayors in Manila's rich political history, Lito Atienza's resume is decorated with numerous completed projects and other countless achievements no other city mayor of Manila has done. No one needs to go the distance in grading Atienza's performance as the city mayor of Manila for an unprecedented three consecutive three-year term, we just have to look back at how Manila looked and the living of conditions its residents were three years ago.The Atienza administration is characterized by the dramatic improvements in the city's economy, tourism, peace and order and education.Moreover, it was during Atienza's leadership when thousands of poor families were uplifted from poverty and enjoyed improved living conditions.

Being a true statesman and public servant serving selflessly for the good of many, Atienza delivered what was needed by many of his impoverished city folks. It was also during his tenure that the city's delivery of social services was at its best. Atienza outlined pro-poor programs and priority projects which have benefited and enhanced the lives of thousands of impoverished Manilenos.He was able to address almost all the social needs of his people through the creation of programs for housing, healthcare, peace and order, education, sports, arts and culture, nature and environment and welfare of senior citizens.

Atienza created livelihood programs and employment opportunities for the unemployed by bringing the city's economy back into life. He created training programs and vocational courses intended for the out of school youth and unemployed to provide them with a decent livelihood and a stable source of income. Atienza along with other non-government organizations have created affordable housing and land acquisition programs for the homeless, which benefited many of the city's poor residents and even the middle class.

The city's healthcare services and public hospitals were also enhanced under his leadership.Atienza provided additional funds to the city's public hospitals and health centers which allowed them to purchase new medical equipment and medicines for enhanced healthcare services and to be able to provide free medicines to the city's impoverished residents.Atienza has also brought free medical services and medicines to far-flung areas and barangays.

Manila during Atienza's term also experienced the best peace and order situation in many years. In support of Manila's budding athletes and promising talents, Atienza created sports-culminating activities and provided free training and development programs to harness their skills and talents. In addition, Atienza also extended free access to education and school supplies to Manila's public school students.Manila's colleges and universities were also improved during his term, as part of fulfilling his promise of providing quality and affordable college education to Manilenos. Furthermore, the city's senior residents were also able to enjoy greater benefits from the former mayor's program for the senior citizens which included special services, big discounts and other freebies.

The former environment secretary also voted for the relocation of the oil depot in Pandacan which he believes is a serious environmental and safety threat.Manila was also able to enjoy a major facelift as Atienza pushed forward for the beautification and enhancement of the city's old and deteriorating parks and other tourist attractions. One of the most outstanding projects of the former mayor is the improvement of the city's bay area commonly known as the "Baywalk", which has allowed city residents, as well as local and foreign tourists to enjoy alfresco dining and listening to fine music while watching the world-renowned Manila Bay sunset.

Atienza's unparalleled accomplishments during his leadership make him as the best person to vote for mayor in this coming Manila elections.If he wins another three-year mandate in this coming Manila elections, Manila along with its residents are set to enjoy another three glorious years under the leadership of Lito Atienza.

The most eligible person to vote for mayor in this coming Manila election, Lito Atienza is one of the most accomplished mayors in Manila's rich political history. The Atienza administration is characterized by the dramatic improvements in the city's economy, tourism, peace and order and education. He succeeded in addressing almost all the social needs of his people by creating programs for housing, healthcare, peace and order, education, sports, arts and culture, nature and environment and welfare of senior citizens.

-Jimmy Reyes

Alfredo Lim Lose His Cool, Accused The Son of Lito Atienza As Drug User

Mayoralty candidate Alfredo Lim was cornered at the Polo Club Mayoral debate hosted by the Rotary Club of Manila last April 22, 2010. Various social issues were tackled by the competing candidates during the debate. The discussion went over the issue of drug trade and use, with Lim noting his continuous campaign in preventing the said activities. Lito Atienza, Lim's opponent for the election, was unconvinced of Lim's statements following the arrest of Lim's son for selling drugs.

It could be recalled that the son of Lim, Manuel Lim was apprehended in 2008 for selling illicit drugs, a nonbailable offense that also carries life imprisonment. Lim, current Manila mayor, did admit that his son was caught by the PDEA, but claimed that he did not lift a finger to help his son. Lim, feeling cornered in the discussion, showed resistance to the topic by accusing the son of his opponent, Ali Atienza, a drug addict. The young Atienza who was in the audience called Lim a liar, as it was impossible for a former athlete like him, who competed in international games, to be a drug addict.

Lim, embarrassed with his allegations, pointed the blame to former vice mayor Lacuna, claiming that Lacuna was the one who said the gossip. Ali in defense of himself outlined to Lim his clean track record.The mayor, humiliated by his actions, spoke no further as the moderators of the program appeased both parties. Lito Atienza on the other hand, kept his cool and went on with the debate despite his son being accused by his competitor as a drug user.

The debate however did not last long, but Manila mayor Alfredo Lim tried to save face until the last minute. As hard as he might have tried though, Lim have already left an impression toward the thinking crowd of professional Rotarians. Usually Alfredo Lim can get away with lies when he is facing the city's customary street crowd of vendors, tricycle drivers and the likes; appearing in Tondo one and two with his usual mediocre style of campaigning. It is just sad to see how a low and unintelligent debate like this can go. As the upcoming leaders of the city, the public expects more from these candidates than the senseless words coming from their mouths.

Ali Atienza will not easily let go of Lim's allegations, stating that he would be filing a libel case against the mayor. The son of Lito Atienza said that he was deeply hurt about the allegations dropped by Lim. Ali Atienza also said during the interview that Lim's allegations against him were impossible, as he have been compliant with the strict drug testing procedures imposed for competing athletes. Atienza said that even after the election is over he would continue the case against Lim in order to give justice to his reputation that the mayor has tarnished.

With election 2010 nearing, it is normal to hear candidates speaking ill against their competitors. These ill comments is one way for the candidates to pull down their opponents. However, for the candidates, they must also realize that by doing this they are also tarnishing their own reputation in the process. For the record, the public is now tired of drama, what is important is to walk the talk, and not just to talk and talk.

The son of mayoralty candidate Lito Atienza is planning to press charges against his father's opponent Alfredo Lim after the current Manila mayor accused him of being a drug addict. The incident took place during the Mayoralty Debate last April 22, 2010 at the Manila Polo Club. Lim dropped the allegations when the topic of drug abuse was tackled. The young Atienza insisted that he would continue the charges even after election 2010 has ended.

Vote Lito Atienza: Why Should We Vote For Him

Former Manila mayor Lito Atienza is looking for another three-year mandate as city mayor of the nation's capital as part of his efforts in continuing his commitment in serving his beloved city and the Manilenos.Atienza, one of the most admired leaders of the city plans to continue his flagship programs and priority projects which he was able to successfully launch during his term.If all things turn out well and if the majority of the Manilenos are wise enough to Vote Lito Atienza, the former mayor will continue to push for the improvement and efficient delivery of basic social services to the residents of the city. Moreover, Atienza has vowed to continue his fight against poverty and has promised to concentrate all of his efforts in uplifting and developing the lives of the city's impoverished residents.

If Manila residents would Vote Lito Atienza and would give him a fresh three-year mandate, Atienza will launch his platform billed as "Buhayin Nating Muli Ang Maynila" which is centered on continuing what he has started during his leadership.In light of this, Atienza has prepared numerous programs and priority projects, all of which are dedicated for addressing all the basic social needs of the city and its residents. Atienza plans to continue his programs for livelihood and effective delivery of basic social services which has been beneficial to many of the city's impoverished residents during his tenure as city mayor.

To achieve his goal of uplifting the living conditions of the city's poorest residents, Atienza will be launching programs that would stimulate the city's once-vibrant economy.Atienza will try to lure in investors into the city by upgrading the city's infrastructure and peace and order situation. In this way, economic activity in the city will be reinvigorated, which can result into job creation for the city's unemployed residents.Livelihood programs and skills trainings will also be continued to serve the city's unemployed and out of school youth to provide them with a decent livelihood and source of income. Moreover, Atienza will also create employment opportunities for the city's senior citizens who would still want to work.

Apart from providing jobs and employment opportunities, Atienza has also vowed to continue addressing the needs of the residents by including almost all social aspects in his platform. Atienza will be launching and continuing programs and projects that will cover a wide array of social areas including programs for housing, healthcare, peace and order, education, sports, culture and arts, nature and environment and welfare of senior citizens. If the Manilenos will Vote Lito Atienza, they will continue to enjoy all the benefits and the services they were able to avail during Atienza's tenure.

If given another three-year mandate as city mayor, Atienza will continue to build affordable housing programs and land acquisition programs both for the homeless impoverished residents and even to the middle class. As part of his efforts in upgrading the city's healthcare services, Atienza has vowed to enrich the coffers of the city's public hospitals and health centers. This will allow hospitals to purchase new medical equipment and medicines to be able to provide the Manilenos with quality healthcare and free medicines. Healthcare services will be delivered to every barangay via the "Sama sa Masa", a priority project of Atienza where in doctors conduct free medicines and checkups to every barangay of the city. Atienza has also vowed to continue providing free education and school supplies to the city's public school students.In addition, as part of his efforts in providing quality and affordable college education, Manila's colleges and universities will also be further improved.Livelihood programs and skills trainings like vocational courses will also be offered to Manila's unemployed and out of school youth.

Atienza will also continue to support Manila's budding athletes and talents through the promotion of sports-culminating activities and free training and development programs. The city's peace and order situation will also be enhanced and perpetrators of crime and big time drug or crime syndicates will be put into justice. As a former environment czar, Atienza plans to continue pushing for the relocation of the oil depot in Pandacan, which he deem as a serious environmental and safety threat to the people residing in the area. Furthermore, Atienza is planning to move forward with his beautification projects to put Manila back into the tourists' maps and top destinations in the country.Atienza plans to continue transforming and beautifying the city's old and deteriorating parks and tourist attractions, just like what he did in Manila's bay area or commonly known as the baywalk.

If Manila residents Vote Lito Atienza, the former Manila mayor plans to continue his dedication and commitment in uplifting the lives of the city's residents. Atienza's platform is centered on improving local government's delivery of basic services and creating livelihood and employment opportunities as a way of addressing the poverty incidence in the city. Atienza also plans to continue his beautification projects just like what he did in he now infamous baywalk.

-Francis Go

Lito Atienza And What He Has Done

Actions echoes louder than words. In the case of former Manila mayor Lito Atienza he had both. One of the well-loved leaders of the nation's capital, the former mayor was successful in backing up his strong words with actions.Staying true to his words and fulfilling his promise of providing his beloved Manilenos with a city that they can truly call their own and which they will care for, Lito Atienza has accomplished more things than any of his immediate predecessors.

One of the most accomplished mayors in Manila's rich political history Lito Atienza's mayoralty stint is highlighted by numerous completed projects and other countless achievements no other city mayor of Manila was able to achieve.No one has to go that far in evaluating Atienza's performance as the city mayor of Manila for an unprecedented three consecutive three-year term, we just have to look back at how Manila looked and the living of conditions its residents were three years ago. The Atienza administration is characterized by the dramatic improvements in the city's economy, tourism, peace and order and education.Moreover, it was during Atienza's term when many poor families were uplifted from poverty and enjoyed improved living conditions.

Being a true statesman and public servant serving selflessly for the good of many, Atienza was able to deliver what was needed by many of his impoverished city folks.It was also under his leadership that the city's delivery of social services was at its best. Atienza created pro-poor programs and priority projects which have benefited and improved the lives of thousands of impoverished Manilenos. He succeeded in addressing almost all the social needs of his people by creating programs for housing, healthcare, peace and order, education, sports, arts and culture, nature and environment and welfare of senior citizens.

Atienza was able to create livelihood programs and employment opportunities for the unemployed by injecting life into the city's economy.He launched training programs and vocational courses for the out of school youth and unemployed to provide them with a decent livelihood and a stable source of income. Atienza together with other non-government organizations have launched affordable housing and land acquisition projects for the homeless, which were able to benefit many of the city's poor residents and even the middle class.

The city's healthcare services and public hospitals were also enhanced under his leadership.Atienza added more funds for the city's public hospitals and health centers which allowed them to purchase new medical equipment and medicines for enhanced healthcare services and to be able to provide free medicines to the city's impoverished residents. Atienza has also brought free medical services and medicines to far-flung areas and barangays.

Manila during the Atienza administration has experienced the best peace and order situation in many years.In support of Manila's budding athletes and promising talents, Atienza launched sports-culminating activities and provided free training and development programs to harness their skills and talents.In addition, Atienza also extended free access to education and school supplies to Manila's public school students.Manila's colleges and universities were also refurbished during his leadership, as part of his efforts in providing quality and affordable college education to Manilenos.Furthermore, many of the city's senior residents were also able to enjoy greater benefits under the former mayor's program for the senior citizens which included special services, big discounts and other freebies.

The former environment secretary also voted for the relocation of the oil depot in Pandacan which he believes is a serious environmental and safety threat.Manila was also provided with a major facelift as Atienza pushed forward for the beautification and enhancement of the city's old and deteriorating parks and other tourist attractions. One of the most outstanding projects of the former mayor is the improvement of the city's bay area commonly known as the "Baywalk", which has allowed city residents, as well as local and foreign tourists to enjoy alfresco dining and listening to fine music while watching the world-renowned Manila Bay sunset.

Atienza's unsurpassed accomplishments during his term make as the most eligible person to vote for mayor in this coming Manila elections. If he is able to secure another three-year term in this coming Manila elections, Manila along with its residents are set to enjoy another three glorious years under the leadership of Lito Atienza.

The most eligible person to vote for mayor in this coming Manila election, Lito Atienza is one of the most accomplished mayors in Manila's rich political history. The Atienza administration is best described by the dramatic transformation in the city's economy, tourism, peace and order and education. He succeeded in addressing almost all the social needs of his people by creating programs for housing, healthcare, peace and order, education, sports, arts and culture, nature and environment and welfare of senior citizens.

-Jimmy Reyes

Lito Atienza Is The Best Man To Vote For Manila Mayor

Former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza without any doubt is the most eligible person to vote for mayor of the nation's capital in this coming election 2010. The former DENR secretary has years of experience in public service, political will, wisdom, leadership stature and proven and unblemished track record which make him the best person to win the much-coveted seat of the city mayor of this once glamorous and beautiful city. Atienza, the only mayor who won three consecutive three-year mandates, is well-admired by the entire city for being a true statesman and a father to all Manilenos, and for serving selflessly for the people of the city. One can just take a look at the former mayor's numerous achievements and countless completed projects during his tenure to be able to see clearly how this man has completely dedicated himself in uplifting and changing the lives of the Manilenos particularly the impoverished.

We do not have to go too far to see how Lito Atienza acted during his stint as city mayor. We just have to take note of how Manila was and the living conditions of its residents were three years ago.The Atienza administration is best described by the drastic transformation of the lives and welfare of Manila's poorest residents. Atienza's pro-poor programs and priority projects have made him one of the most loved and respected leaders in the city's rich political history.

Lito Atienza has accomplished more things than any other city mayors of Manila, and there is no doubt that he is indeed a true statesman and a dedicated public servant.During his stint as city mayor; Atienza has changed and improved the lives of the city's poorest residents. Atienza batted for the efficient extension of basic services as evident in the programs and priority projects that he started during his term as city mayor. He was successful in addressing almost all of the social needs of his beloved Manilenos in his programs and priority projects including programs for housing, healthcare, peace and order, education, sports, arts and culture, nature and environment and welfare of senior citizens.

Atienza has built and launched housing projects and land acquisition programs for the city's homeless residents. The former Manila mayor also enriched the coffers of the city's public hospitals and health centers, as part of his efforts in improving the city's healthcare services for its residents. This move has allowed public hospitals to purchase new medical equipment and medicines for enhanced healthcare services and to be able to provide free medicines to the city's impoverished residents. The city of Manila which has gained its recognition as a haven to the most notorious hold-up artists and pickpockets; has had the best peace and order situation under his leadership. During his leadership, the city recorded its lowest crime levels in years due to Atienza's dedication in ridding the whole city of drug traffickers and syndicates, which he believed as the main roots of all crimes in the city.

Atienza has also provided free education and school supplies to public school students. It was also during his administration that the city's universities and colleges were improved as part of his efforts in providing the city's residents with an affordable and quality college education. The former mayor of Manila during his tenure has also launched the Manila Youth games, which has benefited a lot of the city's budding and promising athletes. In addition, in support of the city's talented youth, Atienza provided free training of children who are talented in the fields of music and dance with the help of Manila's top dancers and singers. The city's senior residents were also able to enjoy greater benefits from the former mayor's program for the senior citizens which included special services, big discounts and other freebies.

Aside from a better delivery of basic services which has improved the lives of the poor, Atienza has also put the city of Manila back in the tourists' map and in the list of top tourists' destinations of the country.Atienza has also batted for the beautification and improvement of the city's old and deteriorating parks and other tourist attractions. One of the most popular projects of the former mayor is the development of the city's bay area commonly known as the "Baywalk", which has enabled city residents, as well as local and foreign tourists to enjoy alfresco dining and listening to fine music while enjoying the world-renowned Manila Bay sunset. It was also during his tenure that the city's navigation and travel were improved due to the drastic improvements made in the city's infrastructure.

Former Mayor of Manila Lito Atienza's unblemished tenure as city mayor along with his numerous achievements are clear indications that he is the best man to vote for in this coming election 2010. The former Manila mayor deserves to win the mayoralty seat anew due to his outstanding achievements as a public servant and his vast experience and knowledge on being a true statesman who works for the greater good of people.

Lito Atienza: The Most Accomplished Mayor Of Manila

Former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza is one of the most efficient leaders in the rich history of the nation's capital. His resume includes numerous accomplishments and completed projects, all of which has benefited his beloved Manilenos. The Atienza administration is characterized by the drastic improvement of the lives and welfare of Manila's poorest residents. A true statesman and a public servant, Atienza is admired and respected by the city's impoverished residents due to his pro-poor programs and priority projects.

Under his leadership as Manila mayor, Atienza has given priority to the delivery of basic social services to the poor. This is particularly apparent in the programs and priority projects that he started during his term as city mayor. Lito Atienza started several flagship programs and priority projects that were all dedicated to the poor.These projects and programs were catered for almost all social aspects and needs including housing, healthcare, peace and order, education, sports, arts and culture, nature and environment and welfare of senior citizens.

A lot of homeless and impoverished Manilenos were awarded with free house and lot under Atienza's housing and land acquisition projects.Lito Atienza together with non-government organizations such as Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity have built thousands of houses in the 50-hectare Baseco area, all of which were rightfully awarded to the homeless city residents. Atienza has also started affordable housing projects for the middle class during his term.The former mayor has established the Nagtahan Housing and UN Gardens which have benefited many homeless middle class families.

To meet the healthcare needs of the city residents, Atienza started Sama sa Masa, a program which provides every barangay with free check ups, free medical services and medicines.Public city hospitals also took benefit from a bigger budget allocation for the procurement of medical equipment and medicines. During his administration, Manila has experienced the lowest crime rates in years. This is due to Atienza's substantial attempt in eradicating the entire city of drug traffickers and syndicates, which he believed as the main roots of all crimes in the city.

Public school students have also enjoyed free education and school supplies as part of Atienza's program for education, which he believes is the answer to poverty. The city's universities and colleges were also enhanced during his administration and have provided the city's youth with an affordable college education. Atienza has also extended his support to many budding and young athletes of the city by launching the Manila Youth Games, which has helped these young athletes in getting the necessary training and exposure to competition.Atienza also launched free training to children who are talented in the field of music and dance with the assistance of Manila's top dancers and singers.Atienza has pushed for the relocation of the oil depot in Pandacan which he believes is major environment and public safety threat. During the seventies, Atienza established the Mahal Ko si Lolo, Mahal Ko si Lola, a movement wherein senior citizens benefited from special services and discounts.

In this coming Philippine elections, Atienza vows to continue what he has successfully initiated during his term as city mayor. Atienza will continue improving the delivery of basic social services particularly to the city's poor residents.Moreover, Atienza continues to be committed in serving his beloved city and the Manilenos. Atienza promised achieve his goal of providing the Manilenos with a city that they can truly call their own and which they will care for.

Accomplished leaders in the rich history of the nation's capital. Atienza during his term has prioritized the delivery of basic social services to the poor. Atienza outlined several flagship programs and priority projects that were all designed to benefit the poor. In this coming Philippine elections, Atienza plans to continue what he has successfully started during his tenure as city mayor.

Lito Atienza And What He Has Done For The Manilenos

Former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza is one of the most accomplished leaders in the rich history of the nation's capital. His resume speaks of countless accomplishments and completed projects, all of which has benefited his beloved Manilenos. The Atienza administration is best described by the drastic enhancement of the lives and welfare of Manila's poorest residents. A true statesman and a public servant, Atienza is revered by the city's impoverished residents due to his pro-poor programs and priority projects.

Under his leadership as Manila mayor, Atienza has given priority to the delivery of basic social services to the poor. This is particularly apparent in the programs and priority projects that he started during his term as city mayor. Lito Atienza launched numerous flagship programs and priority projects that were all dedicated for the benefit of the poor. These projects and programs covered almost all social aspects and needs including housing, healthcare, peace and order, education, sports, arts and culture, nature and environment and welfare of senior citizens.

A lot of homeless and impoverished Manilenos benefited from Atienza's housing and land acquisition projects. Lito Atienza together with non-government organizations such ad Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity constructed thousands of houses in the 50-hectare Baseco area, all of which were rightfully given to the homeless city residents.Atienza has also launched affordable housing projects for the middle class. The former mayor has founded the Nagtahan Housing and UN Gardens which have provided many homeless middle class families with affordable housing.

To address the healthcare needs of the city residents, Atienza launched Sama sa Masa, a program which provides every barangay with free check ups, free medical services and medicines. Public city hospitals also took benefit from a bigger budget allocation for the procurement of medical equipment and medicines. During his administration, Manila's crime rates were at their lowest levels in many years.This is due to Atienza's substantial attempt in eradicating the entire city of drug traffickers and syndicates, which he believed as the main roots of all crimes in the city.

Public school students also took benefit from free education and school supplies as part of Atienza's program for education, which he believes is the answer to poverty. The city's universities and colleges were also enhanced during his administration and have provided the city's youth with an affordable college education. Atienza has also extended his support to many budding and young athletes of the city by launching the Manila Youth Games, which has helped these young athletes in getting the necessary training and exposure to competition.Atienza also provided free training to children who are gifted in the fields of music and dance with the help of Manila's top dancers and singers. Atienza has pushed for the relocation of the oil depot in Pandacan which he believes is major environment and public safety threat. During the seventies, Atienza established the Mahal Ko si Lolo, Mahal Ko si Lola, a movement wherein senior citizens benefited from special services and discounts.

In this coming Philippine elections, Atienza vows to continue what he has successfully initiated during his term as city mayor. Atienza plans to push for the continuous improvement of the delivery of basic social services particularly to the city's poor residents. Moreover, Atienza remains committed in serving his beloved city and the Manilenos. Atienza vows to fulfill his vision of providing the Manilenos with a city that they can truly call their own and which they will care for.

One of the most accomplished leaders in the rich history of the nation's capital, Atienza during his tenure as city mayor, outlined several flagship programs and priority projects that were all designed to benefit the poor. Atienza has also prioritized the delivery of basic social services to the poor. In this coming Philippine elections, Atienza plans to continue what he has successfully started during his tenure as city mayor.

-Ulysees Ong

Buyahin Nating Muli Ang Maynila And Atienza's Livelihood And Economic Agenda

Former Manila mayor Lito Atienza, one of the most revered leaders of the city; is staging a comeback bid at the city's mayoralty seat which he vacated after completing a full term. The only mayor in the city's rich history to complete a full term, Lito Atienza has vowed to continue his dedication and commitment in building the city and uplifting the lives of the Manilenos. Under his program, "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila", Atienza has planned on launching several infrastructure projects and livelihood programs which are dedicated to benefit the city's residents.

The program "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila" of Lito Atienza is a clear indication of the former mayor's vision of giving the Manilenos with a city that they can call their own, and which they will care for. To realize this goal, the former Manila mayor has pledged to continue his livelihood and economic projects which are dedicated to improve the living conditions within the city. Atienza has also pledged to provide city residents with a better chance of improving their lives through job creation, livelihood programs, decent shelter, and education and learning opportunities. Moreover, Atienza has promised to exhaust all the possible means to help the city's unemployed residents and provide them with employment opportunities. "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila" is centered on the city's economy which is seen by Atienza as the effective antidote against poverty and can help in instilling self-reliance among the city's poorest residents. Among the central economic plans of Lito Atienza is the creation of employment opportunities for the city's unemployed and providing the necessary financial support for small and medium enterprises which can fuel job creation.The economic program is composed of a number of projects, all of which are dedicated to improve the quality of life of the people of Manila particularly those who are impoverished.

Atienza will priotize the protection of the rights and interests of the pedicab and tricycle drivers by requiring them to secure a license.Under this program, illegal activities including unlawful collections and extortions from these small operators and drivers will be eliminated. Atienza has also promised to organize the vendors operating within the city. Atienza will be introducing an organized vending program in which vendors will be relegated to operate in certain areas only, as a way to improve the convenience of their customers and to help these vendors earn more.

To help the city's small entrepreneurs including vendors, drivers and ordinary workers, Atienza will spearhead the establishment of cooperatives where members can avail of loans and capital for their livelihood. Atienza will also encourage the city's residents to raise herbal plants as a livelihood alternative. Under this program, every barangay will partake in the growing of herbal plants like lagundi, oregano, aloe vera, malunggay and tanglad.The harvested herbal plants will be purchased by the local government and will be sold to the companies who use them.

Atienza will also launch skills and livelihood training for the city's unemployed residents. Skills and livelihood training will cover short courses on cellphone repair, restaurant and hotel services, haircutting, reflexology, dress making and many more. Atienza will also launch programs that are meant to generate money from wastes and garbage. Under this program, residents will be leaning the proper way to make charcoal from wastes as a way of providing them with livelihood.

Under his program, "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila", formerManila Mayor Lito Atienza has pledged several programs which are designed to provide employment and livelihood opportunities to the city's unemployed and impoverished. Atienza has vowed to continue his crusade against poverty and continues to be committed in uplifting the lives of the city's impoverished residents. Atienza plans to focus on the city's economy which he views as the immediate solution to address the poverty incidence in the city.

-Ulysees Ong

Buyahin Nating Muli Ang Maynila And Atienza's Livelihood And Economic Project

Former Manila mayor Lito Atienza, one of the most respected and beloved leaders of the city; is seeking for another successful bid at the city's mayoralty seat which he vacated after completing a full term.The only mayor in the city's rich history to serve a full term, Lito Atienza has pledged to continue his devotion and dedication in building the city and improving the lives of the Manilenos. Under his banner, "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila", Atienza has penciled numerous infrastructure projects and livelihood programs which are designed to benefit the city's residents.

The program "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila" of Lito Atienza echoes the former mayor's dream of providing the Manilenos with a city that they can call their own, and which they will care for. To achieve this goal, the former Manila mayor has vowed to continue his livelihood and economic projects to improve the living conditions within the city. Atienza plans on providing the city residents with a better chance of improving their lives through job creation, livelihood programs, decent shelter, and education and learning opportunities.Moreover, Atienza has promised to exhaust all the possible means to help the city's unemployed residents and provide them with employment opportunities. "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila" will focus the city's economy which is seen by Atienza as the effective solution against poverty and can help in advocating self-reliance among the city's impoverished residents.Among the central economic plans of Lito Atienza is the creation of employment opportunities for the city's unemployed and providing the necessary financial support for small and medium enterprises which can fuel job creation.The economic program is composed of a number of projects, all of which are dedicated to improve the quality of life of the people of Manila particularly those who are impoverished.

Atienza has promised to protect the rights and interests of the pedicab and tricycle drivers by ordering them to secure a license. With this program, illegal activities like unlawful collections and extortions from these small operators and drivers will be prohibited.Atienza has also planned on organizing the vendors operating within the city.Atienza has planned on launching an organized vending program in which vendors will be relegated to operate in certain areas only, as a way to improve the convenience of their customers and to help these vendors earn more.

To help the city's small entrepreneurs including vendors, drivers and ordinary workers, Atienza will spearhead the establishment of cooperatives where members can avail of loans and capital for their livelihood. Atienza will also encourage the city's residents to raise herbal plants as a livelihood alternative. Under this program, every barangay will participate in the raising of herbal plants like lagundi, oregano, aloe vera, malunggay and tanglad. The collected herbal plants will be acquired by the local government and will be sold to the companies who use them.

Atienza will also provide skills and livelihood training for the city's unemployed residents. Skills and livelihood training will feature short courses on cellphone repair, restaurant and hotel services, haircutting, reflexology, dress making and many more.Atienza will also launch programs that are meant to generate money from wastes and garbage. Under this program, residents will be informed on the proper way to make charcoal from wastes as a way of providing them with livelihood.

Under his program, "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila", formerManila Mayor Lito Atienza has pledged several programs which are designed to provide employment and livelihood opportunities to the city's unemployed and impoverished. Atienza has vowed to continue his crusade against poverty and continues to be committed in uplifting the lives of the city's impoverished residents. Atienza plans to focus on the city's economy which he views as the immediate solution to address the poverty incidence in the city.

-Ulysees Ong

Mayor Of Manila: Atienza To Improve The City's Program For Housing, Peace And Order, And Education

Former Manila mayor Lito Atienza will continue his commitment in serving his beloved city and dearest Manilenos. The former mayor of Manila has decided to join the Manila elections to continue what he has done for the city and its residents after completing a full nine-year term. The only mayor of Manila who has served a full term, Atienza is seeking another three-year mandate as city mayor to achieve his dream of providing the Manilenos with a city that they can truly call their own and which they will care for. Atienza one of the most loved and respected leaders of the city, plans to sustain his livelihood programs and effective delivery of other services which has benefited much of the city's impoverished residents during his tenure as city mayor.

Being a true statesman and a public servant, former Manila mayor Lito Atienza's platform "Buhayin Nating Muli and Maynila" will prioritize the social welfare and development of Manila's residents. One of the foremost priorities of the former mayor of Manila is to improve the local government's delivery of basic social services. In light of this, Atienza will be launching numerous programs and flagship projects, all of which are meant to benefit the poor residents of Manila.These programs and projects will include a wide array of social areas including programs for housing, healthcare, peace and order and education.

Under Atienza's administration, Manila's poor residents were granted with free housing and land ownership under the former mayor's housing and land for the landless projects. With the help of non-government organizations like Gawad Kalinga and Habitat For Humanity, thousands of houses were built in Baseco, a 50-hectare reclaimed area dedicated for the city's housing programs. Atienza also plans on pushing for the same massive housing projects in Manila's impoverished sections including Isla Putting Bato, Parola 1 and 2, among other. Middle class families are also set to benefit from affordable housing programs to be launched by Atienza.

Health care services is also a major priority of former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza.Atienza has bared his plans to increase the budget allocated for the procurement of medical equipment and medicine to improve the delivery of healthcare services. "Sama sa Masa", a major project of Atienza where in doctors conduct free medicines and checkups to every barangay of the city; will also be continued.Atienza will also e providing Manila residents with free dental and eye care.

Improving the peace and order situation in the city is also a top priority of Atienza. Atienza believes that illegal drugs are the major culprit of crimes in the city. As an instant resolution and to lower down the city's crime rates, Atienza has promised to run after drug syndicates and criminals. Atienza is optimistic that he can provide Manilenos with a peaceful environment wherein anyone can live without fear and unmindful of their safety.

Atienza has also put a premium on quality education which he believes is the key for poverty alleviation and upliftment of the lives of the impoverished. Atienza plans to continue providing public school students with free education, school supplies and even school shoes. Manila's public universities like Unibersidad de Manila and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila will also be improved and strengthened to provide the city residents with an affordable college education. Atienza will also bring back his non-formal education program wherein unemployed parents and out of school youth can complete their degree in a short time. Under Atienza's flagship program called Alternative Education, high school students can have access to vocational and technical education which can help them in finding future employment.Scholarships and other subsidies will also be continued as part of the former mayor's platform for education.

Former Manila mayor Lito Atienza is seeking another three year mandate in this coming Manila elections to continue his commitment in uplifting the lives of the city's impoverished residents. Atienza plans to improve of the local government's delivery of basic services which he views as the solution to the poverty incidence in the city. The former mayor of manila has outlined several programs for housing, peace and order and education which are designed to benefit the city's poorest residents.

-Ulysees Ong

Mayor Of Manila Lito Atienza Plans To Continue His Commitment To The City's Poor

Among the most distinguished political personalities who joined the Manila elections is former Manila mayor Lito Atienza.Atienza is considered as one of the early frontrunners in the mayoralty race due to his years of experience in public service, political will, wisdom, leadership stature and proven and unblemished track record. Atienza boasts of having an illustrious political career which has spanned for almost four decades now, a clear testament on how he has lived his life as a statesman and public servant. Atienza's stint as Manila mayor is known for the radical transformation of the city's old and forgotten tourist areas, and the enhanced living conditions for city folks.

Former Manila mayor Lito Atienza, who holds the record as the only mayor who has served a full term, is one of the well-loved leaders in the city's rich political history. His resume includes volumes of accomplishments and completed projects which have benefited a lot of Manilenos. As a way to accomplish his vision of providing the Manilenos with a city that they can call their own, and which they will care for; the former mayor of Manila is embarking on a comeback bid at the mayoralty seat.Atienza will continue his devotion in serving his beloved city and its residents under his program "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila."

The former mayor of Manila will continue his battle against poverty and will try to improve the living conditions of the city's impoverished residents.For Atienza, uplifting the living conditions of the city's residents must begin with the local government through an effective delivery of basic services. Atienza will ensure an improved delivery of basic services especially to Manila's poorest residents. To achieve his goal, former Manila mayor Lito Atienza has outlined several livelihood and economic projects to improve the living conditions within the city.

As part of his program "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila.", Atienza plans on improving the delivery of basic services as a way of extending the local government's help in uplifting the lives of the city folks. Atienza will be launching several programs aimed to benefit the city's poorest residents.These programs will cover housing programs, improved healthcare services, enhanced peace and order situation, access to education, sports development, improving the arts and culture, caring for the nature and welfare of the citizens.Some of these projects have already been started by Atienza during his tenure as Manila mayor.

Atienza will continue to provide affordable housing and land acquisition programs for the poor. With the assistance of non-government organizations like Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity, Atienza will provide more affordable houses in the city's poorest sections including Isla Putting Bato, Parola 1 and 2, and Baseco.Improved healthcare services are among the chief projects of Atienza.Atienza will push for a higher budget allocation for the procurement of medical equipment and medicines, and to sustain the city's free healthcare services including free check ups and medicines.

Atienza will be going after drug traffickers and syndicates as part of improving the peace and order situation of the city.The former mayor will also devote a big portion of the city's resources into education to sustain the delivery of free education, free school supplies, affordable college education and alternative education that offers vocational and technical courses for all Manilenos. The development of sports, culture and the arts is also among the main priorities of Atienza as a way of showing the city government's support to talented residents of Manila. As a former Environment secretary, Atienza will also promote policies which can ensure the protection of nature as well as of the public including the removal of the oil depot in Pandacan. Senior citizens can also take benefit from great discounts and other benefits as part of Atienza's program dedicated for the welfare of the older citizens of the city.

An early frontrunner in the coming Manila elections, former Manila Mayor Lito Atienza has pledged several programs which are designed to improve the local government's delivery of basic services. The former mayor of Manila has vowed to continue his crusade against poverty and continues to be committed in uplifting the lives of the city's impoverished residents. Atienza plans to focus on several programs which are designed to improve the delivery of basic services which will benefit the city's poorest residents.

-Ulysees Ong

Mayor Of Manila And Bringing Back The City's Beloved Leader

Among the most notable political personalities who joined the Manila elections is former Manila mayor Lito Atienza. Atienza is expected to be one of the early favorites in the mayoralty race due to his years of experience in public service, political will, wisdom, leadership stature and proven and unblemished track record.Atienza boasts of having an illustrious political career which has spanned for almost four decades now, a clear testament on how he has lived his life as a statesman and public servant. Atienza's stint as Manila mayor is characterized by a radical transformation of the city's old and forgotten tourist areas, and the improved living conditions of city folks.

Former Manila mayor Lito Atienza, who owns the record as the only mayor who has served a full term, is one of the most respected and beloved leaders in the city's rich political history. His resume boasts of having numerous achievements and completed projects which have benefited a lot of Manilenos.As a way to achieve his dream of providing the Manilenos with a city that they can call their own, and which they will care for; the former mayor of Manila is gunning for a fresh mandate as city mayor. Atienza will be continuing his commitment to serve his beloved city and its residents under his program "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila."

The former mayor of Manila plans to continue his fight against poverty and improve the living conditions of the city's impoverished residents. For Atienza, uplifting the living conditions of the city's residents must begin with the local government through an effective delivery of basic services. Atienza will ensure an improved delivery of basic services especially to Manila's poorest residents. To fulfill his goal, former Manila mayor Lito Atienza will launch several livelihood and economic projects which are meant to improve the living conditions within the city.

As part of his program "Buyahin Nating Muli ang Maynila.", Atienza has promised an improved delivery of basic services as a way of extending the local government's help in uplifting the lives of the city folks.Atienza will be launching several programs aimed to benefit the city's poorest residents.These programs will cover housing programs, improved healthcare services, enhanced peace and order situation, access to education, sports development, improving the arts and culture, caring for the nature and welfare of the citizens.Some of these projects have already been established during Atienza's tenure as Manila mayor.

Atienza will continue to provide affordable housing and land acquisition programs for the poor. With the assistance of non-government organizations like Gawad Kalinga and Habitat for Humanity, Atienza will provide more affordable houses in the city's poorest sections including Isla Putting Bato, Parola 1 and 2, and Baseco.Improved healthcare services are also among the main priorities of Atienza. Atienza will increase the budget allocated for the procurement of medical equipment and medicines, and to sustain the city's free healthcare services including free check ups and medicines.

Atienza will also try to hunt down drug traffickers and syndicates as part of improving the peace and order situation of the city. The former mayor will also utilize a huge portion of the city's resources into education to sustain the delivery of free education, free school supplies, affordable college education and alternative education that offers vocational and technical courses for all Manilenos. The development of sports, culture and the arts is also among the main priorities of Atienza as a way of showing the city government's support to talented residents of Manila. As a former Environment secretary, Atienza also plans to promote policies which can ensure the protection of nature as well as of the public including the relocation of the oil depot in Pandacan . Senior citizens can also take benefit from great discounts and other benefits as part of Atienza's program dedicated for the welfare of the older citizens of the city.

Former mayor of manila Lito Atienza, considered as a favorite in this coming Manila elections; has vowed to continue his dedication and commitment in uplifting the lives of the city's residents. Atienza plans to focus on the local government's delivery of basic services as a way of addressing the poverty incidence in the city. Former Manila mayor Lito Atienza has pledged several programs which are designed to improve the delivery of basic services which will benefit the city's poorest residents.

-Ulysses Ong

Lito Atienza - Champion Of Neglected Children

Lito Atienza is presently a part of the number of candidates who will take part in the elections for Manila mayor. These Manila elections, yet once again, would be a proof of the aptitude of the discernment of the electorate to pick a candidate who is worthy of the demanding needs of the colorful city. In terms of qualifications, perhaps there is no one else who fits the post more other than Lito Atienza. And among those who will contend for mayor in the Manila elections, no one probably has assisted more.

In 1992, just as a Vice-Mayor, Lito Atienza constituted with his wife Beng the "Home for the Angels," a child care center for abandoned and abused infants. He produced this out of his downright belief that nobody should feel unwanted. He also acknowledges that a few considerations could forcefully separate a parent from his child and this is why he created this shelter for them. The center furnishes sustenance and all the love which these children could ever need.

This center is the paradigm of the good heart of Lito Atienza. This is what voters should be aware of during the Manila elections. To a certain sense, we are all children of the city, needing someone like Lito Atienza to guide us in a city in which himself saw burnt to ashes and which he wants to see rise again to elusive prominence. Such deeds of great magnitude should not be disregarded and should be at the centerpiece during the elections for Manila Mayor.

It would be morally straight if electors during the elections for Manila mayor would pick someone who was vocally against abortion. The position of Lito Atienza as one of the beginners of Home for the Angels has consistently been that abortion is the ultimate child abuse and must be stopped at all costs. The Home of the Angels is a center signified to be action pointed and serves as the accompaniment solution to anti-life challenges. It is a concrete symbol and reservoir of hope at the same sentence for a lot of people.

During these Manila elections, let us not forget that the Home for the Angels has been a logical crisis home for abortion survivors and has helped many neglected, abused and exploited infants ever since it was founded fourteen years ago. It has helped many victims and potential victims have a new set of lives and all of these is due to the kind heart of Lito Atienza. The elections for Manila mayor would certainly be a half-baked race if it did not include an option such as him. The post of Manila mayor is a position of action conjugated with great hopes.

A total of 301 babies were serviced and accommodated for case management and crisis intervention from year 1996 to the present and a total of 4,371 men, women and teenagers were helped and touched on through crisis intervention by phone and walk-in referrals from 2006 to the present in the center. A total of 356 students and private individuals were served well and supplied with Respect for Life Orientation while a total of 314 children ages 0-6 years old for Early childhood care and Development were served in alternative Day Care services through the Learn and Play Outreach Program. These are efforts of a man who for sure deserves to win in the Manila elections. In the elections for Manila Mayor, these are deeds of a man that should be up there when we use our discernment.

Lito Atienza is one of the most upright citizens of our country. It is with such great enthusiasm that the electorate welcomes him for the Manila elections. During these elections for Manila mayor, his deeds of heroism towards our society's forgotten individuals will not be forgotten. The Home For The Angels is an establishment which he founded in order to share his vision that no individual should be deprived of care and love.

-Joel Dumayog

Lito Atienza For Manila Mayor - Save Lives, Save The City

In the forthcoming Manila elections, a nominee with supreme pro life advocacy has indicated his desire to lead Manila to a new beginning. Lito Atienza for Manila mayor is a motto which represents a suitable chapter to the vast history of Manila. His base in Philippine politics is a soaring one, and this he shares with his family background. In the upcoming Manila elections, it would be hard to go against this man.

Lito Atienza is a devout Roman Catholic, who is also President of Pro-Life Philippines. In collaboration with his spouse, this campaigner for the Manila elections gained international prominence in Rome as an official delegate in the Pontifical Council for the Family. He was afforded a standing ovation for accentuating that the Philippines has the highest percentage of citizenry who values life, family and the elderly. Lito Atienza for Manila mayor thinks of pro-life measures in our society.

Even during his former incumbency in Philippine politics in the City of Manila, he opposed all forms of contraception or abortion or sex education programs. Lito Atienza for Manila mayor would intend for an establishment that will be utterly pro-life from top to bottom. We ought to vote for this man during the Manila elections if we oppose abortion or those who are opposed to natural conception. The state of Philippine politics would for sure need a spiritual leader who has values such as him.

To bolster up the Lito for Atienza for Manila mayor credentials, he constituted Rachel's Support Group, a group of volunteers who bore post abortion syndrome. This group of this astounding campaigner for the Manila elections held counseling to women contemplating abortion and aimed at discouraging them from doing so. Because of his attempts in Philipine politics, thousands of women were afforded the right perspective and thousands of babies were saved. These are but few of the reasons why Lito Atienza for Manila mayor should be a battle cry.

Lito Atienza sure enough is part of the old guard of Philippine politics. But he dwells in the dependable slope of this vein of the political universe. He has a strong educational background, with kin who are responsible public servants like himself. Apart from this, he has the core values of pro-life principles which makes him a morally upright potential mayor.

Come ballot day, these achievements of Lito Atienza are placed at the forefront of our consciousness. We have a likely mayor who is pro-life, who is socially conscious, and who is helpful. We have a potential mayor who grew up in the city, and whose grandest ambition is to make it great. If you are a member of the electorate of the City of Manila, the most logical thing is to go for this man.

Lito Atienza for Manila Mayor? There would be no finer choice for mayor during this upcoming Manila Elections. Philipipne politics has had its fair share of top caliber public servants and Lito Atienza is one of them. He is a pro life advocate and even grew up in the city. It is his dream aspiration to lead to city to the promised land of greatness where it previously stood on a pedestal before.

-Joel Dumayog

Lito Atienza For Manila Mayor - Making Prolife A Centerstage

In the forthcoming Manila elections, a nominee with supreme pro life advocacy has indicated his desire to lead Manila to a new beginning. Lito Atienza for Manila mayor is a slogan which represents a proper chapter to the vast history of Manila. His home in Philippine politics is a gallant one, and this he shares with his family background. In the upcoming Manila elections, it would be hard to go against this man.

Lito Atienza is a pious Roman Catholic, who's also President of Pro-Life Philippines. Together with his spouse, this candidate for the Manila elections gained international prominence in Rome as an official delegate in the Pontifical Council for the Family. He was given a standing ovation for underlining that the Philippines has the highest percentage of citizenry who values life, family and the elderly. Lito Atienza for Manila mayor thinks of pro-life measures in our society.

Even on his former term of office in Philippine politics in the City of Manila, he opposed all forms of contraception or abortion or sex education programs. Lito Atienza for Manila mayor would stand for an administration that will be perfectly pro-life from top to bottom. We should vote for this man during the Manila elections if we oppose abortion or those who are contrary to natural conception. The state of Philippine politics would for certain need a religious drawing card who has values such as him.

To bolster up the Lito Atienza for Manila mayor credentials, he constituted Rachel's Support Group, a group of volunteers who bore post abortion syndrome. This group of this astounding campaigner for the Manila elections held counseling to women contemplating abortion and aimed at discouraging them from doing so. Because of his attempts in Philipine politics, thousands of women were afforded the right perspective and thousands of babies were saved. These are but few of the reasons why Lito Atienza for Manila mayor should be a battle cry.

Lito Atienza for certain belongs to the old guard tradition of Philippine politics. But he lies in to the honorable side of this vein of the political population. He has a firm educational backdrop, with kin who are responsible public servants like himself. Apart from this, he has the core values of pro-life principles which makes him a morally upright potential mayor.

Come voting day, these achievements of Lito Atienza are directed at the vanguard of our consciousness. We have a potential mayor who is pro-life, who is socially conscious, and who is helpful. We have a potential mayor who grew up in the city, and whose most heroic dream is to make it great. If you are a member of the electorate of the City of Manila, the most logical thing is to go for this man.

This coming Manila elections, we should have a battle cry for the electorate members of the city of Manila. Lito Atienza for Manila Mayor. This is the best motto because the man is certainly prolife, religious, humble, has a strong educational background and is really intent to elevate the city. Moreover, he comes from a distinguished family who are constan public servants in Philippine politics.

-Joel Dumayog

Lito Atienza 2010: Why Should You Vote For Him

The Manila Elections has turned into a more interesting and intriguing one as a lot of political heavyweights have thrown their hats into the battle of becoming the all powerful Mayor of Manila. Among the notable political figures who joined the mayoralty race for the city is former Mayor of Manila and DENR Secretary Lito Atienza and his Lito Atienza 2010 platform. Under his banner Lito Atienza 2010, the former Mayor of Manila is battling his way back at the mayoralty seat after serving a full term as City Mayor and a brief stint as DENR secretary

The former Mayor of Manila who holds the record as the only mayor who has served a full term, is one of the most well-loved leaders in the city's rich political history. Atienza has what it takes to become the new mayor of the city including years of experience in public service, political will, wisdom, leadership stature and proven and unblemished track record which makes him one of the expected frontrunners in this coming Manila Elections.His resume can speak volumes of achievements and countless completed projects that have benefited the city residents particularly those who are impoverished. His political career which spans for more than four decades now, is clear evidence on how the former Mayor of Manila has lived his life as a statesman, serving selflessly for the people.

Atienza's early political career began in 1968 as the leader of Democratic Youth Movement, (DEYMO) wherein he became one of those who survived the infamous Plaza Miranda bombing during the Liberal Party's political rally in 1971. Ever since, the former Mayor of Manila had been a tough critic and opponent of the Marcos administration. During the Martial Law era, Atienza was put in detention for his role as the leader of Metro Manila Jeepney Drivers Organization, which was the first ever organization of Jeepney Drivers.Atienza fought against and uncovered several human abuses of the Marcos regime including the proposed eradication of jeepneys plying the avenues of Metro Manila as part of Imelda Marcos' beautification drive.

Despite airing his discontent with the Marcos administration, Atienza held the position as Barangay Captain for ten years after serving as a tanod before which enabled him to hear the voices of ordinary people more. The former Mayor of Manila later served at the Information Office of Manila City Hall under former mayor Ramon Bagatsing and later resigned due to conflict of principles and his work. Atienza would later embark a bold journey as he seek a Parliamentary seat despite having no financial support at all. Instead, Atienza relied heavily on his principles and support from his family and friends which were enough to win him a seat in the Parliament at that time.

His profession as Parliamentary member of the Batasang Pambansa began in 1984, representing the then large Congressional District of Manila which include the districts of Paco, Pandacan, San Andres Bukid, Sta. Ana, Santa Mesa.He was known as an active supporter of Sen. Ninoy Aquino and one of the opposition stalwarts who convinced Cory Aquino to run for president. After Marcos was booted during the People Power Revolution of 1986, the former Mayor of Manila was ordered to head the National Housing Authority where he promoted affordable housing for teachers and policemen.After a brief career at the NHA as General Manger, Atienza opted to join the 1988 mayoralty race of Manila where he lost to his then rival Mel Lopez who was supported by President Aquino. Despite losing, his spirit and will to serve was never conquered as he would later run and win as Vice-Mayor in 1992 and 1995.

In 1998 Manila Elections, Atienza finally broke into the mayoralty seat and successfully created history as the only Vice Mayor who got elected as city mayor. Atienza was noted for expressing his strong opposition in the reclamation of the city's part of Roxas Boulevard/Manila Bay. The former Mayor of Manila transformed and beautified much of the entire city's old and decaying tourist attractions along with the lives and welfare of the city folks.Atienza also devised major projects which were aimed to benefit the poor, the older citizens, women and children.

After his stint as full term Manila Mayor, Atienza would later be appointed as the DENR secretary under President Arroyo.As DENR secretary, Atienza started massive effort to execute the ill- executed Clean Air Act. Atienza also paid attention on giving a new life to the country's rivers and lakes, partnering with several environment groups including the Laguna Lake Development Authority and ABS-CBN Bantay Kalikasan. He went after illegal logging operations in the countryside and has also closed open dumpsites as part of his drive in protecting our country's natural resources.

Former Mayor of Manila Lito Atienza's unblemished political stint and achievements are clear testaments to his passion in being a public servant and being a true statesman. Atienza deserves to win the Manila Elections anew due to his outstanding achievements as a public servant and his vast experience and knowledge on being a true statesman who works for the greater good of people. Under his banner Lito Atienza 2010, Atienza hopes to continue his work for Manila's folks.

-Joel Dumayog

Mayor Manila And Voting For The Right Person

As Mayor Manila for almost a decade, Lito Atienza has become one of the major pillars and most powerful figures of Philippine politics. What he has completed for his beloved Maynila has made him one of the well-accomplished and well-respected leaders in the history of Philippine politics. His remarkable resume consists of immeasurable implemented and completed programs, most of which are intended at improving the lives and welfare of Maynila residents particularly the impoverished ones. As city mayor, Atienza also helped convert Maynila into a tourist magnet once again as part of his drive in beautifying his beloved city.

Maynila residents have seen how they were taken good care of former Mayor Manila Lito Atienza through implementation of various programs under his flagship project Buhayin and Maynila. This program was thought as a beautification drive which is meant only to transform and revive the city's areas as par of the urban renewal project. On the contrary, the project encompasses all aspects of social development that includes projects on health, knowledge, peace and order, cleanliness and environment, orderliness, livelihood, economic progress, culture and sports.Atienza's mayoralty stretch is best described by drastic developments in social and community levels, improved living conditions and government services and facilities, and a more simplified bureaucratic agency of the city government of Manila.

Being a devout catholic and head of the Pro-Life Philippines, former Mayor Manila Lito Atienza launched Pro-Life programs to voice his opposition on campaigns and programs that supported contraception or abortion or any sex education programs.It also under this campaign that Atienza supported the Rachel's' Support Group, a group of volunteers who have suffered post abortion syndrome and the organization that created the "Tomb of the Unborn" wherein aborted babies are given decent burial and prayers. The former Mayor Manila always had this natural soft spot for Maynila's elderly and this was evident as he launched the program called Mahal Ko Si Lolo, Mahal Ko Si Lola.This program provided livelihood trainings for the elderly and has helped them have the benefit of the prime of their lives>

As part of his vow in empowering women; Atienza established the Kababaihan ng Maynila, an organization which promotes livelihood program for Maynilas' women.Feeding programs were also established during former Mayor Manila Lito Atienza's term as city mayor.In 1986, he founded PAGKAIN Foundation or Pagkakaisa sa Kaginhawahan at Adhikain which provided feeding programs, food subsidies and promotion of awareness on wellness, nutrition and health care to city's impoverished residents. Atienza has also founded the Home for the Angels, a center that provides child care to forsaken and ill-treated infants.

His outstanding stint as Mayor Manila has catapulted him into great distinction in Philippine politics. As his last term was nearing its end, a lot of people have voiced their concerns on whether he will seek for a higher position or finally exit the tumultuous world of Philippine politics. Atienza credited for his achievement in Maynila, was appointed secretary of DENR where he brought his leadership and political will in the agency. Atienza would later sponsor a number of projects all of which were intended to protect and manage our natural resources.

Among his notable projects as DENR secretary was the strict implementation of the Clean Air Act as part of his efforts in cleaning the air. Atienza also worked with environment groups such as the Laguna Lake Development Authority and ABS-CBN Bantay Kalikasan in protecting our country's rivers and lakes. The former Mayor Manila also ran after illegal loggers and encouraged local officials to close down open dumpsites within their vicinity. Recently, Atienza launched a crackdown on farmers who open burn their farm wastes like rice stalks, grasses and other agricultural wastes. Atienza has also proposed the execution of LPG as the main fuel of public buses plying the metro's thoroughfares.

Atienza became one of the prominent figures in Philippine politics because of his achievement in serving as the city's mayor for three full terms. Former Mayor Manila launched several programs all of which have significantly helped in the development and improvement of the lives of Maynila folks. Atienza also served as DENR secretary where he achieved success in implementing several environmental programs to protect the country's natural resources.

-Joel Dumayog

Mayor Manila: Why Atienza Deserves Another Shot?

As Mayor Manila for almost a decade, Lito Atienza has become one of the major pillars and most influential names of Philippine politics. What he has made for his beloved Maynila has catapulted him as one of the well-accomplished and well-loved leaders in the history of Philippine politics.His impressive resume consists of countless implemented and completed programs, most of which are aimed at improving the lives and welfare of Maynila residents particularly the impoverished ones. As city mayor, Atienza also helped transform Maynila into a tourist attraction once again as part of his intent in beautifying his beloved city.

Maynila residents have witnessed how they were taken good care of former Mayor Manila Lito Atienza through implementation of various programs under his flagship project Buhayin and Maynila. This program was mistakenly thought as a beautification drive which is meant only to transform and revive the city's areas as par of the urban renewal project. On the contrary, the project encompasses all aspects of social improvement that includes projects on health, knowledge, peace and order, cleanliness and environment, orderliness, livelihood, economic progress, culture and sports. Atienza's mayoralty stint is characterized by radical developments in social and community levels, improved living conditions and government services and facilities, and a more basic bureaucratic agency of the city government of Manila.

Being a devout catholic and head of the Pro-Life Philippines, former Mayor Manila Lito Atienza launched Pro-Life programs which has strongly opposed campaigns and programs that supported contraception or abortion or any sex education programs. It also under this campaign that Atienza supported the Rachel's' Support Group, a group of volunteers who have suffered post abortion syndrome and the organization that created the "Tomb of the Unborn" wherein aborted babies are given decent burial and prayers. The former Mayor Manila is also naturally soft for Maynila's elderly and this was evident as he launched the program called Mahal Ko Si Lolo, Mahal Ko Si Lola. This program has given livelihood trainings for the elderly and has helped them enjoy the prime of their lives.

As part of his pledge in empowering women, Atienza founded the Kababaihan ng Maynila, an organization which promotes livelihood program for Maynilas' women. Feeding programs were also created during former Mayor Manila Lito Atienza's term as city mayor. In 1986, he established PAGKAIN Foundation or Pagkakaisa sa Kaginhawahan at Adhikain which provided feeding programs, food subsidies and promotion of awareness on wellness, nutrition and health care to city's poor residents. Atienza has also founded the Home for the Angels, a center that provides child care to forsaken and ill-treated infants.

His remarkable stint as Mayor Manila has catapulted him into great prominence in Philippine politics. As his last term was nearing its end, a lot of people have talked about whether he will seek for a higher position or finally exit the tumultuous world of Philippine politics. Atienza credited for his achievement in Maynila, was appointed secretary of DENR where he brought his leadership and political will in the agency. Atienza would later spearhead a number of projects all of which were aimed to protect and manage our natural resources.

Among his prominent projects as DENR secretary was the strict execution of the Clean Air Act as part of his efforts in cleaning the air.Atienza also worked closely with environment groups such as the Laguna Lake Development Authority and ABS-CBN Bantay Kalikasan in caring our country's rivers and lakes. The former Mayor Manila also ran after illegal loggers and encouraged local officials to close down open dumpsites within their vicinity. Recently, Atienza embarked on hunting down farmers who open burn their farm wastes like rice stalks, grasses and other agricultural wastes. Atienza has also planned the implementation of LPG as the main fuel of public buses plying the metro's thoroughfares.

Former Mayor Manila Lito Atienza is one of the most prominent stalwarts of Philippine politics. Atienza is known as the best mayor the city as ever had due to his commitment in improving the lives of his beloved Maynila people. Atienza launched several programs all of which have significantly helped in the development and improvement of the lives of Manila folks. As DENR secretary, he also achieved success in implementing several environmental programs to protect the country's natural resources.

-Joel Dumayog