The President I Want

Less of the creative promises. More of definitive targets.

Less discussion on what needs to be done. More commitment on what the Philippines would be at the end of the six-year term.

Less discussion on what problems we inherited from previous presidents. More of what the new president commits to pass on to the next generation.

I will vote for the candidate who can commit to the following targets by May 2016.

1. On basic education, a ratio of one classroom to 30 students (maximum) across all towns in the country with each classroom equipped with at least one computer and all the books required.

2. On tertiary education, University of the Philippines reclaiming its ranking as among the top 10 universities in Asia.

3. On law enforcement, a ratio of one police to 300 people across all Barangays with each police fully equipped with all the tools for effective policing.

4. On health, a population growth that is 20% less than the ratio in 2009 and an average life span that is 20% more than the level in 2009.

5. On revenue generation, 200% more than the level in 2009 including revenues generated by the BIR, BOC and BID.

6. On foreign investments, 200% more than the level in 2009 particularly in critical investment areas such as energy, transportation and infrastructure.

7. On environment, a forest cover that is three times more than the present level and all rivers, esteros and water bodies in urban urban areas free of vertical structure.

8. On transportation, Bicol and Baguio interconnected by high speed, efficient train systems.

9. On roads, a national road network that is 100% longer than the level in 2009 40% of which would have an average roughness index of 4.5 (at any given time).

10. On enterprise development, an SME population that is twice that of the 2009 level. Existing SMEs (of about 1.0 million) are given assistance to generate at least three additional employees (or at least 3.0 million new jobs in six years).