Senator Manuel “Mar” Roxas has TV ads airing for quite some time now. The senators running for Philippine’s highest position was somehow taken for granted as his numerous appearances bear testimony to this fact. Or what used to be a fact – the senator has recently announced his support for Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino’s bid for the presidential post in the upcoming 2010 elections if the latter ever decides on the said course. During a press conference of Tuesday, he read “Today, I am announcing my support for the candidacy of Noynoy Aquino for president in 2010” while resounding cheers echoed through the area. The decision was made as more and more people are hoping for Noynoy to continue the Aquino legacy started by his parents, Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. and former President Corazon “Cory” Aquino. In his speech, Roxas expressed that his decision was for “unity in support of change”, adding that a sacrifice is needed “It must be me. Ako na”.

Senator Roxas also sent a message to Noynoy, stating “To you Noy, I say, I began the campaign to sow the seeds for change and reforms. You must now be the one to grow them in the arena of leadership”.

This decision might perhaps stall former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada’s campaign as he stated that if the opposition unites behind one candidate, then he will graciously withdraw from the race. However, according to Senator Richard Gordon, leadership has to be earned. Although the public has such high regard of Noynoy’s parents, it is still a question of whether the regard will be “translated into charisma” for Noynoy. Senator Richard Gordon is also running for presidency.

As it stands, there are still so many choices for president and the public is still mulling over the matter. Hopefully by 2010, there will be solid candidates the country can choose from.