The Strong Conviction To Rescue The Philippines

Sunday, 10 January 2010 11:21 PM Sonnie Santos

A group of bloggers met with Bro. Eddie Villanueva on Jan. 9. 2009 at the conference room of his ZOE office to get to know him as a person and to clarify various issues affecting his candidacy, including his intentions for running.

Who is Bro. Eddie?

Prior to the meeting, I only know him as the fearless evangelist of the Jesus Is Lord church, one of the largest non catholic church in the Philippines. While still in college, the youth ministry of his church is one of the most active groups in our campus. His group is popular locally with various chapters abroad. While I do not belong to the JIL church, Bro. Eddie is widelly known in Christian circles and commands respect.

Why he chose to seek the highest office of the land?

When he decided to run for the highest office of the land, the life in me can't understand why he chose to leave behind the call of God in favor of man appointed office. In my opinion, being called in the five fold ministry gifts is the highest call because it's God who appoint. In the presidency, it is the people who chose.

As expected, that question was asked.

So I listened intently with Bro. Eddie's response to understand his decision to run then (2004), and now.

According to him,

The group "Bangon Pilipinas", which is composed of former communist rebels, former generals and other nation loving citizen, approached him and prodded him to run.
He initially refused but the group came back with a study and presented to him the present state of the country, he felt compelled to do something to save the country.
Because of his desire to put a stop to moral decay, poverty and corruption, he was convinced to run as no other candidate has moral ascendancy to bring about change
His theological belief is that the "kingly calling" is higher than the "priestly call", his decision to run is not in conflict with the church.
To Bro. Eddie, it will be a sin if he will stay in his comfort zone (JIL leadership) and do nothing to bring about righteous governance by obtaining political power. Likewise, he does not want the next generation of Christians to judge him for not doing anything, and for history to condemn him.
And as proof that he is not trapo, anytime, if he finds anyone who can carry the fight for righteous governance, he will gladly step aside and support that person.

A lot was discussed in the meeting but I will just focus on the issue above, I believe that is the first and most common question voters would like to ask Bro. Eddie personally.

While we write articles to help voters know the person behind the platforms, it will still be the voters responsibility to evaluate each candidate base on credentials and motives, and make the wise decision come election day.

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niko 12 January 10, 12:59 AM

EDDIE AKO!
Thank you for posting this.
Let us vote for righteous governance.
Bro. Eddie for 2010

Helen Grace P. Hilario 12 January 10, 03:06 AM

There is hope for our nation! Bangon Pilipinas! Bro. Eddie for 2010

Jun Yambot 12 January 10, 10:38 AM

We need a President who is not tainted with corruption and with personal ambition. We need a president who is a God fearing man. We need a person who can help our economy back on track. Nobody can do that except the help of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. And who is the guy fitted for this position - it is bro.Eddie Villanueva. People of the Republic of the Philippines. We have seen the worst in our country. We have seen how greed our politicians are. God has given us a candidate who can elevated us from this kind of governance. It is not he who can help us but God will use him to alleviate us from our present situation. Follow the will of the Lord. God Bless Philippines.

Joan Jaque 12 January 10, 03:50 PM

Bro. Eddie among the candidates has the right training, first hand experience and track record to prove that he is capable of leading the Philippines towards a strong nation again.

Joan Jaque 12 January 10, 03:54 PM

Bro. Eddie, among the candidates has the needed competence, training, educational background, first-hand experience , track record and courage to prove that he can lead the Philippines towards a transformed and strong nation again.

Jolly B. Maestrecampo 14 January 10, 01:49 AM

Bro Eddie is the annointed person God choses to lead the country and bring back to her old glory not anymore a sickman Asia, the Philipiines will arise once more by God's grace. Let us vote for Bro Eddie and his ticket for a new Philippines

Jolly B. Maestrecampo 14 January 10, 01:50 AM

Let us all support bro. Eddie Villanueva those god fearing christian

Jolly B. Maestrecampo 14 January 10, 01:51 AM

My whole hearted support for the presidency of Bro. Eddie Villanueva

Jolly B. Maestrecampo 14 January 10, 01:52 AM

Philippines for Bro. Eddie Villanueva for president

abet filart 14 January 10, 08:21 AM

The earth is the Lord's and everything in it... who knows better than how this world needs to be managed? The Creator and owner and none other.!! He gave us His Word, the Bible, on how to be good stewards of this world. Bro. Eddie has been preaching, exhorting and applying God's instructions. I pray and hope that he will have the opprtunity to do this for the entire nation of the Philippines. Bangon Pilipinas!!!