2010 presidential tandem: Kaya Natin holds talks on Panlilio-Padaca bid

By Joan Capuna

ILAGAN, Isabela -- A group pushing for the tandem of Pampanga Gov. Ed Panlilio and Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca in the 2010 elections is holding exploratory talks with various groups and individuals to fortify its ranks.

Lawyer Harvey Keh, convenor of the Kaya Natin Movement, said they are open to discussions with all groups, be these from the left or right of the political spectrum, “as long as they believe in our advocacy.”

At present, Keh said they are holding talks with the Moral Force of Chief Justice Reynato Puno on the possibility of helping each other in advocating for genuine reforms in government.

Kaya Natin is also holding talks with Bro. Eddie Villanueva of the Jesus is Lord Movement, former Gen. Danilo Lim who has expressed his desire to run for senator, party-list groups and others whom Kaya Natin feels support their advocacy for a clean government.

According to the group, they have received pledges and donations from ordinary Filipinos since a possible Panlilio-Padaca tandem for president and vice president, respectively, in the 2010 polls surfaced.

Keh said they expect to have a clearer picture of the political climate by July.

By then, he said they would decide whether to form their own political party or coalesce with an existing one.