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The Young Turks

Atty. Adel Tamano invited me to join a group of young politicians. We have no name yet, although The Young Turks could be a tentative handle.

Aside from Adel and myself, the group includes former Cavite Rep. Gilbert Remulla, San Juan Mayor JV Ejercito, Bukidnon Rep. TG Guingona and Atty. Ernesto Maceda Jr.

We were on ANC last week, Strictly Politics. We will go to the induction of the Jaycees tomorrow, in General Trias, Cavite. And we will be at DZBB on Monday morning at 9:30, in the show of Arnold Clavio and Orly Trinidad.

More young people have been invited to join the group, but they are still thinking about it.

Our blog is at:

http:theoppositeofapathy@wordpress.com

Please visit us. Thanks.

Comments

SPLICE said…
Why "The Young Turks"?

By the way, I read in your profile that you intend to run for a senatorial seat this coming 2010. And as I browse through your posts, I understand certain positions that you are holding on certain issues.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Anonymous said…
http://oppositeofapathy.wordpress.com/

That is the correct link, I believe. Wouldn't want the guests to go astray, would we :)

Just got back from the meeting with Pau and Rey and Sass et al. Had a whale of a time. Will have good news soon.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
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