Politics heats up fast as political parties finalize their presidential lineups.

It’s “war” between candidates and political parties!

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Sen. Manny Villar finally names Sen. Loren Legarda as his vice-presidential partner.

A formidable team emerges – Mr. Sipag at Tiyaga plus Beauty and Brains.

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Lakas-Kampi also finalizes Gibo Teodoro-Edu Manzano presidential ticket.

Mr. Bright plus Mr. Handsome hopes to be a strong team with administration backing.

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But Sen. Noynoy Aquino, with Sen. Mar Roxas as VP, still leads at 44 percent, says latest Pulse Asia survey.

Noynoy is still the man – or the myth – to beat.

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Sen. Manny Villar stays in 2nd place with 19 percent while Chiz Escudero is in 3rd with 13 percent and Erap at fourth with 11 percent.

The winds continue blowing, as the song goes – with portent of things to come.

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But Sen. Manny Villar stands firm, stressing the need for integrity and record of performance for the next president.

Manny talks sense but is swiping at others, at the same time, he-he.

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Public officials and friends in media bid adieu to former Manila Bulletin Editor-in-Chief and National Press Club President Ben F. Rodriguez.

He touched our lives as amicus humane generis. May God grant him eternal peace.