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"This is a historic press conference," quips Pimentel, who declares himself a lover of science and technology being a BS Math graduate of the Ateneo de Manila University. "I believe that technology, especially the web, plays a much bigger role in the 2007 elections than in the past, because it allows candidates to reach out to the voters as well as get their feedback on various issues."

In a podcast that lasted for over an hour, a group of reporters and journalists fielded questions about the current state of the country, running for Senate, political dynasties, constitutional reforms and legislation, population control, absentee voting, human rights, and other relevant issues, all of which Pimentel answered gamely.

A "scientific" person who loves innovation, Pimentel dubs himself a 2.0i version of father Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel, whom he dubs as Pimentel v.1.0. While he believes in the issues his father espoused, such as basic human freedom and local autonomy, Pimentel also places a premium on developing technology and making it accessible to more Filipinos.

"It’s the 21st century - the age of technology - and we need to keep up with our neighbors," says Pimentel. "I think we need to develop a culture of science and technology, to strengthen our school programs for science and technology, and make technology available in schools for the earliest possible levels."

According to Pimentel, technology will also boost the Philippines on the way to progress. "We need technology to become a producer society rather than a consumer society. If we strengthen our science education, soon we will have a scientific community that will develop products that the world market can buy, and we can earn more as a country."

Pimentel also deems technology a key factor in his campaign. "I plan to make full use of existing technology so I can reach out to more voters," Pimentel declares, outlining plans for a website, video conferences, e-mail blasting, text blasting, and even Q & A’s via Skype. "I might even put up a blog - I’ve always wanted a blog, I just haven’t been able to figure out what software to use."

He further states, "Technology is especially crucial in reaching out to overseas absentee voters. The senators in the top 16 slots will not be apart by more than 500,000 votes, and with overseas absentee voters numbering 700,000, their votes will really make a difference."