Quezon City Mayoralty bet Mike Defensor is envisioning the construction of a QC Movie Museum in a bid to strengthen not only the Philippine movies but the whole entertainment industry as well. Defensor is mulling the possibility of putting up the movie museum within the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center or the La Mesa Dam Eco-Park as an added attraction to the said places. “I believe that putting up the museum is a concrete project that will strengthen the movie industry but it will also boost local tourism which in turn will generate additional employment opportunities for our QC residents,” Defensor declared. In a dialogue with the movie and entertainment press recently, Defensor cited the case of Fernando Poe, Jr, whom he said should be featured in the museum as one of the most famous and brightest movie star in the country who and one who bridges the ‘past and the present movie industry. Defensor also said that the actor should be honored with a wax statue to be displayed prominently in the said museum. Defensor also said he will consult with German Moreno for the proper implementation of this project and also in recognition of Kuya Germs’ love and concern for the industry. Defensor explained that the museum should not be regarded as a competition against the Walk of Fame in Eastwood and the Garden of Stars found at the Mowelfund but should treated as a complement to give recognition to the Philippine Film Industry and showcase the talents of local artists and performers. The museum is an example of a concrete development in support of the ordinance passed by the QC Council recognizing Quezon City as the ‘City of Stars’. Defensor believes that the said ordinance should not be limited to the mere recognition of QC as the ‘City of Stars’ but should be translated to realistic and concrete programs that will be felt by the industry and the residents of QC. “The recognition given to our city will be made more significant if we were to have a mini-version of Hollywood’s Universal Studios which will surely boost tourism and generate employment,” Defensor added.
Quezon City mayoralty candidate Mike Defensor intends to take street children off the busy streets of the city and implement programs that will benefit these children’s families. Defensor stressed that these efforts must focus on how to give street children the opportunity to become productive members of the community. “We need to appropriate funds for the ‘zero street children’ program to improve the lot of street kids and make them stop living off the streets and grow up without any direction in life. It is the city government’s commitment to ensure that these children will not grow up to be liabilities to society,” Defensor stated. Defensor cited the need to address the causes of poverty that drove these children to the streets. These include the lack of decent shelter, lack of education and unemployment. “If we can provide the street children’s parents with decent shelter and a steady source of income, there would be no more need for the children to take to the streets and beg for food and money,” added Defensor. Defensor will also push for the implementation of livelihood programs and parental education to teach parents about their responsibilities and obligations to their children. He expressed his readiness to cooperate with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), non-government organizations o NGOs and the private sector to be the city government’s partners in the implementation of programs for street children. “What we need is to work together with the private sector and a city government driven by the political will to eradicate poverty in the city,” said Defensor. Defensor believes that true development is reflected not merely on the physical make-up of the city but should also be felt by each and every member of the community. 
(Salamat, by The Dawn)
Mike has always been dear to us since we were kids. He’s a good friend who came running when we needed him. Mike was the go-to guy even before he became Cong. Mike, and then Sec. Defensor. Many of us knew he was destined for public service. Mike was the consummate politician, a trait he developed since grade school. We thought he would go on to become president, if he didn’t disappoint the fickle Filipino public.But it seems he has. So much so that he is vilified by the media at every opportunity. His actions are always placed within the perspective of his relationship with an unpopular president. Justifiable, though harsh.
So we set up this blog. Some of us have worked with him and have seen him make what we thought were good decisions. But some of us were also there when we thought he made wrong ones. But that is how a man is made -- by the choices he makes.As his friends, the best we can do is stand by him and try to help everyone else see things from a different light.
On the campaign trail, the mayor running for re-election walks up to a house of his campaign adviser and rings the doorbell. When a small boy opens the door, the mayor introduces himself, “Hello there, little boy! What’s your name?”
“Little Johnny,” replies the small boy.
“Well, Little Johnny, I’m Mayor Hoffman. I’m running for re-election. Can I speak to your father?”
“He’s in the shower right now,” answers Little Johnny with a giggle.
“Oh! Well, is your mother in the house too?” asks Mayor Hoffman.
“Yes, she is. But she’s in the shower with my daddy,” replies Little Johnny with a snicker.
“Oh I see,” says Mayor Hoffman who pauses a moment thinking of what to say next. Then he smiles and says, “Little Johnny, can you go see if they are through now? I would like to speak to either one of them. It’s important.”
“I don’t think so,” replies Little Johnny with a big laugh.
Surprised to see the boy laughing heartily, the perplexed mayor demands, “What’s so funny, son? Is there something wrong with your parents?”
“Well, when my daddy asked for the Vaseline while they’re in the shower, I handed him the Super Glue.”
