Kuya Daniel 7th on a senate slate?

An article from Ricky Lo’s Funfare column last July 31, 2009 revealed that broadcast journalist Kuya Daniel Razon is on the 7th spot in the senatorial slate of a retired political science professor.

Prof. Consultacion called his senatorial list “Taga Media Kami” and placed Kuya Daniel on the 7th spot. Leading the list is former Kuya ng Bayan and Senator Edgar “Eddie” Ilarde. Ilarde turned over the title of “Kuya” to Kuya Daniel last January in the Test Broadcast 2: The Concert because of his leadership and the humanitarian services he unceasingly does.

According to Prof. Consultacion, to help bring back the glory of the “old Senate” showbiz senate must end and outstanding media practitioners must take over.

I am quoting Prof. Consultacion when asked by Ricky Lo why media practitioners over famous showbiz personalities?

Media practitioners are trained speakers and writers,” said Prof. Consultacion. “They have the educational attainment, a pre-requisite on their road to public acceptance, admiration and esteem.

So, who else on the slate of “Taga Media Kami”?

1. Former Sen. Eddie Ilarde
2. Willie Revillame
3. Mike Enriquez
4. Kris Aquino
5. Korina Sanchez
6. Edu Manzano
7. Daniel Razon
8. Anthony Taberna
9. Ramon Tulfo
10. Mel Tiangco
11. Rey Langit

I feel odd, however, why some noontime TV host is included. No offense to Prof. Consultacion’s “Taga Media Kami”. But the number two nominee is more of a noontime TV host, much like a TV celebrity. Same goes with number 4. He maybe famous and close to the heart of the masa; she has beauty and brains. But I feel that there are more important factors than that.

I agree that media people have more capacity to lead in the senate. Kuya Daniel is my number one choice (my other nominees I have to think). I have written few write-ups about Mr. Public Service’s admirable work here in my blog and those works proved that he can do more while in the senate. In fact, whether or not he sits in the office, he has done so much already that no other current government officials have done.

I cannot begin to emphasize how Kuya Daniel is ever so persistent in helping the community from the basic needs such as food, clothing, shelter to medical check ups, education and more. Let alone his action speak.

Isang Araw Lang: A story of moral in motion

Anyone who hasn’t heard of Isang Araw Lang the movie by Kuya Daniel Razon, which received raves from a thousands of supporters—and hopers for a part two— is so out of the circle.

The circle is full of heart and soul that it would be hard to miss and not be in it. The premiere and special screening nights last July 19 and 26 in Meralco Theater and PICC Plenary Hall respectively, were packed with suckers for great stories like me.  I watched the special screening at 7 p.m. last July 26 amidst the sudden burst of the rain.

Kudos to Kuya Daniel’s directing and acting. The one tagged as Mr. Public Service and Kuya ng Bayan, has just shown that a director can be creative in his own flair without sacrificing one’s moral standards. In fact, Kuya Daniel uses it to outshine others with the film’s concept.

The movie revolves around a kind-hearted jeepney driver who was harassed by an abusive Congressman. Consequently, the bad guy lost, the good guy wins. “Walang gawang mabuti na magbubunga ng masama,” (No good deed will yield evil.) as Kuya Daniel puts it. Parallel to that, “Walang masamang gawa na nagbubunga ng mabuti.”(No evil deed will yield good.)

Kuya Daniel has nailed it again—this time, he delves into directing and acting. His debut film received accolades from actors and supporters of the Isang Araw Lang advocacy, where the movie has taken its title.

He makes a simple story bloom; he sharpens the dull image of indie filmmaking.  He didn’t have to insert a kissing scene to pinch the heart of the audience. The movie is wholesome as it gets to the climax of the story and the dialogues are impeccably sweet to the ears.

Many good deeds were demonstrated in the movie. Faced with the everyday challenges of being a driver, father and friend, Kuya Daniel (also his character name in the flick) never failed to apply the goodness that is in his heart. Like how do you become a good father to a handful of kids? How do you deal with a friend who constantly asks you for money? How do you behave with a nagging landlady? What do you do if you see a street kid steal?

The bottom line? Anyone, even a simple jeepney driver, can do his share of simple acts of goodwill to make a difference, if not change the world.

Two thumbs up also to the supporting casts who acted convincingly natural, even those who are amateur actors, which what indie films mostly comprise of. Kuya Daniel sure knows who and what kind of character is needed to make it more realistic. Professional actors such as Rey PJ Abellana, Emilio Garcia, Arnel Ignacio, Robert Miller, and Natasha Ledesma shared their talents here and have helped amateur actors to efficiently carry out their roles.

Scriptwriter Angelito De Guzman did a wonderful job too. And so the other side of the world is waiting for the Isang Araw Lang screening in August.

I congratulate Kuya Daniel Razon also for his new project – free college education, which is one of the beneficiaries of this film among his other public service programs.  My ticket expense was truly worth it. I hope there’s a sequel!;)