From Joey De Venecia III: Statement
on Senatorial Candidacy
During this past month, I have
been seriously reflecting on my senatorial candidacy guided by my desire to
serve the people and encouraged by my achievements in public governance as
Executive Vice President of PDP-Laban and senior advisor to the Vice President
of the Philippines. At the same time I have been continuously involved in private
business generating investments and creating jobs particularly in the BPO, call
centers and technology sectors.
I am humbled in being included in
the senatorial line-up of the prestigious United Nationalist Alliance. I am particularly
grateful to Vice President Jejomar Binay, Senate President Manong Johnny Ponce
Enrile, and former President Joseph Estrada for their support.
I would also like to thank the
Filipino people who recognize my contribution in our fight against corruption
and acknowledge my capability to bring employment to our workforce. A recent
Laylo Research Strategies survey placed me tied for the 13th position
without my having to engage in any form of campaigning or broad public
exposure. I thank the Filipino people for indicating in the survey that they
want me to serve in the Senate.
I have made a choice.
My efforts in business have
resulted to substantial and wide-reaching investment agreements in BPO, call
center, technology and other sectors. These investments guarantee numerous jobs
for the Filipinos. However, since I am a pioneer in the call center and
broadband technology business, my direct involvement in these industries is
necessary; which means that if I run for the Senate, I will have to delay these
private sector initiatives until I finish my term in office.
Through these businesses, I have
the opportunity to provide investments and jobs for our country immediately
today. Through these businesses, I have the opportunity to help government
realize Filipino aspirations especially among the poor immediately today.
I have therefore decided not to
run for the Senate in 2013. Instead, I will pursue these immediate business endeavors
bringing investments and jobs to our country. In so doing, I shall have achieved
through business what I will only begin achieving through the Senate.
My time in the Philippine Senate
will come. It is clear to me that public service is part of my life’s mission.
I will continue to work for the prosperity of as many Filipinos as possible and at the appropriate time in the future prepare
myself for the Senate.
I thank everyone for your support.
Joey De Venecia III
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