Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Former Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) chief Augusto “Boboy” Syjuco Jr. said he is the most qualified among the presidential candidates for the 2016 elections.
Syjuco, who also served as Iloilo 2nd district representative in 2010, filed his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president at the Commission on Elections in Intramuros on October 12 (Monday).
As a legislator, Syjuco authored the law on absentee voting and dual citizenship.
More than eight million scholarship opportunities were awarded during his TESDA term and also executed the ladderized education system.
“I have served my country exceptionally well,” said Syjuco. “I do not know any presidential candidate who could equal my experience.”
Other candidates running for the highest position in the land are Vice Pres. Jejomar Binay, Sen. Grace Poe and former Interior Sec. Manuel ‘Mar’ Roxas II.
Syjuco said he is not worried about running against more popular aspirants, adding that he is confident he can get more than two million votes in May.
According to Syjuco, the inefficiency of the present administration was a factor in his decision to pursue his presidential bid. If he wins next year, he vowed to battle poverty through the removal of value-added tax and gas tax, and solve the country’s worsening traffic situation.
Syjuco said he will not have a running mate, claiming, “I don’t want an excess baggage.”
“I have so much knowledge, experience and wisdom to share,” he added.
Syjuco is also confident he can stop cheating in the May 2016 elections.
