The President and the Congresswoman
When President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was in the Tuna Capital a week before her 2008 SONA, I had the chance again to take her photos when she arrived at the GenSan Airport. I probably was the only one who was there taking shots aside from the official Malacañang photographer.
It was basically a photographer’s dream because of the presence of Congresswoman Darlene Antonino-Custodio among the welcome group and GenSan City Mayor Jun Acharon. The Representative of the 1st District of South Cotabato, who is a known opposition stalwart is the wedding godchild of PGMA and it would be interesting to capture the two feisty ladies together in one picture.
Like a tiger waiting for the kill, I was very much ready with my camera (actually my brother Orman’s CANON 300D) when the presidential plane landed at the Gen. Santos City International Airport. When finally the President of the Republic alighted from the plane, I pounced…..
The following then are my prized shots:
PGMA alighting from her plane in GenSan.
Acknowledging the honor guards
GenSan Mayor Jun Acharon welcomes the president with Defense Sec Gilbert Teodoro beside him
Finally, PGMA is welcomed by Congresswoman Custodio with a handshake… (this picture is perhaps their first together in a long while)
PGMA getting it first hand from Darlene…..
Now, who do you think is taller? (Responses may be written at the comment box below.) 
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anynomouse :) Says:
Mayor Jun is taller and several ligo more handsome than any of PGMA’s PSG.
Ajejeje
Posted on August 5th, 2008 at 3:50 PM
Kimberly Says:
Nice shots Kuya Avel! You’re a ‘pro’ talaga!
I can’t really tell who is taller… kasi di
makita ang mga ‘high heels’ nila eh! hehehe!
Next time… take a close up shots of their
shoes okey… charrr!
Posted on August 5th, 2008 at 11:07 PM
jasper Says:
I like what Darlene did to the President for welcoming PGMA in her territory. Even if they have different sides Darlene should show respect to her we have nothing to do with PGMA she is still our President even if we dont like her, fighting against her, look what had happened in Manila several impeachment, welgas, coup attempts our President has a very strong personality that I cannot seen to others.
What ever trials, challenges that comes into her life she is surviving and STILL OUR PRESIDENT until the end of her term in 2010. Pakita nalang natin na suportado natin sya para prority nya tayo sa lahat ng mga projects ng pangulo like cebu
Posted on August 6th, 2008 at 8:26 AM
bariles Says:
Hahaha! Joker kaayo!
Posted on August 6th, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Jinky Says:
nice shots, sir vel. . .
pwede pang front page ng inquirer and phil. star. . .
U know, my day is not complete if I have nothing to read out of Bariles Republic. . .
Good work! Keep it up and please kip us posted. . .
Posted on August 6th, 2008 at 4:35 PM
bariles Says:
Thanks jinky! You touched my heart in the right places. Hehehe!
Posted on August 6th, 2008 at 6:54 PM
bariles Says:
Kimberly, hahaha! The PSG might pick me up for questioning if I do that.
Posted on August 6th, 2008 at 7:00 PM
bariles Says:
I agree with you a 100 percent Jasper. As President, she still needs our respect. She may have her faults, but hey, nobody’s perfect! The congresswoman was a good host, as far as I am concerned and went out of her way to even accompany PGMA at the Jatropha plantation in Sinawal.
I even told the congresswoman, “Ma’am, close na kayo uli ha?”
Her response? SECRET.
Posted on August 6th, 2008 at 7:02 PM
gensanite Says:
KUY… puwede kang photo journalist… you may probably have your photos in our major dailies…
cheers!!!
Posted on August 7th, 2008 at 6:39 AM
gensanite Says:
mura’g mas taas si ma’am darlene…
on second thought… mura;g pareha ra pud sila kataas…
Posted on August 7th, 2008 at 8:33 AM
glengonz Says:
care ko who is taller.. basta pareho silang cute!pang senador na ang mga projections ni madam darlene. pang OP naman ang shots mo vel….
Posted on August 7th, 2008 at 8:54 AM
Pastilan Says:
hay naku, tingnan nyo yung last picture, tinulugan ni gloria si Cong. Darlene habang naguusap sila.
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Posted on August 7th, 2008 at 7:18 PM
orman Says:
camera ko ang gamit ni kuya avel dyan…hehehehe
what darlene did earned her gwapa points for me. she may not agree with gma but the gesture of welcoming gma to her turf made darlene taller than anybody else 100 times around.
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Posted on August 8th, 2008 at 11:18 AM
gensanite Says:
@orman –
DARLENE epitomized courtesy…
Posted on August 8th, 2008 at 4:02 PM
bariles Says:
thanks gensanite! i had very good subjects in front of me.
Posted on August 10th, 2008 at 10:44 AM
bariles Says:
hi glengonz! hahaha! she should set her sights on the Upper House. Her contemporaries Allan Cayetano and Chiz Escudero are there already. She will make a good senator.
Posted on August 10th, 2008 at 10:46 AM
bariles Says:
Pastilan, joker ka ha?
Posted on August 10th, 2008 at 10:47 AM
bariles Says:
gensanite, i couldn’t agree more. Iba na ang may breeding.
Posted on August 10th, 2008 at 10:48 AM
lelen zab Says:
true that manay avel and gensanite, basta may breeding, kahit saan mo ilagay, kahit saan mo i-pwesto, kahit kanino mo iharap, friend or foe, tama at natural ang dating. i salute Darlene and of course, PBA too.
Posted on August 13th, 2008 at 10:38 AM
maverick Says:
We love Darlene and I think she’s taller the PGMA. Darlene is so cute and a very respectful person. Hopefully she will become Senator someday.
Posted on October 8th, 2008 at 9:49 AM
Jordan Ray Quinco Says:
ngano man jud dili sila magkasundo sa president oie?… what i mean.. what’s the main reason behind the alitan.. snobbing incidence. .etc..?.. paliwanagan nyo naman tong utak ko… hehehe
Posted on February 9th, 2009 at 9:54 AM