Social Weather Station conducted surveys of wh will be the best president to replace Pres.GMA in 2010.Vice Pres. Nolo de Castro got the lead votes of 27%, 26% named Sen. Villar, 25% named Sen. Legarda, and 23% named Sen. Escudero.The survey happened from February 20-23, 2009.

Press Secretary Cerge Remonde stated that Pampanga Gov. Panlilio can be the possible standard bearer of the administration and he believes that the President will support those who aims for the betterment of our country.Aside from that, were also rumors that he will be paired to Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca as her running mate.

The Malacanang respects rumors of candidacy of Pampanga Governor Ed Panlilio for President in the 20010 elections. According to Deputy Presidential Spokesman Roilo Golez,  “anyone can run in any position they want for as long as they are qualified “.He also urged Panlilio to continue its plan for 20010 elections.