Goa Rally

The heart melts because of the regrettable character that has become of the incumbent Governor L-Ray Villafuerte that lead Former Tourism Sec. Eddie Pilapil decides to challenge the leadership of the present governor during the campaign rally in Municipality of Goa, Camarines Sur on March 31, 2007.

Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Pilapil is being welcomed by the local candidates in Municipality of Goa, Camarines Sur on March 31, 2007.

Lagonoy Rally

Campaign rally held in Municipality of Lagonoy, Camarines Sur on March 31, 2007.

Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Pilapil explains to public of Munucipality of Lagonoy, Camarines Sur the reason behind his candidacy and his platform of government “IBALIK SA TAO ANG KAPITOLYO” (Campaign Rally March 31,2007)

Minalabac Rally

Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Pilapil takes pride in explaining to the people of Municipality of Minalabac his vision and mission "IBALIK SA TAO ANG KAPITOLYO" to the Province of Camarines Sur. (March 31, 2007 Campaign rally)

The arrival of Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Pilapil (middle) was warmly received by the people of the first district of Camarines Sur during the campaign rally held on March 31, 2007 at Municipality of Minalabac. Also in the photo , accompanying Hon. Pilapil, are the local candidates in the municipality.

The bighearted welcome of the Municipality of Minalabac , Camarines Sur takes joy to Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Pilapil as he comes forward on stage. Also seen in photo is Presidential Son Dato Arroyo, (wearing blue polo) a candidate for 1st District Representative of the province. (March 31, 2007 Campaign rally)

Filing of Certificate of Candidacy

Former Tourism Secretary Eddie Pilapil, accompanied by Congressman Luis Villafuerte, presents his Certificate of candidacy for governor of Camarines Sur before the COMELEC Provincial Officers on March 29,2007 at Capitol Pili, Camarines Sur.

Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Pilapil fills up his certificates of candidacy on March 29,2007 before the COMELEC Provincial Office.

Eddie Pilapil exhibits his Certificate of candidacy, as received by the COMELEC, before the media confirms that he is now a candidate for the gubernatorial race on May 2007 election.

Congressman Luis Villafuerte (Right) tells the media that Eddie Pilapil (Left) is competent to serve the people of Camarines Sur as governor and will surely succeed over his rival, incumbent Governor L-Ray Villafuerte during the filing of Certificate of candidacy.

Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Pilapil (Middle) together with his running mate Atty. Butch Ortega (Left) on the day of their filing of Certificate of candidacy. Also in photo is 2nd district Rep. Luis Villafuerte (Right).

Gubernatorial candidate Eddie Pilapil (Left) together with Congressman Luis Villafuerte and Vice Gubernatorial candidate Butch Ortega after they filed their certificate of candidacy.

Proclamation of Provincial, Congressional, City and Municipal Official KAMPI candidates

PROCLAMATION - KAMPI-President Hon. Luis R. Villafuerte raises the hand of Hon. Eddie Pilapil as KAMPI official candidate for Governor.

(from left to right)

Hon. Eddie Pilapil, Hon. Luis R. Villafuerte, Hon. Felix Alfelor

& Hon. Dato Arroyo

KAMPI National President Congressman Luis R. Villafuerte raises the hand of the Eddie Pilapil as the party’s official candidate for governor of Camarines Sur. Also in the picture are the other party aspirants for different local posts. From left are Honorables Boy Altamarino (half seen, for Board Member, 2nd district), Charie Pante (for Board member, 2nd district), Eddie Pilapil(for Governor), Luis Villafuerte (for 2nd district representative), Felix Alfelor (for 4th district representative), Presedential son Dato Arroyo (for1st district representative), Butch Ortega (for Vice Governor), Elmo Bombase (for 3rd district representative), Mike Miranda (seen behind Mr. Bombase, for Board Member, 1st district), Ruperto Alfelor (for Board Member, 4th district), Noriel Bernales (for Board Member, 4th district), Don-don Atenza (far left, for Board Member,1st district).

PROCLAMATION - KAMPI President Rep. Luis R. Villafuerte and KAMPI- Gubernatorial candidate Hon. Eddie Pilapil raise the hands of KAMPI-Municipal candidates in Camarines Sur during the party's proclamation conference held at Regent Hotel, Naga City on March 28, 2007.

EDDIE’S BET - Gubernatorial candidate Hon. Eddie Pilapil presents before his party mates and the media KAMPI’s candidates for board member and municipal position. Also in the photo is Presidential son Hon. Dato Arroyo running for the post of 1st district representative of Camarines Sur.

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT - Hon. Eddie Pilapil meet KAMPI president Congressman Luis R. Villafuerte on the stage right after Hon. Villafuerte’s formal announcement of Mr. Pilapil as KAMPI’s official candidate for gubernatorial race in Camarines Sur.



WARM WELCOME - KAMPI’s Camarines Sur Gubernatorial candidate Hon. Eduardo “Eddie” Pilapil greet by the other KAMPI members and supporters during the proclamation of the party’s local candidates held at Regent Hotel, Naga City on March 28, 2007.

MEET THE MEDIA – Camarines Sur gubernatorial candidate Hon. Eddie Pilapil is being interviewed by several T.V. and radio reporters on the issues regarding his come back in the political scene and his candidacy.

Who is Eddie Pilapil?

EDUARDO “Eddie” PILAPIL was born on April 4, 1941 in San Jose, Camarines Sur by proud parents Enrique Conde Pilapil and Flora Pala-Caballero Patriarca. He is married to Teresita Rivero and they are blessed with two children namely, Flora R. Pilapil(deceased) and Eduardo R. Pilapil Jr. He finished his degree in Lyceum University, Manila wherein he was given a title of Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service and Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences. On 1983 he graduated as Master of Laws in University of Manila and eventually succeeded in the Bar Examinations. Because of his outstanding achievements and performance in his chosen field of profession as well as in public service, Lyceum of the Philippines awarded Eddie Pilapil as Outstanding Alumnus given to him on 1990. And on 1997 the Rotary Club International also recognized his accomplishments by granting him the Paul Harris award. At present he is the DIRECTOR OF PHILIPPINE VETERANS FEDERATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, CHARMAN OF THE VFP-SONS AND DAUGHTERS ASSOCIATION, INC. and PRESIDENT OF WORLD WAR II HERITAGE ORGANIZATION, INC,
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As Lawyer, He practiced his legal profession and has been a law partner in Santos, Pilapil and Associates Law Office since 1987.
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As Professional, he became the Director of the Philippine Veterans Bank from 1993 to1994, 1997 to1998 and 2004 to present. His directorship position on the said bank was interrupted when he joined the politics and served in the government.
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As Appointive Public Servant, his competence brought him to hold important government posts. From 1993 to 1995 Eddie Pilapil was the POSTMASTER GENERAL of the Philippine Postal Corporation and Chairman of the board and CEO of the Philippine Postal Savings Bank. Under President Fidel V. Ramos administration, he was appointed as SECRETARY OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM (1995 – 1996) and as such he was the chairman of the various government agencies and commissions as follows: PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION ON BICOL TOURISM SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT, PHILIPPINE TOURISM AUTHORITY, PHILIPPINE CONVENTION AND VISITORS CORPORATION, INTRAMUROS ADMINISTRATION, PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION ON TAGAYTAY-TAAL and IFUGAO TERRACES COMMISSION. As Chairman of the said Presidential Commission on Bicol Tourism and Development he paved the way for the creation of the blueprint for the tourism development of Bicol region.
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As Elective Public Official, the constituents of Eddie Pilapil in the Partido area of Camarines Sur have proven his capacity to be an effective leader and legislator. And as such he received several awards and distinctions in recognition of his exceptional performance in government service. He started his career in politics when he run and won as Municipal Councilor of San Jose, Camarines Sur (1967 to 1971). During his term as Municipal Councilor he held the position of President of the National Association of Municipal Councilors of the Philippines. It was from 1987 – 1992 when he first served as REPRESENTATIVE of the 3rd district of Camarines Sur. It was this term when he was awarded by the Institute of Strategic and Development Studies as One of the Top Performers in the 8th Congress of the Philippines. More than a year after he left his position as Secretary of Tourism he then represented the veterans sector in the House of Representatives in the 11th Congress of the Philippines as PARTY-LIST REPRESENTATIVE from 1998 - 2001 and at the same time became a chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Veterans Affairs and Party-List Unity Coalition and a member of various House of Representatives Standing Committees. His quality performance in the 11th Congress earned him a merit on year 2000 as Outstanding Public Official of the 11th Congress of the Philippines and Outstanding Congressman. These recognitions were given by the Newsmen Association of the Philippines and Makati Graduate School and Congress Magazine respectively.