The Breakup Playlist of PNoy & Vice President Jejomar Binay

After years of being linked politically, Benigno Aquino, now President and Jejomar Binay, current Vice President, the two highest official of the Republic of the Philippines break path on the road to 2016 national election. With shared  memories on the fight against the dictator, Ferdinand Marcos, the split sounds tragic but it has been a long time coming. Brick brats thrown against each other is another sad tale on how politics can be dirty.

On the political split, I have prepared a playlist. Add more songs and explain why. Here's my list:

1.     Helplessly Hoping- Crosby, Stills & Nash (Stephen Stills) Sony/ATV publishing

From the album Crosby, Stills & Nash, Atlantic records, 1969

VP Binay aspires for a PNoy anointment for 2016 even in the face of a done, LP supported Mar Roxas presidential run.

2.      Back off Bugaloo-Ringo Starr (Richard Starkey) Startling music

Single, Apple 1972

VP Binay and son, Mayor Junjun resists suspension order from Ombudsman.

3.      You Can’t Do That-The Beatles, (Lennon-McCartney)

From the album A Hard Day’s Night, Parlophone 1964

Ombudmans Morales reacts to melee that ensues in the Makati stand-off.

4.      Break on Through (to the other side) –the Doors (the Doors)

From the album The doors, Electra 1967

VP BInay resigns cabinet post

5.      Hello goodbye-the Beatles (Lennon-McCartney)

From the album Magical Mystery Tour, Parlophone 1967

Administration receives resignation in nonchalant manner.

6.      With a little help from my friends-the Beatles (Lennon-McCartney) Maclen Publishing

From the album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone 1967

UNA launch is attended by a glittering array of political celebrities including Manny Pacquiao.

7.      Lazy-Deep Purple (Gillan-Blackmore-Glover-Lord-Pace)

From the album Machine Head, EMI 1972

VP Binay broadsides administration for laziness and insensitivity during UNA launch.

8.      Everybody’s got something to hide except me and my monkey-the Beatles (Lennon-McCartney) Maclen Publishing

From the album the Beatles (more popularly known as the white album), Apple 1968

Administration dares Binay to continue attack. 

9.      (I wanna be) Elected-Alice Cooper (Cooper-Buxton-Bruce-Dunaway-Smith)

From the album Million dollar Babies, Warner Bros 1972

VP Binay pitches his candidacy.

1   Promises, Promises- Eric Clapton (White-Vernon) EMI Music Publishing

From the album Backless, Polydor 1978

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