Reprinted from Filipino Express
December 15-21, 2003 | Volume 17 No. 50

Senator Padavan endorses Policarpio for Congress

By Rita Villadiego

NEW YORK -- With much fanfare and in a bright fund-raising party, New York State Senator Frank Padavan, a known influential Republican leaders, gave his ringing endorsement of Jun Policarpio as the Republican candidate for the 5th Congressional District for next year’s elections.

Citing Policarpio’s high qualifications and compassionate political platform, Padavan said Policarpio must unseat Democratic Congressman Gary Ackerman.

He said Policarpio’s glowing accomplishments as federal officer with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security would help him triumph in the elections.

In the same event, Chu Hai Fong, prominent Flushing Chinese-American business leader, reiterated his strong support for Jun Policarpio. Fong said Ackerman has done nothing to help their community.

In his message, Policarpio reiterated his support for traditional family values of love of God, country and fellow men. He vowed to propose laws that would strengthen the civil rights laws so that no American will be discriminated. He cited America’s stands for freedom, rights and justice.

“Freedom-loving people from all over the world who obey the law and democracy and could contribute to the economy should not be discouraged to come to America,” Policarpio said.

Policarpio envisions the downtown area of NY as a tourist attraction by converting the busy commercial center as an all-American town.  If elected, he promised to entice tourists coming from Manhattan to visit Downtown Flushing as a tourist haven.  He also advocates for stiffer penalties against criminals and prompt disposition of criminal cases.