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ANDERSON COOPER APPOINTED U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE PHILIPPINES

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imageWashington, D.C. – President Barack Obama has nominated CNN’s Anderson Cooper to be the next U.S. ambassador to the Philippines.  The White House announcement on the nomination came on the heels of Cooper’s live reporting on the aftermath of super typhoon Haiyan which has devastated many cities and towns in Central Philippines.  He is the host of the popular CNN news program, AC 360. His reports from Tacloban, the worst-hit among the cities in the province of Leyte, gained both praise and criticism.

Many Filipinos, including expatriates from all over the world, have praised Cooper’s early coverage of the devastation in Tacloban and the Philippine government’s rescue and relief efforts which he described as lacking in coordination and clear strategy. On the other hand, Cooper earned the ire of Philippine President Noynoy Aquino who asked for “greater accuracy” in reporting on his government’s relief efforts and to focus on the strong spirit of the Filipino people in facing this calamity. Cooper responded on his news program that accuracy has been his hallmark as a journalist and that his reporting had always pointed to the enormous strength and fighting spirit of the Filipino people.

A Filipino news anchor, Korina Sanchez, speaking from her air-conditioned broadcast studio in Manila, also criticized Cooper for his reporting on the government’s less than stellar response to the needs of Haiyan survivors.  Sanchez said Cooper did not know what he was talking about.  Cooper then challenged Sanchez to do her own reporting at “ground zero” in Tacloban. Sanchez is the wife of Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas who is supposed to lead government relief and rescue operations.

In nominating Cooper, Obama said that the CNN journalist is fully qualified for the job and brings with him extensive knowledge and experience with political, social and other issues plaguing foreign governments, including the Philippines.  Obama said that Cooper has also proven himself to be fearless, independent, and sensitive to the interest and needs of both the U.S. and its long-time ally the Philippines.

There seems to be bipartisan support in the Senate for Cooper’s nomination. That in itself is a rarity in America.

1,006 thoughts on “ANDERSON COOPER APPOINTED U.S. AMBASSADOR TO THE PHILIPPINES”

  3. He deserved it i am very happy for that nomination of president obama for Anderson Copper! Truly hes a fearless man, i always watch his news or time slot as much as I can.Loved CNN TV channel they are allreliable source of information anywhere in theworld.. Too much corruption in the philippines, hope somebody could stop them or exposed them without fear. maybe Mr. copper will be the one to do it. Just take care of yourself all the time Anderson.

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  4. Cooper Anderson is a fitting american connection to the Philippines. It would be a great feat for the Obama administration and Filipino-Americans would really support their congressmen on this move for his appointment as U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines. He’s there when needed most ~ to reveal what it is really like under a devastation and more importantly, to prick the butts from the complacency of Phil. politicians, including administrative agencies, who are there when its election time, when it is “safe” for them to inspect(!!), and when the sound of silence and inaction reveal ineptitude and callousness to the cries of our unfortunate countrymen.

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  7. Thank you Mr. Cooper for being there with the Filipino people during those times. You deserve the recognition all over the world. MABUHAY ka.

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  8. Thank you Anderson Cooper for the great job, I hope you will be the next U.S Ambassador in the Philipines and thank for giving hope to all the Filipinos.Mabuhay Anderson Cooper.

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  12. Mabuhay ka Mr. Cooper! You are a true journalist at heart. The other one? Well… She’s just doing it because it’s her job.

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  13. yes help us have the kind of government that knows how to respond swiftly in times of calamity, but above all one who have the fortitude to immediately put behind bars the plunderers and thieves that keep sucking the meager resources of the country. The ‘daang matuwid’ is very slow, the plunderers are having their own sweet time relishing the fruits of their evil deeds.

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  17. GOD bless Mr Cooper… You deserve that promotion, thanks for your sincere concern for our kababayan…. You’re a blessing !

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  21. We salute you Mr. Cooper. Filipinos loves you and you are very much welcome to the PHILIPPINES! Mabuhay ka Sir Anderson Cooper! God bless you and all the Filipinos!

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  24. Sir! I admire your sincerity coz you speak the truth nothing bu the truth! But with this true unity and camaradeie is seen now! Rich and poor alike! bravo and mabuhay po kayo sir! Copper Anderson!

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  26. Mr. Cooper, Again thank you for all the helps for those victims. Congratulations for being selected as a U.S Ambassador to the Philippines. I have faith on you that you will not be sway in to any great talk and welcoming appearance from the Philippines politician. I admired you ever since and love to listen to you when you appear in the CNN. A person with dignity, integrity, values of what you believe in, and sensible . I always watched CNN only if you and Mr. Wolf report. I was born in the Philippines and after 25 years i went back.
    From Minerva,Gainesville Virginia

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  28. …GOB BLESSED YOU ALWAYS MR COOPER , MANY FILIPINO’S SALUTE YOU FOR HELPING US …. ung mga nagpapa POGI at nagpapa SEXY dyan ‘MAHIYA KAYO ” ANG KAKAPAL NAMAN NG APOG NYO … ANG APOG PAG PINAHID MO SA NITSO ISANG TAON ANG ITINATAGAL

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  29. Anderson Cooper is a true journalist. He only reported what he saw and if the PI gov’t was offended by that, then they should’ve done better in governing and helping the Filipino people in their time of need. They were well aware of the storm coming and the strength of it, granted they did not expect that magnitude of devastation, they still should’ve responded much faster instead of waiting for other countries to get there first. If they truly cared for the people, they should’ve had plan A, plan B, plan C and many more back up plans in deploying their help for all these people. Now they have so many donations coming in…I truly wonder how much of it will really go to ground zero in helping those poor people. There should be a third party outside of the US policing and managing all these donations to make sure they get to the right people and not the pocket of the government officials. Maybe Anderson Cooper should make sure it gets to the people…Love Anderson Cooper…best journalist and would be a great ambassador and lucky for PI…they don’t deserve him…

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  30. di nlang manahimik yan c kurina wla nman alam…magtinda ka nlang tinapa bka sakaling matuwa pa ako sau magsamasama kau mga bulok sa lipunan..si cooper pa ang walng alam samantalang naparito sya para maghatid ng balita sapamamagitan ng report nya maipakita ang talagang ngyayari nandito sya satin para tumolong at magmalasakit hindi para maghanap ng gulo…icipin mo ang lau ng nilakbay nya america nakarating sya sa mismong lugar na binagyo ni yulanda eh ikaw kupal na kurina asan ka wala ka nman alam…bwesit ka fuck u kurina…hindi ka nahiya kay cooper

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  32. Nope, I did not like Anderson Cooper’s catastrophizing what already was a major catastrophe. It was highly sensationalized and editorialized. That CNN and Anderson Cooper saw the need to respond to criticisms, not necessarily from the Philippine Government nor to Korina Sanchez (who are they anyway), but from other more lucid critics – count in TIME and the United Nations, meant that the kind of reporting they did bordered on the hysterical. Not much difference from FOX News which is the kind of news middle America prefers. And for Filipinos in the country who think Anderson Cooper gave better coverage of the news on Yolanda, you only have to look at local news agencies more valiant reporting like GMA and ABS-CBN.

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  34. the truth is we can!t stand alone especially in times of calamity, the philippine govt. always asking foreign countries for help., Mr. Cooper, wellcome!!!, as a newly appointed ambassador to the philippines. I salute you…

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  36. From the Deepest of our heart we Filipinos satute you Sir Cooper.

    To all countries helping Philippines thank you very much and may the Lord Bless you all.

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  37. At this time, Philippine government or politicians they are not concern for people asking for assistance even you’re a flood/ typhone victim coz they only need people for the time of election. Even me i’m a flood victim here in canada and until now i was displaced but i wasn’t receive any help or assistance from philippine gov’t.

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      1. if that is so, then it would be impossible to get help from Philipppines, look at those victims of Yolanda (Haiyan) did they get help immediately?

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  38. thank you Mr. Cooper, we all salute you for giving hope to the Filipino people especially awaken the Filipino Politicians..

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  42. Sir Cooper you are the strength of Filipino people… Thank you and congrats for being the next U.S. ambassador to the Philippines. I’m very proud of you!

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    3. hahahaha… yah got it right, son! (J’s comment)
      puro congratulations at welcome, nomination pa lang… hahahhaha…
      ignorance will always be our downfall…

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  48. I salute you Mr Cooper you are right Philippines has all the most corrupt and greedy politicians in the government and that is a shame I feel sorry for my Kababayan so thankful that I don’t live there anymore and I am proud to be an American a US citizen hopefully these greedy politicians will realize that because of this tragic calamity they need to change so sad really

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