True, thisdrama has to end. The only question is, ending just forending or ending with truth out.
A six years trial which mainly is based on a testimony of a criminal 130 million thief can not be very fair. Where the acte, stealing briber get free (and promoted)while the passive bribetaker is slapped with possible life term?
And why Atong Ang was not very credible as long as he did not testify against Erap but became immeiately very credible when he testified like the prosecution wants? The same now with Doble, he was not credible when he accused GMA but very credible when he retracted and now not credible again when he turned back to his first testimony.
Six years investigation and no real proof. Where are the billions? Why Chavit and Ang are not forced to show how they delivered the millions to Erap, when it has be shown already that it is not possible to pack that much bills in the boxes and then to carry about 90 to more than 199 kilo (depending on the denomination) through the very guarded entrance to Erap? Why nobody asked Chavit why he knew the most little detail of his ledger about payments to Erap but could not even remember who are behind his other codes of payments? Why this booklet has never been professional and independent checked whether or not the writing has appropriate age, matching with the written dates? Was the investigation so unprofessional or just not interested to check it because by failing to match, Chavit instead of Erap would have become the criminal? What if Erap, as long as still President, would also have issued EO’s which prohibits any official to testify or to attend any hearing?
Guilty or not, a fair trial has Erap not to expect, wonders excepted.

ipakulong na yang erap na yan wag na yan =))

oh ano sino mga erap fanatics jan..sumagot kayo..=))

Massabi ko lang mga kababayan ay dapat lang siguro na patawarin na si Erap. Corrupt din naman ang nasa administracion eh.

Now, when will the Arroyo plunder trial start again? I must have missed this news.

The gears of justice seem swift nowadays. We should start cracking the whip– Abalos, First Gentleman, etc.

Maybe after her beloved presidency. Or another round of impeachments?

If Guilty

If found guilty Erap Estrada should immediately be brought to the Penitentiary but before going there should undergo the process of every person convicted. Would Erap feign illness to avoid jail? Would he play sick and claim that he has heart problem or an unknown malady?

Perhaps but I don’t think the court and the Department of Justice as well as the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology should just allow him. Otherwise this would be something of a special treatment not accorded any Juan, Pedro or Tomas who are immediately marched off to prison after being sentenced with conviction.

If found guilty Erap could file a Motion for Reconsideration within fifteen (15) days from today or file a file a direct appeal to the Supreme Court. Since the case of plunder is higher than 6 years in penalty he won’t be able to make use of probation. I also don’t think Erap would just sit by and accept pardon from President GMA- its more likely he’ll bite the hand if it was offered to him.

Paris Hilton vs. ERAP

Paris—-the blonde bummer vs. Erap———the ousted ex-prez

Paris Erap

Likes to party Likes to party too
Has sex video Has a movie
Duh- Actress Duh- Actor
Likes to drink Drinks Johnny Walker Blue
Has gone to jail Is in house arrest
and will go to jail
Was sentenced in a few hours Sentenced after 6 yrs, 4 mos,17days
Education is via beer bong Didn’t finished college

Is this good? I guess so. The economy being in shambles during the Erap reign was the main reason I joined the diaspora of my countrymen for alien shores. But was he worse that the Marcoses & the rest of their cronies who still hold key positions in our abused & blighted land? Or even those employed in our graft-ridden government offices. Erap is just a small drop in the huge ocean that is corruption which is destroying our country. I think for this to be an effective way of showing that corruption will not go unpunished is to not just to pat our backs & stop here. Otherwise, this would just be another hypocritical show. And as Gandhi says: “Corruption and hypocrisy ought not to be inevitable products of democracy, as they undoubtedly are today…”

HE deserves it… para naman mabawasan mga corrupt dito sa pinas at para hindi tularan..

I’m glad with the sandiganbayan’s decision..Finally, erap is convicted by the law and not just of edsa dos.

“Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people.” Proverbs 14:34, NIV

[Note: This is my personal stance and does not in any way represent Makati Gospel Church or its leadership.]

I admit that I doubted that the Sandiganbayan would render a guilty verdict on the plunder case of former President Joseph “Erap” Estrada. So when the anti-graft court handed down the “guilty” verdict, it really came as a surprising relief. Now I will not discuss the merits of the case. I am not a lawyer. You can watch or listen or read the pros and cons over the media. And it can still be appealed. It is not yet final.

Let me focus on the rule of law instead. As a country, we thrive in shortcuts (whether in getting a driver’s license or in unseating the powers that be). We ousted two presidents already through “People Power.” Erap faced an impeachment court but it was cut short by a walkout. Then people massed in EDSA. The rest is… well, history. The problem was our shortcut short-circuited the legal process. In a sense, we ended up with a mob mentality, that is, we tend to force our way when things don’t go our way.

Whether we agree or disagree with it, we should respect the decision of the court because we are a nation ruled by law. Though they have the right to exhaust all legal means to appeal the case, I pray that the Erap camp will also respect that rule of law. I just hope that people who disagree with the decision would stop inciting more protests or would not provoke another uprising. We need to learn to submit to the law and go through the process no matter how unfavorable or tedious it may be. As a legal cliché goes, “The law may be hard but it is still the law.”

It is the same with the Word of God. Because God said it, that settles it, whether we believe it or not. The Bible may not go the way we think it should go, but we should go where it bids us to go.

The verdict is in. Let us move on.

This is my first public comment about this issue after….yes, so many years….

That “judicial process” is just a kangaroo court…why?

The main man…the culprit….the man who’s hands are dirty….is free.

The man is Chavit! Self confessed right?

Where is justice there? What TRUTH was obtained in this trial in Sandigang Bayan?

The worst part is…..its not only Erap who is going down….but the whole nation, because of this “false truth”.

From the very beginning (impeachment trial)…this has all been a mockery of “pure justice” and “rule of law”.

Guingona’s judgement over what he sees after the impeachment should be THE wake-up call to everyone….but nay….basa na mga paa ng nasa administration so lumusong na sila at naglubalob sa putikan.

At least, now i can say justice prevails in my country. If a person is convicted by the our law “Dapat pantay-pantay ang treatment para di pamarisan” kung sa Munti dapat ilagay wala dapat special treatment. Ano lang sasabihin ng ibang bansa sa atin..?

Good Riddance. There was no fair justice here. For 6 years he did pretty much as he pleased. Lived a good life while awaiting trial in his luxurious rest house. He will probably appeal the verdict and drag this trial even longer. Then dying before he serves even a second in jail. After death, he will be revered as some sort of “Robin Hood” by the ignorant masses. Probably a street in Manila will be renamed after him. I can see it now, Joseph “Erap” Estrada Avenue.

To Pastor Erik:

I quote…. “Whether we agree or disagree with it, we should respect the decision of the court because we are a nation ruled by law. Though they have the right to exhaust all legal means to appeal the case, I pray that the Erap camp will also respect that rule of law.”

The first statement above, I agree 100%. But with the second sentence, you just immediately overthrown your first statement. Delete it or retract it, is best. Retain it, then its not rule of law you’re talking about but your biased view.

Pardon those wordings, but it is what it is. You are praying for “Erap camp”, why not for all? Have you forgotten, those “lawyers” on Erap’s impeachment proceedings who “trashed” the law by staging a walk-out? Disrespecting the presiding Davide (who amuzingly just let it pass, and later on joined the MOB?) and most especially the Filipino people watching that happen LIVE. Oh I remember it so well.

And of course, after the DEED is done….we summarize everything by “Lets move on”.

Oh Erik….do pray…unceasingly.

Kawawa naman si Erap bakit siya lang ang dami halos naman ng mga nasa House of Tongress (Congress pala), House of “Sin”ate (Senate pala) yung nasa government employees hanggang sa pinakamababang namumuno mga barangay kapitan dapat imonitor din sila dahil sa kanilang lifestyle na obvious kumpara kung pagbabasehan lang ang sinasahod nila tapos may mga malalaking mansiyon, maraming magagarang sasakyan. Kawawang Erap siya lahat ang sumalo ng kasalanan nila..tsk..tsk..sige magsalita ang walang kasalanan…

GUILTY…

The problem with Atty. Rufus Rodriguez and Atty. Saguisag when they talked to the press they were so sure of themselves of acquital. They even crowed that if Erap Estrada is acquitted then the Arroyo government of 2001 would not have any legitimacy. So now that the Sandiganbayan ruled to convict their client would they then change course and say- the Arroyo government is legitimate?

Well my good companyeros you should read Aesop’s fables- don’t count your eggs till they’re hatched. Now that you’ve mashed the two different things together- Arroyo government legitimacy and the fate of your client- then using the twisted logic- the GMA government is now legitimate.

Actually the Supreme Court has already ruled before that the GMA government is legitimate only you won’t listen. You prefer the logic- if Erap is acquitted and then the GMA government is not legitimate. But things went the other way around. I expect you to say- Erap is guilty the GMA government is legitimate.

History tells us that success has a hundred fathers and failure an orphan. That is clear today with the turnout of the crowd of supporters for deposed President Erap. It was a measly turn out. The crowd of Edsa Tres is visibly absent despite the clear rainless sky.

The problem with people like Erap they will only say the court is right if it agrees with them. Now he says its a miscarriage of justice. But he played with the court, appeared there, presented evidence, etc- and now they have the nerve to say its a kangaroo court, etc- etcetera. Had they won they would have said “Oh justice prevailed- there is still justice in this doomed world” or something like that. Well the game is you win- or - you lose- you stick with it.

Maybe Erap thinks the court is unfair- he should appeal this case to the MILF—or much better the NPA. Or perhaps to a Chinese court which just shoots the accused in the head. A bullet- because the government of China is saving revenue- but let’s move on.

The victory- is the victory of the people- even those who are for Erap should clap their hands. Its the People of the Philippines vs. Erap and we won. Seems Erap is alone by now in Tanay- soon a resident of Munti or Bilibid or if he wants Iwahig. Someone is suggesting building a jail in Tanay- well I could visit him I reside in Antipolo.

More to the point aside from the conviction- there’s a bonus. The monies of Erap almost half-a billion are now confiscated in favor of government even the house of his mistress- the Boracay mansion is also confiscated. So that’s a victory for us- whether we hate Erap or not.

This is not a game of I hate Erap- therefore I love Gloria. They can even go together- We’ve been clouded for a long time and our visions have dimmed. Its not a question of Gloria vs. Erap or vice versa- its the fight of the have and have nots in this country all along. Gloria will get what’s coming to her- but now let us deal with Erap.

Now we can say he really is a Plunderer- a Womanizer- Drunkard and now guilty of the crime without going through libel. Problem with him is he admitted it. If he’s my client- I would have to gag him and tape his mouth- before I would let him speak to the court- imagine admitting he’s Jose Velarde. So going out with my friends Atty. Ignacio, Atty. Natividad and my staff in 2001 and crammng ourselves with my brother Atty. Dante isn’t that bad- we ousted a despot who is now found guilty as a plunderer.

While there might be debates on what the extent the verdict means as a victory of the people, it is undeniably a victory of justice nevertheless since our judiciary has spoken its decision. Nonetheless, I am terribly bothered by the showing of our senators who seem to be bothered by the verdict on Mr. Estrada to the point of suggesting he has be given injustice. Is this what we should expect from the institution that has proclaimed itself “the last bastion of democracy”? The very irony exudes from the once-principled Senate President Villar, who was the speaker of the house that forwarded the impeachment complaint against then president Estrada to the senate. Of course, it was Senator Villar who also said that what he did then in the impeachment trial might have been a mistake. And you hear the rhetoric from the likes of Senators Escudero and Estrada [younger], expressing their implicit disbelief and mistrust on the decision of the Sandigan Bayan Special Division. This is a poor showing from our Senate, who instead of highlighting the success of the justice system and its implication on the present questions hovering the Arroyo administration, had to say that they felt sad over the conviction of a criminal: Mr. Estrada. I shake my head in disbelief. While I do agree that special treatment must be given to a former head of state, I however stress that never should such privilege be extended to a criminal. Mr. Estrada has done the country extensive, probably even irreparable, damage and he deserves the humiliation and disgust for abusing his power. Once a former dictator got away, deposed but got away. Never again should a plunderer be free, rather he should have confinement for life.

GUILTY dahil sa kaswapangan sa pera…….

Justice Prevails!! As I heard the verdict on TV I said YESSSS…I was there during EDSA2 and I was proud to be part of it disposing a corrupt president. Let him experience what is to be a inmate at Muntinlupa (Maximum security compound) we are the only country who treats corrupt politicians with a luxury villa, nobody is exempted from serving sentence in jail after a conviction, not even a former president. Other countries have former prime ministers or presidents convicted and then jailed. Why can we do it here in the Philippines? ERAP GUILTY!!!!

Guilty!!!
This is a good start. Hopefully the rest of the corrupt officials will be held responsible for their actions and sent to jail.
ERAP, this is your Karma! You used the names of the Muslim people for your own and your family’s benefit. You arrogant, greedy b@$#@^%!!! You were lucky that the MNLF or MILF or any Muslim extremist group didnt kidnap or kill your entire family for this.
Lucky enough to be acquitted in the perjury case, even if you lied to all of us about your way of life and spending habits and stealing our hard earned tax money!!!
Be happy, you only ended up in jail with your family safe, alive and healthy. Unlike for the rest of us who are in the streets and hungry and jobless!
So… STOP COMPLAINING! Someday you wont be that lucky anymore.

Kangaroo court says Erap’s lawyers and super-extended family. Can somebody explain the phrase BEYOND REASONABLE DOUBT to this dumbos! And while you’re at it, include OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE too.
Boohoo! Take it like Asyong Salonga and don the orange garb already and start practicing the Bilibid Dance

The Philippines is one on the most vibrant democracies in Asia. The latest decision of the Sandiganbayan to convict Erap of plunder after six years of trial is just one reason that justice prevails in our country regardless of one’s status in politics.

Rene Saguisag, one of Estrada’s attorneys, added: ”In its heart of hearts, it was a case of guilt not proven.” I beg to disagree. I thought he is a very intelligent lawyer. The defense panel has all the chance to present their arguments in the (kangaroo?) court but they failed to do it. They presented 76 defense witnesses but they can’t prove that their client is innocent. Well done Dennis Villa-Ignacio. You are smarter than Rene Saguisag and Estelito Mendoza combined.

Well, I am not a lawyer but at the very start of the case I can foresee that Erap is guilty of plunder “beyond reasonable doubt” and that prediction proves right.

Then, who’s next? In my opinion treason/espionage is more serious offense than corruption. What about the “Hello Garci” tapes? Well, the subject here is about wiretapping and not who’s wiretapped. Wiretapping is a serious crime and of course, punishable by law. Mr. Doble (ang mistress) must be charged with wiretapping but not as a witness, (just what happened in the ongoing Senate Inquiry).

Then there’s Senator Panfilo “Palpak” Lacson who must face an inquiry in the senate for treason and espionage. The most serious offense of all. Please check this site: http://www.cicentre.com/Documents/DOC_Aragoncillo_Aquino.html

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Quote from Israel:

The first statement above, I agree 100%. But with the second sentence, you just immediately overthrown your first statement. Delete it or retract it, is best. Retain it, then its not rule of law you’re talking about but your biased view.

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Thanks for your comments.

You also wrote:

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“You are praying for “Erap camp”, why not for all? Have you forgotten, those “lawyers” on Erap’s impeachment proceedings who “trashed” the law by staging a walk-out?”
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I have not forgotten them. If you read my post again, i hope you noticed this:

“Erap faced an impeachment court but it was cut short by a walkout. Then people massed in EDSA… The problem was our shortcut short-circuited the legal process. In a sense, we ended up with a mob mentality, that is, we tend to force our way when things don’t go our way.”

So, I think there is no need to retract what I wrote. I am not siding with anybody (though I welcome the guilty verdict).

Again, thanks for your comments. God bless.

Yes, let us move on.

The decision (though not yet final) ought to lead us to a closure. This issue has polarized us as a nation for a long time. Too long.

The court has spoken. The law was upheld.

Let us move on.

Yes, let us all pray. Let us also change our ways.

God bless the Philippines!!!

Raul Lumacad,

Justice will only prevail in the country if ALL the corrupt, abusive and those who attempted to destroy democracy, most especially by those in power, are to be charged and be penalized for their crimes.

Wake up man … just because wiretapping is illegal does not mean it absolves Garci and Gloria of their shenanigans. The incident, thanks to the palace spokesman himself, is laid out for all to hear. Justice must go BOTH ways of the political fence i.e. justice INCLUDES investigating and prosecuting those abuses made by those CURRENTLY in power. We have a LONG way to go before you can say justice will prevail in this country.

E.O. 464 and E.O. 1017 anyone? How about Bedol, Abalos, gambling lords (whom incidentally Singson is also part), abusive past PNP chiefs et al?

Justice will only prevail when all the corruption and abuses of power is resolved be they in the past or present; IRRESPECTIVE of party, power, position and politics.

Otherwise the majority of the Filipino people will side with those whom they consider to have committed crimes in the name of justice … the administration cannot whitewash their sins or guilt while on the other hand point at others’ faults. Not only will they be considered corrupt hypocrites, they will be considered “Trapos na Macacapal ang Mukha”.

Archbishop Oscar Cruz, I wanted to tell you this… eye-ball-to-eye-ball,but could’nt. You have LOST ALL CREDIBILITY. I suspect all you wanted every time you make a public statement is for publicity nothing else ! You are blindly biased. Please go back to Scripture abd be reminded what Jesus teaches. God bless.

Tapos na ang kaso ni ERAP. Sana naman isunod na ng SAndigan Bayan si GLORIA, dahil alam naman nating lahat kung anong ginagawa nya. Mas matindi pa kay ERAP yan, ihalimbawa nalang natin ang ZTE o NBN contract. Sama nyo na rin pala si CHAVIT . . . . .Para mapatunayan talagang umiiral ang JUSTICE SYSTEM sa bansa. Sa mga APPOINTEE ni GLORIA sa SC at Sandigan Bayan sana totoo yang mga inaasta nyo ! ! Panindigan nyo. . .

Wag nyo ng gamitin ang EO 464 kung talgang wala kang kasalan GLORIA. Wag mong gipitin ang senado sa imbistigasyon ng HELLO GARCI, pauwiin nyo si JOCJOC, isalang si GARCI at BEDOL sa senate hearing, wag takutin si DOBLE at higit sa lahat magkaroon sana ng konsyensya yang mga GENERALS mo! ! wag kayong magtago sa saya ni GLORIA dahil di kayo magkasya dyan.

[...] Vox Populi : The Estrada trial [...]

Well, true that complete justice is still to be achieved, we should never discount the piece of justice upheld and won in the Erap Conviction. While it is still a long way to convicting all corrupt officials, the conviction of Erap is still a milestone. Instead of looking at this moment with a sigh of doubt because of the seemingly insurmountable task before us, let us look at this point of our history with a sigh of relief that hope is still alive. Indeed, let us celebrate, nonetheless, strive further.

Kabayan,

This is not a proper place for a debate. I respect your opinion. What I have written earlier is just a personal opinion and not intended to create a stir. We have “kangaroo” courts isn’t it? May the best lawyer wins.

In the Philippines any person is considered “innocent unless proven otherwise”, right? Now that Erap is proven “guilty beyond reasonable doubt”, do we have to go to the steets like mobs in order to prove the world that he is innocent and the “kangaroo” court is bias in their decisions? Just asking. Did you know that in Greece any person who commited a crime is considered “guilty unless proven otherwise”?

The “kangaroo” court has spoken and we have to move on.

In the news, Estelito Mendoza is blaming some Jane and John Does for what happened to Erap. What a crap! Were they gagged during the presentation of their arguments. Erap was the President of the Philippines during the time the crime was commited. Another thing is aside from Clarissa Ocampo, the star witness, they have Chavit Singson. In criminal law, the best witness to thump down the defense is somebody who is a friend, a relative or any other person close to the accused. In this regard, the prosecution has.. in the person of Mr. Chavit Singson who was Erap’s drinking and gambling buddy.

Erap is convicted on jueteng kickbacks and belle shares.
Bakit walang nakakulong na gambling lord na pinangaligan ng pera,sigurado kilala ni Singzon yung mga tao na yun dahil sabi nya sya ang bagman.

Wala bang abogado sa inyo? Puro sariling opinion lang mga post ninyo na obvious naman na influenced by your political leanings. Baka puede na nating pag-usapan kung tama desisyon ng korte. Let’s make this an educational discussion. Anyone?

Now it is out, Erap is sentenced for plunder.
Plunder? The cases that are the basis of the conviction do not involve any PUBLIC money, which is what only makes a case ‘plunder”. The only plundered money has been Chavit’s frauded tabac tax, but Chavit is free and Erap acquitted on this proven false accusation. And the other basis case, the BW kickback, did not go to Erap, at least there is no proof. And the alleged millions to the Erap fund for Muslim youth, his lawyer was acquitted about and if still the money went to the registered fund, it was out of Erap’s control. Lastly the billions at the Velarde account? He is acquitted of being Velarde and it is proven by bank vice-presidents that the account was opened, maintained and owned by Dichaves.
So, what is then the plunder money from public sources? What would remain in a fair trial, if it woukd have been proven, would be graft or corruptin, but never plunder.
Jueteng money? It has been witnessed that the money went to jinggoy but Jinggou is qcquitted about this, so how can his father be sentenced for plunder for the same case? How culd money have personally delivered to him at Malacanang when it is proven that at the witnessed time he has not been there?
A victory of law and democracy? What a shame. All it is, is not more than a victory of opportunities, because otherwise GMA and the inventors of EDSA II could be charged of plotting a coup, admitted by GMA, and also of destabilisation, sentence life term…..

guys take note sa mga movements ng mga politicos who did a 360degrees, 180 degrees turn. tignan nyo na lang si Alfredo Lim (acting like Moses in Edsa tres), Loren Legarda (the crying lady, remember), Villar, Miriam (I lied) etc..wag tayong makalimot sa mga panindigan ng mga taong ito kung saan talaga sila dati at saan na sila ngayon…

Erap aka. Atong Salonga, Jose Velarde is is guilty, guilty, guilty! Justice prevails!

Salamat Sandiganbayan mabuhay kayo. Armida Siguion Reyna, I love your comment and to paraphrase her - Erap just participated in Gambling and Gambling is not stealing from the people. Wow I didn’t know that using your power to run illegal gambling is ok as long as you don’t steal from the people.

I am beginning to like the trend in Philippine politics where being famous doesn’t mean you will get elected.

No law has been upheld.
The GMA administration is not a legal government.
The law was broken when Estrada was forced to quit his presidency without due process of law, therefore, from then on, any presidency that takes over is a bastard presidency, no matter how much numbers are hyped.
I have no love for Estrada.
Personally I think he is a disgrace to the Office of the Presidency, and he disgraced Malacanang, if what I heard about the “toma-tumba-suka” sessions inside the presidential palace were true at all.
But the rule of law was not followed in his ouster.
Therefore, technically, he is still the president, and we are guilty of injustice to a duly elected president, elected without the usual violence, massive vote-buying, and cheating that marked other Philippine elections.
And by extension, technically, the court that convicted him was a kangaroo court, and GMA is a crown grabber.

Raul Lumacad,

Then do not bring up the issue of Garci’s supposed “innocence” since many beg to disagree. The point that the corruption and abuses of the past and present are not resolved is the reason that we cannot “move on”.

Perhaps this allegory from “The Shaman of Malilipot” would help you reflect the story of Doble, Garci, Gloria and the Filipino people:

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Nasilip ng driver si misis at ang kanyang boyfriend sa bedroom making love.Kinunan ng picture.

Binigay ng driver ang picture sa husband who confronted the wife.

Husband: You committed adultery with your boyfriend!

Wife: What’s your proof?

Husband: This picture, taken by the driver.

Wife: Gago, it doesn’t prove that I committed adultery. It proves that your driver is a peeping tom!

I don’t know how to address you ( joseph estrada ) this time because you don’t deserve a respectable title anyways … WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND ……at sa susunod naman po sana , turuan nyo ang followers nyo , ano ibig sabihin ng PLUNDER , dahil sa isang interbyu po -ang sagot ng isang taga subaybay nyo - ang pagiging babaero nyo ang dahilan ng iyong pagkakakulong . MAGING ARAL DIN ITO SA IBANG TAONG GOBYERNO NA SUGAPA SA YAMAN ….NAKAKATULOG PA KAYA KAYO NG MAHIMBING???

with erap’s conviction, i am agen proud being a filipino!!!!

How will I call you now ? Erap ? Anyways a person like you doesn’t deserves respectable title . WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND ..lahat naman ng tao may kabaitan …sumobra lang ang takaw mo sa yaman at inabuso ang kapangyarihan .

nakakaawarin ang mga taong sumusubaybay sa iyo -sa mga interbyu hindi nila alam ano at bakit ka nila pinaglalaban . ex. ang plunder daw ay ang pagkababaero mo ??? sa mga kapwa artista naman na malapit sa iyo - siguro eye opener ito na ang pagiging isang politiko ay di isang laro o kasikatan lamang kundi ang pagsislbi at dedekasyon sa bayan na walang ano mang kapalit o pagnanasa sa yaman. ISIPIN MO NA LANG NASA LIBRO NG KASAYSAYAN NG PILIPINAS AT NG KAALAMAN BUONG MUNDO ANG PANGALAN NA PINAGKAINGATINGATAN MO !!!!

Of course naman, He is the Velarde Account. HE opened one account and HE wrote there Jose Velarde. Thats established fact. That it belongs a real Jose Velarde, even if corroborated by countless collaborators, estorya na yon at merry go round. If court intertains such there wont be no end to it.

and there is 3 big B in there! saan galing?

1M-rigged votes fake-President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of Philippines is most corrupt than Erap. There is no justice in the Philippines and that is why Philippines is the most sick man of Asia. Bulok ang presidente, kaya bulok din ang systema at gobyerno.

As the PDI Editorial says…Finally, the big fish.

We should hail this historic decision in our judicial system history. Though many things could be said about the trial, there’s no doubt that he is guilty.

Unfortunately still many of us have short memory, me I still keep the list of the 11 senators who mocked the impeachment process http://img451.imageshack.us/img451/1350/11dalmatianrs4.jpg
And also the crying lady (Thanks Frappo for the reminders) http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/8343/sen2et4.jpg

I think the next step now is to gather evidences against this administration. In three years time there will be no executive orders/privilege that can shield GMA et al from the hands of the law. This is one big fish most of us wanted fried, crispy fried!

To All my Kababayan,
Sad to say halos naman ng mga daing at reklamo natin di naman pinapansin ng kinauukulan at mga politiko yan dahil dahil kahit anong mangyari nakahanda na sila dyan mga walang konsensiya at makapal ang mga muks sa mga taong bayan. Ang alam nila nasa pwesto sila at may power na pwedeng gamitin sa mga mahihina para sa kanilang kapakanan sinisiguro ko sa out of 100%, 95% ng mga nasa pwesto President hanggang sa lokal alam natin nagnanakaw sila at alam lalo ng mga media pero bakit walang nangyayari dahil sa may butas (batas pala) daw na di ka puwedeng kasuhan hanggat walang mabigat na katibayan what a fool we are!! Kaya si Erap ang ginawang halimbawa pero yung Gambling Lord na kinukuhanan daw ng pera ayon kay Singson malaya pa rin. Asan ang fairness dun para tayong nabobo dun ha..kung ganun asan yung pinagkukuhanan ng pera?!!!!! mga matatalinong naturingan…aahhhhh….!!!!!

We respect the decision of the Sandiganbayan in regard to the plunder case against former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada.

We presume the court arrived at its decision after careful evaluation of evidence presented during the trial.

The Black & White Movement, however, laments the selective application of justice - expedient and with a heavy hand for those perceived to be enemies of the GMA regime, while slow and protective toward those allied with her.

What is the difference between Jose Velarde and Jose Pidal?

Why has this government not pursued the cases against Nani Perez, Joc-Joc Bolante, Virgilio Garcillano, and more recently, Benjamin Abalos’ alleged complicity in the ZTE deal? Instead of pursuing these cases, this administration has stonewalled through gag orders such as the illegal EO 464 and questionable MO 108.

This reflects the sad state of our justice system where political patronage is the rule of the day. Those out of favor with the powers that be are prosecuted while those in the inner circle are beyond the reach of the long arm of the law. As former President “Erap” himself has put it… “weather-weather lang.”

We can only hope that when the political winds change direction, those who are currently in the circle of power, who are allegedly involved in crimes more sinister and heinous than Erap’s plunder, will have their day in court.

MABUHAY AND PILIPINO!!!

after the verdict has been said, now what?!?! does JUSTICE really prevail for everyone here in the philippines? TELL THAT TO THE MARINES!! the administration thinks that filipinos are o dumb to understand what they’re doing. Manipulating even the highest court is what the politicians do best. whatever happened to the sensational AMARI DEAL and EXPO projectS of FIDEL V. RAMOS?!?! yeah right! MR. RAMOS, thank you for INCREASING OUR FOREIGN DEBT, huh?!?!?! as for JUETENG-FIRST LADY GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, for the record, are you so damn clean that you can act as if you are not CORRUPT?!?! MR. RAMOS, MRS. ARROYO, can you still SLEEP at night?!?! NAH, YOU DONT HAVE A CONSCIENCE NAMAN EH!!!!! KAWAWANG PILIPINAS….

what are these people talking about the rule law having prevailed? edsa 2 was illegal except to davide and gloria. she forced that illegality down our throats and as**s numerous times and even created e.o.s to cover everything up! the verdict is a political one, not on the merits of the case. how can the sandoganbayan contradict the decision of its corrupt higher court? by letting estrada off would be admission that everything they have toiled for in the past 6 years is nothing! the economy of the country rides the trend of its neighbors and the usa. there are more people around arroyo who deserve the verdict a lot than estrada does. justice and law did not prevail, gloria did! and how!

Kabayan,

Wiretapping is illegal therefore it is punishable by law and the president is the victim of wiretapping in this case. If wiretaopping is only legal in the this country then I will be the first blogger to ask for her resignation.

Wake up, this is politics. Can you tell me when was the last election in this country that we can consider it very clean? Everytime, the loser will always tell us that he is a victim of election fraud. How about if he wins? Do you think that he would tell the public that he won because he is a fraudster?

Another thing is Doble did it for money not for the country. He is “sinungaling” to the max. Well, let’s see who’s side will win and may the best lawyer wins again.

Did you read Chavit Singson’s message to Erap? Singson said ““But they should not blame me for the decision. They should look at their own lawyers, especially Rene Saguisag. He is just bad luck, he has never won a major case in his life. Our prosecutors did their homework while they resorted to publicity stunts. Saguisag argued his case in media rather than in court, so why should they wonder if the justices voted unanimously?”

Singson is damn right.

Kabayan, do you think that all the inmates in Muntinlupa prison are all guilty of crimes? The answer in no. Some of them are there just because they can’t afford a lawyer as intelligent as Atty. Dennis Villa-Ignacio.

[...] Vox Populi : The Estrada trial [...]

We all know that in our system, the poor are usually punished, and the guilty rich get away. We all want change… I think this is a very significant first step…

Our politicians have been too comfortable in ignoring what is wrong. Regardless of party or personality inclinations, putting a big fish into jail is a good sign. The only problem about the Estrada conviction is that what has been supposedly dealt with by Justice was in fact desperately tainted with politics.

But there are other political signals that have been taking into form lately, and they are good signs. Electorate spending is no guarantee for office. Voters can turn elections into a referendum. Government tong is again scandalous. Most important of all, no politician is safe from Bilibid, considering that many of them acquire political foes as the price dictates.

Erap deserves that kind of verdict. It only shows that no one is above the law even if you are the most popular president there has been. I just hope that the Estradas stop using the poor Filipinos to gain public sympathy. I pity all the poor Filipinos for pinning their hopes on someone that corrupt. How can one consider Erap to be the hero of the masses, if he has those luxury cars, mansions and concubines. Yeah, hero of the masses my a**. The govt right now should alleviate poverty and give the poor people good education and information to avoid being mislead by corrupt politicians.

To Raul Lumacad:

Raul, be human naman, or better be a real filipino. Your recent statement (1st para), says a lot about you. You will deny the FACT because of “technicality”? Coz wiretapping is illegal, doesn’t mean what has been wiretapped is not true.

This kind of attitude are those I’ve seen in american movies…those FBI/CIA conspiracies.

Raul….be a real filipino.

YUNG MGA ME LOGIC LNG PO ANG DAPAT BUMASA NITO:

ITO LANG ANG MASASABI KO:

SI GLORIA - MATALINO (MATALINONG MAGNAKAW)

SI ERAP - BOBO DAW (KAYA BOBO MAGNAKAW)

MAS GUGUSTUHIN KO PA ANG BOBO NA IBINOTO AT PINAGKATIWALAN NG 10 MILYONG FILIPINO KESA NAGING PRESIDENTE AT NAGSABI NG “I AM SORRY”

HINDI AKO BUMOTO KE ERAP PERO SA SISTEMA NG POLITIKA WALANG PAGKAKAISA. KUNG TALAGANG GSTO NI GLORIA NG PAGKAKAISA, HINDI DAPAT SIYA UMUPO SA PAGKA-PRESIDENTE DAHIL ALAM NIYANG HINDI CONSTITUTIONAL ANG PAGIGING PRESIDENTE NIYA.

KAYA TOTOO LNG ANG SINASABI NG IBANG TAO NA DALAWANG BESES SIYANG NAGNAKAW NG PWESTO. HINDI SIYA HIHINGI NG “SORRY” KUNG HINDI SIYA GUILTY.

SIMPLENG LOGIC LNG.. WIRETAPPING IS ILLEGAL SO WE CONSIDER IT AS ‘NEGATIVE’ AND ELECTION CHEATING IS ILLEGAL AND IMMORAL SO WE CONSIDER IT AS NEGATIVE. PARA MAITAMA ANG MALI, ANG PAREHONG NEGATIVE KPG PINAGSAMA MO EH MAGIGING ‘POSITIVE’.. KAYA KAHIT MALI ANG WIRETAPPING EH DAPAT PWEDE GAMITIN PARA MAITAMA ANG LAHAT NG “MALI”.

If Erap Estrada is NOT GUILTY as his family (naturally) and supporters, including his lawyers claimed he is and that everything is just politics, how come:

(1) Most of his friends in the inner circle are in hiding and the authorities are still loking for them.

(2) Where did all the millions of pesos that was comfiscated come from?

(3) Why is that Boracay Mansion being comfiscated?

(4) Why is it that Erap supporters are claiming that he is not guilty when the facts are plain and simple?

Conclusion: It proves that if you keep repeating a lie, it becomes the truth or sometimes, the brain does not function properly, and will only make you believe what you want to believe.

In other words, accept the truth and get a life. You guys are in DENIAL !!!!!

To Raul again:

I can see here that you are blinded on one eye….or shall i say your eyes are biased:

“Wake up, this is politics. Can you tell me when was the last election in this country that we can consider it very clean? Everytime, the loser will always tell us that he is a victim of election fraud. How about if he wins? Do you think that he would tell the public that he won because he is a fraudster?”

Was there any “election fraud” cry-out when Erap won his presidency?

That my friend was the “slap on the face” to the trapos in the likes of Gloria/Ramos/Aquino/Sin etc etc, that they concoct all those plots starting with Singson.

Have you forgotten, that the man who first accused Erap, “change heart” with all what he sees after that? He is none other than Teofisto Guingona.

Raul be a real filipino.

nowhere can you hide truth because it speaks silently like running water you will feel it as it is near you, with the mist in your face and the sound ever so deep. but if it is false it fades into the shadows, falling in a crash like thunder, disappearing and melting under the sun.

stupid people are better than fools because stupid people are just stupid but fools are more dangerous because no amount of calls to face the reality and truth of something you believe in, rightfully as your limited mind can comprehend, can ever change their minds.

if you ask me, GMA is a fake. You can hang me if you want but it will not be erased.

as for erap, those who are delighted of the verdict are plain stupid. those who feel vindicated are fools.

those who are delighted and feel vindicated are living in a fantazy world. like gma.

Blah blah - it’s all gone to waste. But I like the present administration is trying to make life a better for everyone. That’s all.

So, what’s the sentence going to be ?
I’ve been away from the country for some time now.
Last time I was there, the sentence for graft and corruption was death.
Is plunder equal to graft and corruption ?
If it is, does this administration have the guts to really carry out what the law requires ?
This is going to be interesting.

dapat lang makulong si erap buti nga,,proven na ninakaw nya ang pera ng Pinas…BLEH…swerte pa nga nya at sa bhay nya sa ikukulong at hindi sa munti…

kung si erap ang pangulo natin ngaun wala na tayo,,bagsak na ang piso,,lalo pa siguro tayong naghihirap…

di nyo ba napapnsin ang pag unlad natin,,puro kc kau negative thinker,, be optimistic naman…stock market hit all time high peso continue to strengthen this is because of the willingness of our president to propel this nation to first world by 2020,,i agree in what she has said,,

The freedom of speech under the Constitution guarantees or otherwise protects, among other things, the right of privacy or “ leave me alone.” Republic Act 4200 or otherwise known as the “Anti-Wiretapping Law ( “ Act 4200) further strengthens the right of privacy by punishing among other things, recording or tapping of a private conversation or communication of “ any” private person.

Senator Canada has intended and the Act 4200 itself is clear, that the right of privacy protects (1) the act of invading the right to privacy and, (2) the private nature of a conversation or communication. To the extent that Act 4200 punishes the act of secretly recording a conversation or communication which is private in nature makes the law malum in se. Thus, a mere recording or tapping without the consent of the two parties concerned is punishable by Act. 4200 and the contents of the recording whether legal or illegal are not relevant to establish a violation

If the recording is illegal then any and all conversations or communications are also tainted. The spring cannot rise more than its source.

Let’s examine what Senator Canada said:

Senator Canada: As I have said, your Honor, the purpose of this Bill is to prevent the tape
recording or interception of a communication between one person and another- not between a speaker and a public. Because, precisely, the speaker speaks so that the public may know what has in mind and there should be no objection to tape recording that speech. But we want to protect is the communication between private individuals.

Senator Diokno. Then will it be possible to clarify this? Would your Honor have any objection to clarifying Sec. 1 as indicating communication or spoken word between private individuals.

Senator Tanada.Well, if you believe that is necessary although I believe that the very purpose and objection of the bill, as may be seen from the different provisions of the bill, clearly indicate thatintention- and that is the tape recording of private conversations or communications between one person and another.

Senator Diokno- privately made

Senator Canada. Yes.

The intention of Sen. Tanada is clearly to cover private conversations or communications between two government officials as long as they are made in private. Since, the call from the President to a COMELEC official was privately made and relating to private matter, the President is protected by the Anti Wire Tapping law.

The President was not performing her official function when she placed a private call to a COMELEC official. At a time, she was not exercising his function as the President. Neither did she commit any crime nor had violated the Election Code when she placed that private call. On the contrary, she was the victim of the crime. Evidence shows that the military bugged the conversation of the President and other private citizens, public officials and employees without their knowledge and consent.

The act of getting or securing political information as well as the information itself purposely to protect her political interest during the canvassing of the election results, is not a matter of public concern. Having said that, GMA’s right to privacy should be respected because it is protected by the R.A. 4200 and the constitution as well.

Also, since the law is clear as the extent of its nature, limitation and application, there is nothing to clarify and there is no need for judicial inquiry. Such inquiry is merely intended to satisfy the political whims and caprices of the opposition Senators.
The tapes are now in the hands of the Senate and the contents of the tapes are now known not only to the Senators but to the public therefore, it is pointless to conduct further legislative inquiry. From the information that is available to the Senators, they can now introduce amendments if any, to the Anti-Wiretapping Act or Elections Laws. Digging further the tunnel is no longer necessary. For in doing so, it would only create constitutional challenges thereby destabilizing the government.

There is no case in the Philippines relating to this issue.

The U.S. Supreme Court held in Barnicki v. Vopper case that the federal anti-wiretapping statute is constitutional because it is a law of general application and does not violate the freedom of speech. I that case, the court by majority votes, held that the right of privacy was not violated because (1) respondent media did not take part on the illegal interception, (2) the respondents’ access to information on the tapes was obtained legally, and Third , the subject matter of the conversation that inadvertedly overheard by a third party was a matter of public concern.
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However, this Bartnicki case is distinguishable and inapplicable to R.A 4200. First, unlike the federal anti-wiretapping statute, violation of R.A is malum in se. Intent need not be proved in order to hold the perpetrator responsible for violating R.A 4200. Second, R.A. 4200 specifically protects private communication or spoken word wether or not it is a matter of public concern. In Bartnicki, the Court said that months of negotiations over the proper level of compensation for teachers at the Wyoming Valley West High School were unquestionably a matter of public concern and respondents were clearly engaged in debate about the matter. Third, in Bartnicki, illegally obtained information is not protected by the First Amendment of the Right of Speech, because the information itself is being suppressed. Fourth, the third party inadvertedly overheard the statement. Here, the military intentionally intercepted the private conversation of the President.

Senator Tanada intended to give strong protection to a private communication or spoken word under the R.A 4200 if committed by a “ peace officer” By adding Sec. 4 to the effect that “ any communication or spoken word, or the existence, contents, substance, purport effect or meaning of the same of any part thereof or any information therein contained obtained or secured by any police officer shall not be admissible in evidence in any judicial, quasi-judicial, legislative, or administration hearing or investigation, Senator Tanada tightened the screw against abuses of right to privacy by a peace officer.

We respect the decision of the Sandiganbayan in regard to the plunder case against former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada.

We presume the court arrived at its decision after careful evaluation of evidence presented during the trial.

Justice expedient and with a heavy hand for those perceived to be enemies of the GMA regime, while slow and protective toward those allied with her

and We cannot do anything because we are only the supporter.

Itss gooodddd….!!!

Estrada deserve the punishment release by the court last Wednesday.
Since there are lots of evidence to prove that Estrada is gulity enough in plunder case.
That is his own Karma because he use the money of the government to the benefit of his own family
This case will serve as a value to the government official to be more responsible in serving our country..

There are many here who question the guilty verdict. Did anyone ever read the whole decision? I did from page 1 to the last. And if I were the sitting judge based on the evidences presented for and against, I would also find Erap guilty beyond reasonable doubt.

The prosecution did a sterling job in showing Erap’s plunder. The defense lost the case for Erap and Erap unwittingly (I don’t why he did it) put the last nail in his own coffin by admitting under oath that he was Jose Velarde. The guilty verdict hinged on the Velarde account and not on the jueteng testimony of Chavit Singson.

To Raul Lumacad

RP one of the most vibrant democracies? Do you ever know what “democracy” means?
It means the people rules, not an elite and not a military backed government oor anything else. And it means that everyone can freely express his or her sentiments, grievances, critics. There is no room for gagging EO’s for to suppress any investigation into questionable deals, graft, corruption, crimes.

What would have happened if Erap would have issued such gag orders to suppress any investigation? He let the matter go, very contrary to now. If really he had that billions, he would have the same easily bought the numbers in congress to squash any impeachment.

And now? Chavit admitted to have taken 130 million public money, which is plunder. Erap is acquiied form these accusations that he got the money, which anyway has been proven impossible since it could never fit into Chavit’s boxes and would weigh at least 100 kilo, first to show how one would have carried it from Chavit’s car to Estrada’s house through the PSG agants. But did now anyone ask where then the money went? Taken by Chavit but not delivered to Erap, so still with Chavit? He would be guilty for real plunder plus for false testimony to the court. Is there any case, any arrest warrant?
Velarde? There are two vice presidents of the bank who witnessed that Dichaves opened, owned and maintained the account, not Estrada and Erap is acquitted from being Velarde.

That lady that testified she delivered personally to Erap money, at a time when, due to official records, Erap was not even there?

Jueteng money? Where is anyone who testifies he gave protection money for Estrada?

Chavit’s ledger? He could put there anything he want, really not any proof that it is real. Besides, would really anyone make and hold such ledger, which at any time could have been turned out as undeniable proof of plunder, bribe and other crimes at a time when death penalty was still a possible sentence? Only a very stupid criminal would do so and Singson does not seem to be that. Why he did remember anydetail of the alleged Erap deliveries but could not remember whois behind the other coded recipients, they all would also be punishable.

We should remember that Singson turned against Estrada after Erap wanted to impose a legal number game instead of Chavit’s main income through the illegal kind of number games, therefore bypassing Singson.

However, if Estrada really would have committed all the crimes, then nothing of all has been really and truly proved.

Raul Lumacad,

Whether wiretapping is “legal” or “illegal”, Gloria’s indiscretion is grave enough for her to relinquish her post. We go around willy-nilly on it’s legality or illegality but Bunye himself released the contents to the media for all to hear. As usual this supposed “illegality” is being used by the administration to use the “letter of the law” instead of honoring the “spirit of the law”. As such Gloria herself should have resigned after this incident.

To add, the Lower House’s congress move to smother the issue and prevent proper investigation simply reflected how morally bereft they are. As such this nation has become a nation of institutionalized cover-ups. It is by this very fact that many people in top positions use this same style to hold on to their post for selfish interest tossing away the once effective cultural check and balance … “Delicadeza”. This new culture of using executive powers to cover-up any investigations on corruption is the very thing that rends asunder the very moral fabric of the Filipinos.

As in the allegory, the wife should have accepted her indiscretions to her husband rather than lamely blaming the “peeping tom” who discovered her sin.

Gloria should have taken the honorable way out, she should have resigned than perpetuated this practice of institutionalized cover-ups. No, these acts committed cannot be eradicated by good lawyering, legal technicalities and executive powers. One cannot hide from ones deeds for there is Higher Power who sees all that takes place.

She should have spared this Filipinos of the new reinvention Gloria and her administration had spawned institutionalized cover-ups, de-facto Martial Law acts, and protection of corrupt allies even to this day. She should have shown the Filipinos the good example of admitting her mistakes and resigning so as the citizenry would know how to act honorably, a new moral advent in Philippine society. Instead she set an example of evading consequences through abuse of power, intimidation, twisting the law, and using the PNP and army as if they were her personal Praetorian Guard. She should have chosen the honorable act, she should have resigned.

Sa totoo maging ang mga abogado ni Erap ginamit lang siya para sila sumikat at pagkakwartahan siya. Bakit kamo? Dahil ang tagal tagal ng usapin na yan hanggang nung impeachment na dahil sa jueteng pero ni minsan di inisip ng mga abogado niya kung sino ang pinagkukuhanan ni Singson ng pera na ibinibigay kay Erap. Sino nga ba siya at gaano siya kalakas hanggat ngayon ay pinoprotektahan ng kung sino at ni subpoena di pwedeng padalhan maging ng maimpluwensiyang tao sa Hurado…putulin ang ugat patay ang puno..kung sanga lang uusbong ulit at malago pa di ba?……he..he..he…..

Si Erap lang ang nakita ng publiko.Pero maraming nasa puwesto at may kapangyarihan na nanloloko at mandarambong. kailan din sila mahuhusgahan? Kaya maraming naghihirap at biktima ng walang hustisya sa ating bansa. Maawa sana sila sa mga taong isang beses na lang kumakain sa loob ng isang araw.

Ang hatol kay Erap ay hatol sa ating lahat na Mahihirap, walang pinag-aralan at mangmang na mga Pilipino. Kaya kayong lahat na nagtatatalon sa tuwa na mga “edukadong midel klas” mga nagpapaelitistang mga taga Ateneo, la salle, assumption, etc na nagpagamit sa mga politistang hayok sa kapangyarihan na akala nyo ay tama ang ginawa nyo noon, nasaan na kayo ngayon? ang ini-luklok nyo sa pwesto ay masahol pa sa inalis nyo. sino ngayon ang mas bobo? bakit kayo walang magawa ngayon? sino ba ngayon ang nangongolekta sa jueteng? bakit kayong napakadudunong na mga “makabayang” college students na nagpatalsik kay erap ay mukhang napipi na sa katahimikan ngayon? nakakahiya na ang maging pilipino. Isa lang ang ibig sabihin ng hatol kay Erap. Na ang hustisya sa Pilipinas ay nakakiling lang sa kakaunting mayayaman na ang tulad ni Erap na kahit mayaman ay naka-identify sa mahihirap at wala sa sirkulo ng “chosen few” ay maaring maging biktima ng bulok na sistema at hustisya sa pilipinas. Kaya kayong mga napakagagaling na mas mga bobong istudyante ng la salle, ateneo, up, assumption etc, mag-isip-isip kayo hanggat may panahon pa o sabyan nyo na lang ang pangkaraniwang mga pilipino ngayon na nanonood ng wowowee ka-awa-awang mga mangmang, bakyang mga pilipino na sanhi ng kahirapang dulot ng mga poletistang may bakyang mentalidad. kawawang pilipinas. kailan kaya tayo makakabangon ng totoo.

Kahit bali-baligtarin mo pa ang mga datos at isagad mo pa ang utak mo sa lupa kulang talaga ang basehan ng pagkakahatol sa dating presidente.

Ewan ko bakit parang ang bo bobo ng mga tao dito?

Alam ko na! Ang taas kasi ng pride ng mga sumama sa tinaguriang EDSA Dos na “Johnny come late” naman karamihan sa praktika ng pagtataguyod ng tunay demokrasya.

Tila natameme na nga kayo dahil nakita ninyo kung saan tayo dinadala ng pandakekong pinagtulungan ninyong iluklok kahit hindi tama ang prosesong dinadaanan. Ang layo nito sa original na dahilan ng paglunsad at kaparaanan ng EDSA1, ‘di ba?

Puwede ba magsitigil na nga kayong mga nadadala na lang ng kaytaas na pride at lunukin ito para maging makatotohanan ang pag ebalweyt ng kasalukuyang rehimen ni gma?

What’s the matter, can’t admit your mistake? So you think you are so bright, you stake your pride with the gma administration, even if reality bites you in the leg? Even if the world, the “masa” sees otherwise?

What progress are we talking about here?
No more corrupt and immoral government officials? Better Philippines?

ARe you an alien? Do you live in the RP?

Ka Huseng,
“Ang hatol kay Erap ay hatol sa ating lahat na Mahihirap…”
- wag mong gamitin ang kahirapan upang ilihis ang tunay na dahilan kung bakit nakulong at nahatulan any iyong idolo. Kumita na yang slogan na yan, at maraming napaniwala na si Erap ay para sa mahihirap subalit kung iyong babalikan ang mga kaganapan, si Erap mula nang ipinanganak ay nakahiga na sa yaman. Iyong mga pamimigay ng supot ng pagkain sa mga mahihirap ay hindi iyan tulong bagkus mga panunuhol upang siya ay iboto muli at ipagpatuloy ang pangungurakot. Huwag mong isisi sa iba ang kanyang kapalaran na siya mismo ang may gawa kasama ng kanyang mga alipores na traydor.

“…kawawang pilipinas. kailan kaya tayo makakabangon ng totoo.”
- talagang hindi tayo makakabangon kung patuloy tayong maniniwala sa huwad na katotohanan. Patuloy tayong magpapauto sa mga matatamis na dila ng pulitiko at patuloy nating ihalal ang mga trapo, mga dinastiya, mga rebeldeng sundalo, mga nakinabang noong diktaturya, mga pulitikong hunyango, mandaraya’t sinungaling at marami pang iba (Opo kasama si Glorya sa listahan). Tatlong taon mula ngayon boboto ka ulit, sana wag mo nang iboto sila upang sa gayon mabawasan kung di man mawala ang problema ng ating bansa. Sana bigyan mo rin ng halaga ang pangalang Huseng Batute.

Huseng batute, mukhang napakanegatibo na nang pananaw mo sa PIlipinas dahil lamang sa hatol sa idolong mong si ERAP. Ako ay naniniwala pa rin sa hustisya sa ating bansa, isang patunay nito ay ang hatol mismo sa iyong idolo. Huwag kang magaalala dahil ang administrasyon ngaun ay sasalang din sa mga ginawa nilang pangungurakot, in due time huseng batute. Justice will find its way ika nga. Si ERAP ginamit lamang ang mga mahihirap para mapagtakpan ang kanyang pangungurakot at pagkaganid sa pera. At least nasampolan na sya ngaun. Swerte nga sya at indi sya diniretso sa munti, at sa rest house lamang sya ipinirmi. Kung talagang ang idol mo ay para sa mahirap, ibigay nya ang mga yaman nya sa mga mahihirap, ganun lamang kadali un. Wag nyang gamitin ang mga mangmang at mahihirap. At wag na syang ganid sa pera, tutal matanda na nmn sya eh, at indi na nya madadala un sa kabilang buhay.

AMNESTY FOR ERAP??? Too early and what this honorable people from the government is talking about? He was already found guilty of plunder. Even layman people can understand the gravity of what he did compared with the unheralded prisoners. With still those super special treatment… injecting emotions and media mileage rather than the rule of law. And yet this bragging convict still has the nerve to taunt and beats the president to a draw in saying that he’s not accepting amnesty. What kind of judicial system we have. Its a popularity contest… ONLY IN THE PHILIPPINES!!! We are already submerged into a political circus and intrigues with no clear definition of legal responsibilities. And they say the law is complete. Where to draw the line for the liability due to inaction. Many cases has already been filed in court since time immemorial and we know nothing happened. Its just all political mileage. If we have no respect for our political system, how much more other countries can we expect to respect us. And its happening…

ITS A SHAME! So to our political leaders, where do we go from here???

para po kay Huseng B a t u t e di kaya ang mahihirap lang ang idinahilan itinatangi nyong si Erap? Kung tutuusin nga ehh alam ba nya nag depinisyon ng salitang mahirap? kung ang pamumuhay niya ay taliwas sa mahihirap? ang mga luho nya at ng mga taong nakadikit sa kanya? siguro po mas mainam na hwag na lang natin gamitin ang salitang “mahirap” dahil marami din pong mahihirap ang di sang ayon sa ganung pananaw.

saan nga po ba nag ugat ang edsa dos?

ang pinag uusapan po sa hukuman ay base sa batas, base sa mga ebidensya at testigo na nakalap ng mga tagapaggtanggol ng batas.

babangoon ang bayan na ating sinilangan kung ang bawat isa sa atin ay magpapahalaga, tutulong, iiwas sa pagsilip sa ginagawa ng iba at kung tayo sa sarili natin ang unang tutuwid sa mali. Ang KAHAPON ay nakapalipas na magsimula muli dahil may BUKAS pang nag aabang sa atin PERLAS NG SILANGAN.

hindi naman siguro tamang sabihin na ang guilty verdict kay erap ay hatol din para sa ating mga mahihirap. sapagkat ang totoo nyan si erap ay kailanman HINDI MAHIRAP (napakayaman niya) - at LALUNG HINDI TOTOONG MAKAMAHIRAP. ito ang gusto kong iparating sa kapwa ko mahihirap na naengganyo ng maling paniniwalang ito.

bakit kamo? kasi kung makamahirap si erap:
1) bakit lahat ng kabarkada, kasugalan at kainuman nya ng magdamagan sa loob ng malakanyang ay pawang mayayaman?
2) bakit pag mamigay sya sa mahihirap eh tig dadaanin lang (of course me kasama namang tig-iisang supot na noodles, isang sardinas at kalahating kilong bigas), samantalang pag nagnakaw sya bilyon bilyon?
3) bakit pag mamimigay sa ng balato sa mga senador eh milyon? itanong mo ke oreta at osmena kung hindi totoo. mayayaman na ang mga iyon eh. bakit di nya nabalatohan ang mga mahihirap ng ganon din kalaking halaga? opo me mga proyekto din sya para sa mga mahihirap pero ang totoo nyan karamihan front lang sa pangungulimbat nya - kagaya ng erap muslim foundation.
4) bakit pinakialaman nya ang pera sa GSIS at SSS - na pera ng mga mahihirap na manggagawa? kaya ayun wala tuloy makuhang benipisyo and kawawang manggagawa pag retire nila.
5) bakit wala syang inappoint noon na mahirap sa kanyang gabinete?
ang mga ito at marami pang iba ay patunay lamang na si erap ay HINDI TOTOONG MAKAMAHIRAP!

sa totoo lang idol ko rin sya noon - at sino namang ordinaryong mamamayan na katulad ko ang hindi bilib sa kanya bilang artista?

kaya nang mailantad sa bayan ang mga panlilinlang nya sa tao ay ganun na lamang katindi ang galit at pagngingitngit sa kanya ng taumbayan. hindi rin po totoo na puro mayayaman at elitista ang sumali sa rally (edsa2) para patalsikin sya. isa po ako sa mga nagpuyat ng tatlong gabi sa edsa at isa rin sa mga nagmartsa papuntang malakanyang. hindi po ako mayaman at lalung hindi rin po elitista.

mga kababayan makatarungan lamang ang hatol sa kanya at malinaw na walang bahid ng pulitika. hindi rin makatarungan na paratangan ang sandigan bayan (sb) na may kinikilangan - dahil kung meron mang kinikilingan ang sb, ito ay walang iba kundi si erap din lang. saan ka ba nakakita ng bilanggo na nasa rest house at malayang nakalalabas saan man at kailan man niyang gustuhin?

nararapat lamang na tanggapin nating mga Pilipino ang katotohanan na si erap ay nagkasala at dapat harapin nya ang kaukulang kaparusahan. dito masusukat ang pagiging lagalag nya - ipakita nya na tunay pa rin syang lalaki. sapagkat pag ginawa nya ito ay mas hahangaan pa sya at maaaring maibalik pa kahit papano ang respeto sa kanya ng taumbayan.

di dapat matakot si erap sa naging hatol sa kanya, dahil natitiyak ko na hindi lamang sya ang mag-isang mapaparusahan ng ganito, pag ang lahat ng nasa sandigan ay may integridad, prinsipyo at hindi kayang maimpluwensyahan.

MALAY NATIN BAKA MAGPANG-ABOT PA SILA NI ATE GLO SA BILIBID KUNG SAKASAKALING MAPAPATUNAYAN DIN ANG MGA AKUSASYON LABAN SA KANYA.
EH DI PAG NAGKAGANON HINDI KA NA MAG-IISA ERAP!
TSK TSK TSK. ANG BUHAY NGA NAMAN ANO, KUNG SINO PA ANG KINAIINISAN MO, SYA PA ANG NAPAPANGASAWA MO,…. ESTE… MAKAKASAMA MO NG ……HABAMBUHAY…..NA PARUSA!!!!

The guilty verdict…o ang hatol na si Estrada ay nangurakot ay hindi batay sa katotohanan at di naayon sa isinasaad ng Saligang Batas na “plunder” o pangungurakot….sapagkat ang ayon sa Batas, ang isang nahalal na puno ng Bayan ay guilty kung ang kanyang kinurakot ay salapi ng Bayan, ng pamahalaan. Ayon sa mga nalathala, ang P545 million na kanilang ibinibintang na tinanggap ni Estrada mula sa kamay ng mga juetengero. Ito ay di nanggaling sa kaban ng bayan. Kaya hindi naayon sa nakasulat na batas tungkol sa plunder o pangungurakot ng isang pangulo ng bansa.

Una-una, ang kapasiyahan na si Estrada ay guilty (may kasalanan)…ay batay sa testigo ng isang juetengero at kilalang kriminal sa kanilang provincia…si Chavit Singsong. Dito lamang ay giba na ang kapasiyahang ginawad ng naturingang Sandigangbayan’s Special Division.

At ang pinakamabigat na dahilan kung bakit ang inihatol kay Estrada ay walang kapangyarihan at walang bisa…sapagkat ang pamahalaang naggawad ng hatol ay nakapangyari sa pamamaraang halang at paling at di ayon sa Saligang Batas ng Bansa. Ang tinatawag ngayon ng mga periodista at mga economista na “presidente” ay hindi naging presidente ng naayon sa BATAS. May palatuntunan ang Saligang Batas kung paanong ang isang bise presidente ay magiging pangulo habang may isang nakaluklok na siyang halal ng Bayan. Sa tulong ng mga kakampi ng pekeng pamahalaang ito na tinalo ni Estrada sa halalang nagbigay sa kanya ng landslide votes…maraming boto di hamak sa kanyang mga kalaban…itinulak nila ang Pangulong kinikilala ng Bansa at iniluklok ang sarili sa upuan ng inihalal.

Ang katarungan ay hindi bulag. May bukas at may mga kabataang mga Pilipino ang magsisilaki sa kapanahunan ng Teknolohika. Ang katotohanan ay mahirap takpan ng mga kasinungalingan at mga pahalang na pangangatwiran ng mga kumakampi sa kasalukuyang pekeng pamahalaan.

The impending verdict, in my view, is a necessary evil to put a closure to this. It is therefore the duty of both opposition and administration elements in government not to inflame the passions of supporters but to let reason prevail. On this, let history be our judge…..

my response: There cannot be any closure without justice.

Bishop Oscar Cruz is one of the losers of the guilty verdict of Former President Erap the master mangler and who are the real winners that has benefitted the blood money, who sometimes travel with the first gentlemen of twinkle twinkle little star in las Vegas Casino and also starcity Casino who has even a Yatch that can go anywhere in this world that also really controls the political scene of the Philippines, where Jueteng was the main caused of why a legally elected president is incarcirated for life and the destruction of the real essence of peoples power which was started by our Hero Ninoy Aquino but was destroyed by a demonstrably corrupt Governor Chavit Singson. Mabuhay ang Pilipinas longlive Chavit Singson the real hero of Edsa2 revolution.

Sa dinami-dami ng corruption at katiwalian sa Pinas dapat ay nagkaroon na ng people’s power para patalsikin na ang kasalukuyang administrasyon. Kaya lang sa pakiwari ko kaya di nangyayari ito ay sa dahilang wala kang makitang puwedene pamalit mula sa opposition. Karamihan sa mga oposisyon ay
dikit sa convicted ex-president Erap, na siyang kauna-unahang presidenteng guilty sa pangungurakot. Na hanggang ngayon ay pinagpipilitang innocent siya. Ano ba sa palagay niya ang ginawang paglilitis ng Sandigang bayan, Sarswela. Isn,t he pathetic?

1-2-3 Erap Trial: Palpak!

1. Una, nag-walk-out ang mga senador sa trial sabay walang contempt of court ni Divide
2. 2nd envelope, walang rin palang proof
3. Tatlong dahilan para tanggalin ang pangulo sa consti hindi nasusunod gaya ng (a) incapacity (b) resignation (c) impeachment

Wag na tayong mag-aaway. Lahat ng bagay puwede natin daanin sa tamang proseso.

Trial gusto nyo? Sige, tapusin natin!
Gulo? Aba, walang mawawala sa akin.
O, ano? Kalimutan na lang natin?

Mahirap naman yata yun. Kapag inumpisahan ninyo, kailangan tapusin. Hindi maganda ang bitin. Its bad for your health.

Mga kababayan kung talagang “matured: kayo, alalahanin ninyo na may hangganan lahat.

Lahat naman yan puwede. Klaruhin lang natin para walang lamangan.

Kung gusto ninyo ng lamangan, ready rin ako diyan. Ubos na ang takot ko sa mga mahilig manglamang eh.

Puro na ako banas sa mga nanglalamang! Sino ba ang gustong laging nilalamangan? Paki taas po ng inyong mga kamay.

Wala! Siyempre! Hindi naman tayo tanga.

Yun lang.

Klaro naman siguro kung saan tayo pumupusisyon.

ok fine!!! we got him… accused him, put him on trial and now convicted… it seems, all the intellects of our nation, came altogether and brought down a former president. Hurray! We triumph! Yehey!

We have always wanted our leaders (elected and appointed), to be transparent in all their dealings, be it private or more importantly…. Public.

I think, what Erap is more guilty of… is… just that, transparency. Maybe plus… too trusting…

He was caught, because, he simply did not try to hide anything… he was caught, because, he didn’t think his closest friends will betray him. He was caught, because, he was stubborn.

He was accused, impeached, tried and convicted, not because he stole or garnered millions of ill-gotten wealth, while in power.. not because, he received jueteng money, not because of so many mansions.. so many wives and children…

But, because… He was dumb?

He was dumb, he didn’t hid his money in a Swiss Bank account, where the Swiss government can protect it, and where nobody from the Philippines can ever find it. Or in any offshore account, so to speak.

He was dumb… he was dumb… he was dumb… it was only money, isn’t it?

Ok fine… we got him!!!

Now, I would to see, all these intellects, come together all the more… and do everything they can, to investigate the “others” Plunderers of our nation.

Marcos was too intelligent… hmmmnn, maybe, too intelligent, than all of you, intellects… combined… he put all his money outside the Philippines… clever huh? There was every intent to hide every money, ill-gotten or not.

Challenge to you, Intellects! Why were you not successful in convicting any member of the Marcos family… even just a consolation… posthumous conviction?

Erap plundered… how much? P189M- BW commission, P500M – Jueteng Money (un-accounted), approximately P3B – Jueteng money, (un accounted for)…

Marcos loot? $20B (claimed)…

How about Ramos’s Clark Expo Project (P3B, PEA Amari deal (P35B). Don’t tell me, FVR is also too intelligent to be accused, tried and convicted.

Need I list down, all the miracle dealings of this administration? Just thinking about it, sends quivers to my spine… forgive the metaphor….

I issue the same challenge, to all the intellects, out there… if only, you can offer, just 50% of the energies, you mustered for Erap… Synthetic GMA and her boastful Husband, will be convicted, in no time.

Don’t tell me, this wife and husband tandem, is also, too intelligent for your combined energies. Is it because, all their monies, are now in Swiss banks? Hong Kong Banks? Singapore Banks? US Banks? China? Etc. etc. etc. Is it because, their mansions are in the Continental USA, and not found at New Manila, QC?

I pray that, Joey (de venecia) knocks them down, all those, who are behind the NBN fiasco. I want to see, how our intellects, perform in late 2007 and beyond… I want to see heads roll, along with Erap’s. This is a lonely place… he deserve a company.

I agree with the opinion that indeed our leaders have trivialized the issue of plunder by Erap.

I do give Erap some merit for having the courage to go through the judicial process. Unlike Ninoy (Aquino) who was willing to compromise and went to Boston instead of staying home ( The Philippine Heart Center was adequate to take care of him).

Erap can serve the Filipinos more by going through all the way—-accept the punishment of Plunder—by sitting on the electric chair!

In so doing perhaps our poliicians will think hard before plundering the country’s future.

There’s nothing more to prove that “SAKANG” is innocent.

He is guilty any which way:

Sideways
Horizontal
Vertical
Upsidedown

He’s a gonner.
Stick a FORK on his ass.
SAKANG is DONE !!!

Like his LECHON…

NEXT PLEASE !!!

Atty. Efren Castro:

You seem to be knowledgable with the law, as opposed to the Constitution which is the framework, as I understand, for the laws promulgated by the lawmakers.

Now, let me ask if the EDSA that toppled both Marcos and Estrada were lawful ?

What does the constitution say, and where is the law that says a duly elected president may be unseated thru EDSA or the likes, without going thru the necessary circuits that written and promulgated laws require ?

Thank you, sir.

Saan ka naman nakakita ng tao na tatangapin ang pardon provided na hindi “raw” siya guilty sa lahat ng pangungurakot na ginawa niya? Sa Pinas lang at si Erap ang “bida” pa rin…
Kung ayaw mo, huwag mo… Artista ka nga! kakahiya ka, bigote! Kaya mo langlokohin ang mga niloko mong “makahirap” daw. Grrrrrr.

ROD,
The real question for eraps trial would be has jueteng activities eradicated?, as for my own opinion the real losers here are the GSIS and SSS members like myself, who lost their pension funds that bought the belle resources stocks that is now worthless, ($3,14 per share). that stocks was originally set to tackle Jueteng Activities by making it legal as the former presidents intention(that would have double its value) and the members will benefit, instead the jueteng lords are the one who are making millions, and i myself saw one jueteng lord who gamble in Starcity casino with millions of dollars of funds and quiet well known with the GMA government a hero of edsa2, he has a yatch that sometimes dock in Darling harbour in Sydney Australia. I just couldnt believe how our fellow countrymen able to be duped by this person. its quite disappointing but thats how my formerbirthland has suffered, what can an ordinay person do, while senators and congressman cannot tackle this person, how much more an ordinary person.

Ang laki ng GINASTOS ng bansa na hikahos para sa “TRIAL” ng HAYOP na ito(Erap).At HINDI pa TUYO ang tinta sa HATOL dito ay AGAD INAASIKASO na ang pag-bigay ng “pardon” dito. Palibhasa PUROS SENTIMIENTO. Kahit anong “teknikal” ang pinagsasabi nyo,ang PUNDAMENTAL na katotohanan ay GINAMIT ng hayop na ito ang kanyang posisyon sa PAGKIMKIM ng pera ng bansa at ang pag-BIBIGAY ng mga POSISYON sa mga kabarkada ng mga kontrata para sa kanyang KOMISYON.LIKAS lang na talagang SENTIMIENTO ang taong naniniwala na WALANG kasalanan nito.At meron pang isan MANGMANG na nagsabi na ang “hatol” daw kay Erap ay hatol sa mga “mahihirap.My gosh,mukhang hindi yata marunong magbasa ito at puros EMOSYON lang.Kahit ang aso ko ay MABABASA ang TUNAY na KULAY ng BUWAYA(ERAP) na ito.King ako ang Pres.,,ngayong nahatulan na ang animal na ito,,bibigyan ko ng isang STATE firin squad ito para MAKITA ng lahat komplete with placard.Pero syempre kung alam ng INKUMBENT na admin. na HINDI RIN MALINOS ang kamay nito.Ang problema sa inyong mga Pinoy ay PUROS kayo SENTIMIENTO(PRIMITIBO) puros EMOSYON ang pnapagana.Ang laki ng GINASTOS sa trial na ito, ayngayon na nabigyan ng “guilty”…PARDON agad.TALAGANG mga MAHIHINA kayong klase ng tao.Such SPINELESS and WEAK WILLED people.Bagay nga sa inyo mAGHIRAP dahil napaka-hina ng isip nyo paramaisip ang mga SOLUSYON sa bansa.Kasi puros kayo sentimiento DEVOID of any SOLID INSTINCTS.Kaya ang bansa ninyo ang tagal-tagal na 3rd world pa rin.MAGPASALAMAT kayo sa tulad ni erap…at ngayon bigyan ng “pardon” Ang GAGALING nyo Pilipino!!

Dr. Sponk Long,

Ninoy, whether you like it or not, is our modern National Hero. Erap on the other hand, is a convicted plunderer. To say that Erap is better than Ninoy is just like saying “Barabas is better than Jesus Christ”. Can’t you see the difference?

Kabayan,

Please read the comments of Atty. Efren Castro regarding the wiretapping issue. It is well-explained and will probably enlighten your oppositionist (anti-Arroyo) leanings.

Rod,

When I said “The Philippines is one of the most vibrant democracies in Asia”, so what’s the fuss? Democracy and freedom goes hand in hand. Edsa 1 & 2 are examples of freedom. Democracy is a form of government in which the people have a voice in the exercise of power. Freedom means the state of being free. The right to act, speak and think freely is what we are doing in this blog. This is freedom. We rule. The Arroyo government is not a military-backed government. E.O is not intended to suppress (forcibly put an end to or prevent from being expressed or published) but to deter (to discourage) any investigation. In every country or state, there are state secrets that must not be known publicly. We elect these Senators to make, pass and amend laws not to investigate. Why not give this job to the Supreme Court?

Chavit Singson was a gambling and a drinking buddy of Erap turned state witness. He was not the accused either. The burden of proof lies on the prosecution panel and they prove it on the court not in the media as what Mr. Saguisag and Mr. Estelito Mendoza did. The prosecution just did their homework very well that is why the Sandiganbayan voted unanimously to convict your guy.

Thanks….

To: Raul Lumacad

You said Edsa 1 & 2 are example of freedom. What freedom? Freedom to topple duly elected government then be replaced by dubious ones that brought us, (not prosperity), down to the sinkhole, as we are right now. The Arroyo gov’t. is not a military-backed gov’t. is just your opinion, the majority will disagree with you. You forgot to mention that the Senate is mandated also to protect us, as any gov’t entity is, and to fiscalize against abuses. You agree with Rod that the ‘EO’ is a tool by the executive branch to deter any investigation, ‘deter’ means to prevent; from the Latin words ‘to frighten’. Why would you agree to an EO that deter any investigation, don’t you want to find out the truth? Why won’t anyone wants to find out the truth. Of course you are not sure whether the EO is meant to protect state secrets or personal interests, are you?

ERAP exemplifies what happens to poor people. Being least connected with the true elite in the country he gets jailed for what? I say trumped up charges. Read the 123 of trial palpak.

But, now the dilemma of the elite is that they don’t have the balls to kill Erap because even if plunder is a case that a man can be convicted and sent for lethal injection…

and he becomes a martyr. That my friend is the next step.

If the ELITE DOMINATED ADMINISTRATION
do kill him, they will have to pay someday. If they don’t, they will still have to pay someday. There is no escape!

True justice is in God’s hand, not in people not in the military, nor bishops nor ulemas.

All the (unjust) ELITE shall burn in Hell forever. Just like the ordinary people who commit crimes. There are no reserved seats for them after they die.

This is an ELITE DOMINATED FORUM.
And this piece stinks, for your own good.

I think the verdict to Erap is not yet that what we call the exact justice. And yes there is a distinction of treatment considering his status being of a former president. But the way I see it, he is an over-pampered and over-spoiled prisoner.

Our justice system is not yet in its true form. But I believe our justices has done a great effort to follow their moral convictions in these landmark decisions considering the extreme bias political forces reigning in this land for a long long time now. Its a first in history that they convicted a well-oiled and very popular big fish- a former president at that- beyond the ill-twisted norms…Still remember the Marcoses, what they had done? Those boxes and boxes of newly minted money they brought along on their escape? How about Imelda Marcos dipping her hand on her personalized piggy bank (PNB) for her shopping sprees in New York? Out of delicadesa the Swiss banks had already returned that billions of money because it was proven that the Marcoses stolen it. 21 years later still the justice system could not touch Imelda Marcos, despite the many cases filed against her in court. But instead the government has the nerve to enter into a bargaining agreement for that stolen money. Where is the DIGNITY on that? And now its Erap turn. We have never learned thats why its always happening.

My kudos to the prosecutors especially to those volunteers who rendered their services for free because of their convictions to give the justice system a breathing chance in this time of political circus and defy the odds. Same with those witnesses who risk their lives being on the hot seats to speak the truth.

And together with the Sandiganbayan justices, they should be given recognition and a place in history for that matter.

for me erap should not be guilty on the case of plunder.. tnx

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In the Philippine present judicial system, conviction in court is only applicable to official who are in the opposition and persons against the government. I haven’t read of any pro government officials convicted of graft & corruption?. What happen to the Hello Garci tape case?

Disgusted citizen

Frankly a lot of people reading Inquirer is oblivious to other papers like the favorite Philippine Daily Tribune. This one’s really designed for the ELITE in Philippine society and it stinks 50 meters away from where I stand.

The advertisement which shows a clown is a mockery of Filipinos who cannot afford to buy either the Daily Tribune or the SELF CONGRATULATING INQUIRER.

For this score I will only read other dailies from now on.

INQUIRER is for the ELITE.
INQUIRER is for the ELITE in Philippine society. IT STINKS.

The real person that is related to the word Elite, is the hero of Edsa2 lord of the Jueteng, Richer than ever before and has enjoyed impunity forever and ever. long live Jueteng Activities. You are quite invincible.

Based on my own opinion as what i have read in these inquirer paper, there are only two cities that have declared Jueteng Free cities, Manila and Makati, the rest of the country are still jueteng controlled cities, which really justifies who are really the Jueteng Lord that really topled a legally elected president where is original problem is about eradicating Jueteng funds, where it would have been the GSIS and SSS members the actual beneficiary of that legally set up business Belle Resources($3.14 per share) would have tripled its stock shares and would have eradicate hidden jueteng funds which is now still being siphon by the lord of the Jueteng that really the hero of Edsa2. Thats the reality and sadly no one can stop this democrazy reality.

After all this Former President Eraps fiasco, i could not believe it to what is happening to our GSIS and SSS funds where i beleive the Senate is planning to invest the funds overseas to make money out of it. Most of our kababayan never realized that Pagcor is the only government controlled business that is making money and yet when Erap tried to create Belle Resources stocks with SSS and GSIS funds, he is now convicted by the Sandigan Bayan and yet He categorically said he will return the money about 545 million pesos and 200 million pesos which should be used to buy Pagcor stocks instead of investing overseas where its quite volatile and risky, compare to profitable Pagcor stocks where it can be specifically used as a tool to fight Jueteng activities. So where is the logic about Eraps mesh.

Erap is Elitist -

1) He was born an elite
2) He wields power even under arrest - only an elite can do
3) He can afford luxury, concubines and fathers dozens - only an elite can do
4) He has an estate with state of the art facilities including his future mausoleum - only an elite can do

PIKON TALO.

GET A LIFE! BETTER YET, DIE.

If Guilty

If found guilty Erap Estrada should immediately be brought to the Penitentiary but before going there should undergo the process of every person convicted. Would Erap feign illness to avoid jail? Would he play sick and claim that he has heart problem or an unknown malady?

Perhaps but I don’t think the court and the Department of Justice as well as the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology should just allow him. Otherwise this would be something of a special treatment not accorded any Juan, Pedro or Tomas who are immediately marched off to prison after being sentenced with conviction.

If found guilty Erap could file a Motion for Reconsideration within fifteen (15) days from today or file a file a direct appeal to the Supreme Court. Since the case of plunder is higher than 6 years in penalty he won’t be able to make use of probation. I also don’t think Erap would just sit by and accept pardon from President GMA- its more likely he’ll bite the hand if it was offered to him.

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Well my dear,….You’re wrong! Erap, Did accept pardon from Mrs. Pidal! Its amaze me. In a way I don’t blame him to accept pardon from the bugos President of cebu because that is the only way he can be free from jail house. Mrs. Pidal, Must be feeling really guilty to free him, After all she’s the one who kick Erap, From malacanyang palace so that she can rob the country coffer as we all can see it. I really wonder why she set Erap, Free! As we all know that Mrs. Pidal can throw anybody in jail even though you’re not guilty of any crime. Only in the philippines that the crooks can be free while the innocent will be rotten in jail. If this is not a corrupt justice system I don’t know what is. Only the the Philippines! halilujah….

Based on my own opinion as what i have read in these inquirer paper, there are only two cities that have declared Jueteng Free cities, Manila and Makati, the rest of the country are still jueteng controlled cities, which really justifies who are really the Jueteng Lord that really topled a legally elected president where is original problem is about eradicating Jueteng funds, where it would have been the GSIS and SSS members the actual beneficiary of that legally set up business Belle Resources($3.14 per share) would have tripled its stock shares and would have eradicate hidden jueteng funds which is now still being siphon by the lord of the Jueteng that really the hero of Edsa2. Thats the reality and sadly no one can stop this democrazy reality.

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Its amaze me that the corrupt justice find Erap guilty of juenting money. Iyan ba ay pera ng bayan? hindi. Sabihin mo the only reason they find Erap guilty because that is the only way to protect Gloria Arroyo, Into her stolen power. Mga walanghiya! In my book Gloria Arroyo, The one should be in jail for kicken the duly elected President Joseph Estrada, And stole her title again in May 14, 2004. Presidential election from FPJ. She should be the one in jail because there is solid evidece against her for being the biggest crooks. The only reason she’s not in jail because she control the entire corrupt justice system. If whats going on in the Philippines is not corrupt I don’t know what is….Halilujah.

Mr. Tabako say that since Mrs. Pidal pardon Erap this will lead to her downfall. Its overdue! But, that will never happen because she control the entire corrupt justice system. Even though there is solid evidence against her she can overcome it because she have plenty of money to buy them off. Hindi ba? Yes, Of course tama ako. If there is really demoracy in the Philippines all these happening in the Philippines will never happen.

Si Erap lang ang nakita ng publiko.Pero maraming nasa puwesto at may kapangyarihan na nanloloko at mandarambong. kailan din sila mahuhusgahan? Kaya maraming naghihirap at biktima ng walang hustisya sa ating bansa. Maawa sana sila sa mga taong isang beses na lang kumakain sa loob ng isang araw.

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Tama yon sinabi mo, There is lots of thieves in Gov’t office pero ang nakita nila si Erap lang. Don’t worry their day well come! At tama rin ang sinabi mo na there is lots of filipino people hardly eat. Pero lucky pa rin sila if they’re eating atleast once a day. Some of them they don’t have anything to eat at all. And if you think that these crook’s in high places of government care about these starving people you better think again. They only care about themselves. Just like whats going on right now. They’re killing each other sa pera ng bayan. Talagang mga walanghiya!

Juan
In the Philippine present judicial system, conviction in court is only applicable to official who are in the opposition and persons against the government. I haven’t read of any pro government officials convicted of graft & corruption?. What happen to the Hello Garci tape case?

Disgusted citizen

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So, What about Hello Garci tape? iyan lang ba? Hello…..! What about ZTE, NORTH RAIL PROJECT, DIOSDADO MACAPAGAL HIGHWAY, JOC-JOC BOLANTE FERTILIZER SCAM JOSE PIDAL JUENTING MONEY, AMONG OTHERS CORRUPTION THAT HAS BEEN GOING ON FROM DAY ONE SHE’S BEEN SQUATTING IN MALACANYANG PALACE. DOIS MIO.

26 October 2007

A TIME FOR MOURNING

Today will be marked as a miserable day in our nation’s history. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s pardon of former president Joseph Estrada, granted without need of a public admission of guilt, is a mockery of justice and an insult to all Filipinos. It is a reflection of the culture of transactional politics that has characterized GMA’s regime, which has brought our country to a state of moral bankruptcy.

We ask every citizen to join us in mourning the death of justice in our country. Tie black ribbons to your vehicles and wear black every Friday starting today. Let us paint this nation’s heart black, for that is its color at its core. Those in government who often claim respect for the rule of law and who are sworn to uphold it are the very ones who pervert it.

Let us also stop according our government officials – the President, Vice-President, Cabinet Secretaries, Senators, Congressmen, Governors, and Mayors allied with GMA, the honor they do not deserve. Ginagago na tayo. The least we can do is to STOP calling them “honorable”, refuse to shake their hands, or stand up or clap for them at their public appearances.

Each one of us should ask our Governor, Mayor, and Congressman of whatever party affiliation, “Pumunta ka ba sa Malacanang?” and “Nakatanggap ka ba?” With the ease by which they offend our sensibilities and basic decency, they deserve no less than our ostracism.

To our OFWs who have kept our economy afloat with your sacrifice and hard-earned remittances, we ask that you express your outrage through emails that you are so good at sending out around the world. Please send messages of indignation to Philippine embassies and consulates in your host countries. Work to use your influence over your families to boot out corrupt officials in 2010. Help us express global outrage at the impunity with which an illegitimate president rules.

Sadly, the reason we are in this state of moral bankruptcy today is because we have been indirect accomplices in the past through our silence.

It’s time to break our silence. Tama na. Sobra na. Hindi na ako magpapagago!

you guys better think of immigration. Think of your kids and future. You’re not leaving the philippines. You’re staying away from the Philippines government that’s preventing you from living like human beings!

I guess this site is Mrs. Pidal supporter. Ha, Ha. All my posting has been delete. You can delete anything I post here or anywhere but you can’t take the fact that Mrs, Pidal’s, Nothing but liar, a thief and power grabber. And there is solid evidence against her but she’s still the one running the country because she control the entire corrupt justice system.

Salina

“The aftermath of EDSA II, the force which catapulted Mrs. Arroyo to power, saw a third force which aimed at reinstating Mr. Estrada. Certain politicians rode the crest of this third force but abandoned it later on. A string of events occurred culminating in the violent dispersal at the gates of Malacañang.”

What is seen as a “third force” in there is no third force at all. It is the Estrada camp that was emboldened and bolstered by public dismays for the Arroyo administration.

Third force in the Philippines would be those, or those representing people who are sick of corrupt forces squabbling among themselves-on who of them should plunder the nation.

If a line between right and wrong is drawn today, The Estrada camp and the Malacanang camp will find themselves in one side and a TRUE third force will be the other side.

There is only EDSA 1 and EDSA 2. There were revolutionary attempts against the Arroyo administration that failed. Third force took the stance of wait and see. The prospect that Estrada was to be reinstated to power simply turned them off.

The Pardon by Gloria M Arroyo of convected plunderer Ex-president Joseph E. Estrada is abuse against a third force.

I agree with the view that power to grant pardon by the President has been INDISCRIMINATELY ABUSED by Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.

1. Joseph E. Estrada NEVER ADMITTED to any wrongdoing.

2. To him Sandigan Bayan’s conviction of him (to include the whole judiciary system) are all nothing but politics.

3. Gloria M Arroyo, by her “hasty” act, tends to support all that.

She made Sandigan Bayan look like fool. She had spitted at all those in EDSA 2.

Who has she to sympathize with her now?
It looks like her days are numbered like FVR thinks it is. I dont accuse Erap of plotting to oust her before 2010 but I’m sure he would be very happy- fully vendicated, if that happens. Unity of Malacanang and Erap fanatics? The idea is insane!

AT THE FIRST INSTANCE OF SINGSON LYING UNDER OATH THE COURT SHOULD IMMEDIATELY STOP THE PROCEDINGS AND DECLARE ERAP NOT GUILTY.IT DRAG’S FOR MORE THAN SIX YEARS AT THE EXPENSE OF ESTRADA FOR THE COURT TO REALYZE THEIR FAULT.SINGSON’S TESTIMONY EXPLAINING TO THE COURT THAT HE CARRIED THE MONEY TO ERAP IN THE PALACE COULD NOT HOLD GROUND,THE AMOUNT SINGSON ALLEGELY HANDED TO ESTRADA LOGICALLY WILL CONSIST OF SEVERAL BAGS OR CARTONS WITH HAVING A WEIGHT OF MORE OR LESS 19O KG.AND ONLY IN ONE PASSING. BEING THE STAR WITNESS WHO PINNED DOWN ERAP, THE COURT BY THIS JUNCTION SHOULD DECLARE ERAP NOT GUILTY.HOW MUCH POWER SINGSON HAVE TO CARRY THAT WEIGHT IN ONE PASSING OR AT LEAST HE MUST HAVE LIED MORE BY SAYING HE MADE SEVERAL PASSES TO DELIVER THAT HEAVY LOAD.OR HE SHOULD HAVE LIED MORE BY SAYING SAY HE CARRIED WITH HIM A HEAVY LIFT TO COMPLETE THE DELIVERY. BUT HE DIDN’T BECAUES HE THINK THAT THAT LIE IS ALREADY SUFFICIENT.

some one commented on this blog that Erap and GMA is in the same basket is quite unfounded and absurd, firstly lets examine GMA fault that is the Hello Garci and Zte Scandal is only peanuts to the crime of Jueteng payoffs and Belle resources stocks scandal, its a grievious thing to involve yourself to Jueteng activities than using Government funds for it was the main reason of why ERaps is found guilty. So its quite hard to justify the fault of President GMA which has no involvement of Jueteng money. Just thing Jueteng and you will end up Being Usurped with your Presidential power and thats the reality of philippine politics. Jueteng anak ng pating.

why not chase chavit singson or question where he got all his wealth also? im just wondering nakapagpatayo sya ng palasyo na ganun kalaki. or FVR building the EXPO which now what? wala ng pakinabang di ba? bilyones ang nagastos dun na galing mismo sa pera ng taong bayan. or si lucio tan wherein billions na rin ata ang taxes na di nababayaran? wag lang sana sa iisang tao ituon yun galit. mas marami pa dyan na mas masahol ang ginawa at pinagnanakawan tayo ng harap harapan.

Mga kabayan ilang siglo na ang mga nakalipas puro kayo dakdakan ng dakan cgro pinaglihi kayo sa dinakdakan,dapat madala na kayo sa pagpipili ng inyong mga iboboto,o kaya naman wala nalang botohan para kanya-kanya nalang total lagi nalang ganito ang nangyayari,tapos na iyan laya na ang tinaguriang Jueteng Lord si Erap at walang ngipin ang batas natin sa totoo lang, what’s next ika nga at ano na naman ang gagawin ninyo lalo na yoong nasa Gobyerno,militar yes sir,yes man sipsipan at suhulan sa isat-isa kanya-kanyang diskarte kung papano cla makakakurakot ay naku,may mga pinag aralan kuno di naman ginagamit sa mabuti, kung gusto ninyong magbago, baguhin muna ninyo ang inyong motibo,isip at lalo na ang puso,di puro kurakot kayo para naman di tayo nakakahiya sa ibang bansa pinatatawanan lang tayo…Hoy Gising!!!

Erap pardoning not goot but bad. Really asked every1 I known they don’t want neither.

Mga Kabayan at Kapwa OFW’s;

Well sa nangyayari sa ating Justice sa ating bansa ay tuluyan ng inilukmok sa walang katarungan ang mamamayan lalong lalo na ang mga mahihirap nating mga kababayan.

Sa pagbibigay ng EC ni Gng. Gloria M. Arroyo kay Erap Estrada, ay lantaran ng iwingayway sa buong mundo na wala ng katarungan sa ating bayan. Paano pa mabibigyan ng katarungan si “Juan dela Cruz” kung ang isang mayaman at makapangyarihang tao na nagkasala sa kanyang bayan ay di mabigyan ng karampatang parusa, paano na lamang ang mga mahihirap na inapi? na humihingi ng Hustisya, paano mabibigyan ng tamang hustisya ang mamamayan kung ang isang nagkasala ay maykarapatang bigyan ng kapatawaran?

Wala ng hustisya sa ating bayan? ikaw, ako kayo, tayo, may maaasahan pa ba? lahat na lang sa ating bayan ang katapat ay kuwalta? kapag ikaw ay mayaman, mabibili mo ang hustisya, ngunit kapag ikaw ay mahirap, sabi nga nila “Patay kang Bata ka”.

Mga politoko sa ating bayan lahat sila ay iisa ang kulay, tahimik, maingay, madaldal o mahinhin, kapag sila ay nasa larangan ng politika, gagawin ang lahat para makuha ang boto ng masa.

Mga halimbawa nito’y ang mga taong noong una ay may paiyak iyak pa habang ang impeachment ay gumugulong pa, ngunit ng bandang huli’y sila’y naging kakampi ng bilangong pangulo upang ang boto nila’y dumami ng dahil sa mga botante ng loyalistang “Sakang na pangulo”.

Mga oposisyong politiko laban sa Gng. Arroyo, ngayo’y tuwang tuwa dahil nakuha nila ang simpatiya ng bawat Pilipino, na ngayo’y nga may tumubong galit sa kasalukuyang Pangulo, kawawa ka bayang Pilipinas, kawawa ka, masang Pilipino, saan na nga ba tayo patutungo, lahat sila’y pinaglaruan ang damdamin at karapatan ng bawat mamamayan, tamaan nawa kayo ng mag asawang Kidlat sana’y lahat kayo’y magliyab.

Mabuhay ang mga mahhihirap.
Nabigyan din ng pardon ang pinakamamahal nating Pangulo na si Erap.

Maraming salamat sa lahat ng mga critico dahil nakatulong din sa pagbibigay ng pardon para kay Erap..

Kaya masayang masaya kaming mahihirap dahil Free Man na si Erap at patuloy niyang gagawing ang mga pangarap niya para sa Masang Pilipino.

Ang Slogan na “Erap Para sa Mahihirap” ay patuloy naming itinataguyod na kahit papaano pinipilit ni Erap na matulungan.

Ngayong laya na siya ,wag na sana natin pang pagusapan pa ang nabigyan ng un conditional pardon.Wala naman talaga siyang kasalanan si Chavit ang kumuha ng pera sa Jueteng……

Bakit hindi nalang niyo tulungan ang mga mamayan sa ngayon na nangangarap na paalisin sa Pwesto si Gloria ……

Baka sakaling matupad niyo ang mga hinanakit na nakikita niyo sa kasalukuyang Gobyerno..

Kung sa tingin niyo na Tama na at Sobra Na eh.. dapat sumama na kayo para Mapalitan na…. di ba..

“LAW W/OUT TEETH” ika nga! ano ba naman ito “Case of Plunder” billion of wealth pinagaawayan di pa rin nababalik, mabalik man pero ibubulsa din naman ng mga ganid at swapang din na tao sa kapangyarihan.Last time ang headline sa mga news “GUILTY ERAP” ngayon pinakawalaan nalang bigla ano ba naman itong batas natin wala talagang tinatawag na hustisya, ang husitsya nila ay doon sa may mga pera lamang at nakaw pa ito,pero doon ba sa mga taong mga walang pera at hikahos sa kahirapan may hustisya ba, yoong mga nakakulong ba na mahihirap may hustisya ba, Bakit ganito ang batas ng Pilipinas di pantay-pantay. kawawa naman ang tulad naming mahihirap,lalong naghihirap, tira-tirahan nalang , kaya tuloy pinagtatawanan lang tayo ng ibang karatig bansa noon No.1 ngayon kulilat pa sa kulilat,Akala ko ba nakalaya na tayo sa pagkaalipin,pero bakit hanggang ngayon inaalipin pa rin tayo sarili pa naman nating kalahi may pinag aralan kuno pero pagnanakaw naman ang iniisip…Makonsensya naman sana kayo mga walang puso…Mayroon pang ipapanganak??????

Myseterio
After all this Former President Eraps fiasco, i could not believe it to what is happening to our GSIS and SSS funds where i beleive the Senate is planning to invest the funds overseas to make money out of it. Most of our kababayan never realized that Pagcor is the only government controlled business that is making money and yet when Erap tried to create Belle Resources stocks with SSS and GSIS funds, he is now convicted by the Sandigan Bayan and yet He categorically said he will return the money about 545 million pesos and 200 million pesos which should be used to buy Pagcor stocks instead of investing overseas where its quite volatile and risky, compare to profitable Pagcor stocks where it can be specifically used as a tool to fight Jueteng activities. So where is the logic about Eraps mesh.

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ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION. THE LOGIC IN ERAP CASE IS STINK!!! IF THESE IDIOT LET THE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL TO BE FINISH SO THAT THE TRUTH WILL COME OUT THIS PROBLEM WELL NEVER HAPPEN. BUT THE ONLY REASON GLORIA ARROYO, ET. AL: KICK ERAP OUT BECAUSE THEY KNOWS THEY DON’T HAVE A SOLID EVIDENCE AGAINST HIM. AND THE ONLY REASON THESE JUDGES CONVICT HIM WITH PLUNDER BECAUSE THAT IS THE ONLY WAY THEY CAN PROTECT GLORIA ARROYO, FROM HER STOLEN POWER. THESE JUDGES CONVICT HIM BECAUSE OF JUENTING MONEY, THE JUENTING MONEY IS NOT GOVERNMENT MONEY. WHY CONVICT HIM. IN MY BOOK ERAP IS NOT GUILTY.
IF YOU COMPARE ERAP TO GLORIA, ERAP IS A SAINT. WITH ALL THE CORRUPTION THAT IS ROCKING HER STOLEN ADMINISTRATION AND THERE IS SOLID EVIDENCE AGAINST HER BUT SHE STILL THE ONE RUNNING THE COUNTRY ONLY BECAUSE SHE CONTROL THE ENTIRE CORRUPT JUSTICE SYSTEM. SO HOW CAN YOU JUSTIFY THAT.

Juan
In the Philippine present judicial system, conviction in court is only applicable to official who are in the opposition and persons against the government. I haven’t read of any pro government officials convicted of graft & corruption?. What happen to the Hello Garci tape case?

Disgusted citizen

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Yeah, Whatever happen to HELLO GARCI TAPE! Natabonan na,. Why don’t you ask the senator’s. Baka naman pati sila nabili na ni Mrs. Pidal. Kaya hindi na natin narinig yon HELLOOOOOOOOOOOO GARCI. YON, DAG DAG, YON DAG DAG. MAKE SURE I WILL WIN OVER A MILLION VOTES AGAINST FPJ. WALANGHIYA TALAGA.

BUT HELLO GARCI ITS NOTHING COMPARE TO THE REST OF KURAKUTAN NI MRS. PIDAL’S AND HER GOON’S. THEY’RE THE ONE SHOULD BE ROT IN JAIL. BUT, THEY’RE THE ONE STILL RUNNING THE COUNTRY BECAUSE THEY CONTROL THE ENTIRE CORRUPT JUSTICE SYSTEM.

Ano ang pagkakaiba ng bulok sa mabaho?Bulok= sira na talaga! Mabaho=umaalisangaw na amoy!Ganyan ang ating pamahalaan bulok na mabaho pa naaamoy kahit saan, itago mo man ng ipagtaguan naaamoy pa rin ang baho, lalo na ang mga namumuno sa ating gobyerno sa maruming pamamlakad, kaya di natin masisisi ang mga tao sa atin na magrebelde at pumatay ng kapwa o dili cla ang pumapatay o cla itong nagpapatayan ng dahil sa kapangyarihan at salapi.Ang sabi sa Bible “For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs…”The wicked desire the plunder of evil men, but the root of the righteous flourishes…kaya totoo ito abusado lang ang tao, sana mangatakot na kayo,di ninyo madadala ang yaman at kapangyarihan ninyo sa kabilang buhay kung sa langit man o impiyerno kayo mapupunta…TAKE NOTE!

in the west, when you are convicted, you live the sentence. No ifs or buts. In the Philippines, other factors are in play as to how to use them in your favour. The standard of morality, ethics and professionalisim are so low that those who are influential. rich and powerfull use them to their advantage. In what ever situation, this standard must be raised as well as have faith in the judicial system. Then corruption may eventually be controlled to a minimum if not errased.

kahoy
oh ano sino mga erap fanatics jan..sumagot kayo..=))

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AKO! SALINA, ANG KAMPI NI ERAP. HINDI BA SI GLORIA/SABIT TINGSON ANG KAWATAN. BAKIT SI ERAP LANG ANG NAKIKITA INYO! SO GLORIA ARE REACHING OUT TO CHAVIT, OF COURSE AFTER ALL HE KNOWS TO MUCH ABOUT GLORIA CORRUPTION DAPAT LANG NA SUHOLAN SIYA NI GLORIA NG HUSTO. JUST LIKE SHE’S BEEN GIVEN PLENTY OF MONEY TO THESE CONGRESSMAN SO THAT THEY CAN PROTECT HER FROM HER STOLEN POWER. MGA KAWATAN KAYO. AND THATS THE FILIPINO PEOPLE MONEY YOU’RE STEALING.

What is the real reason of Former President Eraps presidential incumbency? Ang unang sagot ay tayong mga pilipino ay mahilig maghusga bago magimbestiga. The majority of Edsa2 peoples power has prejudge Erap as a Jueteng lord and ended in Jail without bail for six years and was now finally convicted by the Sandigan Bayan because of the real reason of Belle Resources stocks scandal that involves 545 million and 189 million pesos compared To President GMA hello Garci and Zte Scandal is so way out of comparison to protest against President GMA for the real reason is it is not involved with Jueteng Money. IF it is public money is not so severe but if it is Jueteng money you can be jailed for six years without bail and booted out of your position. But if it is only public funds you have the right to continue serving the public. So its so obvious if you try to protest against President GMA who holds all the power of the philippines, the senate,the congress and the Judiciary. So she is right to tell pilipinos to wait until 2010. So in this coming year they can really select the next president of the philippines without any anomalies and maintain the peace and order of the philippines. Besides She is the most powerful figure in the philippines, even the queen of England and the rest of the commonwealth is inviting her and acknowledgement of her true political power. Mabuhay ang ating tunay na pangulong president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. She is more human in forgiving than being Judgmental.

Let’s just grant pardon to ALL convicted criminals. my uncle is now in jail for malversing around 400,000 pesos of company money. he was given a life sentence. he used the money to pay off bills when his wife gave birth and died by the way, while giving birth. the baby survived. so free erap, how about my uncle and other criminals who commited crime due to hardship? yes my dear countrymen, justice and pardon is for the elite of this country. guess nothing much has changed since the time of the spaniards.

Loco, Loco si Erap if his going to pay this bugos gov’t. Of Gloria Arroyo. When we all know in fact that the money they’re trying to get from Erap, Is Chavit Singson, Has it. Why they’re not after him its been proven in court that Erap is not the one plundering the government coffer. But, Chavit Singson and Gloria Arroyo!

Hipocrits! Eraps broke the law by pocketing 600 million jueteng money? Is that a sin? Who is pocketting the jueteng protection money at present, guess who, it’s PGMA and Singson Associates. It is reality! The protection money is for the free. It is for the prolifiration of the vice. Military, Congressmen, Governors, Mayors, every one is on the take, including policemen. What rules are you talking about.
If you are true to yourself, why not go after FVR, or “Tabako”. That blobber mouth has done more harm than Erap! He got embroiled with Amara deal, The Port, Centennial Anniversary, Mega dikes, and the unfinished ‘Sky way’ in south diversion road. And many other things. But because Mr. Aniano Desierto, a co-military was the Ombusman head at that time, FVR was untouchable. Former President Aguino did the same. Her ‘Bag man’ was ‘babalou’. And now PGMA! Do I have to say more about PGMA. The rest I mentioned steal money from tax payers money, while Erap got his from Jueteng. So what are you burbling about.

PGMA is the worse of its kind. Before, politicians commits the sin of stealing, lying, and cheating. Now, PGMA, committed murder, to the first degree. She eliminates cause-oriented groups by involuntary disappearance, summarry execution, and false accusation by planting increminating evidence. “G0d help us the ethnic Filipinos.” Our government is almost dominated by ethnic Chinese!

Ay naku! Blah - blah… ang dami na ng arguments… mabuti pa, just go abroad and work …

If my recollection is right while I was watching the kapuso Network’s coverage of the ERAP trial, the Network’s atty was saying that based in the history of the jucidal systems of the “WORLD”, he said and I quote: “no special created court ever… (he stressed it) “EVER”… acquited an accused”.
It can therefore be said that Pres. Erap wasn’t going to get a fair trial since in the begining; because the special court created by the sandiganbayan is bound and created to convict him.
Para sa simpleng paliwanag hindi mabubuhay ang ipis pag nakalanghap ng pamatay ipis pagkat ang kemikal na ito ay ginawa para pumatay ng ipis.
For ordinary citizen that understands the word “conspiracy” if my layman’s definition is right, in a criminal act, conspiracy means that the crime is done by several people. And if I’m right on this… those people who conspired will equally be punished if not equal in punishment, will get the same verdict as to what the court will say to one accused.
Sumakatwid para sa karaniwang tao ang “conspiracy” ay krimen na dapat na mahatulan hindi lamang sa isa kungdi sa lahat ng akusado, ngunit anu ang nangyari sa hatol kay ERAP? di ba’t siya lang? sina E. Serapio at Jinggoy ay napawalang sala.
The law as it is to be; must be fair. How come conspiracy is the case but the other accuse is found not guilty.
Sa salungat na paliwanag, papaanong napawalang sala ang ibang akusado at ang isa ay mapaparusahan? Conspiracy ba yun?
In a much clear comparison;
ERAP is being accused of recieving kickbacks from JUETENG. Chavit is but where is he?
Si ERAP ay hinatulan pagkat nagnakaw o ginamit ang kanyang kapangyarihan ukol sa talakayin ng belle shares.
Si Chavit ay may nakabinbin na kaso ukol sa pagnanakaw niya sa pondo ng Ilocos Sur ukol sa tobacco excise stocks. Nasan si Chavit?
Si ERAP ay inihalal at pinagkatiwalaan ng mahigit 10 milyong Pilipino pinakamalaki sa kasaysayan ng bansa. Chavit was stamped by the US court as a corrupt official, and the Philippine court sided with chavit’s testimony. Sus!
Edukado ang Pinoy! sa garci tape nga hindi na natin kinailangan ng patunay na si Mrs Arroyo ang kausap ni Garci.
I hope the Elite look at this shallow but clear reasoning and comparison.
Mas edukado kayo kesa sa mga mahihirap. Hwag naman kayong magbulagbulagan.
Thank you and God Bless.

the gloria(mrs. pidal…i like it) administration and the bunch of the members of the political establishment, the cabals and the media blitzers, really,
change the rules and laws in the philippines government bigtime. BIG BIG BIG time!!!!!
erap was elected by big majority of the filipino electorates and even da king. yet where are they??? mrs. pidal presidency, first and second term, is thickly clouded with doubts. yet where is she??? erap was tried and the star witness is chavit singson…. WITH A CHARACTER… a hodlum look… erap was guilty. not even considering the testimony of CHAVIT. how awful. and the media blitzers of the establishment was very quick to try and convict erap in their newspapers issues.
unbelievable!!!!!!!! well… what do you expect from the establishment that owns the philippines government???? so with all this, do you think a wise simple filipino will stick with gloria and the establisment.
instead wise filipinos if you have the chance to get out of the country. DO IT!!! mang pandoy is a myth. the philippines government serving the people is a BIG MYTH. the taxes that the government is collecting is for the taking of the people in power. with all those questionable transactions made by the government…left and right grafts and coruptions in the gloria administration. their is no future in the philippines government and the nation. poor filipinos, including me… no wonder filipinos is not well respected in foreign countries because of the political leaders and establishment.

by the way before i forget, the gloria administration is deemed legal by the supreme.

Sandigan Bayan has the right to sequester 545 million jueteng funds from the real Jueteng lord Governor Chavit Singson, who was the most corrupt person in the philippines who has support from the Sitting President GMA. firstly they should confiscate his Yatch and pay the money to the SSS and GSIS funds that was used to buy Belle Resources stocks which has just vanish without trace, where it was the main reason why a legally elected president Erap was booted out, because of Jueteng Power.

Edsa2 is Jueteng power not peoples power and the real hero is Governor Chavit Singson for the Sandigan Bayan is right in sequestering the 545 million pesos for it was the real reason for the final conviction of President Erap as the real Jueteng Lord according to the Sandiggan Bayan.

I was choosen to be the Times blogger of the year, but it seems in the philippines, no one is interested in my opinion, but i am still thankful to the inquirer where my self evaluated opinion towards Erap Presidency has never been curtailed, not like the others that was deleted, i think my opinion does not really reflect the politics of the philippines. The main Problem of the philippines is Jueteng Power not peoples power.

Grabe, lahat ng tao sa forum na ito ay MATATALINO AT PUNO NG KAALAMAN.. Saludo ako sa inyo..

Tatlong posts lang binasa ko kasi puro rantings at pag mamagaling ang mga content..

Bakit hindi nyo asikasuhin ang pagpapayaman (mapag kakakitaan) kesa sa pag subaybay nyo sa maduming Politika?

Saan ba walang corruption? Though naka base na kami overseas, mas gugustuhin ko parin mag retiro at at mag negosyo sa Pinas..

Sa aking mga Kababayan;

Sa pagkakataong ito ay muli kong isasabog ang damdamin ng mamamayang Pilipino na nag-iinit at nagliliyab sa bawat damdamin ng mahihirap o may kaya, sa pagbibigay ng Executive Clemency sa isang katulad ni ERAP ay isang kabaliwang maituturing ng bawat mamamayan, hayan tignan ninyo ang taong inyong pinatawad, hindi man lang nagsisisi sa kanyang nagawang pagkakasala, bagkus pilit niyang ipanakikita ang kawalang pag nanais na tumulong sa ating bayan, hayan pinalaya na ngunit walang inatupag kundi bigyan pa ng kutya ang nagpatawad sa kanya, “isang taong katulad ng isang bastos na kawawa, na nakita ng maawain na sa pag aakalang ang taong ito ay nauuhaw, binigyan ng tubig upang sa kahit papaano’y maibsan sa pagkakauhaw, ngunit pagkatapos tungain ang sariwa’t malamig na tubig, sa halip na magpasalamat, nakuha pang mangutya sa nagmagandang loob na naawa”

Ikaw na bigotilyo’t iika-ika, tamaan ka naman ng hiya at magbago nawa. Kundi ka magbabago sa iyong pag asta, darating ang araw ikaw din mahihiga.

the pilipino people are considered the great believer of GOD as what was said by Archbishop Joseph Adams but has forgotten GODS words “To err is to Human to forgive is divine”.

Heres the real essence of Edsa2 jueteng power that was explained by our late Justice Munoz Palma “According to Justice Muñoz-Palma, ‘The 1987 Constitution suffered. This happened when the ongoing impeachment trial of President Joseph Estrada was unceremoniously disrupted and discontinued and the issues on hand were brought to the parliament of the streets. The Rule of Law was set aside and the Rule of Force prevailed. Then our present Chief justice Reynato puno said. ” The Judiciary dispense justice on the Basis of Truth, for justice based on Falsity is injustice in Disguise.

To all Filipinos pls be informed that all of those people sitting on thier ass in the senates and congress are all d same, they are all buwaya, at ang nasa itaas ay mga godzilla, look what happened in our country, maginang jinggoy at loy nasa senate na walan namang pakinabang sa kanila, puro mg sinungaling at mandarambong, arroyo’s clan mga suwapang naman sa pwesto, bakit tayo nag aaksaya ng panahon sa mga taong nagpapahirap sa ating bansa, kawawa ang mga mahihirap na buhay sa atin lalong nababaon sa putik, mas maganda pa yata eh ang mismong sarili na lang nating ang asikasuhin natin, forget about estrada and arroyos, nadyan na rin sila pementel, aquino, ramos, escudero, roxas, legarda, de castro, enrile, lacson, ang magaling na mayor ng makati at mga artista na nakikisawsaw sa politika, they are all rubbish. kailangan nating magisip at magkaisa kung sino ang talaga ang matinong tao na pwedeng mamuno. sayang ang panahon, nahuhuli na tayo sa asia. concern OFW

hoy erap, jinggoy at loy magsitigil na kayo tama na ang pahirap na ginawa nyo sa pinas at sa mga taong bayan, masyado kayong garapal at sinungaling, pilit nyong nililinis ang panggalan ni erap at ikaw naman gloria, tumigil ka na rin isa ka pa, iboboto pa ba natin ang mga walanghiya at pababayaan na naman nating maghari ang kasamaan at mga kawalangyaan.

I fully agree w/ all these comments at talagang corrput ang gobyerno natin….OK, we are now complaining these corruptness, PERO, in th first place, SINO ba ang nag-elect sa kanila at SINO ang tumanggap ng suhol or kaunting pera t binenta ang boto nila?? MGA PINOY DIN!!! Now, YOU are all complaining!!! blame yourselves, pinoys!!!! aLISIN SI gLORIA, SINOO ANG IPAPALIT WHEREAS LAHAT NAMAN SILA–NILALAHAT KO NA!!– AY PURO NAMAN MANDARAMBONG LED BY ERAP na pinatawad PA ng ‘ pandak sa malakanyang ‘ at ngayon, lumalaban na rin sa kanya!!! KAWAWA TALAGA ANG PINAS, MIRACLE IS ALL WE NED FOR A CHANGE, pero with all these corrupt and buawa officials, ANONG MILAGRO PA ANG AASAHAN NATIN??? WAKE UP, PINOYS NAMAN !!! MAGISING NAMAN TAYO !!!

SA INYO PO GINOONG ESTRADA PATI NA ANG INYONG PAMILYA:

Sana po hindi na kayo mag-asal bata.
Hindi po ka-aya-aya ang inyong mga pananalita. Para po kasi kayong tubong kalye……

Kung kayo po ay haharap sa international community, hindi po kayo maiintindihan ng mga tao doon sapagkat ang salita nga ho ninyo ay salitang bata….salitang kalye…
Hindi po nababagay para sa isang ex-president…..

Kung kayo po ay lalahok sa ASEAN or di kaya sa APEC summits, ano po ang sasabihin ninyo? Naiintindihan niyo po ba ang mga kontratang pinapasok ninyo? O baka pikit mata kayong pumupirma…kahit ikamamatay ng lahat ng Pilipino…..?

Sa papaanong paraan po ninyo ma-i-lalahad sa mga pagpupulong ang mga hakbang po para sa ika-u-unlad ng bayan kung ikaw mismo hindi umuunlad ang utak mo….?

Sana po aminin ninyo na hindi kayo naging mabuting pangulo……mahirap man sa damdamin mo…pero dapat matuto kang umamin na hindi ka nararapat sa posisyon na iyan dahil nga sa ikaw hindi GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE….

Hindi mo nga alam ang tungkol sa ekonomiya…..ang alam mo lang ay sugal…..babae….inom…..Ganyan ba ang
klase ng pangulo na makaka-pagpa-unlad ng Pilipinas?

Sa totoo lang Mr. Estrada, mas mabuti na ang pekeng pangulo ngunit may silbi kesa naman sa ligitimate nga pero para namang lumpo….nalulumpo ng kanyang bisyo at pambababae……

Uulitin ko po Mr. Estrada….mas mabuti na ang pekeng pangulo ngunit may silbi kaysa isang lihitimong pangulo ngunit walang pakinabang….

Mr. Estrada….paki-tingnan niyo po ang inyong sarili sa salamin….kung ano kayo kapangit, siya ring pangit ng inyong paglilingkod bilang pangulo ng Pilipinas…..

Ang tiyan mo nga hindi mo mabawasan, paano pa kaya ang kahirapan ng bayan?

Ang laki po ng inyong tiyan ay isang halimbawa na wala kang disiplina sa sarili….kain ka lang ng kain……inom ng inom….walang paki-alam sa nagugutom….

Yang pong mga barya at noodles na itinatapon mo sa mga mahihirap sa tuwing ikaw ay nangangampanya ay isa sa mga pinaka-bobong paraan ng pag-alis ng kahirapan. …..

Mr. Estrada…ang isang pakete po ng noodles ay para lamang sa isang kainan…kulang pa nga kung tutu-usin….

Ang pisong itinapon mo ay walang mabibili kahit asin……

Ang dapat mong gawin ay mag-aral ka muna kung papaano maging isang mabuting opisyal ng ating bayan…..

Sana pagdating ng panahon na ikaw ay tapos ng mag-aral, maintindihan mo din na GREAT POWER COMES WITH GREAT RESPONSIBILITY………

Bago ka mag-husga sa ibang pangulo, tanungin mo sana muna ang iyong sarili kung ano nga ba ang inyong nagawa noong ikaw ay na-uupo pa….

‘WAG NA NGA KAYONG MAGSALITA NG RULE OF LAW PARA MAGKASUNDO TAYO.A GROUP IN OUR SOCIETY REFUSES OR CANNOT ADMIT THE GOV ERNANCE OF ERAP WHICH THEY THINK IS BOBO.THESE GROUP WERE JUST IN THE SIDELINES BUT ARE THE ONES CALLING THE SHOTS FROM A DISTANCE.THOSE IT RESULTS IN A TUPSY TURVY SITUATION WHICH AFFECTS US ALL.THE FOLLOWERS OF ERAP WHO REFUSES TO BELIEVE THAT THAT HE IS BOBO TRIED TO RE-INSTALL HIM IN ANY MANNER POSSIBLE.SECONDED BY THE RIDE ONS RESULTED IN WHAT WE CALL “NAGHALO NA ANG BALAT SA TINALUPAN”.HENCE THE TRUMP UP CASES THROWN AGAINTS ERAP TO IMMOBILYZE HIS RULE.THEY KNOW EVEN ERAP WILL FOLLOW THE RULE OF LAW THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT BY BRINGING HIS CASE TO COURT,IT WILL JUST WEAR HIM OUT AND EVENTUALLY CONSUMED HIS REMAINING TERM OF OFFICE TO SERVE.SO IT WILL JUST AN CONTINUING CYCLE OF UGLY EVENTS.KUNG SANA NAGHINTAY LANG YONG MGA SUWAPANG MATAPOS ANG TERM NI ERAP HINDI SANA MANGYARI ITO.KAYA ANG NANGYAYARI GANTIGANTI NA LANG,SO ON AN ON.

President Arroyo’s granting of pardon to a convicted plunderer like Estrada is a mistake in any form. If she desires reconciliation for granting pardon to a most undesirable former official like Erap and all his troublemaker supporters, then she’s absolutely wrong. With this recent Manila pen’s fiasco and attempted power grab by Trillanes and Lim, I can sense another collaboration with the group of estrada directly or indirectly.
Given the fact that Estrada is politically illeterate and so his paid supporters, he will not stop in doing everything possible to revenge on GMA for his very humiliating ouster from power in 2001.
I will support President Arroyo or the next leader to impose an iron fisted rule to the entire country If it is deemed possible just to put our nation on the right track. Our nation had gone nowhere because of political immaturity of our politicians and people. Thailand, Malaysia and now once bankrupted Vietnam are bypassing us in terms of economic development because Filipinos tend to focus on dirty politics and selfish quarellings rather than build sustainable economy, we also lost our moral obligation to love dearly our beloved country.
We need complete political reforms from top to bottom, we need a compressed bureacracy from Tawi-tawi to Batanes, we need a strong leader who will steer our nation based on his/her capabilities to do what is good for the people rather than be influenced by his/her religion or the church, we need a sustainable economy based on our own products rathen than imports, we need the brightest and best of our workers to come home and work for our economy, WHY those are not happening???Because we keep on electing people and dummies like Estrada and people in the rural areas keep on electing political families who are manipulating our resources..
Let us dream and work for a very strong Philippines where its citizens are living happily without poverty, illeteracy and security..Maaawa nman tayo sa ating bayan..Tama na sana ang pulitika!!!

Efren Ranile,

Granting pardon to Erap is Gloria’s way to insure herself when her deeds and those of her minions catch up with her. The Pinoy Big Briber needs a way out and gaining the “Utang na Loob” or debt of gratitude of Erap is her strategy to gain protection for the present and future.

Kaya nga eh, maawa na tayo sa ating bayan… Tama na ang Kakurakutan!

Speaking of corruption lahat sila kumukurakot ..kahit sino ilagay mo diyan he/she will take something for his/her pocket..pabayaan n antin sila tutal wala naman tayong magagwa..all they have to do is to do their duty in order to uplift our economy in the brink of disaster kahit kumurakot..sa ibang bansa malaki p nga ang kurakot e…but the Govt. officials are doing something for their own country and so the people also are doing their duty for the country..e tayo..ehh tayo..may ginawa ba..lahat tayo may obligation sa bayan, ano ang sabi ni Pres. keneddy..huwag mong itanong kung ano ang magagawa ng bayan sa iyo..kundi itanong mo sa sarili mo ang kung ano ang magagwa mo sa pr bayan…PURO TAYO REKLAMO…ang pinas ay over democratic..sa ibang bansa sumusunod tayo dahil mahigpit ang batas…pinalitan natin si Marcos at hanggang ngayon nagrereklamo p tayo..itanong mo sa sarili mo kung sino ang mabuting presidente n inilagay natin o binuto natin n may nagawa sa bayan..itanong mo sa sarili mo..at tayo, ano ba ang nagawa n atin para sa ikakaunlad ng bawat pamilya natin
as per Jane P…..mas mabuti na ang pekeng pangulo ngunit may silbi kaysa isang lihitimong pangulo ngunit walang pakinabang….ito tama ito….sa akin kahit mangurakot basta wag lang pababayan ang bayan ayos yan….at ang pinoy karamihan mga edukado..pero pagdating ng election nagiging BOBO bakit kaya?…ito ang tanong ng mga taga ibang bansa sa akin..HUWAG NA TAYONG MAG REKLAMO!!!! GUMAWA N LANG TAYO NG NARARAPAT SA BAYAN AT SA SARILI NATING AT YUNG MGA MAHIHIRAP ..HUWAG N KAYONG MAG ANAK PA NG MARAMI ..ISA NA LANG AT PARA SA KABUTIHAN NINYO DIN ITO..PARA WALANG REKLAMO…sa dararting n election at isa pare-pareho din namang mangungurakot iyan…SO..CHOOSE THE LESS EVIL MGA KABABAYAN

Isa p..yung Korea, Japan at katabing bansa natin mahirap sila noon at yung Korea nagpadala din ng OFW sa Germany at ibang bansa at tulong-tulong sila para sa pag-unlad ng bayan at umiiyak sila pag bumibisita ang presidente ng Korea sa Germay at sabi ng mga Korean OFW..”Don’t worry Mr. President our country we will be fine soon” ..at that time and years past-by at ilang dekada din puro kurakot sa Goverment nila pero ang mga tao ..halos walang reklamo dahil kasi sila rin gumagawa ng ikabubuti pra sa bayan at para sa bawat pamilya nila..nagsusumikap bawat isa at HINDI UMAASA sa Goverment..so it pays alot ..so ayun OK n ang Korea mayaman..ang japan ganoon din ang malaysia..ang China at Taiwan ganon din ngayon mayayamang bansa na..ang mga tao disiplinado at matitipid..eh tayo..mayayabang daw at magastos at anak ng anak daw…IKAW ano ang ginagawa mo…itanong mo sa sarili mo…KABAYAN

So you think Erap deserves to go back to jail? Well, that is not the correct process you want to change. I rest my case when the real revolution turns around to hound you hypocrites!

The most reliable change that comes to a country follows only two modes: (1) the electoral (no cheating) process and (2) the armed revolutionary (no compromise with the ruling elite) process.

If you choose correctly, read history, you will know there is hope in the first mode. The problem is the elite hate to lose to “bobo”, college drop outs!!!

As for the second mode, history reveals that compromise with the elite always happens because we are faint hearted unlike the other races like the French and Kampucheans.

But, soon I guess, things will change and the elite will have to change their ways by the blessings of God.

Former President Erap and Senator Trillanes legacy are the real poor peoples power as was demonstrated in the last 2004 election, where Senator Trillanes won an election while in Prison, while the real incumbent in power , is the Jueteng power and sadly its the reality in philippine politics.

What to believe about Karma, what has happen to Ex vice President Teofisto Guingona is Considered Karma, He was the one who accused Erap and one of the Senators who walked out in the Eraps trial way back 2001. But unfortunately, one of the politician who was fired upon with water tank and lately who is now in Prison with Senator Trillanes and the rest of the protester. Thats what you called karma. just like the Saying “Donot do unto others if you dont like others would do unto you”

ANG DAMING BOBO,AKALA NILA ANG KATWIRAN NILA ANG TAMA.SABI NG KAIBIGAN KO “KUNG MAWALA NA ANG TIWALA NG ISAT-ISA,ANO NA ANG MANGYAYARI SA MUNDO” ITO NGAYON ANG NANGYAYARI SA WALANG TIWALANG MGA GAHAMAN SA KATUNGKULAN MAGNANAKAW DIN NAMAN NA UMAGAW SA PANGULUHAN NI ERAP.ITO TAYO NGAYON,IT IS NOT THE BED OF ROSES THAT AROYO PROMISES US,WHAT THE 11 MILLION OR SO WHO VOTED ERAP TO THE PRESIDENCY ARE WAITING CANNOT BE RETURN BACK THE LOSE OF A PRO-POOR PRESIDENT.WHAT IS HAUNTING US IS THE SILENT DIS-APPROVAL OF THE 11 MILLION OR SO WHO TRUST ERAP.THESE VOTERS ADDING UP THERE FAMILIES WILL REACH UP TO 3/4TH OF OUR POPULATION.THAT IS OUR GREAT PROBLEM HOW TO NEUTRALYZE THESE MASS SUPPORT OF ERAP.THEY WILL NOT CHOSE BED OF ROSES BUT THE GOVERNMENT RUN BY A PRO-POOR PRESIDENT COME WHAT MAY.

TAMA KAYONG LAHAT. IBALIK SI ERAP AT NG TUMAAS ULIT ANG PALITAN NG PESO AT $! SANA KUNG DI NATANGGAL SI ERAP P75.00 NA ANG ISANG $! HIRAP NA HIRAP NA KAMI SA KAKAKAYOD DITO TATE. SANA ‘WAG MAGING KWARENTA ISANG $! AAPATIN KO NA TRABAHO KO NYAN, TAGO PA NG TAGO!

(Yun nga ba gusto nyo?)

THERE IS NO ENDING HERE BECAUSE THE SEEDS OF HATE WAS ALREADY ENPLANTED INTHE MINDS OF POOR PILIPINOS WHO IS LONGING FOR A PRO POOR PRESIDENT,SO DON’T ASK FOR IT,YOU WILL NOT HAVE IT EVEN YOU WILL INSTALL BACK ERAP TO THE PRESIDENCY.THAT IS HOW SERIOUS IT IS TO INSULT THE MINDSET OF MAJORITY OF POOR PILIPINOS.

DAPAT IBALIK SI ERAP SA KULUNGAN AT MAGSILBING LEKSYON SA MGA MAKAKAPAL NA OPISYAL NG GOBYERNO WALANG GINAGAWA KUNG DI MANGURAKOT. KUNG PATULOY GANITO ANG SISTEMA NG GOBYERNO HINDI AASENSO ANG ATING BAYAN.
DAPAT SANA SUSUNOD NA BOTOHAN ANG GAWIN NILANG PWEDENG BOMOTO AY YUNG MGA NAGBABAYAD LANG NG TAX!!! NANG HINDI BASTA NABIBILI NG MGA MARURUMING PULITIKO

Sino ba ang nagpataas sa Peso natin, si PGMA? Siguro, si PGMA rin ang nagpa-”appriciate” mga Euro dallar, si PGMA rin ang nagpataas sa Ringgit, sa Malaysian dollar, sa Singapore dollar, sa Australian dollar, sa Yuan ng Tsina. Galing mo no? Binigay mo ang lahat ng karangalan sa pagtaas ng peso ke PGMA. Singkit, sinungaling, hindi mo ba alam na kaya tomaas ang lahat ng “currency” ng mga bansa, dahil sa “Subprime Investment? Bilib talaga ako sa iyo. Harap-harapan ka dumakila ke bansot, kahit na hindi totoo.

Mas bobo ang nagpatalsik sa isang presidente na binoto ng 11milyong tao. Kahit anong gawin mo, the will of the majority should prevail or else SHUT UP!!!

tHE majority seeks independence from foreign masters, to achieve industrialization and or support local industry, to wrest control of our resources and businesses from corrupt officials. You are lucky Filipinos are not as violent as the Mongols or Kampucheans otherwise the Elite in our society would have ended up with their skulls piled up in a heap and their bones made into fertilizer. But if you continue to taunt their conditions, I guess you are inviting the devil to intervene and give you what your heart desires!!!

I say pray to God, earnestly and sincerely. There is much more hope in leading the masses to the future than the elite to their fortunes.

Just to simplify the argument of this blog, former President Erap is a sign of the Death of Democracy in the philippines and the reality in politics in the philippines, is that majority of the pilipinos endorse the jueteng power installed President GMA and that can never be revoked, its the final verdict, she is the most powerful president ever installed presidency with the support of all the law in the land, from the senate,congress and the supreme court nothing can stop here, except to wait for the next election 2010, for thats the only way any pilipino could topple her, it would be fair enough for commissioner abalos has already resigned and comelec is now a fair and honest institution.

cho sam
TAMA KAYONG LAHAT. IBALIK SI ERAP AT NG TUMAAS ULIT ANG PALITAN NG PESO AT $! SANA KUNG DI NATANGGAL SI ERAP P75.00 NA ANG ISANG $! HIRAP NA HIRAP NA KAMI SA KAKAKAYOD DITO TATE. SANA ‘WAG MAGING KWARENTA ISANG $! AAPATIN KO NA TRABAHO KO NYAN, TAGO PA NG TAGO!

(Yun nga ba gusto nyo?)

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Sus! Iyan lang ba talaga ang gusto mo? If so, Then if the $1×75=75 $100×75=7,500. There is alot you can buy. Right now your $200×42=8,400. You can’t even afford to buy anything with it. The only people can afford to buy anything is Gloria Arroyo/cronies.

Kabayan
Efren Ranile,

Granting pardon to Erap is Gloria’s way to insure herself when her deeds and those of her minions catch up with her. The Pinoy Big Briber needs a way out and gaining the “Utang na Loob” or debt of gratitude of Erap is her strategy to gain protection for the present and future.

Kaya nga eh, maawa na tayo sa ating bayan… Tama na ang Kakurakutan!

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Yep! she’s smart! I guess she’s thinking ahead just in case her plan “B” is not going to work.

Eterio
Former President Erap and Senator Trillanes legacy are the real poor peoples power as was demonstrated in the last 2004 election, where Senator Trillanes won an election while in Prison, while the real incumbent in power , is the Jueteng power and sadly its the reality in philippine politics.

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It just too bad Erap, Don’t have a chance to show what he can do. He was kick out for the accusation that up to date they still don’t have solid evidence against him. Its true the corrupt judiciary of Gloria Arroyo, Convict him with Plunder on Juenting money, But juenting money is not GOV’T. Money but gambling money.

Too, Bad Sen: Trillanes, Was’nt given the chance to do his duty as Senator elect. Because Gloria Arroyo, Make sure he rot in jail. Which is Gloria Arroyo/cronies the one should be in jail.

The problem in the Philippines well never solve because of the way the corrupt official’s running the country.

x roger
The most reliable change that comes to a country follows only two modes: (1) the electoral (no cheating) process and (2) the armed revolutionary (no compromise with the ruling elite) process.

If you choose correctly, read history, you will know there is hope in the first mode. The problem is the elite hate to lose to “bobo”, college drop outs!!!
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Just because Erap, Is a college drop out, Thats don’t mean his stupid. Yes! The elite hate to lose because they think that they’re better then anybody else. I have news for them, There is only 25% of rich’s pinoy’s 75% poor! If the poor people really want to take over. There is nothing they can do about it. There is more of us, Then the rich’s. I feel sorry for them. They’ve crush to death if they’re not going to stay out our way.

As for the second mode, history reveals that compromise with the elite always happens because we are faint hearted unlike the other races like the French and Kampucheans.

But, soon I guess, things will change and the elite will have to change their ways by the blessings of God.

To our Mass Media, government officials …It is an honor to hear from other nationalities up here in North America that they have have high regard on us Filipinos because we are eloquent in our English communication…but I always believe that there must be a purpose Kung bakit meron tayong sariling wika. Nakita ko ang isang rason kaya tayo hindi nagkakaunawaan ay ang communication lalo na sa television kung ma-interview ang ating mga senators, congressmen parating sa english , nagiging prestige kung ikaw ay nag-english maging sa mga artista…kung tagalog kasi diretsong maunawaan aral man o walang pinag-aralan, Pag lahat ng interviews ay sa Ingles at ang sagot ay sa Ingles even average English speaking Filipino ay diretsong maunawaan ang napapanood at pinapakingan maging sa radyo o television, i- process pa ang information sa kanyang isipan bago maunawaan… please consider this feed back sabi nga aking kaibigang nagulat sila ng bumisita ng Pilipinas saludo mas-mainam pa rin pag kausap kapwa pinoy sariling wika… Nakakalungkot dito sa abroad kausapin mo ang ating mga anak di man lang makasagot ng salamat po o kaya kumusta po kayo. Sa totoo lang confused identity sila sa itsura pinoy na pinoy kausapin mo di man lang makabigkas ng simpleng tagalog. Buti pa yong mga ibang race kahit mga kabataan kung silay sama sama sariling wika ang gamit nila…Kabayan thrive where you are planted but don’t forget who you are. Adopting another culture is a choice, being a Filipino is always an honor and a privilege ipamana naman natin ang ating sariling wika maging sa ating mga anak…matuto tayo sa ating mga kalapit bansa sa Asia progreso sila gawa iisa ang wika…. Senators/Congressmen Tag-lish na lang po…

Erap is a symbol of corrupt,drop out,lazy,gambler,womanizer and bobo.He has this macho effect.That would be his greatest legacy to the Filipino people.Just like the marcoses,they cannot win in national elections,will be remembered for being a world class thief.I feel sorry to erap and marcos children,thier parents left a precedence that will follow them forever.Sayang!

to ms ruth balisong,

it must be very annoying for you on how and why they use foreign language (i.e english )in motherland by the majority of the govt. officials and the tv network personnel in conducting their daily business and comms. with their constituents and audience. the way i see it, the use of tagalog dialect only will put diservice to the folks in ilocandia, bicolandia, the waray and ilongo speakers from the motherland. the phil. is the land of many tounges. afar from metro-manila area are our countymen that have to learn tagalog because it is the national language, and to learn english because it is use as the form of instruction in most secondary and higher learning institutions.
born-tagalog dialect users are not obligated to learn other dialect like the ilocano or cebuano dialects to get by and be part of the filipino mainstream society.
so in order to give credits where credits are due and also i think it is safe to say that the heavy accented english usage of modern juan dela cruz seems to be the norm today and in years to come. the reasons are that in order for the many filipino multi-dialect speakers to have their idea expressed and communicated their ways and thoughts with their multi-dialect listeners the mechanical english usage is not avoidable.
i hope that i get my point across and not to gloss over the issue here.
ciao,,,
fromchrisgalon
lasvegasnv.

yzabelle,
Positive things you can mentioned is the Spirit of Christmas that spreads the love of our GOD, for GOD is love and GOD loves the world so he gave us a son as a signed of everlasting love for Humans and his two laws in the 10 commandment is to love GOD and love your neighbor, not materialisticly but humanely or what we called humility. Merry Christmas in advance.

Ang hirap sa atin, marami o halos 98% sa mga Pinoy ang hindi alam kung sino ang kalaban natin. Hindi ba ninyo alam na wala na sa kamay ng Pinoy ang lahat nang likas na kayamanan? Hindi ba ninyo alam na wala na sa kamay ng Pinoy ang nigosyo? Hindi ba ninyo alam na pati “Mass Media” ay wala narin sa kamay natin. Tignan ninyo ang mga Estasyon ng “T. V.”, binabastos na ang mga Pinoy. Pinapagsayao ang Pinoy na parang gutum na aso bago palahukin sa mga iksena. Walang pakundangan ang pambabastos sa mga kababaihan natin, matanda man o bata. “This is a psychological brain washing” sa mga Pinoy para malayo sa katutuhanan at sirain ang diterminasyon natin maging tunay na Pinoy. Tignan lang ninyo kung paano apihin ang mga kababayan natin ni Bayani Fernando. Ilan na ang namatay sa mga “concrete barrier” ng Ethnic Chinese na katulad ni Bayani Fernando. Ang mga kalaban natin ay mas magaling pang magsalita ng Tagalog. Lahat ng kalakal dito sa Pinas ay hawak na ng mga “Ethnic Chinese”. Gumising kayo sa katutuhanan. Ang “Invasion” ng ating bansa ng mga Ethnic Chinese ay malapit na makumpleto. Sa pamamagitan ng pagtaas ng mga pangunang bilihin katulad ng pagkain, kuryente, tubig, at mataas na buwis, wala nang matitirang Pinoy pagkatapus ng ilang taon. Pinoy, hirap, ang mga “Ethnc Chinese”, mayaman. Kaya si Erap, talagang hindi tatagal na magging pangulo dahil “Ethnic Chinese” sa loob at labas ng gobyerno ang kanyang kalaban. Tignan mo si Raul Gonzales at si Roberto Gonzales ng DOJ at National Security Adviser, parehong “Ethnic Chinese.” Mabuhay ang lahing Pinoy, mabuhay si Trillanes! Galing, no?

Nitong nakaraan, ilang araw lang ang nakalipas, humigit kumulang na anim na raang milliong piso (P 600,000,000.00) ang halaga ng “shabu” at mga X rated ang na samsam ng “Customs” na “Smuggled items” sa “pier” ang na huli.
Ito ay galing sa Tshina at Taiwan. Bakit nanyayari ito? Ang sagot ay, dahil Pinoy tayo. Gustong sirain ang mga Pinoy ng mga “Ethnic Chinese” at agawin ang bansa natin. Hindi na bago ang paraan na ito. Ginawa ng “Bristish” ang pagdala ng “Opium” sa Hongkong galing sa India noong unang panahon upang gawing adik ang mga “Ethnic Chinese”. Ang “British” noon ay mga “invaders” at balak nila gaguhin ang mga “Ethnic Chinese” kaya dinala sa Hongkong ang opium. Ngayon, tayong mga Pinoy naman ang nilalason ng mga “Ethnic Chinese” para maubos na tayong lahat at sakupin na nila ang ating bansa. Dito lang sa Pinas ang napakataas ang lahat ng bilihin dahil “monopoly” na ng “Ethnic Chinese” ang lahat ng kalakal. Pati gobyerno natin ay 95% controlado na ng “Ethnic Chinese”. Kawawa naman si Erap…..

In my book Erap, Is not guilty of any wrong doing, Its true his convicted of plunder on juenting money, But juenting money is not government money but gambling money.

So it’s okay with you if Gloria robs Pagcor all the billions of money it earns from its casinos because they’re all gambling money anyway. Following your crude logic, it goes without saying, if you are a government employee you would not hesitate to rob a co-worker since his money is not government money, right? I cannot help reacting to your twisted logic. You must adore Erap so much it has twisted your mind as well. Tsk tsk.

KAPWA KO PILIPINO, WAG NA TAYO MAGSISIHIAN. TAYO MAY KASALANAN BAKIT ANG MGA NAKA UPO SA GOBYERNO WALANG MAGANDANG NAGAWA. MAS GUSTO NATIN BUMOTO NG SIKAT AT POPULAR AT HINDI NATIN INIISIP NA DAPAT PALA ANG KARAPATDAPAT ANG IBOTO.

TIGILAN NA NATIN ANG PAGHANGA AT PAGPILI SA MGA TAONG SIKAT DAHIL SILA AY MAGALING . . . AS IN MAGALING DAHIL MAGALING SA DALDALAN KATULAD NG MAGKAPATID NA NASA SENADO, MGA ARTISTA SA SENADO AT MARAMI PANG IBA.

KAWAWA ANG PINAS … ANG MGA PINOY HINDI MARUNONG BUMOTO!

KAAWAAWA!!!

Art
Erap is a symbol of corrupt,drop out,lazy,gambler,womanizer and bobo.He has this macho effect.That would be his greatest legacy to the Filipino people.Just like the marcoses,they cannot win in national elections,will be remembered for being a world class thief.I feel sorry to erap and marcos children,thier parents left a precedence that will follow them forever.Sayang!
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You must be the supporter of the biggest CROOKS! GLORIA ARROYO. SAYANG!

igor
DAPAT IBALIK SI ERAP SA KULUNGAN AT MAGSILBING LEKSYON SA MGA MAKAKAPAL NA OPISYAL NG GOBYERNO WALANG GINAGAWA KUNG DI MANGURAKOT. KUNG PATULOY GANITO ANG SISTEMA NG GOBYERNO HINDI AASENSO ANG ATING BAYAN.
DAPAT SANA SUSUNOD NA BOTOHAN ANG GAWIN NILANG PWEDENG BOMOTO AY YUNG MGA NAGBABAYAD LANG NG TAX!!! NANG HINDI BASTA NABIBILI NG MGA MARURUMING PULITIKO
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Bakit si Erap, Ang sisihin mo! His not the one robbing the government coffer but Gloria Arroyo/cronies!

Its true that Erap, Has been convicted of plunder on juenting money, But juenting money is not government money. But, Gambling money! its been proven in court of law that Erap, Did not plunder the government coffer. The only reason the court convict him of juenting money because that is the only way they can protect the power grabber Gloria Arroyo, From her stolen power!

cho sam
TAMA KAYONG LAHAT. IBALIK SI ERAP AT NG TUMAAS ULIT ANG PALITAN NG PESO AT $! SANA KUNG DI NATANGGAL SI ERAP P75.00 NA ANG ISANG $! HIRAP NA HIRAP NA KAMI SA KAKAKAYOD DITO TATE. SANA ‘WAG MAGING KWARENTA ISANG $! AAPATIN KO NA TRABAHO KO NYAN, TAGO PA NG TAGO!

(Yun nga ba gusto nyo?)
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Okay, You got your wish, The peso tomaas. Pero ano ba ang mabibili mo sa pera mo. WALA!

Gloria Arroyo, Were saying that the Philippine economy is rosy why don’t you go back home. Para hindi ka mag tago ng tago! If you got catch they’re going to send you back home anyway.

And if you really believe that the Philippines economy is rosy just because Gloria Arroyo, Said so. Then go back home that way you well find out that Gloria Arroyo, Is lying to her teeth. Sige uwi. I dare you! kong hindi ka ba mamatay sa gutom aywan ko lang. Don’t take my word for it. Just go back home so that you can find out the truth.

MANILA, Philippines—Romulo Macalintal, President Macapagal-Arroyo’s lawyer on election concerns, said the opposition would be committing “suicide” if it decided to field deposed President Joseph Estrada for the 2010 presidential election.

“During the entire duration of the campaign, (the opposition) will be busy answering the petition to disqualify him and convincing the people he’s still qualified,” Macalintal said.

He compared Estrada’s situation with that of then presidential candidate Alfredo Lim when his citizenship cast doubt on his legitimacy as a candidate in 1998.

The election lawyer also expressed doubt that the opposition would manage to come up with a single standard-bearer in 2010.

Divided votes

“The administration will only be too happy to see Erap run in 2010 with (Senate President Manuel) Villar, (Sen. Manuel) Roxas and (Sen. Loren) Legarda dividing their votes, to the advantage of the administration candidate,” Macalintal said.

He also said that it was “improper” for an official of the Commission on Elections to comment on the legality of Estrada’s plan to run again for president.

He said election Commissioner Rene Sarmiento may be asked to inhibit himself from deciding on the Estrada issue should it reach the Comelec in 2010.

Macalintal and Sarmiento incidentally shared the view that the Constitution bars an elected former President from running again for the same position.

Both lawyers said that Estrada may run for any other elective position except for president.
Only thru succession

“With due respect, Commissioner Sarmiento should refrain from making such comment. In the future if the issue is brought to the Comelec, he could be inhibited due to such premature position made publicly,” he added.

Macalintal went on to say that Estrada may still become President but only through succession. He said he may run for vice president and if he wins, may succeed the elected President should the latter die, resign or be removed from office.

In Malacañang, Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said the administration could start focusing on the 2010 presidential election in the second semester and at the latest, the last quarter of 2008.

He said though that the Lakas-CMD would be holding a meeting either on Jan. 7 or Jan. 8 to “prepare the party’s strategy’’ for 2010.

Norman Bordadora and Christine O. Avendaño

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Erap, Already said his not running. Bakit they’re making a big deal about it. KASI TAKOT SILA!

Eterio
I was choosen to be the Times blogger of the year, but it seems in the philippines, no one is interested in my opinion, but i am still thankful to the inquirer where my self evaluated opinion towards Erap Presidency has never been curtailed, not like the others that was deleted, i think my opinion does not really reflect the politics of the philippines. The main Problem of the philippines is Jueteng Power not peoples power.
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Hello, Blogger of the year!
Congrad. I wish I can read the trend. What is all about? Can you post it again. Thanks!

Eterio
Former President Erap and Senator Trillanes legacy are the real poor peoples power as was demonstrated in the last 2004 election, where Senator Trillanes won an election while in Prison, while the real incumbent in power , is the Jueteng power and sadly its the reality in philippine politics.
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Yes! Sen: Trillanes, Won against all odds. That is because the filipino people believe on what he is fighting for. This is one of the reason why Gloria Arroyo, Make sure his going to rot in jail. Because that is the only way she can stay into her stolen power. TAKOT SI GLORIA ARROYO, MAPATALSIK!!!

Wonderwoman,
nakalimutan mo na ang ating national Hero ay si Dr Jose Rizal na may halong dugong insthik, okay lang maging pilipinong insthik dahil ang mga negosyo nila ay nandito sa pilipinas, especialy si Henry Sy ang may-ari ng mall of asia. marami ang mga dayuhan na merong negosyo sa pilipinas ngunit ang kanilang negosyo ay nasa pilipinas wala sa ibang bansa. Si lucio Tan, ay may ari ng PAL at hindi bumabagsak ang negosyo dahil nasa pilipinas pa rin. Yan ang mali nating mga pilipino mahilig mag generalization, at iyan ang nagpabagsak kay President Erap, dahil babaero,maraming kabit, ngunit sa katotohanan, hindi siya ang Jueteng lord, kundi ang mga taong nasa puesto na patuloy parin ang pag-unlad nang dahil sa jueteng. Ang progress ng pilipinas ay nahinto nang dahil sa Jueteng, imagine million of hidden jueteng funds na involve sa Belle Resources stocks na ngayon ay hindi malaman kung saan yung pera, kung hindi nababoy iyon stocks, ang mga stock holder nitong stocks would have been earning millions especially the SSS and GSIS funds, ang tanong saan ang perang nagpatalsik sa legal na president Erap. kaya tayong mga pilipino hindi umunlad ang layunin dahil sa Jueteng anak ng pating, yan ang katotohanan, simple explanation. hindi ang pilipinong merong dugong insik. nang dahil sa jueteng tayo ay nahuli sa pag unlad sa ating bayang nasudlok sa Jueteng Power.

Ed
THERE IS NO ENDING HERE BECAUSE THE SEEDS OF HATE WAS ALREADY ENPLANTED INTHE MINDS OF POOR PILIPINOS WHO IS LONGING FOR A PRO POOR PRESIDENT,SO DON’T ASK FOR IT,YOU WILL NOT HAVE IT EVEN YOU WILL INSTALL BACK ERAP TO THE PRESIDENCY.THAT IS HOW SERIOUS IT IS TO INSULT THE MINDSET OF MAJORITY OF POOR PILIPINOS.
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Gloria Arroyo, Is anti-POOR! Even though she’s from the poor family.

Chie
Isa p..yung Korea, Japan at katabing bansa natin mahirap sila noon at yung Korea nagpadala din ng OFW sa Germany at ibang bansa at tulong-tulong sila para sa pag-unlad ng bayan at umiiyak sila pag bumibisita ang presidente ng Korea sa Germay at sabi ng mga Korean OFW..”Don’t worry Mr. President our country we will be fine soon” ..at that time and years past-by at ilang dekada din puro kurakot sa Goverment nila pero ang mga tao ..halos walang reklamo dahil kasi sila rin gumagawa ng ikabubuti pra sa bayan at para sa bawat pamilya nila..nagsusumikap bawat isa at HINDI UMAASA sa Goverment..so it pays alot ..so ayun OK n ang Korea mayaman..ang japan ganoon din ang malaysia..ang China at Taiwan ganon din ngayon mayayamang bansa na..ang mga tao disiplinado at matitipid..eh tayo..mayayabang daw at magastos at anak ng anak daw…IKAW ano ang ginagawa mo…itanong mo sa sarili mo…KABAYAN
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This is a true story of Korea, The reason Korea get out from under because their President didn’t rob the government coffer.

Unlike the Philippines will never get out from under because of the fake President of cebu w/cronies keep robbing the government coffer. It doesn’t matter how much the OFW money remittance sending back home nothing good will happen if they keep robbing it. Lantaran pa!

Efren Ranile
President Arroyo’s
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Correction, Sir! Gloria Arroyo, Is not the duly elected President of the Philippines because she only stole her title from the duly elected President Joseph Estrada, And she stole it again from Fernando Poe, Jr. In May 10, 2004. Presidential election.
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granting of pardon to a convicted plunderer like Estrada is a mistake in any form. If she desires reconciliation for granting pardon to a most undesirable former official like Erap and all his troublemaker supporters, then she’s absolutely wrong.
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You’re absulotely right! Because anything she sign is not vaild. After all she’s nothing but FAKE PRESIDENT.
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With this recent Manila pen’s fiasco and attempted power grab by Trillanes and Lim, I can sense another collaboration with the group of estrada directly or indirectly.
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If the Magdalo’s succeeded on kicken the FAKE PRESIDENT OF CEBU, Is not a big loss! After all she did the same thing.
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Given the fact that Estrada is politically illeterate and so his paid supporters, he will not stop in doing everything possible to revenge on GMA for his very humiliating ouster from power in 2001.
I will support President Arroyo or the next leader to impose an iron fisted rule to the entire country If it is deemed possible just to put our nation on the right track. Our nation had gone nowhere because of political immaturity of our politicians and people.
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Why don’t you tell that to the power grabber Gloria Arroyo!
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Thailand, Malaysia and now once bankrupted Vietnam are bypassing us in terms of economic development because Filipinos tend to focus on dirty politics and selfish quarellings rather than build sustainable economy, we also lost our moral obligation to love dearly our beloved country.
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You can blame that to Gloria Arroyo, Because of her the Philippines has been tag as the number one corrupt in asia. Number one killing field in the nation. And its in Number 10 bribery in the world.
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We need complete political reforms from top to bottom, we need a compressed bureacracy from Tawi-tawi to Batanes, we need a strong leader who will steer our nation based on his/her capabilities to do what is good for the people rather than be influenced by his/her religion or the church, we need a sustainable economy based on our own products rathen than imports, we need the brightest and best of our workers to come home and work for our economy, WHY those are not happening???Because we keep on electing people and dummies like Estrada and people in the rural areas keep on electing political families who are manipulating our resources..
Let us dream and work for a very strong Philippines where its citizens are living happily without poverty, illeteracy and security..Maaawa nman tayo sa ating bayan..Tama na sana ang pulitika!!!

Eterio
the pilipino people are considered the great believer of GOD as what was said by Archbishop Joseph Adams but has forgotten GODS words “To err is to Human to forgive is divine”.
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Its hard to believe filipino people claim to be god fearing. But, Yet they’re the most corrupted people on earth. Amen:

Jane P.
SA INYO PO GINOONG ESTRADA PATI NA ANG INYONG PAMILYA:

Sana po hindi na kayo mag-asal bata.
Hindi po ka-aya-aya ang inyong mga pananalita. Para po kasi kayong tubong kalye……

Kung kayo po ay haharap sa international community, hindi po kayo maiintindihan ng mga tao doon sapagkat ang salita nga ho ninyo ay salitang bata….salitang kalye…
Hindi po nababagay para sa isang ex-president…..

Kung kayo po ay lalahok sa ASEAN or di kaya sa APEC summits, ano po ang sasabihin ninyo? Naiintindihan niyo po ba ang mga kontratang pinapasok ninyo? O baka pikit mata kayong pumupirma…kahit ikamamatay ng lahat ng Pilipino…..?

Sa papaanong paraan po ninyo ma-i-lalahad sa mga pagpupulong ang mga hakbang po para sa ika-u-unlad ng bayan kung ikaw mismo hindi umuunlad ang utak mo….?

Sana po aminin ninyo na hindi kayo naging mabuting pangulo……mahirap man sa damdamin mo…pero dapat matuto kang umamin na hindi ka nararapat sa posisyon na iyan dahil nga sa ikaw hindi GLOBALLY COMPETITIVE….

Hindi mo nga alam ang tungkol sa ekonomiya…..ang alam mo lang ay sugal…..babae….inom…..Ganyan ba ang
klase ng pangulo na makaka-pagpa-unlad ng Pilipinas?

Sa totoo lang Mr. Estrada, mas mabuti na ang pekeng pangulo ngunit may silbi kesa naman sa ligitimate nga pero para namang lumpo….nalulumpo ng kanyang bisyo at pambababae……

Uulitin ko po Mr. Estrada….mas mabuti na ang pekeng pangulo ngunit may silbi kaysa isang lihitimong pangulo ngunit walang pakinabang….

Mr. Estrada….paki-tingnan niyo po ang inyong sarili sa salamin….kung ano kayo kapangit, siya ring pangit ng inyong paglilingkod bilang pangulo ng Pilipinas…..

Ang tiyan mo nga hindi mo mabawasan, paano pa kaya ang kahirapan ng bayan?

Ang laki po ng inyong tiyan ay isang halimbawa na wala kang disiplina sa sarili….kain ka lang ng kain……inom ng inom….walang paki-alam sa nagugutom….

Yang pong mga barya at noodles na itinatapon mo sa mga mahihirap sa tuwing ikaw ay nangangampanya ay isa sa mga pinaka-bobong paraan ng pag-alis ng kahirapan. …..

Mr. Estrada…ang isang pakete po ng noodles ay para lamang sa isang kainan…kulang pa nga kung tutu-usin….

Ang pisong itinapon mo ay walang mabibili kahit asin……

Ang dapat mong gawin ay mag-aral ka muna kung papaano maging isang mabuting opisyal ng ating bayan…..

Sana pagdating ng panahon na ikaw ay tapos ng mag-aral, maintindihan mo din na GREAT POWER COMES WITH GREAT RESPONSIBILITY………

Bago ka mag-husga sa ibang pangulo, tanungin mo sana muna ang iyong sarili kung ano nga ba ang inyong nagawa noong ikaw ay na-uupo pa….
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Its hard to believe you rather have Gloria Arroyo, The FAKE PRESIDENT to run the country. Because of her the Philippines has been tag as number one corrupt in asia. Number one killing field in the world. Its in number ten bribery in the world. You can thank Gloria Arroyo, For all of this.

Another Turbulent Year for the Presidency
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Yes, It is,. But the filipino people can’t get rid of her because she control the entire corrupt justice system. Its hard to believe the filipino people get rid of Erap, And not Gloria Arroyo. If you compare these two,. Erap, Is a saint.

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Events in 2007 show that the political crisis that almost resulted in the ouster of the Macapagal-Arroyo administration in 2005 is far from being resolved. It has, in fact, worsened in 2007 as old issues continue to hound it and new scandals have emerged.

BY BENJIE OLIVEROS
YEAREND REPORT – POLITICS
Bulatlat
Vol. VII No. 46, December 23, 2007 – January 5, 2008

The Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo administration must have expected a calmer year this 2007. After all, local and national elections were scheduled in May; it had sent a chilling message to all in 2006 that it would preempt all attempts at ousting it by bearing down hard on those who would dare to; and time is on its side, having completed half of its “term” thus, the opposition may be convinced to just sit it out and wait till 2010.

But what happened was another turbulent year for the administration. Old issues kept on hounding it and new issues began to emerge. And before the year ended, it was adjudged the most corrupt president in the country’s history, surpassing even the much-hated Marcos dictatorship, and its satisfaction rating slid even further. According to the surveys of the Social Weather Station, Mrs. Arroyo’s net satisfaction ratings went down from -4 and -3 during the first two quarters of 2007 before plunging to -11 during the third quarter and -16 percent for the fourth quarter.

Before that, the Filipino people have already shown indications of restlessness. In a Pulse Asia survey in October, seventy percent of the Filipino people wanted that further investigations on the controversial ZTE contract for a National Broadband Network (NBN) be conducted; 61 percent are willing to sign a petition letter calling for the resignation of a president who is involved in corruption; 27 percent are willing to join rallies; 26 percent re willing to speak out during rallies against corruption; and 25 percent are willing to do whatever is necessary to oust a corrupt president.

Elections

Historically, elections had a way of releasing political steam. The attention of the general public is diverted to the elections; and it provides a venue where the administration and the opposition can compete and settle their differences and tensions peacefully.

Unfortunately for the administration, the May 2007 elections resulted in the opposite. The people vented their ire on the administration, through the elections, by dumping senatorial candidates who are identified with Mrs. Arroyo. Progressive party-list groups who were the targets of an operation to deny them seats in the Lower House through an operation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) retained five seats from their previous six. The Commission on Elections (Comelec) even lent a helping hand by suddenly experiencing an epiphany and enforcing the first party rule that limits the granting of the maximum number of seats to the party-list which topped the elections (This ruling known as the Panganiban formula has been in existence since the 2001 elections but was never implemented probably because Bayan Muna topped the 2001 and 2004 party-list elections.)

But what did the administration in was its desperate efforts to preempt its trashing in the elections. It fielded Malacañang-sponsored party-list groups. Worse, it committed massive electoral fraud, using the same machinery - the Comelec in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao - that it used during the fraud-ridden 2004 presidential elections. Expectedly, the public discovered it immediately and the successor of former Comelec Commissioner Virgilio Garcillano, who was thrust to the limelight because of the Hello Garci tapes, as key operator in these fraudulent operations was quickly exposed namely, Maguindanao elections supervisor Lintang Bedol.

This provided the impetus for the revival of the investigation on the “Hello Garci” tapes, which recorded cell phone conversations between Mrs. Arroyo and then Comelec Commissioner Garcillano when they were plotting to ensure that she wins by a million votes versus the late Fernando Poe Jr. in the May 2004 presidential elections. Taking the cue from this, Sen. Panfilo Lacson resurfaced T. Sgt. Vidal Doble who testified to the authenticity of the controversial tapes. Questions regarding the legitimacy of the Arroyo presidency were revived.

The opposition-dominated Senate threatened to investigate all unresolved issues involving the administration such as the fertilizer scam, among others. The Macapagal-Arroyo administration tried to ignore these issues dismissing it as ‘politicking’. But before the issue died down, Jose De Venecia III, son of House Speaker and Arroyo ally Jose De Venecia, came out with the explosive expose’ that then Comelec Chair Benjamin Abalos Sr., helped by Mrs. Arroyo’s husband Jose Miguel Arroyo, tried to corner the overpriced NBN contract for ZTE of China through bribery and threats.

Because of the expose’ on the involvement of Jose Miguel Arroyo, the scandal regarding the controversial NBN-ZTE contract knocked right at the doors of Malacañang.

Impeachment and bribery

To preempt the filing of another impeachment complaint against Mrs. Arroyo on the basis of the NBN-ZTE contract, the administration again used the same ploy but this time hiring Roel Pulido to replace Marcos lapdog and look-alike Oliver Lozano in filing another weak impeachment complaint. So when a genuine and stronger complaint was filed it was promptly rejected by Arroyo’s paid hacks in Congress citing the provision that only one impeachment complaint may be filed against a government official in a year.

But the ploy backfired on the administration. For one, with the filing of another complaint, Mrs. Arroyo earned the distinction of having the most number of impeachment complaints filed against any other Philippine president in history. Worse, the Arroyo administration tried to buy the cooperation of Lower House representatives and local officials. First, it tried to dangle the release of pork barrel funds to obtain the cooperation of congressmen. This bribery attempt was promptly exposed by Anakpawis (toiling masses) Rep. Crispin Beltran. Then it distributed bribes to representatives and local officials amounting from P 200,000 to P500,000 ( $4,816 to $12,042 at an exchange rate of $1=P41.52) right inside Malacañang in a meeting the administration called last October 11. This was exposed by the governor of Pampanga Ed Panliliio who is also a priest. The Macapagal-Arroyo administration could have been so desperate that it tried to bribe even a militant lawmaker and a priest.

These brazen bribery attempts revived calls for Mrs. Arroyo’s resignation or ouster.

Extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances

But Mrs. Arroyo’s woes did not stop with the Malacanang bribery scandal. As November was coming to an end, UN Rapporteur on Extrajudicial killings Philip Alston released his final report, which pointed to the AFP as the culprits behind the spate of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances. And while Alston recognized the efforts of the Arroyo administration such as the setting up of the Melo commission and designation of special courts, he concluded that the killings are part of the government’s counterinsurgency program dubbed Oplan Bantay Laya (Operation Freedom Watch). He also criticized the wrong sense of priorities of the Department of Justice which expended a lot of efforts in running after the victims - progressive party-list representatives and leaders of people’s organizations identified with the Left- rather than the killers.

The subsequent granting of petitions of writs of amparo for leftists abducted by the military confirmed the conclusions regarding the involvement of the military. This was further strengthened by testimonies of two farmers who escaped from military custody. They confirmed suspicions that missing UP students Sherlyn Cadapan and Karen Empeño are likewise being kept by the AFP. The enforced disappearance of Jonas Burgos has also been a thorn on the side of the AFP and the Arroyo administration. All indications, including the license plate of the van used in the abduction, clearly point to the culpability of the AFP.

Political crisis

Events in 2007 show that the political crisis which almost resulted in the ouster of the Macapagal-Arroyo administration in 2005 is far from being resolved. The Manila Peninsula standoff, which many considered as an ill-prepared and futile effort, nevertheless showed that all is not well even within the AFP.

The crisis has, in fact, worsened in 2007. The piling up of cases and scandals involving the Macapagal-Arroyo administration has again put it in the defensive. Old and new issues continue to hound the Arroyo government and the efforts of the administration to push these aside are becoming more and more difficult. Cracks within the ruling party are now showing with the expose’ of Jose de Venecia III. These have put the Arroyo government in a desperate position thus, its brazen attempts at bribery. And its recent moves to “shock and awe” opposition to its rule, through the use of repressive and intimidating actions and measures merely backfire. Examples of this are the strong criticisms it got in its handling of the Makati standoff, which included the arrest of journalists, and in Mrs. Arroyo’s proposal to revive the Anti-Subversion law.

The movement calling for the resignation or ouster of what is now called as a “morally bankrupt” government is again gaining ground. The question now is, “Will the Arroyo government survive till 2010?” All indications point to the further worsening of the situation in 2008. But much depends on the momentum of the people’s movement for the ouster and resignation of the Macapagal-Arroyo administration.

If the Arroyo government survives 2008, time will definitely be on its side. By then, preparations for the 2010 presidential elections will be underway. But the crisis it engendered will only become worse. This may lead to the weakening of the institutions of government and the radicalization of the Filipino people. Bulatlat

Happy new, Everybody may your 2008 be prosperity!

Erap, opposition spokesman clash on 2010 race plan

Former president Joseph Estrada said Wednesday that he would no longer seek a new term in Malacañang during the 2010 presidential election.

The United Opposition’s spokesman, however, said otherwise.

“Kung di mag-unite ang opposition, President Estrada is open to run for president…we have to learn lessons from 2004, sa dami ng opposition na tumakbo, natalo din (If the opposition won’t unite, President Estrada is open to run for president…there were many opposition members who ran, but lost in the end),” lawyer Adel Tamano said.

Estrada, however, said: “That’s speculative. I’ve no intentions of running….[I] am here to consolidate the party….but am not closing my doors.”

“I’ll think about it, let’s cross the bridge when we get there,” he added.

Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez, an Estrada ally, meanwhile, echoed Tamano’s statement.

He said that with too many opposition leaders who have intentions to join the presidential election in 2010, Estrada might be forced to declare his candidacy to unite the opposition.

“…with the kind of situation where there’s too many political parties. The LP (Liberal Party) is now posturing with Mar Roxas; the NP (Nacionalista Party) is now organizing with Manny Villar and Loren [Legarda] is also running and [Panfilo] Lacson has announced to run, and [Makati City] Mayor Jejomar Binay,” Rodriquez said.

The congressman, however, clarified that Estrada had already turned down the suggestion of the Partido ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) for him to run. The PMP is Estrada’s political party.

He said Estrada only wants to become a senior adviser and continue his pro-poor advocacy.

“He already announced he is not going to run, but with this kind of situation the opposition might lose, he would like the opposition to be in power…,” the congressman added.

Estrada admitted that he is not yet closing his doors on seeking the presidency in 2010.

For now, however, he said he only wants a united opposition.

“Everything is speculative. It’s open to everybody. But now, I only want a united opposition… but am not closing the door,” said Estrada.

Estrada, 70, was pardoned by President Arroyo in October after the Sandiganbayan found him guilty of plunder a month earlier.

The executive clemency capped a six-year legal battle following Estrada’s ouster from Malacañang in January 2001.

Ramos too?
Former president Fidel Ramos, meanwhile, may also decide to run again for the country’s top political post should Estrada insist on campaigning for the presidency in 2010.

A report in The Philippine Star quoted Ed Malay, Ramos’s spokesman, saying that the former president may also run again like Estrada.

“…that will be the mother of all political battles in the country,” Malay said, referring to the possibility of a presidential tiff between the two former presidents.

He said Ramos’s supporters, particularly those who helped him win under the Lakas-National Union of Christian Democrats party in the 1992 elections, want him to take another shot at the presidency. Estrada was elected in 1992 as Ramos’s vice-president.

Estrada won by a landslide during the 1998 election. He defeated Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr., who was endorsed by Ramos.

Malacañang reminds Estrada
Sergio Apostol, chief presidential legal counsel, reminded Estrada that part of the reason he was released from detention was the condition that he agreed to when he accepted Mrs. Arroyo’s grant of executive clemency — that he would no longer seek public office.

Apostol reiterated that Estrada had already promised to stay away from public office, apart from the supposed fact that it is against the law to seek another term of office — whether or not he finished his previous term.

“Oo pwede pa niya baliin ‘yong pangako na ‘yun (sa pardon) pero ground ‘yon para magsampa ng disqualification sa kanya,” Apostol said.

(Yes he can break his promise but it is a ground to file a disqualification case against him.)

For his part, Justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez said the a provision of the Constitution clearly states that Estrada can no longer seek reelection.

He said Estrada’s term was over and that this has been legally recognized. Gonzalez also said also that a successor had assumed Estrada’s post.

Gonzalez cited Section 4 of Article 7 of the Constitution says that: “The President shall not be eligible for any re-election. No person who has succeeded as President and has served as such for more than four years shall be qualified for election to the same office at any time.”

Gonzalez also said that this was also the reason that the issue of term-sharing that was being speculated upon has become moot and academic.

Estrada told: Unite opposition
Former congressman Gilbert Remulla of the Nacionalista Party said Estrada should give way to new politics and should instead focus on uniting the opposition.

“Dapat siya maging isang kingmaker at siya ang united force ng oposisyon at kailangan niyang pagbigyan ang mga bagong ideas, bagong mukha,” ani said Remulla.

(He should be a kingmaker and be the uniting force of the opposition. He should give way to new ideas, new faces.)

Former congressman Florencio Abad of the Liberal Party, meanwhile, said that their “presidential bet” Sen. Manuel “Mar” Roxas, is unlikely to give way and settle to run as vice-president.

“We the liberal party are going to wage a presidential campaign, not a vice-presidential campaign. I find it difficult to see Mar Roxas stepping down from vice president,” said Abad.

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Takot sila kay Erap!

The rightful person to run for President for the 2010 election would be Mayor Jejomar Binay, he has the right person to be Pro Poor and his first priority would be, to enhance the SSS and GSIS benefits to the deserving pilipinos who lost their jobs, the reason of why the philippines. He has really improved the makati revenue and has no anomally when it comes to kickback and lagayan his illustrious control of makati is quite commendable, here are some of his achievements, way back in 1986 the towns income was only P274 million but within 20 years it has risen to P8.14 billion, not only that makati is not dependent on its internal revenue allotment which was only 500m, Mayor Binay has improved the makati health plus program and the municipality is very improved imagined a 22 story building, where i remember when myself left makati during the time of Yabut its quite the opposite of what we have now. although maraming mga mahilig magtawag sa kanya na nognog, its quite the opposite because of his shinning achievement that non can compare as what he has really done being a real pro poor Mayor.

THE PROSPECT OF BINAY TO THE PRESIDENCY IS VERY ACCEPTABLE.BUT IF THE OPPOSITION CANNOT FIELD A COMMON CANDIDATE,I WILL STILL CHOSE ERAP AND BINAY CAN RUN THE VP.TIYAK NA MANANALO SI ERAP,HAYAAN NYO NG PAGKAKAISAHAN SYA NG MGA ELITE SA ATING SOCIEDAD AT GAWAGAWAAN NA NAMAN NI CHAVIT NG MGA ALIGASYON NA WALA NAMANG KATOTOHANAN.AT LEAST NANDYAN LANG SI BINAY PARA PUMALIT KUNG SAKALING MANANALO SILANG DALAWA.BOBO LANG ANG HINDI MAKAINTINDI NITO.

Bob
If my recollection is right while I was watching the kapuso Network’s coverage of the ERAP trial, the Network’s atty was saying that based in the history of the jucidal systems of the “WORLD”, he said and I quote: “no special created court ever… (he stressed it) “EVER”… acquited an accused”.
It can therefore be said that Pres. Erap wasn’t going to get a fair trial since in the begining; because the special court created by the sandiganbayan is bound and created to convict him.
Para sa simpleng paliwanag hindi mabubuhay ang ipis pag nakalanghap ng pamatay ipis pagkat ang kemikal na ito ay ginawa para pumatay ng ipis.
For ordinary citizen that understands the word “conspiracy” if my layman’s definition is right, in a criminal act, conspiracy means that the crime is done by several people. And if I’m right on this… those people who conspired will equally be punished if not equal in punishment, will get the same verdict as to what the court will say to one accused.
Sumakatwid para sa karaniwang tao ang “conspiracy” ay krimen na dapat na mahatulan hindi lamang sa isa kungdi sa lahat ng akusado, ngunit anu ang nangyari sa hatol kay ERAP? di ba’t siya lang? sina E. Serapio at Jinggoy ay napawalang sala.
The law as it is to be; must be fair. How come conspiracy is the case but the other accuse is found not guilty.
Sa salungat na paliwanag, papaanong napawalang sala ang ibang akusado at ang isa ay mapaparusahan? Conspiracy ba yun?
In a much clear comparison;
ERAP is being accused of recieving kickbacks from JUETENG. Chavit is but where is he?
Si ERAP ay hinatulan pagkat nagnakaw o ginamit ang kanyang kapangyarihan ukol sa talakayin ng belle shares.
Si Chavit ay may nakabinbin na kaso ukol sa pagnanakaw niya sa pondo ng Ilocos Sur ukol sa tobacco excise stocks. Nasan si Chavit?
Si ERAP ay inihalal at pinagkatiwalaan ng mahigit 10 milyong Pilipino pinakamalaki sa kasaysayan ng bansa. Chavit was stamped by the US court as a corrupt official, and the Philippine court sided with chavit’s testimony. Sus!
Edukado ang Pinoy! sa garci tape nga hindi na natin kinailangan ng patunay na si Mrs Arroyo ang kausap ni Garci.
I hope the Elite look at this shallow but clear reasoning and comparison.
Mas edukado kayo kesa sa mga mahihirap. Hwag naman kayong magbulagbulagan.
Thank you and God Bless.
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Thats exactly what they did, Create the special court to convict Erap! As we all can see it. God is my witness!

Myseterio
The real person that is related to the word Elite, is the hero of Edsa2 lord of the Jueteng, Richer than ever before and has enjoyed impunity forever and ever. long live Jueteng Activities. You are quite invincible.
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This is one of the reason why they kick Erap, So that they’re the one can rob the goverment coffer. Thats including juenting.

Erap not guilty or whoever you are,
Yes, its true when it comes to this decision, but the edsa2 revolution has already released its verdict and no one can revoked, it was done by edsa2 and confirmed by the sandiggan bayan, its the real verdict according to the majority for as you know that President GMA is the strongest leader of all time, with the backing of all section of the laws in the land, from the Senate,Congress and the Judiciary, and the only way anyone in the philippines can defeat her is by the power of the ballot, as everyone knows that Commissioner Abalos has resigned already so the hello Garci Controversi will never ever resurface and its completely buried, and most of our countrymen are tired of critisizing our President, for it will do no good to the philippine Economy.

The cover-ups by Gloria and her ilk with regards to Garci and the list of anomalies she and her allies committed will not be forgotten by the Filipino people.

Eterio
Erap not guilty or whoever you are,
Yes, its true when it comes to this decision, but the edsa2 revolution has already released its verdict and no one can revoked, it was done by edsa2 and confirmed by the sandiggan bayan, its the real verdict according to the majority for as you know that President GMA is the strongest leader of all time, with the backing of all section of the laws in the land, from the Senate,Congress and the Judiciary, and the only way anyone in the philippines can defeat her is by the power of the ballot, as everyone knows that Commissioner Abalos has resigned already so the hello Garci Controversi will never ever resurface and its completely buried, and most of our countrymen are tired of critisizing our President, for it will do no good to the philippine Economy.
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What economy? the so call rosy economy they’re talking about is the money remittance of OFW’s sending back home. Aside from that its been pad just like the pad Gloria Arroyo, Votes in order for her to stay into her stolen power. Yes! They succeeded but look where the Philippines today, Its been tag as number one corrupt in the world. You can Thank Gloria Arroyo, For that.

G. Velasquez
We respect the decision of the Sandiganbayan in regard to the plunder case against former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada.

We presume the court arrived at its decision after careful evaluation of evidence presented during the trial.

The Black & White Movement, however, laments the selective application of justice - expedient and with a heavy hand for those perceived to be enemies of the GMA regime, while slow and protective toward those allied with her.

What is the difference between Jose Velarde and Jose Pidal?

Why has this government not pursued the cases against Nani Perez, Joc-Joc Bolante, Virgilio Garcillano, and more recently, Benjamin Abalos’ alleged complicity in the ZTE deal? Instead of pursuing these cases, this administration has stonewalled through gag orders such as the illegal EO 464 and questionable MO 108.

This reflects the sad state of our justice system where political patronage is the rule of the day. Those out of favor with the powers that be are prosecuted while those in the inner circle are beyond the reach of the long arm of the law. As former President “Erap” himself has put it… “weather-weather lang.”

We can only hope that when the political winds change direction, those who are currently in the circle of power, who are allegedly involved in crimes more sinister and heinous than Erap’s plunder, will have their day in court.

MABUHAY AND PILIPINO!!!
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Well, I’m sorry to tell you. But, Your wish will never come true! Gloria Arroyo/cronies will never go to jail even though there is solid evidence against them because they’re all partner in crimes they’re protecting each other ass! ASIDE FROM THAT GLORIA ARROYO, CONTROL THE ENTIRE CORRUPT JUSTICE SYSTEM. SHE HAVE PLENTY OF MONEY TO PAYOFF ALL HER CRONIES TO MAKE SURE THEY WILL CONTINUE SUPPORTING HER BOGUS REGIME.

Eterio
What to believe about Karma, what has happen to Ex vice President Teofisto Guingona is Considered Karma, He was the one who accused Erap and one of the Senators who walked out in the Eraps trial way back 2001. But unfortunately, one of the politician who was fired upon with water tank and lately who is now in Prison with Senator Trillanes and the rest of the protester. Thats what you called karma. just like the Saying “Donot do unto others if you dont like others would do unto you
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Hindi lang siya ang kinarma. Pati na si Gloria Arroyo, It doesn’t matter what she do palpak pa rin! Kaya she keep lying to the filipino people about her rosy economy hoping the filipino people are stupid enough to believe all her lies!

Sunday, January 06, 2008
Palace says destabilization link a ‘kiss of death’
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yeah,. A kiss of death for her!

A DAY after claiming an endorsement from President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo would be a “breath of life” for presidential hopefuls in 2010, Malacañang said any link to destabilization is a “kiss of death”.

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Presidential Management Staff (PMS) director general Cerge Remonde said the public sentiment is that anyone linked to destabilization at this time is rejecting democratic processes.

“They will be rejected by electorate come election time. Anyone who will participate or support directly or indirectly is in effect saying they do not believe in democracy because they don’t adhere to democratic processes,” he said.

He added anyone linked to destabilization “are not deserving or worthy of support of peace-loving, freedom-loving democratic-oriented people.”

He said this is why several recent destabilization attempts have been failures.

“People want those who want to take over now to wait until 2010, and not to disrupt the economy. That’s the popular sentiment,” he said.

“Every destabilization attempt is not only attack against President Arroyo and her administration but any destabilization attempt is against the entire Filipino body politic and the entire Filipino people,” he added.

He reiterated Malacañang’s challenge to presidential wannabes for 2010 to show their stuff by helping in good governance.

“I believe the best politics is good competent and efficient public service. Anyone seeking public office for 2010 should prove to Filipinos they are good and efficient public servants worthy of their support in 2010,” he said.

He said Arroyo will remain focused on the “economy and good governance.”

“She’s keeping politics in the backburner. There’s still two years or more between now and elections,” he said. (JMR/Sunnex)
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Rod
True, thisdrama has to end. The only question is, ending just forending or ending with truth out.
A six years trial which mainly is based on a testimony of a criminal 130 million thief can not be very fair. Where the acte, stealing briber get free (and promoted)while the passive bribetaker is slapped with possible life term?
And why Atong Ang was not very credible as long as he did not testify against Erap but became immeiately very credible when he testified like the prosecution wants? The same now with Doble, he was not credible when he accused GMA but very credible when he retracted and now not credible again when he turned back to his first testimony.
Six years investigation and no real proof. Where are the billions? Why Chavit and Ang are not forced to show how they delivered the millions to Erap, when it has be shown already that it is not possible to pack that much bills in the boxes and then to carry about 90 to more than 199 kilo (depending on the denomination) through the very guarded entrance to Erap? Why nobody asked Chavit why he knew the most little detail of his ledger about payments to Erap but could not even remember who are behind his other codes of payments? Why this booklet has never been professional and independent checked whether or not the writing has appropriate age, matching with the written dates? Was the investigation so unprofessional or just not interested to check it because by failing to match, Chavit instead of Erap would have become the criminal? What if Erap, as long as still President, would also have issued EO’s which prohibits any official to testify or to attend any hearing?
Guilty or not, a fair trial has Erap not to expect, wonders excepted.
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True, True, Lahat yon sinabi mo. Truth of the matter is Erap, Is not guilty. The only reason the judiacry convict him with plunder on juenting money because that is the only way they can protect Gloria Arroyo, From her stolen power!

tim
No law has been upheld.
The GMA administration is not a legal government.
The law was broken when Estrada was forced to quit his presidency without due process of law, therefore, from then on, any presidency that takes over is a bastard presidency, no matter how much numbers are hyped.
I have no love for Estrada.
Personally I think he is a disgrace to the Office of the Presidency, and he disgraced Malacanang, if what I heard about the “toma-tumba-suka” sessions inside the presidential palace were true at all.
But the rule of law was not followed in his ouster.
Therefore, technically, he is still the president, and we are guilty of injustice to a duly elected president, elected without the usual violence, massive vote-buying, and cheating that marked other Philippine elections.
And by extension, technically, the court that convicted him was a kangaroo court, and GMA is a crown grabber.
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Way to go Tim: Tell them off. Gloria Arroyo, Nothing but power grabber.

Maine C. Lofranco
Itss gooodddd….!!!

Estrada deserve the punishment release by the court last Wednesday.
Since there are lots of evidence to prove that Estrada is gulity enough in plunder case.
That is his own Karma because he use the money of the government to the benefit of his own family
This case will serve as a value to the government official to be more responsible in serving our country..
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Erap, Not guilty! Its true the kangaro court convict him. On juenting money, Juenting money is not government money. Unlike the FAKE PRESIDENT she’s robbing the government coffer. She’s the one should be rot in jail where she belong. But, That will never happen because she control the entire corrupt kangaroo court. Mga walanghiya!

Kaibigang OFW tama ka dyan at sana maintindihan nga ng mga kababayan nating mg Pilipino ang nangyayari sa bansa natin ginagamit pa ang movie industry para lang sa pulitika, papaano nga bang nanalong best actor yang sa Jinggoy??????? badoy at walang kwentang gumanap sa pilikula at bakit yan pa ang gumanap bilang OFW sa katas ng saudi eh, di bagay po, binaboy ang ang katauhan ng isang OFW

Mga Kababayan,

I am wondering why we can not see the obvious, moro-moro lahat nagyayari sa mga politicians, we should read between the lines ika nga. Naconvict si erap but in due time na pardon din, may ex-deal na nangyari just like every political happenings in the Philippines.

I left the Philippines dahil I can not stomach the acts of politicians/government officials anymore. It may be hard to accept, but our country is going down the drain.

Here abroad, its really very hard not to compare, kawawa talaga Pilipinas, mayaman na bansa but mismanaged to the bones.

Eterio
Erap not guilty or whoever you are,
Yes, its true when it comes to this decision, but the edsa2 revolution has already released its verdict and no one can revoked, it was done by edsa2 and confirmed by the sandiggan bayan, its the real verdict according to the majority for as you know that President GMA is the strongest leader of all time, with the backing of all section of the laws in the land, from the Senate,Congress and the Judiciary, and the only way anyone in the philippines can defeat her is by the power of the ballot, as everyone knows that Commissioner Abalos has resigned already so the hello Garci Controversi will never ever resurface and its completely buried, and most of our countrymen are tired of critisizing our President, for it will do no good to the philippine Economy.
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The biggest problem is these evil society’s! Because of them Erap, Got kick out in Malacanyang Palace without due process of the law; Yes! they succeeded on kicken him out and install their FAKE PRESIDENT GLORIA ARROYO. But look where the Philippines today, Its been tag as number one corrupt in asia, Number one killing field in the world, Number one bribery on earth.

Erap eyes Noli as opposition presidential bet in 2010 polls
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Noli De Castro! Is bad for the opposition. Ditch him out. Loren/Chiz/Lacson/Trillanes. Better yet let Erap, Run again.
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01/06/2008 | 08:02 PM

Email this | Email the Editor | Print | Digg this | Add to del.icio.us Former president Joseph Estrada on Sunday said Vice President Noli de Castro is welcomed to join the opposition as he hinted that the latter could be groomed as the party’s standard-bearer in the 2010 presidential elections.

A GMA News Flash Report quoted Estrada as saying that if De Castro is interested in joining the opposition he should do it immediately.

The same report said that De Castro was glad about Estrada’s offer. The Vice President said he is open to any possibilities as long as these are in keeping with his objectives and programs.

It added that De Castro wants to talk to Estrada on the matter but at a proper time.

On Saturday, the opposition said it considers De Castro as the most formidable presidential candidate of the administration, but he is still beatable.

Cagayan de Oro City Rep. Rufus Rodriguez and lawyer Adel Tamano, spokesman of the United Opposition, said De Castro would still be trounced by the opposition bet.

“Vice President De Castro is the most formidable but he is beatable by a strong opposition candidate,” Rodriguez told the weekly Kapihan sa Sulo Hotel forum in Quezon City Saturday.

Rodriguez said the opposition is bent on getting its act together so the coalition can field one presidential bet to clinch victory in 2010.

The Cagayan de Oro City lawmaker is also the spokesman of Estrada’s political party Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP).

In other developments, Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim, a political ally of Estrada, said Sunday that the former leader wants prospective opposition presidential bets to talk among themselves and eventually come up with a unified bet in time for the 2010 polls.

He said Estrada stressed this point during a party attended by his political allies Saturday night.

“Sinasabi lang niya sana ang leading five presidentiables sa opposition magusap-usap at piliin among themselves sino ba ang talagang gusto ng tao at sino ang karapat-dapat (He wants the leading five presidential bets to talk among themselves to decide who the people really want and who is the rightful opposition bet),” Lim said in an interview on dzBB radio.

He added Estrada himself reiterated he has no plans to run for president in 2010. Estrada’s reported intention to run in 2010 had sparked debates on the issue.

Estrada earlier named as probable bets Senate president Manuel Villar Jr., senators Panfilo Lacson, Loren Legarda, Francis Escudero and Manuel Roxas II, and Makati mayor Jejomar Binay.

But Lim admitted Estrada’s latest stand may not be practical as the opposition bets each believe he or she is the rightful opposition standard-bearer.

“OK na rin mag-usap-usap sino magiging pangulo at vice president pero let’s face reality, bawa’t isa sa contenders paniniwala nila sila ang mas karapat-dapat, we cannot take it away from them (It’s ideal for them to talk among themselves but in reality the chances of that are not too bright. Each believes he or she is the rightful contender. And we cannot take it away from them),” he said. - GMANews.TV

EDWIN
THE PROSPECT OF BINAY TO THE PRESIDENCY IS VERY ACCEPTABLE.BUT IF THE OPPOSITION CANNOT FIELD A COMMON CANDIDATE,I WILL STILL CHOSE ERAP AND BINAY CAN RUN THE VP.TIYAK NA MANANALO SI ERAP,HAYAAN NYO NG PAGKAKAISAHAN SYA NG MGA ELITE SA ATING SOCIEDAD AT GAWAGAWAAN NA NAMAN NI CHAVIT NG MGA ALIGASYON NA WALA NAMANG KATOTOHANAN.AT LEAST NANDYAN LANG SI BINAY PARA PUMALIT KUNG SAKALING MANANALO SILANG DALAWA.BOBO LANG ANG HINDI MAKAINTINDI NITO.
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If Erap, Run again. I’m pretty sure he is going to mop Gloria Arroyo, Ugly Face and whoever her manok!

To Erap not Guilty,
That is what we called Jueteng Power and is quite tolerated by the Majority of Pilipinos, The only option that the philippines can do, is to recover some hidden jueteng money and use it as a tool to win the 2010 Presidential Election, The SSS and GSIS funds should be properly audited so to make way the sense of transparency, also the computerization of ballot counting in the comelec to avoid the hello garci controversy, there should be a starting point to get rid of these past anomalies that cannot be resolved overnight but has to begin with simple steps to move forward and has to start from the really deserving poor people to live a simple decent life of balance of right and wrong.

Bong
Kaibigang OFW tama ka dyan at sana maintindihan nga ng mga kababayan nating mg Pilipino ang nangyayari sa bansa natin ginagamit pa ang movie industry para lang sa pulitika, papaano nga bang nanalong best actor yang sa Jinggoy??????? badoy at walang kwentang gumanap sa pilikula at bakit yan pa ang gumanap bilang OFW sa katas ng saudi eh, di bagay po, binaboy ang ang katauhan ng isang OFW
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Silos ka ano? I’ll bet!!!

Eterio
To Erap not Guilty,
That is what we called Jueteng Power and is quite tolerated by the Majority of Pilipinos, The only option that the philippines can do, is to recover some hidden jueteng money and use it as a tool to win the 2010 Presidential Election, The SSS and GSIS funds should be properly audited so to make way the sense of transparency, also the computerization of ballot counting in the comelec to avoid the hello garci controversy, there should be a starting point to get rid of these past anomalies that cannot be resolved overnight but has to begin with simple steps to move forward and has to start from the really deserving poor people to live a simple decent life of balance of right and wrong.
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computerizer is a good idea but its depend on how they program it. Its very easy to delete anything in the computer its depend on the program! Of course if they’re going to start using computer to count the votes I’m pretty sure Gloria Arroyo/cronies going to make sure that they’re going to win at all cost. The don’t need Garci or anybody else to do the cheating for them. Just delete, delete, and pad, pad, pad. Until they get the votes they needed to win.

It is enough that Erap is convicted. The fact that he was pardoned is proof the case against him was successfully prosecuted. He was proven to be a felon/criminal and a convict. If he disputes and wants to prove he is innocent, his chance was lost when he waived his right to appeal his case, which is tantamount to acceptance of his guilt.

He is now a good example of a big fish caught, tried and convicted. Never mind about his not being made to serve his sentenced. That is another problem to be addressed by any future administration. Anyway, he was already detained for six years, which is impossible to happen during any past administration. What is important is no other past administration was able to prosecute and convict big fishes.

One sad thing to note though is how come there are still many Erap supporters, loyalists and fans. I can hardly believe this. It only means a lot of us are bankrupt of moral values. A man who admits to have a dozen or so mistresses or women in his life doesn’t deserve to be honored, adminired, followed, adored and much less rewarded of the highest position of the land. There is a saying that “tell me who your friends are and will tell you who you are.” So, whoever is with Erap as friends, supporters, loyalists or followers, we can more or less determine what type of these people are and how ruined are their values.

On the other hand, GMA has been demonized as the most corrupt by everybody, yet nobody can present any proof like bank accounts for the money she had stolen. Nobody can also prove she is living an immoral life. She just keep silent doing her job. This is something we should ponder because I don’t see evil in her but in the intentions of those who want to bring her down. There is no other president ever who had performed well in managing the country’s economy.

Unless and until we learn how to choose our leaders, our chances of prosperity and solving the problem of poverty will remain elusive, if not impossible.

Tarsier
It is enough that Erap is convicted. The fact that he was pardoned is proof the case against him was successfully prosecuted. He was proven to be a felon/criminal and a convict. If he disputes and wants to prove he is innocent, his chance was lost when he waived his right to appeal his case, which is tantamount to acceptance of his guilt.

He is now a good example of a big fish caught, tried and convicted. Never mind about his not being made to serve his sentenced. That is another problem to be addressed by any future administration. Anyway, he was already detained for six years, which is impossible to happen during any past administration. What is important is no other past administration was able to prosecute and convict big fishes.

One sad thing to note though is how come there are still many Erap supporters, loyalists and fans. I can hardly believe this. It only means a lot of us are bankrupt of moral values. A man who admits to have a dozen or so mistresses or women in his life doesn’t deserve to be honored, adminired, followed, adored and much less rewarded of the highest position of the land. There is a saying that “tell me who your friends are and will tell you who you are.” So, whoever is with Erap as friends, supporters, loyalists or followers, we can more or less determine what type of these people are and how ruined are their values.

On the other hand, GMA has been demonized as the most corrupt by everybody, yet nobody can present any proof like bank accounts for the money she had stolen. Nobody can also prove she is living an immoral life. She just keep silent doing her job. This is something we should ponder because I don’t see evil in her but in the intentions of those who want to bring her down. There is no other president ever who had performed well in managing the country’s economy.

Unless and until we learn how to choose our leaders, our chances of prosperity and solving the problem of poverty will remain elusive, if not impossible.
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It doesn’t matter what you said. Erap, Is not guilty of any crimes its been proven in court of law; When they create the special court, They create to convict Erap! The convict him on juenting money, Juenting money is not government money but gambling money. After the KANGAROO COURT CONVICT HIM Gloria Arroyo, Pardon him She must be really feeling guilty for all the wrong she has done to him. Gloria Arroyo/cronies knows Erap, Is not guilty therefore she free him because of guilt. She’s the one should be in jail. But, She’s not because she control the entire CORRUPT JUSTICE SYSTEM. LAHAT SILA CORRUPT TO THE BONES!

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It is enough that Erap is convicted. The fact that he was pardoned is proof the case against him was successfully prosecuted. He was proven to be a felon/criminal and a convict. If he disputes and wants to prove he is innocent, his chance was lost when he waived his right to appeal his case, which is tantamount to acceptance of his guilt.

He is now a good example of a big fish caught, tried and convicted. Never mind about his not being made to serve his sentenced. That is another problem to be addressed by any future administration. Anyway, he was already detained for six years, which is impossible to happen during any past administration. What is important is no other past administration was able to prosecute and convict big fishes.

One sad thing to note though is how come there are still many Erap supporters, loyalists and fans. I can hardly believe this. It only means a lot of us are bankrupt of moral values. A man who admits to have a dozen or so mistresses or women in his life doesn’t deserve to be honored, adminired, followed, adored and much less rewarded of the highest position of the land. There is a saying that “tell me who your friends are and will tell you who you are.” So, whoever is with Erap as friends, supporters, loyalists or followers, we can more or less determine what type of these people are and how ruined are their values.

On the other hand, GMA has been demonized as the most corrupt by everybody, yet nobody can present any proof like bank accounts for the money she had stolen. Nobody can also prove she is living an immoral life. She just keep silent doing her job. This is something we should ponder because I don’t see evil in her but in the intentions of those who want to bring her down. There is no other president ever who had performed well in managing the country’s economy.

Unless and until we learn how to choose our leaders, our chances of prosperity and solving the problem of poverty will remain elusive, if not impossible.
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You must be one of the people who help kick President Joseph Estrada, From Malacanyang Palace and install Gloria Arroyo, From her stolen power! HA HA. You people haven’t learn yet. That your evil thing only bring you KARMA! AND MORE KARMA TO COME FOR AS LONG AS THE POWER GRABBER THE ONE IN POWER.

One sad thing to note though is how come there are still many Erap supporters, loyalists and fans. I can hardly believe this. It only means a lot of us are bankrupt of moral values. A man who admits to have a dozen or so mistresses or women in his life doesn’t deserve to be honored, adminired, followed, adored and much less rewarded of the highest position of the land. There is a saying that “tell me who your friends are and will tell you who you are.” So, whoever is with Erap as friends, supporters, loyalists or followers, we can more or less determine what type of these people are and how ruined are their values.
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You better believe it! Erap is corrupt but not as corrupt as Gloria and her compatriots. Erap is mambababae, and who is not in the circles of these corrupt politicians? Allegations against Estrada’s plunder has never, never, never been proven without stain of dishonesty and wicked misinterpretation of the law. Chavit Singsong said he can’t prove his allegations, he who is a jueteng lord himself. Another is that Erap may not have gone far to Harvard, but he is not a liar like Gloria. He did not cheat when he was elected President. Gloria was alleged to have cheated and has been using unconstitutional executive orders to squash the investigation of herself and Garci. Erap’s friends are common folks star-struck Filipinos, but Gloria’s friends are the scums faking as economists like herself. We are proud Filipinos whose heart, like Estrada, throbs with the masses who are longing to be free of the kurakots and fake government that is now reigning in the Philippines. Gloria has nothing to offer the Philippines except her promises that are bound to be nailed tight because all her cronies are appointed in their positions based on their loyalty to her, not on their qualification to execute intelligently whatever programs she initiated. Take the VAT, still very little is flowing into the coffer of the Philippines. See how she dole out moneys that should have been spent wisely to build the economic infrastructures for the poor, instead she is doling the poor food good for the day as if the poor are hungry dogs. Her economic policies are only meant to benefit those who are already rich. She is artificially increasing the countries easy manipulated economic figures by selling the country’s infrastructure to the foreigners and privatization of government agencies. Walang matitira sa mga batang hindi pa naipapanganak while the rich who are skimming the little dollars that are coming into the country are being spent as fast as they can through their frequent traveling abroad kasama lahat maski yung mga tagapunas ng kanilang mga puwit. Geezzzz…give me a break!