The Philippines has once again reached its nadir as a result of itchy but reckless intention to amend the Constitution. This shenanigan is widely believed as a cover of Pres. Gloria Arroyo’s arrogance to prolong her stay in power if not forever.
Twice in the past, in 1986 and 2001, Filipinos upholding the real essence of democracy in deed, went to the streets to peacefully dislodge two unwanted presidents. Both of the deposed presidents left Malacañang in a hurry for fear of their lives. When the angry and suppressed people reached the presidential palace in the first EDSA, they found food, still hot, on the table and traces of speedy evacuation. Erap, a movie actor turned president left the palace via its backdoor ala James Bond traversing the Pasig River in secret.
If surveys are accurate, Pres. Arroyo’s approval rating of an all-time low clearly implies that Filipinos no longer want her services as president and are fed up with her administration marred with scandals of corruption and incompetence.
Mrs. Arroyo is very much aware that after leaving Malacañang she and spouse will be peppered with legal charges. I am sure that she knows the fate of the Perons of Argentina and Benito Mussolini of Italy. After years of abusive regimes, they paid a hefty price. Mrs. Arroyo by all means wants to avoid a tragic end.
The past weeks, the president has been frequently out of the country for “working visits” but wags from the opposition interpret that as a double for her to look for friendly states to welcome her as an asylee after she leaves office or if overthrown.
Lito Banayo, a vocal presidential critic has repeatedly said in his Malaya columns and blog that Mrs. Arroyo does not like to leave Malacañang unless she is forced out. Assuming that Banayo is correct in his assessment, the imagined outcome of that process is bloody. For too long, Filipinos remained silent and patient. Little by little they are enlightened that the quest for a better life and governance is impossible in the Philippines unless they are forcefully demanded.
If Mrs. Arroyo thinks that she is clean and has not done anything grievously wrong as head of state, then she should gracefully exit from power, give others a chance to serve and then she can enjoy the millions she and her family accumulated while in office- - - probably in hell.-30-
Twice in the past, in 1986 and 2001, Filipinos upholding the real essence of democracy in deed, went to the streets to peacefully dislodge two unwanted presidents. Both of the deposed presidents left Malacañang in a hurry for fear of their lives. When the angry and suppressed people reached the presidential palace in the first EDSA, they found food, still hot, on the table and traces of speedy evacuation. Erap, a movie actor turned president left the palace via its backdoor ala James Bond traversing the Pasig River in secret.
If surveys are accurate, Pres. Arroyo’s approval rating of an all-time low clearly implies that Filipinos no longer want her services as president and are fed up with her administration marred with scandals of corruption and incompetence.
Mrs. Arroyo is very much aware that after leaving Malacañang she and spouse will be peppered with legal charges. I am sure that she knows the fate of the Perons of Argentina and Benito Mussolini of Italy. After years of abusive regimes, they paid a hefty price. Mrs. Arroyo by all means wants to avoid a tragic end.
The past weeks, the president has been frequently out of the country for “working visits” but wags from the opposition interpret that as a double for her to look for friendly states to welcome her as an asylee after she leaves office or if overthrown.
Lito Banayo, a vocal presidential critic has repeatedly said in his Malaya columns and blog that Mrs. Arroyo does not like to leave Malacañang unless she is forced out. Assuming that Banayo is correct in his assessment, the imagined outcome of that process is bloody. For too long, Filipinos remained silent and patient. Little by little they are enlightened that the quest for a better life and governance is impossible in the Philippines unless they are forcefully demanded.
If Mrs. Arroyo thinks that she is clean and has not done anything grievously wrong as head of state, then she should gracefully exit from power, give others a chance to serve and then she can enjoy the millions she and her family accumulated while in office- - - probably in hell.-30-
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