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**@hotmail.com (Daniel )
The call for resignation of Pres. Estrada by the Vice Pres was uncalled
for. Due to this the clamor of the people for Erap's resignation diminished
in credence. If there is one person who really deserves the seat of the
president GMA is surely not the one. Erap will surely resign not because
of all the politicians who readily jumpship with the first sign of trouble
but because the people are fed up of the system of governance not only
of Erap but the whole government. These politicians must take it as a
sign of people's intolerance to inefficiency and corruption. These same
people would not hesitate to take their grievances to the street again
and again to wake up the government.
**@hotmail.com (Pearl)
At the rate things are going, I am sure Joseph Estrada's presidency will
end anytime this month. Good riddance!
**@fdeb.rdsnet.ro (antonio)
Erap’s reactions to the recent mass resignations from his Cabinet and
from his party were very immature, very inappropriate for a president
of the country. By the way, Erap’s reactions from the very start of this
crisis were somehow all immature and inappropriate. Instead of proactively,
professionally, and correctly facing the crisis, he has chosen to be subjective
and personal, sinking to the level of being very despicable. It is furthermore
showing how poor his intellectual capability is, how he is always dictated
by his emotions, how immature and unworthy he is to have the position
of the presidency of a country. I really hope that these protests prosper
because having this kind of a personality for a president will surely
result to the downfall of our beloved country.
**@i-next.net (Vivian)
It would be a wonderful blessing and a true Christmas present to the Filipino
people if he left. How can he say that the protest actions are only in
imperial MetroManila? The various congressmen who have now signed the
impeachment case represent their constituents from the various provinces
and all strata of society including the D and E class. How I wish he would
consider our welfare first before his.
**@gurlmail.com (lyn)
he's so stupid to stay in power that every filipino citizen wants him
to step down. Its so shameful for us filipino's who are here abroad to
hear and read about the stupidity of our president.
**@hotmail.com (Romi)
Both Filipinos at home and abroad must not allow Erap to stay in power
any longer.
Filipinos abroad should defer going back to the PI this coming holiday
season to send a strong enough message that Erap's continued stay in power
will not be economically be tolerated.
To Chavit Singson: It takes a thief to know a thief!
**@info.com.ph (LL)
Erap if you really love the filipino people, you will resign.
**@ (LInda)
Ang dapat sa atin ay magka-isa. Si Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ay hindi karapat-dapat
pumalit kay Pres. Erap. Hindi po ako maka-Erap. Pero si Gloria ay walang
delicadeza. Kinakain niya ang lahat ng sinabi niya noong una. Ang mga
miyembro ng LAMP na kumalas na ay nakiki-ride on lang sa sitwasyon para
maging popular din sila dahil malapit na ang eleksyon. Natatakot lamang
sila na hindi maiboto.
**@emirates.net.ae (rolly)
Erap should be charge in court and put to jail after his removal from
office.
**@hotmail.com (carlo)
i beleive the president will last for a month but not for three months
given the current resignations of his key staff. i beleive he will cling
on to power down to the last moment until he realizes that the water has
finally flooded the entire chamber that it is time for him to jump ship.
but certainly we can not blame him for clinging on to power down to thelast
minute. he is just like the captain of the ship who will try to sort out
things down to the last minute with the hope of turning things around
for the better. the only problem is, by the time he realize that it is
time to jump ship, the country is in terrible mess already. usually in
this kind of situation when the crew people realize this kind of mess
they are heading,they won't wait for the last moment to happen. if the
ship they think is still viable the only option is mutiny. i hope we don't
get to that point.
**@yahoo.com (Joseph)
The President should resign immediately to save our dying economy,and
if he's truly "maka-masa" or pro-poor then he should step down
and hand-over the Presidency to his successor.no less than VP Gloria Macapagal
Arroyo.
**@vtx.ch (ALBERTO)
Talagang, we Filipinos never learn our lessons. I have been here in Switzerland
for about 20 years now and the very reason why I left the country is because
of untrustworthy politicians especially pag nakaupo na sa puwesto like
the one we have now Mr. Estrada. Hindi na umiral ang mga marangal na layunin
na para mapaunlad ang ating bayan kung hindi mapaunland ang kanilang sariling
bulsa. Talaga bang mananatili nalang tayong habang buhay na nasa ganitong
katayuan? Can we not put God and christian values deep in our hearts for
once when we are making decisions? Please let us give our beloved country
a chance to be where it was before Martial Law days. We want to be proud
of our country here abroad. Marami pong salamat.
**@ihug.dom.au ()
one great legacy a man can leave behind is the way he finished his journey
in this life. if pres. estrada will step down now before the country gets
into the brink of economic collapse, then it will be written in history
as a positive legacy he's done for the country, otherwise he will just
end up like marcos did.
**@yahoo.com (romer)
he thinks that he is helping the poor masses ever since, that's purely
make believe, with the way things are going now, he should face the reality
that even it gets worse, because of all his wrongdoings, it's the same
poor people who will suffer the most. he is really an actor, still living
in dreams, deep hallucinations, but "CUT" !!!. When he wakes
up, he'll find out that in reality, everything he is, is between his legs.
**@one.net.au (curtis)
Its a shame that our beautiful country is again a laughing stock to the
rest of the world. I have totally lost confidence not only to the present
Administration but to all politicians in the Philippines. I can honestly
say that all our politicians are very corrupt. All they think is how to
fill up their pockets and how much they can fill. Its never enough. Calling
them Honorable...that is a laugh what is Honourable with that title when
all they do is rip-off the people rather than helping them or putting
the country in good shape.
Since Marcos was ousted,Aquino, Ramos who we all respected but nothing
happenned still the country is worst then ever. Where is this talk that
corruption will be eliminated... never in this century. Our Philippines
is a hopeless case. The best thing to happen to the Philippines is to
wipe-out the whole nation preferably all politicians like what Pol-Pot
did... elimination...starting from what we call year zero to start all
over again.Its the only way to start clean and fresh
Impechment of Estrada will not do anything to the country too. Even I
doubt Arroyo Macapagal can even do any better. Still we have the existing
people around her who are also so corrupt and dirty ...worst of all calling
themselves the saviour of the country. I don't believe any more about
our politician ability to fix our country. Its sick as ever and I only
hope that we can go back to the rule of Martial Law and rule in in a very
honest way. The Filipinos are the worst ...no discipline in their lives
and no more integrity left. All they think in their minds are how to rip-off
each other. The richer you are, the better off they can rip-off the people
who voted them in Government.
Lastly, we are not ready to be a fully democratic country...those who
fought for democracy is only doing for their own agenda. We need a strong
honest person who will run the country in a honest and straight manner
but not in a democratic manner. We are not ready but sorry to say....there
are times I am not proud to be a Filipino but I still hope and prayer
that one day our country will shine again with prosperity and be respected
by other nations in these world.....
**@yahoo.com (Romy)
Erap has been buried since Nov. 1. It's only his ghost that's striking
the nation nowadays. In few days time his horror to the nation will be
over. Tsk!Tsk! Tsk! Dong Puno. We feel very sorry for you buddy. You're
very intelligent according to all sources and observations we have about
you. However, you are in the wrong place and time. There's a saying in
Pilipino "Matalino man daw ang matsing, napaglalalangan din".
Are you not ashamed of what you are telling the public...that your voice
is what the president says? oww!!!common wake up genius Dong. There's
still time to rebuild your equally sinking popularity with your stinking
boss. Your days are numbered including your political career.
**@AQL.com (Alexis )
It is a mistake for Mr. Estrada to rely on "legal" process (i.e.,
impeachment, according to him) to save his presidency. Impeachment is
primarily a political process. While his party is the majority in the
House, ultimately the members (who are thinking about their own political
survival) will vote in accordance to what the people are clamoring for.
Who was it who said "My loyalty to my party ends where my loyalty
to myself, err, my country begins?"
Indeed, Mr. Estrada was installed as the president by a political process,
and he shall be removed from office by political means.
**@yahoo.com (Francis )
I don't think he can last that long as
President, if we base it on the mass
resignations from Erap's party. Before,
he thought the impeachment proceedings
would not pass the House. Now, only the
Senate stands in front of an impeachment
'snowball'. I'm sure Senators thinking
of voting against impeachment are also
thinking that their political careers are at stake here. One way or the
other,
Erap is finished politically. But
Senators still have their asses to save.
And when push comes to shove...
To all those thinking of a political
career via the movies/television: You
have seen the effects of empty promises.
Wanna try your luck in May 2001?
**@ (Richard)
We believe that President Estrada is guilty as charge. And if he's really
sincere that he cares for the Filipinos else it only shows that he's selfishness
to hold on to a position that he doesn't deserve. Presidant Estrada caused
a lot of trouble to the Phil. economy and moral.
**@askdoctorpc.com (Andre)
Dear President Estrada,
Please do the right thing for the country you have sworn to protect. It
should be obvious by now that the tide is turning against you. Make a
deal, (as you must be thinking) to get immunity for your kickbacks, before
you bring down the whole county with you. Your asawas are probably already
telling you the same thing.
The time has come.
**@houston.rr.com (Jose )
I think it's true that jueteng should be lagalized since many unemployed
in our country are making a living out of it.However,Jueteng Lords should
be taxed by the government and tax money should be given back to the poor,not
the President mistresses or politician's pocket.Erap is a DAMN user,ginamit
nya ang mga mahihirap to reach his level,and now he's making poor people's
life a living hell!!
Erap,I think you should step down.I don't know how in the hell you can
still show your "Demonic Face" in camera! masyado nang garapal
ang pinaggagagawa mo.You are not setting good examples to your government
officials and country-men.You are not a great leader,Oh no, not a leader
at all!I think what you are is what you eat!!A chicken,pig and a PUSSY!!YOU
SUCK!!!Please get the hell out of Malacanang because you're embarassing
us.People overseas tell us that we have a fucked up government system
because we have a fucked up president.
**@yahoo.com (Rolly)
He new from the very first day of his presidency that this type of scandal
will come out. Jueting was already deep rooted in his heart since he was
still the Mayor of San Juan. These were the vices available in San Juan
during his term (Jueting, sakla, pula puti and sabong). He was the number
one protector. It was really true that some of the proceeds taken were
given to the poor who normally visited him in his office and the rest
to his mistresses.
As a God fearing government official, very soon he will accept in his
heart those mistakes from the past. He could not afford to sacrifice the
well being of the Filipinos.
The only solution for our economic problems is for him to step down now.
The earlier the better to save us from total collapse.
Thanks,
OFW from Saudi Arabia
**@cyberdude.com (Marlon)
Estrada can save the country from further ruin by saving himself from
further humiliation -- he should resign. But since his misplaced sense
of machismo prevents him from taking the most obvious way out of his predicament,
there is another alternative that he can possibly explore. Suicide is
painless. He should follow the lead of Japanese leaders who have taken
their lives for much lesser failures and crimes against their people.
Harakiri is not only considered noble but may also be interpreted as the
supreme act of contrition.
**@look.ca (nelson)
Dapat ng magresign is Joseph Estrada para kahit paano ay mapigilan ang
patuloy na pagbagsak ng ekonomiya. Ang panghihina- yangan ko lamang ay
ang makita ko siya
sana kung paano humarap sa Senado at ma-
kita na rin ng taong bayan kung hanggang
saan ang IQ niya lalo na sa cros-examina- tion. Matagal na siyang umaarte
at duon
lang sa cross-examination sa Senado maki- kita ang tunay na pagkatao niya.
**@hotmail.com (Crispin)
Kung si Mr. Estrada e me delicadeza, matagal na sya dapat nag-resign.
Pero wala, walang-wala sya kahit gatiting. Pero kahit paano e me matututunan
naman ang masa sa nangyaring ito. Na dapat gamitin ang utak pag nag-hahalal
ng tao sa posisyong me katungkulan. Hindi dapat gamitin ang popularidad.
Kailangang pag-isipang mabuti kung sino ang makakagawa ng mabuti para
sa bayan. Parang awa mo na Erap, umalis ka na! Hindi ka na namin kailangan!
**@hotmail.com (paul)
if the people's clamor for his resignation will intensify and at the same
time backed by the continuing resignation by his cabinet officials as
well as partymates, then there's no doubt the president is bound to resign
before the month ends.
**@ (Jacqueline)
Yes, I think he will last since in the first place even with this anomaly
he still sits in Malacañang as if he is innocent. A man of wisdom will
really think twice for if he really cared for his good name to be carried
throughout history, he should have stepped down a long time ago and give
way for a healthy change not only in our economy but of the whole government
system.
**@cs.com (alvin)
Yes, Pres. Estrada would last even until the end of the term unless something
like the people power of 1986 or mass resignation of the people around
him happens. He would surely cling on to that position like the former
Pres. Marcos did. Now that his pride and ego has been touched, all the
more he would stay and fight for it.
**@Hotmail.com (bonifacio)
work on marcos wealth not the estrada jueteng scandal it will not help
your economy, the marcos'es are still in the gov. It look like that all
politician are in marcos payroll, whre is the five billion dollars. Dont
worry about the 400 million pesos
**@yahoo.com (Francisco)
He'll last even until his term ends; if we don't do anything about it.
**@ ()
He needs to step down as a President.
He's not capable to be a President of the Philippines. He is a Marcos
puppet.
**@hotmail.com (Anthony)
How can he fill the positions that were vacated by the significant numbers
of resignations that happened this last week? Whoever considers the job
will be out of their mind! Assuming that these prospects are well educated
and because of that are already holding a good positon, the question is,
would they leave their secure jobs for the uncertainty of the Estrada's
cabinet, never mind tainting their good reputation by supporting Erap.
In a totally different subject, we should consider the Oreta, Osmena impeachment
for accepting money from the President- this is unethical, and gives the
wrong perception- enough to be impeached!!!
**@yahoo.ca (joe)
Men with intelligence, men of moral obligation, men of conscience, men
of true service to the nation have already abandone Mr Erap. His days
in Malacanang is numbered. He cannot last without the finest advisers
around him.
Now he can't even give presidential answers to ambush interviews. He seems
lost in the widerness. Wala na talaga. Only the crooks and the likewise
corrupt PNP and some military men will stand by his side.
**@yahoo.com (Decano)
It's just sad that our country is facing this political trial. But only
if those people in the politics could serve with all sincerity and not
putting "MONEY" their priority. Money should not be our master
because there's only one master and that's our Lord Jesus Christ. Why
can't we just learn to live simple lives and focus on our Lord Jesus Christ-
the unconditional love that He gave for us--why can't we have the purity
of hearts that would results peace, joy in everyone.
Remember: we will not live here on earth for long..we will eventually
die! isn't it important for us to know where we are heading after death?..hell
or heaven??
In Jesus Christ He only wants our the purity of our hearts...we have to
be righteous in His eyes.
Whatever we do, we should do it for the Lord above all!
To the President: I really don't know what's the truth but hearing all
of this here in Canada makes us all filipinos feel sad. Filipinos gave
their vote and trust to you and its just so sad if you would put it in
waste. You don't need a lot of advicers to tell what to do in our country
and the current situation. There's only one who can tell u the right decision
to make and that is our lord and savior jesus christ...Think on what would
our Lord do in that situation..don't let His enemy (devil) be your master..don't
be slaves of money!
Surrender it to our LORD!
**@aol.com (Phil)
It's all over now....Erap boo
You must leave now,Take what you need, you think will last But whatever
you wish to keep you better grab it fast! Yonder stands your orphan with
his gun
Crying like a fire in the sun
Look out, the saints are coming through!
It's all over now, Erap boo!
The Highway is for gamblers, better use your sense. Take what you have
gathered from coincidence. The empty-handed painter from your streets
Is drawing crazy patterns on your sheets. This sky too, is falling under
you!
Ah, it's all over now, Erap boo.
Leave your stepping stones behind, something calls for you Forget the
dead you've left, they will not follow you. The vagabond who's rappin'
at your door
Is standing in the clothes that you once wore Strike another match, go
start anew.
it's all over now, Erap boo
**@ (Maxine)
Tayong mga Pilipino huwag magpapadala sa mga Politiko. Mag-isip tayo.
Tayo ang higit nakakaalam kung ano ang tama at mali. Nag-papakita ang
mga Politiko na masigasig sila sa pag-rarally dahil alam nila na sila
ang uupo. Naisip na ba natin na baka mas masahol pa tayo kung sila ang
uupo. Isipin na lang ninyo. Si Ramos na siyang Nagbenta ng lahat ng lupain
ng Pilipinas at humakot ng malaking pera dahil sa mga APEC at EXPO Pilipino
ang nangunguna sa Pagpapaalis kay Estrada. Naisip nyo ba na si Ramos ang
magpapatakbo ng Pilipinas at isa rin kamag-anak ni MArcos. Wala tayo mahihita
sa mga yan. Mag0isip tayo. Pilipino
**@megsinet.net (Errol)
I think he's going to last for another month but it would be bad for your
economy there, the longer he stays the more you lost the value of the
pesos. I think it's about time to boot him out like the Marcoses.
**@aol.com (Michael)
The Catholic Church led by Sin are hypochrites.....they accept gambling
money...also here in the states...Church accepts gambling money...that's
a spade (Church), calling someone (Estrada), a spade....so much for Sin,
he is irrelevent...same goes for Aquino and Ramos...and Macapagal...all
irrelevent...the protesters are fools, led by anarchists of various religions
and persuasions...let the justice procedure take it's course...do not
be emotionally ignorant, you, the masses...show some backbone, show some
class...your future as a people are in dire jeopardy, because you cater
to Muslim terrorists, (allowing ransome from other countries), then you
take to the streets as anarchists...be patient, and do what is right in
the eyes of God...NOT, the false teachings of the traditional "Church",
which are ways devised by men,(not God), adhere to the Truth, which is
found in Christ, na lang, then and only then, will filipinos climb out
of the abyss of their own miseries.....one last comment, Faith is in Christ
alone, Not in the Catholic Church, or any other religion.....
**@nventure.com (Michelle)
**@nventure.com (Michelle)
Being a student and a proud proclaimed Filipino-American here in the United
States, not only am I saddened and upset by the events that are undergoing
in my country, but I am also disappointed and ashamed. Being brought up
here, I have been eager to learn more about my culture and the country
that I've never been too. And in doing so, I have found the Philippines
to be a beautiful country, full of a beautiful people and a beautiful
culture. Not only should President Estrada step down as President, but
he should be exiled to an island alone so he won't have the luxury he's
so accustomed to and most importantly, he will also feel the suffering
that he has brought upon his own people.
**@nus.edu.sg (rizal)
after Erap sino ang susunod na magnanakaw?
**@aol.com (Juan)
its time for Erap to go and when he is out of office then will start prosecuting
his alleged bribery etc. and time for his crony to hide in the USA too.
**@hotmail.com (Sachi)
Reading the inquirer up here in New York, make one's imagination crazy
since you can't really experience it. I hope it would be a lesson to us
Filipinos that the electoral process of choosing a leader should be thought
of carefully. We just can't go on electing somebody and do People Power
10 if we make the wrong choice. I hope and pray that this would be the
last Filipino Revolution.
**@aol.com (anacorita )
to all filipinos:
let us unite ourselves to remove the president from office - we had sufferred
so much already.where's our country going?trusting him to lead the country
was our greatest mistake, let's correct it now, before its too late.Before
he sells the whole country.in unity there's strength.shame to those damn
and stupid govt officials who still stay with him. where are your integreties,
conscience and concern for your constituents?. his mistresses live in
comfortable mansions, what about the poor filipinos where do they go to
survive?-garbage- open ur eyes and stop our miseries.
Quodos to all leaders of the opposition in taking steps to remove Erap
from office. keep up the good work and we value your time and efforts.
our prayers are with all of you.
/arizona,usa
**@usa.net (Will )
Estrada is stupid enough not to resign.
**@hotmail.com (angele)
Loud and clear he cannot run the government because it needs person who
has brain and Erap has no brain to run our government.please we are pleading
for him to resign
From;one of the million ocw
**@lycos.com (richard picardo)
In my personal perspective the President "may be linked" with
jueteng. Big deal!! But "who amongst the opposition is not?"
Are they claiming that they are cleaner than the President? What about
Cory Aquino - ever since she left the palace she continually used her
loot to maintain her activism, who is she with? look around countrymen,
they are communists!!! About Ramos who is he? During his reign, He did
not do anything except travel the whole world... why? it was personal
interest of getting the big pie of Marcos's money... Did Ramos do anything
good for the Philippine people, huh, read the story behind his reign....
He was likened to a dummy sitting on the pedestal!!! Now lets scrutinize
Gloria Mapacagal, what difference does she have from her backers? She
is "atat..na atat!!! can't she wait for her time? She was elected
by the people as vice president because she is only good for that position...
I wish it is election already and see if the people will elect her as
President... There is a rule of the thumb... tell me who your friends
are and I'll tell you who you are!!! (that's you Gloria Arroyo!) Ramos
is hiding his behind from the big scandal in the billion pesos project
(DAU) which he looted a lot of money... explain your wealth too Ramos...
and who in the hell do you think you are... you are an X president...
guido... you are still sleeping in the kangkungan... your days are gone...
go home and face the reality..
**@hotmail.com (mikhail )
hoping that the economic crisis brought
about by this jueteng scandal will end
soon! Erap maawa ka na sa amin, huwag
mo na kami pahirapan, aren't you con-
vinced na ikaw ang dahilan ng crisis
Kahit nga ang movie industry na pinang-
gali-ngan mo lalo sumama ang kalagayan
eh!pls lang resign ka na!
**@AOL.COM (ILVING )
"You can fool some of the people some of the time, butnot all the
people all of the time..." Tired cliche, but very appropos to the
Estrada administration.
Alas, Estrada is, indeed, no more than the village idiot who caught the
fancy of the people that catapulted into power.
His biggest mistake is his rapacious and insatiable greed that went beyond
the "maximum tolerance" of his fellow thieves.
But I think the real rub was when "His Goodness" Estrada went
on national TV brandishing his Generals.
"Damn, you robbed us and now scare us too? No way, Jose!"
I just hope, however, that the people after the ouster of Estrada would
not again so be stupidly forgiving. Let's put to jail the Estradas/Ejercitos,
the Singsons,the Pinedas, the Angs, the Ricafortes, et al, and sequester
all their properties.
If we fail to do that, we'll again go back to square one...
It's now the 21st Century. Wake up, people!
**@hotmail.com (Leo)
If Mr Erap is accuse bribe money why not go ahead proceed impeachment
process ? , and arrest all people involved file charges put in jail including
the Gov. who started this scandal. Its is wrong for Vice pres. to quit
her post,also people followed her. Phillipine at this point of time is
socially & economically battered, please do not use the lower class of
the masses to attain someone goal to replace the current. A good example
a Trade Secretary quit his post, he should done a year ago, Why? watching
his performance dollars exchange rate P37 to $1, when he start job and
now P51 to $1. he is only one of the reason. So government stability and
peace & security could bring local & foreign investor will help. This
is sad if we Pilipino continue to resolve issue by shutting down government.
**@aol.com (Rico )
I think that Estrada should step down. He should not have been elected
in th first place. The bigger question becomes, whoever succeeds him,
would she/he be able to bring meaningful change in the country? There
are so many issues and problems to be addressed. Will the people be in
a position to discern (and elect if necessary) the right leader? That's
what we need; a public that although poor, has the knowledge, courage
and character to elect the right leader. Whenever I see a kababayan who
came into the US wearing a T-shirt with a logo "gising", I am
encourage. It's time for us not only to talk about it. It's time to gising
and act...
Good luck...
**@emirates.net.ae (Alex )
It is the right time to step down for
the president before its too late.
**@e-mail.com (hyna)
it has been always a bad govt. no matter who is in power, so what if the
pres is making some money he didn't steal it from the govt. treasury,
he didnt practice killing someone because he doesn't like certain people,
I think this pres. is still better than the others, the economy? it starts
from the people, support him and he will do a good job. He is a compassionate
president just to bad a lot of fil. people doesn't want to work with him
hand on hand, shame to those who want him out, let him do his job and
then look at yourself first very carefully, before you cast the first
stone... stone
**@engineer.com (Chona)
It's his fault because he led a life of excesses. Actually, he shouldn't
just resign but be impeached to serve as a living reminder to all politicians.
It's a pity that he's leaving his office in disgarce but then again, he
deserves it.
**@aol (juan)
Our country is suffering especially our poor countrymen because of the
incompetence and dishonesty of the people that they elected to govern
the country.I am again asking the president to step down in order that
there will be stability in our government.Habang may integridad pang natitira
sa iyo.
**@Msn.com (marcelo )
i think Erap should step down and pave the way for new, competent, and
credible government.
**@yahoo.com (maria)
the way things are going, Erap
should listen to the clamor of the
people and step down from his seat.
his unexplained wealth is vast.
his lingo such as "may araw din kayo"
and pupulutin kayo sa kangkungan" is
unlikely of a leader of a nation.
let us all pray for his change of heart
and mind and give him the guts to
give up his power in favor of the
country and the people. let us also pray
for a peaceful turn of events.
thank you.
**@rsinform.com (Mon)
Si Erap at bulalo, parehong masama sa blood pressure. At least and bulalo,
may utak.
Still, Erap is the epitome of kakapalan at katigasan ng ulo (kahit walang
laman).
He'll hang in there as tough as a rusted nail.
Nag-re-resign, taong may delikadesa. Si Erap ba, tao pa?
**@look.ca (John)
Erap is finished. No need to stay in power. Stepping down is the better
alternative than wait for the impeachment to run its course. Prolonging
this political crisis entails more sufferings for the Filipino people.
**@lycos.com (Elsa)
To Inquirer,
I left the country last year to work in BKK as a business executive in
one of the manufacturing plants here. I do not want to leave the country
since I feel that there is so much future in the type of business I deal
with. But the owner of the company I previously worked with in the Philippines
has been a victim of Estrada's administration's gambling cronies. My ex-boss
has a great vision for the country and helped a lot of people to earn
a living.
Now, I see BKK getting very progressive faster than MNL. Ten years ago,
I saw BKK which is just like MNL now. Can you imagine my father was with
his Thai classmates in IRRI more than 30 years ago learning how to grow
the miracle rice. Now it is Thailand who reaped everything and had benefited
from what they learned in Los Banos, Philippines. The Phils. is now far
behind in rice production. The skyways and the skytrains here are so impressive.
It will take forever in MNL before we reach the infrastracture status
of BKK. Yes, there are some corruptions in Thailand but you can see a
better quality of life here and there are more visisble results of progress.
I still want to go back to the Philippines. I have an investor who wants
to open up factorires in Asia. I have asked my friend from DTI and she
said that I am very brave to open up factories in the Philippines. I still
believe in the Filipinos'craftmanship, diligence and resilience. Who can
be proud of them except fellow Filipinos. My hopes are still going and
if Estrada could just graciously resign, then I will be one of the most
grateful Filipinos who can still call him a gentleman. I can still watch
his movies, though.
Still hoping...
Elsa
**@ excite.co.uk (Christopher)
As a foreigner married to a Filipina, I love the Philippines and It's
people. It distresses me to see the country lurch from one crisis to another
under Estrada. I have been visiting the Philippines since 1989 and I believe
that Ramos was the best President the country had. I noticed some real
improvements whilst he was in power and I believe that De Venecia would
have continued improving the Country. Instead, Filipinos voted for an
actor! I implore you, please stop voting for actors and singers to run
the country. Vote for policies and integrity, not good looks and acting
ability.
**@aol.com (J.)
Sana matuto na ang mga tao sa pagboto
nila ng kandidato. Dapat nilang
tandaan kung sino yung mga
opurtunista. Dun sa mga bumaligtad
maraming ang dapat ibasura na.
Iboto yung mga batang kandidato sa
Kongres.
**@sbg-ipp.com (Nievero)
most of us (OFW'S) were so affected by the current situation there in
Phils. honestly speaking wala na kaming natitirang tiwala pa kay Erap.
kailangang magresign nalang siya
**@juno.com (tony)
Erap is from the old school (aka MARCOS era) whose convoluted mentality
about politics is get-rich-quick-everyone-get-out-of-my-way. He's been
in this state of mind too long, and he's finally getting a rude awakening,
because politicians like him have no place in the NEW ARENA of Philippine
Politics. I hope all wanna-be leaders of the new Republic get the message
loud and clear - there is no place in Phil. politics for crooks.
**@aol.com (Twiggy)
well all i can say is that Erap is the stupidest president........thanks!!
**@attcanada.ca (leonardo)
"you can fool most of the people most of the time, but you cannot
fool all the people all the time"
"greed is good" to the evil.
"greed is evil" to the good.
"a good leader leads by example."
"money is the root of all evil"
"decency and natural justice are the basic laws of man"
**@ (Cristina)
Estrada's demand for a referendum even as the impeachment process is being
heard on the senate is a blatant expression of his disregard to the flight
of the Filipinos. How can he think of such an expensive process while
the current year's budget deficit is soaring and the economy is in near
collapse because of his own doing? His government has consistently shown
its insensitivity to its own people. As the father of the country he has
done a despicable job of briinging this country in chaos and pitting the
children of the nation against each other. While the country's masa undeniably
voted him in office, he does not lead them alone but the whole country.
Thus, each and every Filipino under his governance has the right to demand
his resignation or ouster. Even if they had not voted for him.
**@aol.com (Jeanne )
For the love of GOD, Erap resign!!! Immigrants, Fil-Am citizens in America
are planning to hold a peaceful rally in front of US embassy at the end
of November if Estrada does not resign. E-mail will start to circulate
next week within the Filipino community.
This is not just a Filipino issue in the Philippines. This is an issue
of Filipinos all over the world.
This is not a threat but a warning to Erap. We, Filipinos all across the
US will unite in every possible way for our voices to be heard that we
support ouster of President Estrada. Prayers for the new leaders of our
government will be momentous to this rally.
Personally, I am disgusted with the entire issue of "juetengate".
Estrada a high powered thief, with no regards to morality. He should be
prosecuted for all crimes committed along with everyone involve.
**@ (Wynn)
To all Filipinos in the World
I'm from San Francisco, Ca. I'm not a pro or Anti Erap. what we need to
do is to Help the Govt now instead of sinking the ship, we are all Pinoy
for God Sake). Here in the States (walang Pakielam ang Dating Presidente,
hindi katulad sa Pinas Pakielam ng pakielam lahat naman ng ipwesto ninyo
Mag nanakaw din, Lahat ng Opposistion have their vested interest and to
all Congressman and Senators who just ship have all personal vested.
Don't jugde the book by its cover,
All People are innocent until proven Guilty by the court.
thanks
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