RIGODON IN AQUINO-ROXAS TANDEM LOOMS

On November 20, the start of the official filing of certificate of candidacy for all politicians eyeing elective posts in the 2010 national elections, Senators Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas, both publicly declared as the Liberal Party’s standard bearers for the presidential and vice presidential posts, will probably have a reversal of roles. It is intended to shock and surprise everybody, mostly supporters of the Noynoy-Mar tandem, and will be implemented at the very last minute. This plan is now being worked out by a group aptly called “The Firm”, the same brains behind the eager preparation of Mr. Palengke to take the top post since early last year. To undertake their plans, “The Firm” has been taking advantage of a brewing conflict between self-proclaimed Pro-Noynoy advocates, namely: Hyatt 10 led by former DSWD Secretary Dinky Soliman; civil society groups led by the Black and White Movement of singer Lea Navarro; members of the Liberal Party to which Noynoy belongs; and, of course the Aquino siblings and other close family members. Apparently, the close knit relationship of the neophyte senator with his sisters and other relatives is being resented by his other backers who are viewing this as an intrusion to their political turf and which could jeopardize their absolute hold on Noynoy. The Firm which obviously got wind of this situation is now planning to change their tactic by adding fuel to the fire and playing up the in-fighting in Noynoy’s camp. It was discovered that the surprising visit of Imee and Bongbong Marcos during President Cory’s wake and the public apology issued by Imelda Marcos to the Aquino family was pre-conceived by the Roxases, upon the distinct recommendation of The Firm, to specifically court Noynoy to be Mar’s vice president for 2010. In return, Bongbong Marcos will be included in their senatorial slate under the Liberal Party banner. However, Noynoy’s tactless statement pertaining to the Marcos wealth endangered the plan – with the Marcos backing out and reneging on their pledge of support to a Mar-Noynoy team up. Bongbong Marcos now in the senatorial line up of Erap Estrada. The death of former President Cory and the hype on the Aquino name has forced members of “The Firm” to temporarily give in to the clamor for Noynoy’s candidacy. However, not wanting to stay on supporting roles, these highly important and very influential supporters of Mar Roxas is now slowly clawing their way to reinstall their bet as the Liberal Party’s official standard.

FOILED ABDUCTION ON ROMULO NERI

The armed men who fired upon Social Security System (SSS) Secretary Romulo Neri’s house brought along tools such as sledge hammers probably for easy access in breaking in given an opportunity. Rumors have been spreading around the objective was to force Neri out and bring him to a safe house somewhere in Pampanga. From there, Neri will be forced to speak out about information on the NBN-ZTE deal which the brains of the crime had hoped would eventually resort to a people’s revolt against the current administration. However, the plan went pffft! Who planned to kidnap Neri? What was the motive for attacking Neri? Did he conspire with his kidnappers? Was the administration behind the incident? All these lack accurate answers as there are indeed many possibilities. Earlier reports revealed that it was all propaganda as the Election Day is nearing. Others say it was well planned to scare and put pressure on the secretary to speak the truth behind the NBN-ZTE deal. People behind the scenario probably would like to get the Filipino masses’ sympathy in order to attain their personal goal in rising to power. A well-known politician is allegedly the producer and the director of the crime after his alleged exposé in the Senate.

COLLUSION FOR NO-EL AND TEMPORARY REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT IN RP

Who can forget the former nemesis of Senator Panfilo Lacson that almost placed his solon’s career into total collapse for a bunch of handcuffs? Blanquita Pelaez. She charged Lacson on a 3 million dollar handcuff deal at the Alameda County court. She subsequently revealed multi-million mansions listed under Lacson’s name in America. Interestingly, this came about during the Estrada administration which the “good” senator lately claimed, especially after the return to the Philippines by his former PACTF Man Cesar Mancao for the Dacer-Corbito doub le murder case he and the latter are both suspected behind the gruesome murder, was riddled with anomalous transactions. Among the possible agenda behind this Pelaez-Lacson collusion includes exonerating the senator’s name so as to make it acceptable for the people. Pelaez, the former adversary that pointed accusing finger against Lacson on the controversial handcuffs purchase in 1996 and subsequently unleashed a number of expose’ against the senator who formerly regarded as “Mr. Expose’”, is now coming clean – retracting her former allegations to probably earn or re-earn for Lacsom confidence of the masses. The 2010 presidential contender who readily left the race just as the Dacer-Corbito murders was about to drag his name is probably heading to Malacañang through an unconstitutional takeover. Pelaez would actually be queued on his pre-planned stunt to make him politically “untouchable”. Via demonization of Erap, Dacer-Corbito double murder is over with the former President, lacson’s former friend and ally nailed behind the killing. Whatever anomalies Dacer knew at that point would further worsen the then weakening Estrada administration and this was well said and projected in Lacson’s privilege speeches. Lacson needs substantial proof to lure public’s favor on him especially as the courts scrapped his petition to prohibit the conduct of investigation on him. However, should Lacson lose in the courts, he will have the victory probably in the eyes of the masses. With Pelaez clearing Lacson’s name on the handcuffs mess, the people is left to speculate on Lacson’s clean image. But Lacson is not merely sweetening his name for popularity in the electorate. He needs them to absolve him in the Dacer case and supposedly for the grounding of the transition council. By mid of September last year, the 12-paged Transition Revolutionary Government prompting the active AFP and PNP units to stand against the Arroyos was rumored propelled by Lacson’s camp. The proposition is actually instigating the need for revolutionaries that would help install a caretaker government the minute Pres. Arroyo vacates her position. Under the said temporary government, a Council where administrative powers emanate would elect a Head of State likely crafted for Lacson.