SENATE Minority Leader Aquilino “Nene” Q. Pimentel, Jr. (PDP-Laban) yesterday said deposed president Joseph Estrada has more credibility than President Macapagal Arroyo as reflected in the easy manner the opposition has formed its senatorial slate compared to the difficulty being encountered by Malacanang.
“The difficulty being encountered by the administration in forming a winnable and credible 12-man senatorial slate reflects the continuing public distrust for Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo due to doubts over the legitimacy of her rule and the unresolved controversies that have rocked her government since she came to power,” Pimentel said..
In contrast, he added, senatorial aspirants of diverse political persuasions have been trekking to Tanay, Rizal to court the endorsement of former President Joseph Estrada for their candidacies.
“In my long life in politics, this is a phenomenon that I am witnessing happening in the country for the first time. It is the fact that here is a former president, who is behind bars technically speaking, who is being deluged with people seeking his blessing,” he said. Paul M. Gutierrez
Erap has more credibility? Pardon me but sir, but your credibility is also very questionable! You've had so many chances to make a difference for this country. And yet you botched every single one of those chances. So please do the country a favor. Just fade away with the another prehistoric politico, Mr. Guingona.
hayy, itong mga gurang na mga politiko satin hwag nlang seryosohin mga banat ng mga ito..nagsusulputan tuloy mga batang kauri nilang sandamakmak ng yabang at pilosopo..mods merge nlang 'to please..thanks
During the time of Marcos,- there was an article "Nene Pimentel, The Man Destined To Be The Next President (Of The Philippines)"..... Nakakabilib during those times.....
Well, history has a way of telling what kind of person you really are. Sad to note that this Nene turned out to be a 'Toto' here.... tsk tsk tsk... Grabe talaga ang mga namumuno sa atin... Anak niya,- tatakbo yata sa Senado....
I'm not sure about what happened in Edsa Dos... Sure pinapa-resign ni Nene si Erap pero nde ako sigurado kung si Gloria ang gusto nya na kapalit... dahil kahit ako gusto ko tanggalin si Erap pero ayoko si Gloria ang presidente...
So I guess his reaction is just based on surveys na mas popular si Erap kesa kay Gloria... mas pinaniniwalaan ng masa si Erap kesa kay Gloria...