The deal
Now everybody is saying that Crispin Beltran of the Anak Pawis party list and Antonio Trillanes IV of the Genuine Opposition should be released because former Senator Gregorio Honasan, independent candidate for senator, has been released.
All three have been accused of attempting to oust Gloria Arroyo from her fake presidency.
Even Joker Arroyo, Team Unity candidate is saying it. Only two months ago, he said he decided to join Gloria Arroyo’s ticket because the opposition had a coup plotter, referring to Trillanes, in its ticket.
Good. If Beltran and Trillanes are released, the court should also order the release of the 28 officers facing mutiny charges.
The 28 officers led by Maj. Gen. Renato Miranda, Brig. Gen. Danny Lim, Col. Ariel Querubin, Col. Orlando de Leon, Col. Januario Caringal,gucci handbags, Lt. Col. Custodio Parcon, Lt. Col. Achilles Segumallian, Lt. Col. Nestor Flordeliza, and Lt. Col. Edmundo Malabanjot, have been accused of planning to withdraw support from Arroyo’s bogus presidency in February 2006.
Except for Colonel Caringal, who is in the hospital, all officers are languishing in their detention center in Camp Capinpin, Tanay, Rizal. This is despite the fact that the pre-trial investigation report on the Feb. 2006 incident recommended dismissal of mutiny charges.
There are several petitions filed with the Supreme Court to stop the court martial scheduled on Friday, April 27. The officers and their family members are praying for a temporary restraining order.
Also,Wholesale replica handbags, since the Arroyo government is so kind to Honasan, who was accused of inspiring the young Magdalo officers to use dramatic means to expose corruption in the military and other sinister plans of Arroyo and her favorite officials, they should also release the rest of the Magdalo officers who have been in detention for almost four years.
To be fair to everybody.
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The more I listened to Honasan in his TV interviews, the more I believe he struck a deal with Malaca?ang for his release. No amount of “No deal” denials will erase people’s suspicions.
I don’t believe he will replace any of the candidates in Team GMA. That’s too obvious. He will be siding with Arroyo,Wholesale Prada, together with his mentor Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile, when he gets back to the Senate. If there’s going to be an impeachment trial against Arroyo, you can be sure that Honasan will be on the side of those who will oppose it.
But first, Honasan needs Malaca?ang to ensure that he doesn’t get pushed out of the Magic 12.
The latest SWS survey puts Honasan in a precarious position of 11-13. Honasan knows very well how effective a call from Malaca?ang to Comelec can ensure that he is not pushed out of the Magic 12 again just like what happened in 2001 when the turtle votes of Ralph Recto caused him to drop to number 13. That’s why he served only the remaining three years left by Teofisto Guingona who became vice president.
All those coup attempts attributed to him, for which he is now apologizing, is the reason why he is in the Magic 12. People like persons who make a courageous stand against Arroyo. But if he wins because of that perception, he will be supporting Arroyo. That’s despicable.
Asked about “Hello Garci” tapes and questions about Arroyo’ legitimacy, Honasan, who was a member of FPJ’s campaign team in 2004, said he is no longer sure that Arroyo cheated. “Hindi ako handa sabihin na nandaya si Arroyo. Quiet ako doon until makita ko ang ebidensya. Unfair kay Pangulong Arroyo.”
That’s the deal.
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