To the millions of Filipinos who rallied during EDSA Dos and risked life and limb to rid the country of a corrupt and incompetent president, it behooves the current administration--an administration that owes it very existence to that event--to make sure that remnants of that discredited administration be prevented from again grabbing hold of the reigns of power, be it as a lowly Baranggay Captain, a City Mayor, or an elected legislator. This may be difficult for Gloria Arroyo who as vice president was known to sometimes meet with Jimenez. But the country must come before family and friends, more so now than ever before when the Philippines seems to be headed towards a precipice, economically, politically, and socially. Tell us what you have to say regarding this issue. If you like what Philippine NewsLink is doing and agree with what it has to say. Show your support and make a small donation. Click on the "APPROVED" button below to use PayPal.
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recent article by Manila Times
reporter Maricel Cruz states that former representative Mark Jimenez may
be eyeing a return to Philippine politics with a planned run for mayor
of Manila after his two-year sentence is up.
For many Filipinos who
already find the country's current political climate quite distasteful,
the return of Estrada's main political operator may signal even worse
days ahead. Jimenez--formerly known as Mario Crespo, is currently
serving a two-year sentence in the United States, having been indicted
on 47 counts of tax evasion and mail fraud.
