Liberal Party standard bearer Sen. Noynoy Aquino made the bold claim in an interview with a foreign publication that if the will of the people was frustrated in the upcoming elections, then there would be another 'People Power' revolution that would dwarf even the recent Thailand civil problems.
Various groups and parties immediately responded to Aquino's call. Manila Archbishop Rosales called it 'crazy, crazy, crazy'. He went on to say that it was irresponsible thinking on Aquino's part. Another religious figure, Archbishop Cruz, contradicted Rosales and said that he would support such an outcome, especially if it was the right thing to do. Former Presidents Erap Estrada and Fidel Ramos both disagreed with Aquino's call and Estrada even went on to say that Aquino should learn some lessons of humility from his mother, former President Corazon Aquino.
In response, both Aquino and his running mate, Sen. Mar Roxas, said that they were probably misunderstood or that those who disagreed were misinformed. In separate statements both said that if something wrong or bad is happening then the right thing to do is to really stand up against it.
Michael
This is to show how immature Noynoy Aquino is by making such a statement. He feels so confident that he will win the election since he’s entitled to it that he is already thinking of another EDSA revolution. (HOW STUPID)? In my opinion, Noynoy Aquino is not qualified to run the Philippines at any capacity not even as a senator. He’s a FAKE, a PHONY a FARCE that can only bring more misery to the filipino people who have been so patiently waiting for a real leader to help move the country forward. When will filipinos understand that the Philippines can no longer afford political upheaval? It has had a long history of such a thing and it’s time to move on. CHANGE IS WHAT THE PHILIPPINES NEEDS.
Ester
Now that people reacted to Aquino’s mention of people power, he and his running mate say they are misquoted?
How and why the voting public chose them as leaders if at this point in time irresponsible statements are being made.Isn’t it that Aquino is implying that if he loses then there is failure of elections? Sorry, he is not that strong like his mom and dad.
cholo montes
There will be NO CHANGES for as long as the Chinese are running the Philippine economy. The majority of businesses belong to them— Banks- Malls- Airlines- Food Chains- Shipping- Real State- Rice- Corn -Flour- Sugar, etc..etc..name it and they have it…Now they are dipping their hands into politics. Soon we will have a Chinese president– Goodbye Philippines.. I’d rather see the Philippines run like hell by the Filipinos… Let us give more laws to those who have lesser in life…What we need is a DICTATOR with Jesus in his heart.
Florence Bautista
The message is very clear: Noynoy keeps raising the specter of election fraud, which he says will result in another ‘people power’ revolution because Filipinos will accept nothing less than his victory. This is hubris of the worst kind, especially from a candidate who is probably the most undeserving in the current field.
The arrogance of Noynoy is that of one who seems certain that the presidency is his birthright and that no one else can claim the highest post in the land simply because they do not have the pedigree to justify that high post.
RUBEN SJ BATONGBAKAL
What we are for is a honest leader, non-corrupt minded leader. Too many times in the past that we got an intelligent one, but just the same the problem is there – corruption. We are thinking that even if the May 10, 2010 winner is not the better one, if he will not join the bandwagon of this corrupt leader then it will be better for us. From them a good leader shall start a good leader of this country. Anyway, Mar Roxas could fill up the volume of the not so better president, only what we need is a transparent / not corrupt leader and that is what we are longing since then. Sorry to say that at the moment Mr. Noynoy Aquino is fit for the position. I believe this will change our image being treated as a corrupt Philippines bound to a best Philippines.
sidney cabanos
wala nakaming hinihiling pa. basta kung snu na yong nasa loob naming, pipiliing maging presidente ay walang iba kundi si mr noynoy aquino the third…
Jerome
Maybe the issue on Noynoy’s mental status is true? His head suddenly grew so big just because survey results show his is leading. What if the citizens vote for Gibo, is that cheating??? Gibo leads in surveys conducted by other survey firms. Iglesia Ni Cristo and all other supporters of Noynoy should reconsider their choice. Hindi pa presidente, arogante na. Would you want him to lead the country?
By the way, the survey companies favoring Noynoy are owned or managed by his relatives and supporters.
sidney
kahit anung gawing paninira sa kanya, hindi parin kami mawawalan ng pag-asa na siya na ang aahon sa kahirapan ng bayan… tanong kolang? may konsensya pakaya ang naninira kay noy aquino? for is to, dont judge the people. observe first…
richard s. ferolin
C’mon!!! How immature and irresponsible a statement!! napa kataas naman ng confidence nya ni hindi pa nga nag umpisa ang botohan…People of the Philippines please wake up! if we are going to vote this kind of leader who proves nothing during his tenure in congress, what do you think will happen to our beloved nation in six years time??? he’s government will be controlled by the people who will put him in the position,ang dami ng utang ni noynoy na dapat nyang bayaran pag maka upo siya sa pwesto!! And besides we must realize that presidency perse is not inherited! NOYNOY IS NOT NINOY! Noynoy did nothing and now he’s claiming that he’s going to give justice to the oppressed and victims of injustices ni hindi nya nga nabigyan ng hustisya ang pumatay kay tatay nya!!! pilipino pipol wag na tayong magpa loko! kaya tayo tinawag na pilipino dahil tayo ay “pili^ na” “pino pa” ( “chosen and refined” so we must chose and vote wisely…
romeo g. mabanta
During the time of Christ only one corrupt has known it’s Judas..Now politicians want to stop corruptions..Don’t promise us it’s the same old songs during election season..hit songs are “1.dito tayo sa tuwid na daan..2.kong walang corrupt walang mahirap..3.pag may erap may ginhawa..4.taposin natin ang kahirapan..5.anim na taon walang corrupton..etc.
kawawa na naman ang taong bayan lagi nalang niloloko…