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was taken from Bulatlat, the Philippines's alternative weekly
newsmagazine (www.bulatlat.com, www.bulatlat.net, www.bulatlat.org).
Vol. V, Special Release, Sept. 7, 2005
The House Failed Moral and Political Test - Ka
Satur Posted by
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"The people's hope for truth and change has inexorably passed on from Congress
to the Parliament of the Streets.”
"The House leadership is obviously disinterested in the truth. Instead they
preferred a cover-up. They harp on the Rule of Law but they obviously violated,
misused and misinterpreted the Constitution and other laws in their pursuit of
protecting the No. 1 Cheat, Liar, Thief and Human Rights Violator.”
"Thus, the House leadership failed this signal moral and political test that
sought their setting aside partisanship in favor of the greater good and the
demands for truth, justice and public accountability. The events since yesterday
confirmed yet again the widespread public perception of the House as a most
reactionary institution, a chamber of patronage, a safe haven of and for the
worst traditional politicians, protector of rogues, if not a rogue gallery
itself.”
"Indeed, it is now up to the people – the true final arbiter and source of all
power – to determine the fate of Mrs. Arroyo. The President may be able to buy
and influence the House but she cannot fool and escape the wrath of the people."
References: Rep. Satur C. Ocampo, 0917-8226184; Tonyo Cruz, 0917-8928277
6 Sept. 2005