By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL and RONALYN V. OLEA
“This is a historic moment… Aside from the judiciary, even the executive and the legislative are virtually on trial as far as the bar of public opinion is concerned. All of them will be watched and judged by the public.” – Gloria Panagutin Movement
By RONALYN V. OLEA
“We welcome the filing of impeachment complaint against Corona who remains to be a loyal cohort of former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo… However, we are alarmed by President Aquino’s move to appoint a new Chief Justice which is obviously meant to control the SC.” – Rodel Mesa, secretary general of Unyon ng mga Manggagawa sa Agrikultura (Uma)
Sidebar: Threatened, charged with crimes, Luisita farm workers continue to fight
By RONALYN V. OLEA
Mrs. Edita Burgos, mother of missing activist Jonas, and other victims of the Arroyo administration believe that the removal of Chief Justice Renato Corona is a step forward in holding Arroyo accountable.