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“God save the Philippines from Joseph Ejercito Estrada”

A rather intriguing comment that was released by Senataor Panfilo “Ping” Lacson during his privilege speech at the Senate on Monday, September 14. Senator Lacson promised to expose a different side of the former Philippine President Estrada and promptly talked about the man’s earlier actions during the time he was the country’s leader. According to Senator Lacson, Estrada has issued direct orders to agencies ranging from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Task Force (PAOCTF). The senator also talked about the killings that were dubbed “Oplan Delta” which involved the Bubby Dacer – Emmanuel Corbito slay case.

Lacson has also talked about Estrada’s involvement in the illegal game “jueteng” and hinted that Estrada may be responsible for Operation Delta which occurred during 2000. The senator said that during his appointment as chief of the Philippine National Police, Estrada has strongly hinted that Lacson should give way to the jueteng operations or put his current position in jeopardy.

Before his privilege speech, Lacson informed reporters that Estrada and his followers were trying to influence him, going so far as to ask him to postpone the privilege speech and give way to a private talk between him and the former president. Lacson then commented that he had to “unburden” himself with the insights to Estrada. The speech was ended with “God save the Philippines from Joseph Ejercito Estrada”, hinting on the fact the former president is pushing for reelection in the 2010 polls.

Estrada’s son, Senator Jose “Jinggoy” Estrada contradicted Lacson’s statements and is bound to counter the allegations through his own privilege speech. Senator Jinggoy’s privilege speech is now much anticipated, however, it might be better if the rebuff came from Estrada himself – the principal party – rather than from his son.

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