The Effects of the Big Glorietta Fart

Before it was C4. Now, its methane mixed with diesel. Police says that the Glorietta blast was a big fat fart. Quite funny.

But not as funny if we account for the eleven people dead. Government should take Ayala Land into account. The Ayala People should extend all assistance to the victims.

Who benefitted from all these?

If people think that Arroyo benefitted from all these, they're wrong. Conversely, Arroyo's reputation right now is in its all-high low. Despite what the police are saying, that this blast was probably a chemical explosion, people still blame Arroyo for the mess and wants her to resign.

I always ask taxi drivers what they think about what's happening and based on one-on-one surveys which I conduct everyday, they're all in unison--there's no other way out for Gloria but resignation. The issue of pay-offs or giving gifts to government officials really pissed a lot of people. People that I asked are not laughing nor are they treating these issues lightly. They're really pissed. And when people, especially the masa are pissed, then Gloria should take heed and resign.

With all these issues hounding her, Gloria should reconsider her position of staying on. Doronila is right. If Gloria resigns right now, she'll preserve whatever legacy she has and emerge a patriot. If she persists, then, expect an escalation of this conflict never seen before in the history of this country.

What are the possible scenarios we expect from all these?

1. After tomorrow's Senate probe, expect a revival of street protests and rallies. These protests will escalate to heights never before seen in both EDSA 1 and 2. The situation, based on objective analysis of existing conditions, is tantamount to the 1986 scenario. People are raring to protests now and it is just a matter of time. Groups should serve as the trigger.

People are saying that the military should move for the kill first before the people support them. I think this is feasible under present circumstances. A repeat of EDSA 1 is in order. I concur with this observation.