Pampanga governor Ed Panlilio says he'll prosecute Mrs. Arroyo for crimes against the people should he be elected as her successor. While another "presidentiable", Defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro, true to his designation, will obviously "defend" her. In fact, he's not going against the grain of popular perception. He's staking everything just to get that "precious" anointment.
Two very different personalities that aims to change Philippine politics. One bravely told the people how he intends to deal with a devil enfant while another says much about patron-client relationship. One wants to serve what the people want; while the other wants to frustrate the ends of justice and perpetually perpetuate the cycle of injustice by allowing the postergirl of corruption go scot-free.
Panlilio is feeding into the hatred and pessimism being felt by the people in relation to Mrs. Arroyo. While the other, Teodoro, seems to promote a Gandhian way in dealing with the devil.
In dark times, using the sword is better than just releasing a dove. This Panlilio vs. Teodoro thing is a stark display of how Filipinos view justice. One perceives justice as the Justice of the People; while the other, Justice for the Powerful. What a way to go---two "Northerners" (Panlilio hails from Pampanga; while the other, Tarlac) almost pulling Mrs. Arroyo into half.
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