Aquino Administration Under Serious Threats

Three weeks ago, journalists stumbled upon a most distressing news---they heard some grumblings from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). These grumblings came from the ranks, not just from the junior officers' ranks, but from the privates and those from the NCOs.


Apparently, the soldiers are militating against the current policies of the Department of National Defense. Allegations of corruption and graft persist within the organization, and certain groups are out to expose such deals.


Likewise, there are perceptions from certain quarters that Aquino is slowly siding with alleged "communists". Although this is quite controversial and untrue, yet, these "propaganda" are now being widely circulated by a handful of officers and soldiers whose links are still being verified.


There are also talks that a high government official, along with his group, has already talked with several generals on the possibility of replacing the current administration. This group has a fall-out with the group now in power. The group is very powerful.


If this group moves right now, chances of success are high. The Aquino administration is at its weakest and most vulnerable point. Groups are fast consolidating amidst an atmosphere of chaos, and uncertainty. People are angry over the series of oil price hikes, fare hikes, toll fee hikes, food prices going sky-high and government intervention almost nil. 


Look at what happened during a demolition yesterday at San Juan. People are fighting back. There is a high possibility that people will eventually take to the streets, armed with sticks and stones, and militating against the worsening economic situation. 


The security situation is beginning to deteriorate. 


The question really is---whose side will the idealistic soldiers and true Socialists go to when the time comes?


Those who have ears, listen. Those who have eyes, keenly watch as the State of deterioration comes to a definitive conclusion.