Lacierda "pooh-poohs" calls for Juico resignation: How insensitive

EDWIN LACIERDA, who also signed the last impeachment complaint against President Gloria Arroyo (I also signed that complaint) gave this statement in response to growing calls for PCSO chief Margie Juico and the entire board's resignation.

“I think that’s a pretty minor reason to ask for resignation,"

Lacierda's response came after Juico admitted that the Pajero scandal was just a PR stunt, that there was no Pajero in the first place and that irreparable damage has been committed against the Church. That admission is enough to file a case of libel against Juico and the rest of the PCSO board. Catholic bishops are asking for the head of Juico.


Juico's recklessness has put a wedge between the State and the Church, and you call that a "minor" reason to ask for her resignation? Lacierda should really examine his statements very carefully.


It is like saying that the church is just "pooh-pooh" and not a force to reckon with in the scheme of things. As a Presidential spokesperson, Lacierda should be extremely cautious regarding this issue. 


For one, the Church remains a partner of government in dispensing public services to the poor and two, the Church is historically, a political force. Remember the two EDSAs?


Lacierda should not issue such statements so as to enflame the current controversy. Lacierda's statement should always be politically sensitive especially now that the administration is being pilloried due to this issue.


Maybe Lacierda is only sensitive to the fact that Juico is a close Aquino relative, and not to the growing calls for Juico and the PCSO board's resignation. 


By the way, for those who want the PCSO board to resign, sign this petition. see link: http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/margiejuicoandpcsoboard/