Showing posts with label c-5 project. Show all posts
Showing posts with label c-5 project. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

C-5 Project Scam?

Who are the construction firms who'll benefit from the 2.5 billion peso C-5 project, which is now subject to a Senate probe? The project is now embroiled in a controversy where Senate president Manny Villar reportedly requested for a double insertion to the tune of 400 million pesos. Villar already admitted that, yet stressed that he'll not benefit from it. And who will?

Surely, whoever approved of this project already received steady assurances from the construction firm. But why did Villar requested for a double insertion when it is patently illegal to do so? Right now, media handlers of Villar are "managing" the situation, trying to downplay the impact of the news and even portraying Villar as a "victim" rather than the ST villain. They are also portraying Lacson as someone who does'nt know what he's talking about. 

Whatever Villar's handlers do right now, the fact is this--the people already heard and saw what happened on TV, Radio, in the newspapers and in the internet. Surely, these images will stick to their minds and come election time, will probably influence how they'll vote.