PMA Class 1978 and the Dacer-Corbito Case

Two things why Raul Gonzales was sacked---his reported meddling in the affairs of Lucio Tan and his brother Mariano Tanenglian and his alleged "blunder" in releasing the testimony of former police official Cezar Mancao ahead of the arrival of the witness. This is according to Senator Panfilo Ping Lacson in an interview with the Inquirer.

Now, what struck me is the alleged involvement of PMA Class 1978, the class who adopted Mrs. Arroyo as honorary member. PMA Class 1978 is now entrenched in the police hierarchy. They occupy top and sensitive posts in the police institution. They will also be the top leaders in the AFP. Quarters say they are being prepared by Mrs. Arroyo and members of the First Golfer Group to implement strong arm tactics in the event that con-ass fails.

Lacson said that the class was behind the 180 degree turnaround of Cezar Mancao. They were instrumental on convincing Mancao's wife to allow her husband to turn state witness. Mancao reportedly struck a deal with the class for his eventual reinstatement and the exile of his family in Tanjung, Singapore.

At first, I am quite surprised in this, yet when I asked around, I validated Lacson's statements. It was true that Gonzales did not really had a direct hand in the negotiations for Mancao's about face---it was Prestoza, the newly assigned PSG commander.

As I write this, Mancao is reportedly afraid that someone in the class might order his execution. Remember that prior to EDSA dos, a killing happened right inside the NBI, when two agents (or an agent)was/ were reportedly killed by their colleague inside the facility. Despite the new facade of the NBI, it is still an unsafe facility and the possibility of Mancao being assasinated there or killed is high.

Some wagging tongues say, sinister forces might assassinate Mancao to further damage the reputation of Lacson. If Mancao is killed, that would trigger an "open war" between PMA Class 1971 (the class where Lacson belongs) and PMA Class 1978.

Yet, don't be afraid. These classes are sure to be neutralized by others more civilized. As of this writing, there is a confirmed reinvigoration of New Patriots in the armed services that is more concerned about the health of this country and is prepared to do whatever is necessary to fight the evils of this regime.

Senator Ping Lacson and the alleged compromise in Dacer-Corbito case

There is buzz going around on the alleged compromise agreement entered into by Senator Ping Lacson and the Arroyo government in relation to the Dacer-Corbito case. Today's edition of the Philippine Daily Inquirer issued a denial from the good senator. Yet, the buzz still goes louder each and every minute.



The story goes that the senator reportedly agreed on withdrawing his bid for the presidency in exchange for supporting whoever will be the administration bet come 2010. People believe it since there's a precedent already---the reported P 200 million peso compromise agreement allegedly entered into by Senator Ping Lacson last 2004 elections. Lacson reportedly received this huge amount of money as a "campaign fund" to run against Fernando Poe Jr., the anointed opposition candidate.



And coffee shop habitues insist this is true and part of the recent agreement daw is the replacement of Raul Gonzales as Justice secretary.



Bull.



First, Raul Gonzales, as some highly placed sources in Malacanang told Patricio Mangubat, has intimated his desire to leave the office of the Justice department since late last year. Gonzales' son suffers from a sensitive illness and needs immediate theraphy and medication. Furthermore, Gonzales is slated to run for the mayoral post in Iloilo (as reported earlier in this site). He needs to prepare for his bid.



Mrs. Arroyo decided to replace Gonzales with Agnes Devenadera to further strengthen the Dacer-Corbito case. If you will recall, Devenadera is no stranger to handling controversial cases involving the Lacson-Estrada group. Devenadera goes straight to the palace and with the domestic problem of Gonzales, he can't really devote 100% of his time in the case.



Second, Gonzales is needed to bolster the legal team of the palace should the opposition or the Senate question House Resolution 1109 before the Supreme Court. If you would recall, Gonzales was part of the original cha-cha team way back in 2006, under the team of former speaker Joe de Venecia (now with the Opposition). Mrs. Arroyo reportedly asked Gonzales to vacate the DOJ post in exchange for spearheading the support team of the palace and Speaker Nograles legal team.



The true reason why Ping Lacson withdrew his candidacy for the presidency is simple---he needs funds to defend himself against the Dacer-Corbito case. Legal eagles say, the case is tight. With the testimony of former friend Cezar Mancao and the additional testimony of Dumlao, Lacson faces a very tough case. This case will definitely drag on even beyond 2010.