Manny Villar and the C-5 Project Controversy
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I was kinda hoping that come the 2010 elections, our country would have better choices. Unfortunately, those who I believe are qualified are those who are at lowest in the surveys.
I was actually rooting for Manny Villar as I am a believer of hard work and determination, rather than mere popularity and charisma. From his rags-to-riches life story.. then his impressive (at least in my point of view if you dont agree) political career so far as congressman and senator... and best of all, his role, when he was Speaker of the House, in the ouster of former president Joseph Ejercito Estrada ... Manny Villar is a man of action...
... until this controversy...
I believe that Winnie Monsod's analysis is an intelligent one. And given the facts in this video, I do now believe that Manny Villar has some explaining to do.
It is quite sad that Manny Villar and his allies are somewhat choosing to either ignore this issue or address it half-heartedly - http://www.mannyvillar.com.ph/videolink.php?video=1 .
I do agree that the senate is NOT a good venue to discuss this issue or to defend himself, as it would only be biased. But I am sure that there are other and more convincing ways to clear himself aside from his current approach of "letting the people decide"... well, that is IF he really wants to.
This C5 controversy is not a minor issue as it involves corruption. Until this is resolved and clarified, I guess that this would be a permanent and damaging stain to what should have been an illustrious political career.