Estrada dares DND chief to name, arrest cheaters 05/02/2010

GONZALES SHOULD PUT UP OR SHUT UP Estrada dares DND chief to name, arrest cheaters 05/02/2010 Former President Joseph Estrada, standard bearer of opposition Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP), put to task Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales in naming and possibly arresting individuals who he said are attempting to bribe officials of the Commission on Elections (Comelec), the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), and the Philippine National Police (PNP) as part of efforts to cheat in the May 10 elections. Gonzales told reporters last Thursday that cheating operations have begun but did not give out names of those who are supposedly behind it.  “Those proven to be involved in cheating should immediately be arrested and thrown into jail,” Estrada told reporters. Estrada said Gonzales as Secretary of Defense has the responsibility to help in ensuring clean and credible elections. Estrada added that Gonzales should stop making statements that he cannot back up with actions as he only succeds in spreading fear among Filipinos over the specter of a failed elections. “Gonzales’ warning doesn’t help. It creates fear among the people. The people get more afraid because of his statements,” Estrada said.... MORE   Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100502hed1.html

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