Noynoy brags: Lakas ally joining LP to ‘shock and awe’ voters By Angie M. Rosales 04/14/2010

Noynoy brags: Lakas ally joining LP to ‘shock and awe’ voters

By Angie M. Rosales 04/14/2010 Liberal Party (LP) standard bearer Sen. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino yesterday bragged to reporters in Cebu where he was campaigning that by next week, there will be an announcement from a big-time staunch ally of President Arroyo that will be politically “earth-shaking” so much so that this announcement will shock and surprise the Filipino people. The announcement will be earth-shaking because this yet to be identified politcal ally and long-time supporter of Arroyo will focus on joining the LP-Noynoy team, said Aquino. Aquino’s boast came amid reports that Speaker Prospero Nograles would leave the administration party and support another presidential candidate. Aquino was quoted as saying, “Next week, you will all be in shock and awe (over an announcement). One of the stalwarts of the current administration is joining our campaign,” during a press conference held in Cebu. Speculation rose that the “Arroyo stalwart” Aquino is referring to is none other than former President Fidel Ramos, given the clues offered by Aquino himself.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/headlines/20100414hed1.html

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