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Noy gets bashing from Facebook fans By Aytch S. de la Cruz 08/26/2010

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Noy gets bashing from Facebook fans


By Aytch S. de la Cruz
08/26/2010
President Aquino’s so-called popularity appears to be taking a direct hit from the hostage tragedy as angry Facebook fans spilled their anger on Aquino’s official Facebook page, reducing the President to air an appeal for a stop to the bashing of his and his government over the hostage crisis that left eight foreigners dead.

But his Facebook plea triggered more condemnation.

Aquino’s official Facebook page, which he had set up to promote transparency in government, has been swamped with angry comments, from barbs against bungling policemen to calls for him to quit.

“We have heard and read a lot of opinions from the public, even from foreigners that were affected,” Aquino said on Facebook.

“We appeal to everyone to stop needless arguments. Let us show everyone that we, Filipinos, know how to respect and understand.”

The message triggered varied replies on the page, with some expressing support but many others dismissing it outright. from the public, even from foreigners that were affected,” Aquino said on Facebook.... MORE

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