The Verdict

Tomorrow, September 12, will be another page in our history. Sandiganbayan will rule over the plunder and perjury charges against Joseph Estrada. The world's eyes and ears are all on us. The trial that took six years will determine the credibility of the Sandiganbayan. Some predicted that "Erap", as he is famously known, will be proclaimed "guilty" due to the pressure being exerted by the government. Some would argue that 'Not guilty" will be handed down due to the "credibility" issue of the "star witness". "Not guilty" verdict will also question the legitimacy of Arroyo's presidency. Either way, tomorrow's decision will have a great impact on our country, and on us Filipinos.

21 years ago, we made the whole world envy us for having thrown a dictator. Will the world envy us once more for ensuring that justice prevails in this country?

I have grown tired of politics. I have no trust on the public servants. For me, government officials are power thirsty, scheming hypocrites.

But I haven't lose hope. Hope that there is someone who could turn the government by 360'. Hope that Public Service has a noble meaning in his heart. Hope that majority of the voters will see beyond the face of "Ninoy".

Let us make the world envy us once again.