The Hello Erap Issue

The last time Former President Joseph Estrada figured in a controversial conversation was during the silly height of the Other CD. The premier CD is the Hello Garci masterpiece. The Other CD is the supposed conversation of Estrada giving go-signal to Panfilo Lacson to assasinate Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and Fidel Ramos. Who exposed the Assasination Plot of the Century? Who else but Chavit Singson.

Now its Hello Erap.

Supposedly, the ousted leader talked to a government official (the proverbial Mike Defensor) to decrease the winning chances of his best buddy Fernando Poe Jr in the last elections.

Forgive me but I noticed a scripted drama (or comedy) in the making.

I could always say why only expose it now. But that was the same argument given to us by logic expert Eduardo Ermita when the Hello Garci CD came out.

The Questions
1. What would Estrada gain if his friend lost the elections?

2. Why must it be Mike Defensor again? Tol always figure in controversies. Don't you think that it's a bit convenient to include his name since he lost the senatorial elections. Sa madaling salita patapon na ang reputasyon niya at pwedeng-pwedeng sirain.

3. Why are Gringo Honasan and Tito Sotto enlightened by the incident while staunch FPJ loyalists Jojo Binay and Chiz Escudero disgusted? Dear me! I know one die-hard FPJ supporters who cannot stomached the presence of Sotto duing the campaign. In her own words, 'masyadong mabait si FPJ ayaw pa rin maniwala na ginagago siya ni Sotto.' Gringo? Well... he's now a free man. Bakit kaya? Hmmm...

It's a pity that we do not account the power of intuition.

INTUITION
The act or faculty of knowing or sensing without the use of rational processes; immediate cognition.

Knowledge gained by the use of this faculty; a perceptive insight.

A sense of something not evident or deducible; an impression.

Whose intuition? Susan Roces.

The widow has the uncanny ability of subtle public digs and criticism (not once but twice speech not included)against people who have betrayed his late husband.

How?

1. She did not support Tito Sotto, Gringo Honasan, Tessie Oreta, and Edgardo Angara in the last elections. The four personalities are the core campaign team of the Poe. Check your old Newsbreak issues for further evidence.

2. She remains in contact with the former president and even visited his Tanay farm. Check your past Yes magazine issues for further evidence. If you read Yes. I do.

This Saturday, the Eternal Movie Queen (as Ricky Lo described her) will be celebrating her birthday. I don't know if she will find the issue funny. But one thing is for sure Gringo Honasan and company will not be part of her birthday special in her TV show.

But Chiz Escudero is part of her entourage.

Hello Erap: FAKE or NOT?
Duh.

Gloria Macapagal Arroyo: FAKE or NOT?
What do you think?

Note: photo was respectfully taken from Susan Roces Yahoogroups.

Top Ten Crazy Things Susan Roces could do if She Decides to Personally Attend the National Artist Awarding Ceremonies

1. Bring a personal cheering squad composed of Jejomar Binay, Francis Escudero, Aquilino Pimentel, the rest of the opposition, and the entire Daily Tribune staff.

2. Just to provide some fear factor, bring the sword FPJ used in his Panday movies. Then tell everyone that your late husband taught you how to wield the weapon as a form of self-defense against liars and cheaters.

3. Scream in the middle of the ceremony.

4. After accepting the award, burst into a teary-eyed pang-FAMAS speech.

5. Or do an evil laugh then with maniacal glee, say, “Gloria, nasa akin pa rin ang huling halakhak.”

6. Engage Gloria in a light banter then casually comment that she’s much smaller than you expected.

7. Slap Gloria’s face. Afterwards, apologize by saying that you thought her mole was a creepy insect.

8. Politely ask Cecile Alvarez or any member of the NCCA if they think Mikey Arroyo has a chance to be recognized as a National Artist for Film.

9. Wear a shirt that reads, YOU CHEATED MY HUSBAND AND ALL HE GOT IS A LOUSY AWARD.

10. It’s crazy enough that she attends the ceremony because anything that involves Gloria Arroyo is crazy.

Top Ten Reasons why Susan Roces should not attend the National Artist Awarding Ceremonies

1.Her blood pressure might dangerously increase if she comes face to face with Gloria Arroyo.

2. She may not be able to control herself and strangle Gloria which the midget truly deserves.

3. She may not be able to control herself again and strangle all of Gloria’s cohorts which they truly deserve.

4. Why should she receive the National Artist recognition for his husband from a non-president?

5. Malacanan spin doctors will declare that Ms. Roces’ personal appearance is a sign that of acceptance and reconciliation.

6. She’ll simply steal the show and it may only trigger the fiery temper of the midget.

7. Two words: why bother.

8. She should also be receiving an Elected President Posthumous Award and not only a National Artist Award.

9. Susan might be accused of inciting to sedition and rebellion. Why? Nothing. Reason is not a prerequisite when filing charges under this administration.

10. Hey, how come Gloria is freely handing out important awards when she should be rotting in jail for manipulating the last presidential elections?

Susan Roces will Snub National Artist Rites

Ms. Roces will not personally accept FPJs National Artist award but expresses acceptance over the recognition. FPJs Aguila director, Eddie Romero will receive the award in his behalf.

Good decision! The quick-tempered Arroyo is not the right president to bequeath the award. In fact, he is not even a president.

But just as expected, Mike Defensor came to the Palace’s rescue. He argued that Romero cannot be a substitute because it is a protocol that only family members can receive the recognition in behalf of the recipient.

Look who’s talking about protocols! Hey Mike, isn’t it a protocol that a cheating scum should not act as if she’s the elected president?