The crowd along Padre Faura Street was big. The media people were there, some lawyers, and loyal supporters, I suppose, many of them carrying black balloons and wearing black shirts. Unfortunately I had a black shirt on, too, only without the catchphrase, "Hustisya Para Sa Korte Suprema." (Mine read, "No Bands, No Glory"). I blended right in. I got to take a couple of pictures, too. This was history unfolding!

But lest I be mistaken for a supporter—which I am not—I walked faster. Clearly this was the wrong time to wear black.

I just learned that Sen. Miriam Defensor-Santiago has written the Senate President that she shall be absent from the trial starting Monday. That's unfortunate: it's Miriam who adds color to the otherwise dreary, liturgical proceeding.

And so my friends, such is Philippine politics. And I live right at the center where the circus is happening.

Sayang naman. Kung kailan off duty ako at di assigned jan. Could've said hi. :)
ReplyDeleteI often see the ABS-CBN van parked along the street and I wonder if you're inside. :D
DeleteWell, you could always ask our guards kung naroon ako. Mejo nakakahiya lang ba? I'm just a text away anyways?
DeleteKuya, I thought this was a funny comment: "And so my friends, such is Philippine politics. And I live right at the center where the circus is happening." [to put things in context for your wide foreign readership! :D] - mike
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA! Oh, Mike, I miss these witty lines of yours.
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