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Tuesday, December 16, 2003
Poe-Lacson talks won't change decision to proclaim FPJ: Angara
SEN. Edgardo Angara, chairman of the Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP), said discussions between Sen. Panfilo Lacson and movie actor Fernando Poe Jr. would not affect the decision of the United
Opposition.
However, the decision to name Poe, better known as FPJ, as presidential bet of the opposition will change if he will turn down the nomination of the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP) or United Opposition.
If that happens, Lacson will become the opposition's standard-bearer.
"It won't affect the decision of the United Opposition. Our action is an internal measure that we must take to preserve the organization," Angara added.
Angara said he would respect and support any agreement of the two presidential hopefuls but the decision of the United Opposition on endorsing Poe as its standard-bearer should stay.
He welcomed the talks between Lacson and Poe, in which case it might unify the opposition.
"It's always good to talk things out and I hope something positive will come out of this selection process or nomination," Angara added.
On the other hand, Angara is optimistic that Poe would not decline the nomination of the United Opposition because the movie actor is determined to run for president.
Lacson and Poe met last Friday and agreed to create a group to unite all members of the opposition and that a fair selection process on the choice of standard-bearer of the opposition must be observed. JPM
(December 16, 2003 issue)
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