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Sunday, March 21, 2004
Coup, rebel takeover looms: Bro. Eddie
By Lizanilla J. Amarga and Joey P. Nacalaban
CAGAYAN DE ORO -- Presidential candidate and religious leader Bro. Eddie Villanueva warned of an impending coup d'état and a communist takeover should the country's economy continue to go down.
He made the warning during a press conference in one of the restaurants in the city Saturday night.
The former Marxist turned Christian evangelist said the Philippines is like a volcano that would explode anytime due to grinding poverty and corruption.
He said there must be a righteous government. Military or communist take over is imminent if there is no divine intervention.
"In a Bible time whenever there was a problem of a certain country God would always send a deliverer," Villanueva said.
In 1943, he said the Philippines was number one in Asia terms of economy, surpassing even Japan and other countries of the continent.
He said our country now could be likened to Bangladesh. Everybody must rise up and fight the menace. All concerned citizens must get involve in developing the country.
Villanueva revealed 32 million Filipinos out of 80 million are living below poverty line.
During a political rally held at Pelaez sports center, an estimated 20,000 people were shouting and dancing while chanting the name "Brother Eddie."
He said Filipinos are now craving for a Godly government wherein genuine peace and prosperity will abound.
He also revealed that one of the presidentiables is offering him to be his vice president. He refused the offer, saying he is confident that he will win.
The Supreme Court (SC) recently suspended court martial proceedings against eight enlisted men charged in connection with the Oakwood mutiny on July 27, 2003.
The SC en banc, through Clerk of Court Luzviminda D. Puno, also ordered Armed Forces Chief Narciso Abaya and Brig. Gen. Mariano Sarmiento Jr., judge advocate general of the Armed Forces, to answer within 10 days a petition for prohibition filed by the soldiers last March 12.
The petitioners in the suit are 1Lt Julius Navales, 1Lt. Emerson Margate, 2Lt Ryan Quisay, TSgt.Elmer Colon, Capt. Julius Esporo, Sgt. Noli Foronda, Sgt. Gil Lozada, Sgt. Raymund Domago, and Pfc. Regie Alagaban.
On Sept. 12, 2003, the 243 soldiers asked a Makati court to assume jurisdiction over charges filed before the military courts.
After the Oakwood mutineers, follow the group of Kawal Pilipino allegedly being supported by Pastor Boy Saycon.
Former President Fidel Ramos earlier warned that failure to end the raging political bickering and social divisiveness as this would lead to a lot of uncertainties.
"It could affect the value of the peso continuously. It could kill many of our opportunities for incoming investment," he said.
Ramos also called on all sectors, including the opposition, to denounce such destabilization efforts to preserve the stability of the country and move the economy forward. (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro)
(March 21, 2004 issue)
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