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::14th RP President Sworn In

Wednesday, June 30, 2004

Today, following the PRE-INAUGURAL in Manila and OATH-TAKING of the President and Vice-president in Cebu City on different News Channels gave me an impression that Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was good in acting.

The Pre-Inaugural at Quirino Grandstand in Manila.

The early morning 23-minutes Pre-Inaugural Speech of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo as the 14th President of the Philippines at Quirino Grandstand in Manila (before her Oath-taking in Cebu City this afternoon).


Oath-taking Ceremony of the President.

The Oath-taking Ceremony of the 14th President of the Philippines, GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, in Cebu City.

Oath-taking Ceremony of the Vice-President.

The Oath-taking Ceremony of the new Vice-President of the Philippines, NOLI DE CASTRO, in Cebu City.

Anti-GMA Protest Rally.

While selective people in Cebu City are having street party this evening, I wonder where those militant groups are displaced who protestingly claimed it wasn't true that all the people in Cebu City were all PRO-GLORIA.

I heard one legislator was saying that electoral fraud should be considered a henious crime. After hearing such a comment, I pondered while buying BlogShares Ideas, which is more heinous, money-laundering (case filed against President Estrada) or electoral fraud (alleged accusation of the opposition against the Arroyo)?

Evidence of general electoral fraud were presented by the opposition yet, with Gloria Arroyo having plurarity among legislators, filing election protest by alleged true winner in the recently held election, Fernando Poe Jr., in electoral tribunal faces practical road blocks (at least they need P35 Million minimum to fund recount).

Under the Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's government in the past 3 years, they often said something differently from their actions. No wonder her 10-Point Economic Agenda sounds too ambitious.

As law-abiding citizen of the Philippines, I wish to respect and accept the president, but, does she respect our mandate (when we elected someone else)?


Posted on June 30, 2004 08:25 PM TrackBack


butterfly Let me know you were here, your thoughts are welcome!

I believe the 2004 Presidential Election was a conspiracy to keep Gloria Arroyo in power. Everything was organized and jueteng money was used allegedly to rig the election results.

There is no secret in a small country like the Philippines. History will educate us few years from now. They couldn't bribe all who oppose them, only time will tell if they can survive the cheating...


Posted by: Laila* on July 19, 2005 11:42 PM

i found your blog while searching about the cebu poll fraud in 2004 national election.

i didn't realize that even way back, the issue of vote rigging in cebu has been tackled.

and as malayaonline reports today, 460,000 votes were padded for arroyo in cebu.

cheaters should really be ousted. no mandate. fake president.


Posted by: eyesWIDEopen on July 19, 2005 11:18 PM

Where can I follow up for more information


Posted by: Jimmie on November 4, 2004 09:58 PM

I will soon write a post about this. But I must confess my lack of knowledge about Philippines...Hope the your BS contest helps spread the word.


Posted by: Afonso on July 3, 2004 08:06 AM

Please write responsibly. Thank you!









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