‘Fabrications and blatant lies’ reports Estrada is leaving RP

Dr. Loi Estrada, leading Puwersa ng Masa senatorial candidate, branded as "fabrications and blatant lies" all published reports that former President Joseph Estrada and his family are planning to leave the country.

Speaking before huge Erap-chanting crowds in rallies in Samar and Leyte, the former First Lady said her husband will never ever abandon his people at any time.

"Hindi po kayang iwanan ng Pangulong Estrada ang mga masang mahihirap sa ganitong kalagayan, lalo na kayo dito sa Samar at Leyte. Simula nang maupo ang aking asawa sa Malakanyang, ang mga pangunahing pangangailangn ng masang mahihirap ang kanyang binigyan ng pansin," Dr. Estrada said.

She accused the Arroyo government of conditioning the minds of the Filipino people with published announcements that President Estrada had been foiled trying to escape in Cagayan de Oro recently.

Dr. Loi also scored Justice Secretary Hernando Perez for even insinuating that the former Chief Executive, should better plan to escape to another country to avoid prosecution and an eventual jail sentence.

"Sino ang matinong opisyal ng gob yerno ang magbibigay ng ganitong payo kundi ang mga taong natatakot sa sagot ng masang Pilipinong sumusuporta kay Erap."

Dr. Estrada said the Arroyo administration committed a grave injustice by naming Perez as justice secretary. "Siya pa (Perez) ang unang nagtuturo kung paano balewalain at paikutan ang batas."

She echoed President Estrada’s willingness to face his accusers in court, describing her husband’s staunch belief in the rule of law. Adding the present regime has turned into a "vindictive, witch-hunting and persecuting government," Dr. Estrada asked the people to repudiate the present dispensation come May 14.

"Hinihingi ko po ang inyong tulong upang ituwid natin ang mga pagkakamali na inihatid ng EDSA Dos. Magtulungan po tayo at iboto ang Puwersa ng Masa," the good doctor pleaded.