Philippines scene

Joseph Estrada, the former president who was a film star, came to power with a landslide public vote. During the election, he campaigned against reckless corruption.

Lately, we noticed that Mr. Estrada also got involved with huge corruption and disorder. In the next election, he was also toppled from power and Ms. Gloria became president. After that the opposition created a lot of anarchy as we came to learn from the international media.

Recently, with the assistance of the opposition a group of military officers tried to topple the government.

Chief Superintendent Marcelino Franco, who was sacked Friday as head of an elite paramilitary police unit, and three of his men were "placed under restrictive custody. On the other hand, the government also held five left-wing legislators in the Philippines, wanted over an alleged coup attempt.

We hope the people of the Philippines will be able to overcome the present crisis.