Comelec Chair Benjamin Abalos finally had the delicadeza to step down from office. Or was it? He claims he wanted to spare the poll body from further scandal.
It’s too late for that, judging on how he handled the last elections, especially the dispute of the final Senate slot which went to Zubiri.
So why did he resign? Here are possible answers:
1. He wanted to spare his President and her spouse from getting the heat.
2. He wanted to spare himself from a deeper inquiry which will arise if he’s impeached.
3. He’s already made millions from the broadband deal; time to spend them.
4. He’s already tasted paradise with all the cavorting with young Chinese women; why suffer?
Abalos also claimed he would continue the crusade to clear his name and reputation. How noble! But who’s going to clear the name and reputation of the Philippines that by now has firmed up its reputation as a corrupt nation after this scandal?
It is hoped that the bribery charges against Abalos would be pursued with the same vigor as that of the plunder charges against Joseph Estrada. If not, then GMA will only give credence to the perception that her administration is only after its own interests.
