Senator Zubiri Resigns
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
Philippines
August 3, 2011 2:52am CST
Hello Lotters,
I 
never really had any kind of negative reactions to this man, and I do believe his doing his job well in this work and job.But whether he likes or not, if such trial calls upon him he better attend regardless of his innocence (if it's true or not).
He's making his last speech and bragging about his accomplishments. well, Arroyo had done a lot of projects too you know. Though he's main reason as to why he did it was because it's affecting his family, and friends. I don't know about that...But I think he's grave mistake was siding with the Arroyo regime. Of course, it can be true because if GMA can be helped to win and so as her allies.
Do you think he can run again for another position like President?
I doubt even honest politicians can do this. too bad though I think he's a good public servant.
Have a Nice day
never really had any kind of negative reactions to this man, and I do believe his doing his job well in this work and job.But whether he likes or not, if such trial calls upon him he better attend regardless of his innocence (if it's true or not).
He's making his last speech and bragging about his accomplishments. well, Arroyo had done a lot of projects too you know. Though he's main reason as to why he did it was because it's affecting his family, and friends. I don't know about that...But I think he's grave mistake was siding with the Arroyo regime. Of course, it can be true because if GMA can be helped to win and so as her allies.
Do you think he can run again for another position like President?
I doubt even honest politicians can do this. too bad though I think he's a good public servant.
Have a Nice day1 person likes this
18 responses
@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Why would an elected public servant resign?
Here's my penny's worth!
His doom is inevitable! He is trying for the graceful exit. He knew all along that he did not win, and yet he chose to be sworn into office. A just man waits. He did not. And still up to the end, he was thinking only about himself. Sad that he even had to drag his family into it. No rhethoric nor self accolade can eliminate the fact that he is due to be thrown out of the chamber because the rightful one is about to be proclaimed.
I am cruel, but I cannot stomach such creatures who dance with the music for self serving
purposes.
Here's my penny's worth!
His doom is inevitable! He is trying for the graceful exit. He knew all along that he did not win, and yet he chose to be sworn into office. A just man waits. He did not. And still up to the end, he was thinking only about himself. Sad that he even had to drag his family into it. No rhethoric nor self accolade can eliminate the fact that he is due to be thrown out of the chamber because the rightful one is about to be proclaimed.
I am cruel, but I cannot stomach such creatures who dance with the music for self serving purposes.@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Hello eileen,
My view is that is he knew that there was really cheating involved and he was dragged to it, he could have resign a long time ago. It's possible that he didn't judging from his track record. but all best now is for him to face the charges more clearly to see the truth but if he tries to avoid trial during the tribunal then we can say he knew something and probably cheated. 
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
He was a GMA ally, and he knew all along that there was cheating. The soldiers had taken a stance to bring out the truth. Senator Trillanes was imprisoned for it. Saying I did not cheat or I did not ask someone to cheat for me does not absolve him from the crime. Mere knowledge makes him a conspirator. A man is judged by what he has done when he learned something was already wrong. But he continued arguing, contesting, fighting, until it became apparent that his ghosts had caught up with him. Yaikks, I have nothing to say about such self loving weaklings!
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
8 Aug 11
He is innocent until proven guilty though but i saw it in the morning news that they have reconcile and accept koko as the real winner.
@mspitot (3824)
• Philippines
7 Aug 11
I think he really does things and I like his being an environmentalist and he promotes tourism. At first I didn't like him because he was in the side of Arroyo..I think that also the reason why he is intrigued. He has good intentions and I find him really clean (away from dirty business of some politicians)but I think some other people in the side of Arroyo really did something that benefited him. I pity him cause he is also a victim.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
8 Aug 11
Hello mspitot, Yes, that's why he took this decision with a very hard heart because who would venture to protect environment, I had nothing against him knowig he's a true blooded filipino. but being the side of arroyo has really turned him very much unpopular. not to mention that things that aren't his fault now he's being dragged in. have a nice day.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Hello Debshie, We always do that and the public can easily judge with out even considering observing the facts first. besides, the court has always the last say with regards to this schedules. at least now he felt relief now for this kind of situation but he needs to answer the allegations to prove his innocence. have a nice day.
Debshie, We always do that and the public can easily judge with out even considering observing the facts first. besides, the court has always the last say with regards to this schedules. at least now he felt relief now for this kind of situation but he needs to answer the allegations to prove his innocence. have a nice day.
@enigma13 (372)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
I think trial by publicity is a crime that most people around the world, not only us Filipinos, are guilty of. It is and will never be fair. Everyone is innocent unless proven otherwise, as the cliche goes.
I am doubtful though that his resignation will give him and his family the peace of mind that they are looking for. He still has to face all the other allegations to prove his innocence as LetranKnight25 mentioned.
Guilty or not, his resigning out of "delicadeza" is undoubtedly very admirable. A lot of our politicians charged with criminal cases remain glued to their posts and even have the guts to run for public office numerous times. A shameful act if I might say so!
To Senator Zubiri, I am not a fan but kudos to you.
@missyphoebe (289)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
I feel sorry for him..But he should have held his ground if he is really innocent. I think he is really sincere though and if he feels like this is the only thing that can bring peace to his family then all we can do is respect what he did and just wait for what really happend last 2004 elections poll.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
8 Aug 11
Hello Missyphoebe, Well, the arroyo's did stood her ground and look what has come to her. I think family comes first when it was regarding to this issue because they are completely affected by this problem. for now, he's enjoying his time being an ordinary citizen loving his wife and kids spending time together. have a niceday.
Missyphoebe, Well, the arroyo's did stood her ground and look what has come to her. I think family comes first when it was regarding to this issue because they are completely affected by this problem. for now, he's enjoying his time being an ordinary citizen loving his wife and kids spending time together. have a niceday.
@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
I've been checking the news lately and I can't find any articles about him and coco pimentel. If my memory serves me right, coco filed a protest on alleged election fraud. If that's the case then he should wait for the decision. His resignation only casts a doubt between his supporters and those who supports the other party. To his supporters it would give the impression that he's such a gentleman for letting go of his post that easily to think that to become a senator don't come cheap. On the other hand, those who supports coco will think that he's guilty and his bailing out now to avoid the inevitable and to avoid the embarrassment of being called a cheater. In my own opinion, I think zubiri shouldn't have resign since he's an elected public official, if his conscience is clean then he should stick to his post and wait for the courts the decision because it's the people who gave him that post. Resigning without waiting for the courts decision only makes him a coward since he didn't fight for those who believe and voted for him.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Hello Ybong, I believe it will divide more people and suffer the fate of completely ruin reputation as GLoria did when she was president. 
look at her now, the previous administration and other groups are still after her even though she is a congresswoman now.I think he should have done it right but we all have different opinions in this matter. if he stayed it would have been more stressful for him. he can fight this allegation even if he has resign. if he doesn't then it would have suspecion that he's guilty. have a nice day
Ybong, I believe it will divide more people and suffer the fate of completely ruin reputation as GLoria did when she was president. look at her now, the previous administration and other groups are still after her even though she is a congresswoman now.I think he should have done it right but we all have different opinions in this matter. if he stayed it would have been more stressful for him. he can fight this allegation even if he has resign. if he doesn't then it would have suspecion that he's guilty. have a nice day
@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
5 Aug 11
That's what they call "damn if you do, damn if you don't". It's really hard to please anybody. To an extent zubiri's resignation is one of the ways he can get away from the shadow of GMA. With all the controversies hounding the arroyos nowadays, it would certainly ruin a politician's credibility especially if they ran under GMA's ticket during the previous elections. I think, Zubiri is doing some damage control and his resignation is one the ways. Let's not forget that he is first and foremost a politician and he'll do whatever he can to protect his own interest. Resignation is only a small price to pay since it seems like he really benefited from the election fraud if we are to believe Sec De lima. Zubiri is still young and I have not heard any issues of corruption against him. In politics, who ever has the number wins so politicians make alliance to have more leverage, it's that same alliance that would work against them if the political tide turns the other way around so those caught inside the boat being rocked by political pressure have to bail around otherwise they'll sink with it. We all know that there's no such thing a permanent friends in politics, in fact there are politicians that are occupying seats in the government who had been around since the time of Marcos, like Enrile, this simply means that these guys are good at bailing out when they think that the seat of power will be changing soon. In reality it's just the same dog wearing a different collar and most of us don't know the difference.
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
I think he resigned out of "delikadesa". His resignation may not mean that he is guilty , but having his name dragged on the issue again was already taxing for him and his family.
Maybe they are thinking that with his resignation, those allegations about the senators in line with GMA's ticket as included too , could be mitigated by it.
I hope that the senators are not included in the fraud.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Hello Simplyd, Yeah, for sure that he is not guilty because he should face this kind of trial against coco pimentel.I can't say the others were innocent but for now the best thing is that he did something that gives a little hope for the public that people can resign despite how good they are in the public service. unfortunately, the left overs are either oldies or simply just not good. have a nice day
Simplyd, Yeah, for sure that he is not guilty because he should face this kind of trial against coco pimentel.I can't say the others were innocent but for now the best thing is that he did something that gives a little hope for the public that people can resign despite how good they are in the public service. unfortunately, the left overs are either oldies or simply just not good. have a nice day
@SIMPLYD (90721)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
My husband and i , was watching him give his speech last night and we cannot help but be very happy that a man could bow down just to correct what he deemed to be wrong, even if that wrong may be not to his own doing. 
We both said, we will vote for him if he runs for the senate again.
We both said, we will vote for him if he runs for the senate again.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
8 Aug 11
Hello chiyosan, I am not sure. normally he would have just fight for his position but he even met with koko pimentel and admitting his defeat. for now, he should just attend the senatorial tribunal and prove his innocence
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
8 Aug 11
hello webzap, He is indeed rejoicing but am not sure on how he will do his job for the next two years only? it's still has advantage for Zubiri because he can run again..they should have asked what bills is he planning to put in the senate seat instead of just celebrating his win when he should start his job already. have a nice day.
webzap, He is indeed rejoicing but am not sure on how he will do his job for the next two years only? it's still has advantage for Zubiri because he can run again..they should have asked what bills is he planning to put in the senate seat instead of just celebrating his win when he should start his job already. have a nice day.
@jules67 (2788)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
I think that he was made to become a fall guy in this election fraud. If you were to analyze his statements to Kabayan, he sort of insinuated that it became known to him that there was indeed fraud in the Maguindanao elections. Maybe, upon learning the veracity of the reports, he thought to himself that he was not the legitimate senator elected. And I believe, personally, it was man of him to have done something like than, it was in fact honorable.
And I think, Mr. Pimentel should not feel disappointed at all because the fact that he left his post, that should be lauded. He should refrain from making any more statements.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
8 Aug 11
Hello Jules, that's true the fact that Zubiri learns that some one did cheat for him with out his knowledge is something he can't tolerate therefore he decided to resign from his post and acknowledge koko pimentel as the winner of the 2007 senatorial elections. well, he has two years work to do and am not sure what bills will he be making on that span of time. have a nice day.
Jules, that's true the fact that Zubiri learns that some one did cheat for him with out his knowledge is something he can't tolerate therefore he decided to resign from his post and acknowledge koko pimentel as the winner of the 2007 senatorial elections. well, he has two years work to do and am not sure what bills will he be making on that span of time. have a nice day.
@jeanneyvonne (5501)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
I voted for this senator last election because I felt that his motives for running are good and sincere. I understand why he had to be dragged into the cheating controversy since there was little difference between the votes of Pimentel and himself. Later, we all learn that the source of his victory is a potential spot for the cheating that happened all those years back.
I think it took guts for him to step down from the position that he fought for. He did went a rigorous campaign and have to defend his future position as a Senator. When he did become one and served as a senator, he resigned. I don't know his motives for letting go of his office and perhaps, I won't be privy to them. But I am saddened becuase sometimes the good guys are the ones left in the cold.
As for his future plans, I think he will stick around in the political arena. I just hope he found himself some decent allies with good intentions and that will stick by him. In my book, he's a good guy and he never went astray. But I hope that he can put the stigma of the Arroyo scandal behind in his back and never haunt him in the future.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Hello jeanne,
I think what Koko Pimentel doesn't understand here was that Zubiri doesn't really knew what he knew now. he thought he won fair and square, he probbaly didn't believe that Arroyo cheated and he benefit from that cheat. If Zubiri knew that from the start he would have resign immediately and go fort with the investigation. well, Like Gordon, good guys does left in the cold
I think what Koko Pimentel doesn't understand here was that Zubiri doesn't really knew what he knew now. he thought he won fair and square, he probbaly didn't believe that Arroyo cheated and he benefit from that cheat. If Zubiri knew that from the start he would have resign immediately and go fort with the investigation. well, Like Gordon, good guys does left in the cold
@katrinapaz (2436)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
i think he has already admitted his guilt and shame by resigning. Well, i think it is right that he resign so that he will be saved from the many shame he has to undergo when the investigation result will come out and he is found out that he cheated. IT is a shame he still wants to run 2013.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
8 Aug 11
Hello Katrinapaz, That I agree this recent controversy dated back 2007 regarding the election fraud has caused the family a huge depression specially to his parents. Ithink he will still be dragged to this even though he has no knowledge of knowing he was helped win the election through electoral fraud. have a nice day.
@igatiful_badass (1222)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
So sad to know that he has to come to that decision.
But whatever the reason of it ill give my respect on it.
He is one of the politician i admire.
Hope he still will run on the next elections.
And being president i think its too early. There will be a right time on that.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
8 Aug 11
Hello igatiful, Well, he already made a lot of laws and that's enough contribution as it is. He said he will run again and it was about time also to give himself a break. I never had negative comments about him even during his time as a congressman. he said he will ran for 2013 though. have a nice day.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Hello zerd, Indeed and it is hurting his family because they're reputation is also being ruined. for now he will be spending more time with his family and probably have a nice vacation regarding this matter. well, he'll run again for 2013 and that's what he said. Have a Nice day
@jmay1226 (97)
• Philippines
4 Aug 11
Senator Zubiri is now resigning in Senate due to family concerns and reasons. But maybe also he resigned because he wanted change. He don't want to be a political statue anymore. Being engaged into politics is not as easy as we ordinary people think. We demand a lot but in fairness to our politician they are also doing their best but their best still lacks of effort. Like Zubiri, he is now into a big decision into his life to leave senate for him aiming for a peaceful and clean government.
However, we can't deny that we are also in doubt that maybe Zubiri resigns because he also has hidden anomalies in his reign.
@salonga (27775)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Well at least this man knows how to at least give himself some dignity in the midst of this cheating controversy. If indeed he has nothing to do with the cheating obviously orchestrated by Arroyo then I think this man should be given a chance. If and when he would run for senator again I would vote for him. He is doing quite well actually and too bad he has to leave his post before it ends.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Hello Salonga, I believe he could have won with out a doubt but i can't get this out of my brain on my suspecion that the arroyo gang must have also cheated "for HIm" even if he didn't asked for it. anyways, if that accusation is true it's going to be a long hard battle for the honour of his name. He said in the recent interview that he might be running again. have a nice day.
Salonga, I believe he could have won with out a doubt but i can't get this out of my brain on my suspecion that the arroyo gang must have also cheated "for HIm" even if he didn't asked for it. anyways, if that accusation is true it's going to be a long hard battle for the honour of his name. He said in the recent interview that he might be running again. have a nice day.
@nemrac12 (388)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
i am listening to the radio a while ago regarding zubiri's " resignation" now that he finally stated it in the senate session the he is resigning, i dont see any reason why he did it. if in his heart he is not a corrupt individual, his purpose is to help people "only" , why did he resign? is that because he was under arroyo regime, is that because his name was mentioned in the election anomaly? is it true or not? politics is really messy i should say, or " nakakalerkey"!!!
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Hello nemrac, Well that is something that you should be getting used to because this is the kind of politics. at least I am very much proud of him for what he did because he's right, no matter what happens i think he needs to prove in the case that he's innocent and not guilty. have a nice day.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Hello ddaguno, I don't know and don't care who is he had relationship with in his past but i guess he's happy now with his wife and decides to quit because she got worried about this scenario.I think he did something very honourable for his people and to those voters. things won't change still because there's more bad guys out there. have a nice day. 
@syoti20 (5292)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Indeed, Senator Zubiri is a good public servant. But I am just wondering If a transparent Senator is really transparent to all his actions. Why do he have to resign? Not all people who team up in Arroyo could be consider as bad person.
@LetranKnight25 (33121)
• Philippines
3 Aug 11
Hello Syoti, But the problem is that he can be dragged into this if the Arroyo team did cheated for him. that's probably one reason why Coco Pimentel want to nail him down and see the truth. but one thign i want is for him to make his stand and prove to coco that he's innocent it's going to be a complicated court battle regarding this poll fraud. have a nice day.
