Politically damaged goods

GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO. The Philippines' FIRST! A President runs for a Congressional Seat after the end of her term in 2010. What's really in politics that politicians could not resist fromserving their people? I am asking the wrong question.

JOSEPH EJERCITO ESTRADA. The convicted plunderer wanted more. He claims he has not completed his service as President of the republic despite of the fact that people power toppled down his presidency. Should I say more?

IMELDA ROMUALDEZ MARCOS. Again. She's running as representative of Ilocos. Despite of.

based from Amando Doronila's Analysis

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Erap will run...

... and knowing the mentality of Filipinos, this convicted plunderer might win again. God help us all.

In sum, the Court finds that prosecution has proven beyond reasonable doubt the commission by the principal accused former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada of the crime of plunder ...

WHEREFORE, in view of all the foregoing, judgment is hereby rendered in Criminal Case No. 26558 finding the accused, Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada, GUILTY beyond reasonable doubt of the crime of PLUNDER defined in and penalized by Republic Act No. 7080, as amended...

The penalty imposable for the crime of plunder under Republic Act No. 7080, as amended by Republic Act No. 7659, is Reclusion Perpetua to Death.  There being no aggravating or mitigating circumstances, however, the lesser penalty shall be applied in accordance with Article 63 of the Revised Penal Code.  Accordingly, accused Former President Joseph Ejercito Estrada is hereby sentenced to suffer the penalty of Reclusion Perpetua and the accessory penalties of civil interdiction during the period of sentence and perpetual absolute disqualification.

pictures from johnryanrecabar.wordpress.com, karlomongaya.wordpress.com; text of Sandiganbayan's decision on Erap's plunder case from chanrobles.com