{"id":39729,"date":"2015-01-22T23:57:20","date_gmt":"2015-01-22T15:57:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=39729"},"modified":"2015-01-25T23:58:27","modified_gmt":"2015-01-25T15:58:27","slug":"estrada-a-viable-option-for-presidency-trillanes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2015\/01\/22\/estrada-a-viable-option-for-presidency-trillanes\/","title":{"rendered":"Estrada a \u2018viable option\u2019 for presidency \u2013 Trillanes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Joseph ‘Erap’ Ejercito Estrada is still the Mayor of Manila after the Supreme Court ruling. (Photo courtesy of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada Facebook page)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA, Philippines \u2013 According to Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada could become a \u2018viable option\u2019 of the opposition for the 2016 presidential race if Vice President Jejomar Binay withdraws.<\/p>\n

Trillanes presumes that with the continuing probe on the Makati building and Batangas property, Binay may \u2018eventually back out\u2019 from running for presidency.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s how I see it happening, he (Binay) will eventually back out,\u201d he said, adding that this will make Estrada a \u2018viable option of the opposition\u2019 as their standard bearer in 2016.<\/p>\n

Expressing his interest in seeking higher office, Trillanes recognizes both Binay and Estrada as tough competitors.<\/p>\n

However, Estrada has earlier said that he has no plans for the 2016 elections.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor now, I can say that I have no plans of running for higher office. My focus is on my work here in Manila, to restore it to its former glory,\u201d he said, mentioning Manila as a \u2018bankrupt city.\u2019<\/p>\n

Estrada\u2019s son, Senator JV Estrada, is pleased with his father not making any political move as he wants his father to retire in 2016.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat I know is this will be his last position. I think he will retire. In 2016, he\u2019ll be 79,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cPersonally, I\u2019d rather that he enjoy his retirement, enjoy the time with his family because more than half of his life was spent in public service,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Senator Grace Poe, who is also eyed as a possible presidential candidate, considers Estrada as \u2018politically relevant\u2019 to the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cErap (Estrada) will always be relevant in Philippine politics. He always has that unwavering percentage of the population that supports him. In the short time that he\u2019s in Manila, he has implemented quite a bit of changes,\u201d Poe said in an interview.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow there\u2019s one obstacle away if he wants to run for higher office, then it will be easier for him. Can he run? Of course, anywhere,\u201d she added, referring to the Supreme Court\u2019s dismissal of the disqualification case against Estrada.<\/p>\n

Asked for their opinion on speculations of Estrada joining the presidential race, Malaca\u00f1ang has remained mum.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs far as that area is concerned, we will leave it to the political analysts to discuss and dissect,\u201d Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said.<\/p>\n

With report from Cyra Moraleda<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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