Press Statement
November 18, 2011
Reference: Renato M. Reyes, Jr, BAYAN secretary general
The long-awaited day of seeing Gloria Macapagal Arroyo arrested, mug-shot taken, and placed behind bars is close at hand. After more than 500 days in office, the Aquino government finally has a criminal case filed against GMA. Today’s events show that it is indeed possible to hasten the filing of cases against the former president. We hope electoral sabotage will not be the first and last case filed against GMA. Cases of plunder and human rights violations should also follow suit. We urge the public to remain vigilant since the Arroyo camp will not cease its maneuverings to evade justice. For now, Arroyo’s plans of leaving the country has been frustrated.