The Presidential Puppet and next Prime Minister.
Pampanga Representative Juan Miguel "Mikey" Arroyo, roared with his own denial and a threat of legal action against his accuser.
"I am not the Lion King, but he (Garcia) must be the Liar King."
Confessed “jueteng” bagman Richard Garcia's allegations at a Senate hearing linking government officials, politicians and senior police officers to the illegal numbers game also sparked vigorous denials from the others he had tagged.
So what is the theory, that the president is taunting the Filipino people by leaving clues that she is a “robber” on banknotes? In two languages? Meanwhile monetary officials are colluding in her devilish scheme. You know what, I would never have thought of that. I can see why the minority bloc wanted to hold a press conference to explain its detective work to the world.
As Congressman Supplico says darkly ““A simple ‘I’m sorry’ should not make this a closed book.” Quite right. The more I think about this so-called “mistake” the more sinister it becomes.
While BSP has announced that the misspelled bills are still considered legal tender, those in possession are not likely to let go of them due to the anticipation that these bills will soon become a collector’s item. Already, people reportedly are offering as much as P150 for one bill. The numismatic Spy-Ring told us that even international collectors have been making inquiries. Because of the nasty comments about the misspelled "Arrovo" sounding like "robó" which means "steal" in Spanish, word is the "Arrovo" bill will soon be rubbed out. Arriba, Arrovo, Aruba? Sounds French to us!