Marcos' Chief Guard Speaks Out

For the first time, Irwin-son of Gen. Fabian Ver and commander of President Marcos's guards-tells of the last hours in Malacanang in February 1986. Exclusive to abs-cbnNEWS.com. (More)

22 Years After Marcos

Monday marks 22 years since the fall of dictator Ferdinand Marcos and although the economy has improved the lives of many, politics remains dominated by money, patronage and corruption, analysts say.

With the media often drawing comparisons between Marcos and the current President Gloria Arroyo, analysts believe people have become disillusioned with a political system that is fundamentally flawed and only benefits the few.

Will Gloria Survive?

Blogger Mon Casiple suggests,

Malacañang is scrambling for the initiative. Mobilization by friendly LGU units are being planned, sprinkled by a few pro-GMA NGOs and church personalities. A media offensive has been launched–against Lozada, JDV, the opposition, and even against Vice-President Noli de Castro. The de Castro media attack seeks to prevent a possible de Castro defection that can fundamentally undermine GMA’s chances of survival.