Here's an interesting take to the lifting of Proclamation1959. Ano sa palagay nyo mga kaespiya?
New Plot to extend Martial Law Baredhttp://pinoyobserver.com/2009/12/new-plot-to-extend-martial-law-bared/Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago just validated an earlier blog entry by New Philippine Revolution on a new plot to extend the scope of martial law beyond Maguindanao and derail the May 10, 2010 elections. Code named “Oplan Alpha“, the plan reportedly involves top military and defense officials in a move to further extend the coverage of the martial law declaration to include the entire Metro Manila.
The first part of the plan involves the heightening of tensions in the ARMM provinces to justify the extension of martial rule beyond Maguindanao. Signs that Malacanang is planning to widen the scope were indicated days after December 4, when AFP Vice Chief of Operations Gaudencio Fernandez suggested a wider scope and extended period of implementing Proclamation 1959. This was seconded by some Muslim local executives who even suggested of placing Lanao, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi under martial law.
Military has tasted power and wants more, says Santiago
Military has tasted power and wants more, says Santiago
Fernandez’ remarks reportedly irk AFP chief of Staff General Victor Ibrado who publicly countered Fernandez by saying that martial law will be lifted before Christmas. Yet, it seems that Ibrado is being neutralized by his own men and not being supported even by the Defense chief.
When asked when will martial law be lifted in Maguindanao, Defense secretary Norberto Gonzales was non-committal and refused to answer or give a date. Gonzales recently went to Singapore on a serious and highly secretive meeting. That meeting, says some sources, involved some generals, representatives of businessmen, US officials and members of the clergy.
The highly suspicious outbreaks of violence are alarming, says Senator Santiago. Santiago surmised that these events could be linked and being staged to create a scenario of fear and lawlessness to justify the extension of martial law.
Sources say, the cabal targets December 16 as an auspicious date for them to stage their plot. Congress will vote on December 15 whether or not to approve Proclamation 1959. While the palace is expected to file their counter-argument against anti-Martial law petitioners filed before the Supreme Court by Monday, December 14. Sources say Ibrado is also recommending to the President by Monday the lifting of the proclamation by Tuesday, December 15, ahead of the expected voting of Congress.
If this does not push thru, then, a group of generals will declare a withdrawal of support from Mrs. Arroyo after Christmas or on the second week of January 2010. This will be the last attempt at seizing power prior to the May 10, 2010 elections.
And why is this cabal interested on grabbing power? And why they are being supported by some US officials?
Simple.
There is a big energy project off the coasts of Sulu. This is the exploration of billions of barrels of oil beneath the seabed of Sulu. This is an American project which needs to be assured of their security and safety against terrorism and lawless elements in Mindanao.
