By the Bohol Chronicle
Deposed Pres. Joseph Estrada arrived here Thursday to get the pulse of the Boholanos : "Will he still be winnable in a presidential race in 2010?"
"I'm moving around the country to personally get the sentiments of the Filipinos against the present graft-ridden regime," he told the Chronicle during an ambush interview upon arrival at the city port.
He strongly criticized the Arroyo government for placing the nation as one of the most corrupt governments in the world today.
"The mandate is for the opposition to win in the 2010 polls," he stressed even as he categorically said nothing is sure yet on his candidacy.
Lawyer Koko Pimentel, counsel of the former President said Estrada can still run for the presidency. However, this legal contention has still to be decided by the High Tribunal.
Estrada was met at the city port by City mayor Dan Lim and former Gov. Rene Relampagos, recognized figurehead of the local opposition.
Mr. Estrada, during his 24-hour visit, met with the youth sector of the community visiting the campuses of the University of Bohol and Holy Name University. He likewise met with the members of the media during a press conference Friday noon at Miravilla Resort.
The former president paid courtesy call to Bishop Leonardo Medroso at the Bishop's Place shortly before he left for Manila.
He privately met with local opposition quarter during a dinner fellowship at The Peacock Resort & Spa in Baclayon town.
Meanwhile, former Gov. Relampagos said everything remains fluid in the political arena. He could not even say if what position he will run once the opposition will anoint him to lead the local opposition for the 2010 elections.
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