BISTEK GIMMICK TICKLES ADMIN , TURNS OFF LP


POLITICAL strategists of the administration were appalled by statements of Quezon City mayor Herbert 'Bistek' Bautista that he, like other stalwarts of the opposition party, is a victim of a ploy to oust him.

The operators who requested anonymity said they don't even consider Bautista a major threat to the administration, adding that the former comedian does not merit their serious attention at this time.

"That's ridiculous! We won't even spend a single centavo for that guy. He can do anything he wants like making a fun of himself. We won't touch him," they said.

Bautista recently claimed the graft charges and other cases filed against him at the courts and the Office of the Ombundsman are all part of an administration scheme to put him down.

The former funny actor said he is being discredited by the administration just like what it is doing to LP stalwarts Grace Padaca, Ed Panlilio and Estelito Mendoza.

"Is he trying to say that he's a force to reckon with? Sorry for him. That's too far from reality," they added.

On the hand, oldtimers from the Liberal Party (LP) were turned-off by Bautista's desperate attempt to draw sympathy from the public at the expense of the political organization.

A congressman from Laguna said Bautista should not use the party for his personal advantage particularly at this stage when the political organization is experiencing major adjustments to keep it afloat.

"Instead of using us, Bautista should help the party reorganize first and get back into fighting form. Right now, we believe he's only concerned of himself," the lawmaker said.

"If he cannot keep his mouth shut, at least he can give some respect to the party by not making a laughing stock of himself," he added.

The dismayed representative said Bautista should instead clear his name on the charges thrown against him. He said the LP is very much interested to hear Bautista's explanation about the accusations of graft, theft and dishonesty against him.

Bautista has remained silent on the various charges filed against by his childhood friend, city hall employees, and concerned citizens. Instead of answering the complaints, Bautista cried political harassment by the administration.


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