What do you think of GMAs decision to run for congress?

Was going to start a similar discussion when I saw yours... Anyway, I cringed at the sight of her holding her COC. I felt that this was a move for self-preservation. She still wants immunity from charges that will hit her left and right. And yeah, I think that if she wins a congressional seat, she and her cohorts will push for charter change. If she becomes House Speaker and charter change will push through, then she may become Prime Minister. And I cringe at the thought (again). For a small person, her hunger for power is insatiable.

i think that decision sucks. i mean, from president to congresswoman? isn't that stupid? (as of this time she has already filed her certificate of candidacy, so there's no stopping her). it is clear she has other intentions aside from public service (?!) i just hope that conrado dequiros is right - that as congresswoman she would be losing her power and clout and she would be nothing. of course, that is if she wouldn't be using all that money she amassed and continues to amass - which is of course highly improbable given that she is addicted to power and will cling to office no matter what the cost...

I think that is one of her agendas for running for congress. She will pursue that charter change be enacted to have the constitution revised so that change in the form of government will be adopted. If it becomes a parliamentary system then there is a big chance that she can be voted as prime minister and again lead the country like a president again. That is just a long shot for her since we won't know what would be the composition of the new congress coming this May 2010 if it will be ruled by Lakas again then maybe she can easily sway everybody to a charter change if it does not then I guess she can try her best to convince the new congress. or if she could not win the congress for parliamentary she could always run as speaker of the house. Being a former president I guess her past position might have some influence or clout to some of the congressman there and would push her to the highest seat there. I guess the constitution is really mum about a president running for a lower position after her term. What is specific in it is that she cannot run for re-election anymore as president but not for lower political position. I guess that is why until now there is no one filing a complaint or question her filing for congress. Well for sure she is running in her place I would pretty much hunch that she will be successful in her plans if no one can stop her to run.

hi ybong, I think majority of us got so confused with her decision. I really don't think she will ever run for another seat after having the highest position in our country, it is quite fishy and crazy on some people's point of view that a president running for congress in the middle of crisis both in our economy and peace and order. I don't have any hate with our current administration and to tell you the truth, I don't really care or mind our public officials or our economic status. But this time, even people who are uneducated will get "it" as weird and unprofessional thing to do. I really think and believe she has more plans....and I can smell it, it isn't just for our country but more of her personal gain. I really hope and pray that my sense about this whole situation is really untrue because, it will be so scary and so freakin' crazy if it happens. People of the Philippines lets all pray okay!

I think 9 years of service is enough. And I don't think she could win. Enough!!