GUARDING TESSIE

Then: Sen. TessieAquino-Oreta, one of the three female senators who voted for "NO" (no for opening of the envelope), was seen on nationwide television and most people had the impression that she was dancing joyfully as the opposition walked out.

Now: "Tessie, bakit ka nag-Dancing Queen?"

TAO is back. Stronger than ever. And now showing on a television near you.

The cab driver who detested dirty politics whom I met a couple of weeks ago had most probably killed himself after having seen this ridiculous political ad of the former senator. Who wouldn't? Perhaps as deluding as the president's "I'm Sorry Speech" during the height of the Garci Scandal, the starlet of the Erap impeachment similarly fails to win any sense of sympathy from the ever-adamant Filipino spectator. You tell us it is from your mistakes from which you are to rise again and fight? Do us all a favor and deal with your ghosts in your own personal/ private life, away from the political arena if you truly are sincere.

Hey Mr. DJ put a record on, I want to dance with Miss Tessie. And please, no chacha this time. We all know Miss Tessie would like that, but she said she grew tired of it already. That was what she said on her speech right?

Forgiveness, madame is inevitable, redemption however is never to be expected - it is earned.