24 August 2005
Noli: ‘Let’s pray GMA finishes her term’
“IPAGDASAL natin na walang mangyari sa Pangulo.”
Vice-President Noli de Castro made this comment when asked if he was ready and capable to assume the presidency in case President Macapagal-Arroyo steps down from office or is removed thru constitutional or extra-constitutional means.
De Castro, who visited the province Thursday to lead the inauguration of the provincial housing project in Lingayen, however stressed that he would play his role as successor in any eventuality, as embodied in the Constitution.
He said that when he ran for vice-president, he was well aware that he would be succeeding the President in case something happens to her.
At this time however, he clarified he was not thinking of that even as he urged the people to pray in behalf of Arroyo for her to continue in office and finish her term.
Media comments monitored after the visit appeared to still cast doubts however on De Castro’s leadership qualifications as these generally noted he was used by the administration during the elections because of his popularity and vote-getting prowess, he having been number one senator in his first attempt for the Senate seat.
De Castro, chair of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), said his office in coordination with non-government organizations and other people’s organizations is making headway in providing homes for squatter families.
Vice-President Noli de Castro made this comment when asked if he was ready and capable to assume the presidency in case President Macapagal-Arroyo steps down from office or is removed thru constitutional or extra-constitutional means.
De Castro, who visited the province Thursday to lead the inauguration of the provincial housing project in Lingayen, however stressed that he would play his role as successor in any eventuality, as embodied in the Constitution.
He said that when he ran for vice-president, he was well aware that he would be succeeding the President in case something happens to her.
At this time however, he clarified he was not thinking of that even as he urged the people to pray in behalf of Arroyo for her to continue in office and finish her term.
Media comments monitored after the visit appeared to still cast doubts however on De Castro’s leadership qualifications as these generally noted he was used by the administration during the elections because of his popularity and vote-getting prowess, he having been number one senator in his first attempt for the Senate seat.
De Castro, chair of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC), said his office in coordination with non-government organizations and other people’s organizations is making headway in providing homes for squatter families.
