Senator Lito Lapid Claims Money for Medical Purpose, Wife for House

Senator Lito Lapid:
Wife Arrested in US for Undeclared Money

This is again another typical story about our politicians. Where to put their money. Or maybe hide. The recent apprehension of Senator Lito Lapid's wife in Las Vegas International Airport last Jan. 15 makes our mind wondering about the real purpose of bringing into the United States such huge sum of money.

Marissa Lapid was arrested for bringing in to the US undeclared amount of dollars when he travelled to the country. She was charged for smuggling $50,000 which is punishable with jail term. Mrs Lapid declared only $10,000 and P10,000 in cash. However, inspection of airport officials in her luggage revealed that she has a total of $50,137 and P15,700.

According to online reports, authorities only returned worth $493 and confiscated the rest of her money. Mrs Lapid is out on bail and will be required to appear in a Nevada District Court in February.

Mrs Lapid claimed that the money is intended for her house. However, his husband senator told the local media in the Philippines that her wife will be seeking medical attention in the US, thus the huge sum of money. She had an excess amount of money maybe because she will be seeking treatment for her heart problem, said the Senator.

While the country is seeking the truth whether the current Chief Justice amazed wealth through illegal means, one senator judge is dragged into a similar scenario. Senator Judge Lito Lapid must explain why he had a conflicting statement with his wife. It's not hard for people to surmise that they might be hiding something. Probably bringing outside of the country money which may come from unexplained sources. In fact, former Governor Ed Panlilio wants to revive the case against the Lapids regarding the P500M graft case on lahar quarry in the province.

We just hope that Sen Lapid can give a justifiable reason for this incident. And let's hope that he can also give a fair judgment on the graft and corruption case against Chief Justice corona.

Rep Iggy Arroyo is Not Yet Dead

Congressman Iggy Arroyo
Terminaly Ill

Mike Arroyo corrected earlier reports that his brother Congressman Iggy Arroyo is already dead. Major media outfits in the country reported that the congressman already died from a major illness in London.

The husband of former President GMA clarified that the Negros Occidental representative is only on life support. Iggy went to London months ago to seek treatment for his liver disease.

The younger brother of Mike Arroyo is known for his loyalty to his older brother. When Mike was involved in the accumulation of unexplained wealth in 2003, Iggy claimed that he was the Jose Pidal owning millions deposited in a bank account. Just recently, he again defended his brother in the anomalous purchase of helicopters in the PNP.

To make it clear, Rep. Iggy Arroyo is not yet dead, he is still alive but on a serious medical condition.

Latest update:

After battling for his life, Rep Iggy Arroyo is now dead as confirmed by his brother Mike Arroyo. His life support system was already removed and the doctors already pronounced him dead. The lawmaker suffered a heart attack when he was rushed to London Clinic.

Primer on Chief Justice Corona Impeachment

Below is a primer on the procedures and details of the impeachment trial of Chief Justice Renato Corona. This primer will serve as the guide of Senator Judges, prosecutors and the defense. Read on and find out if the Senators can perform their duties with just and fairness in mind. Let's see if the lawmaker prosecutors will not be violating the rules of impeachment and the defense will be following the procedures.

Primer 101 on Impeachment Trial: CJ Corona Impeachment

Primer on Impeachment