MANDAUE CITY—Liberal Party standard bearer Manuel Roxas II on Friday criticized all his opponents during his consultation with a group of furniture makers here.
“We have trust in each other, but that trust must be given to someone who is deserving and not to someone who has cases due to stealing,” Roxas said in a short speech.
He was was apparently referring to Vice President Jejomar Binay, the standard bearer of the United Nationalist Alliance who is facing graft and charges in connection with the allegedly overpriced Makati parking building.
Roxas also dared his political opponents to file charges against the businessman who owns the aircraft that he and the LP has been using for his campaign sorties.
He said that in Binay’s case, there was documented evidence that proved the vice president had committed wrongdoing, but his opponents had nothing against him.
He said the presidency is not be awarded to hot-headed people or to neophytes, apparently referring to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Grace Poe.
“This is given to one who has experience, has accomplishments, a track record, who knows things,” Roxas said.
He said the economy would improve further if he won the presidential elections this year.
He stressed the importance of strengthening the labor sector. He said the Philippines would suffer under a Binay presidency. He said Binay should explain the string of corruption allegations against him as well as the supposed overpricing of medical equipment purchased by the city government of Makati during the term of his wife.
Roxas responded to Binay’s statements chiding his handling of the Metro Rail Transit problems during his term as Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communications.
Binay called Roxas a failure, citing the daily hardships of the commuters riding the MRT.
