Direct Quotes from Philippine News Dailies

"How can Estrada and his party claim that they are not going to coddle criminals once they get into power when even now, they already have in their fold convicts, gang leaders and protectors of crime syndicates?"

                    LAKAS-Kampi Spokesperson Annabelle Abaya regarding the
                    opposition party, LAMMP’s enlistment of convicted rapist Zamboanga
                    del Norte Rep. Romeo Jalosjos and notorious Kuratong Baleleng Gang
                    leader Renato Parojinog.   The Philippine Star

 "We are very confused and puzzled on what Namfrel has done (exclusion of LAKAS from the Namfrel meeting). While we respect their decision, it also sends a message that they may be partisan, unfair and discriminating and that Lakas will automatically commit fraud"

                    CBCP Spokesperson Msgr. Pepe Quitorio regarding Joe Con’s
                    decision of excluding the administration party from the meeting.
                     The Philippine Star