Former Manila Mayor Joseph Erap Estrada broke his silence over his supposed failure to keep cleanliness and peace and order in Manila under his two terms.
Netizens and observers were quick to praise Manila Mayor Isko Moreno for his political will as well as his initiatives that many Manila residents have been waiting for.
“Madali naman yung linisin mo ang lahat, pero kawawa naman yung ilang bibig, ilang bata. Madali naman magpasikat eh madali yan isang utos ko lang meron yan,” Estrada said in an interview with ABS-CBN.
The former president said that local leaders should prioritize the poor.
“Ilan taon akong naging Mayor, San Juan sa Maynila naging Presidente pa ko, madali ‘yan iutos pero tignan mo yung kapakanan bg kapwa mo lalo na yung mahihirap,” Estrada added.
The latest Commission on Audit report said that Manila has a cash deficit of over P4 billion which Estrada said took him by surprise.
The COA also discovered at least Php140 million unliquidated allowances and documents under the Estrada administration.
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