Trillanes backs David 'RP's Goliaths can lose'

Senator Antonio Trillanes IV says he will extend "all-out support" to Randy David should the University of the Philippines professor and newspaper columnist run for Congress against Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

"Our collective mission, as a people, should be to completely remove all vestiges of the Arroyo administration in the coming elections so that our country can finally start its rebuilding process," Trillanes said.

David announced yesterday that he would seriously consider running against GMA, in response to reports that the President may seek a seat in the House representing the second district of Pampanga as a necessary step in her plan to eventually install herself as Prime Minister.

In the 2007 Senatorial elections, Trillanes beat candidates supported by the Arroyo administration and traditional political machinery even while in detention for rebellion charges.

Trillanes also criticized Malacañang for underestimating David in questioning the latter's motivation after suggesting that the 'right intention' is to serve.

"Professor Randy David has done more for the country as an educator, sociologist and journalist than this Administration in its nine years in power. Besides, to foil any attempt by GMA to prolong her stay in power is the noblest of intentions at this point in our nation's history," he said.