STATEMENT OF LP PRESIDENT MAR ROXAS ON THE COMELEC RULING OVERTURNING THE VICTORY OF PAMPANGA GOV. PANLILIO IN 2007

"We in the Liberal Party are enraged upon learning about the ruling of the Second Division of the Commission on Elections in relation to the recount of the 2007 Pampanga gubernatorial contest.

"We are enraged, not only for Pampanga Gov. Among Ed Panlilio, whose victory in 2007 was overturned and was, in effect, labeled a 'cheater' by the decision.

"We are enraged for the Comelec as a democratic institution, particularly its second division, as it seems that the forces of darkness have effectively used it as a conduit in its machinations against local leaders of hope.

"Bulacan Gov. Jonjon Mendoza. Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca. Pampanga Gov. Among Ed Panlilio. The Liberal Party will continue fighting for all of them, for all others who are reportedly 'next in line,' and for Filipinos' quest for justice.

"Tuloy ang ating laban."