Our electoral system may not be reformed at that time (2007). This would raise questions on the credibility of the elections.

There were many reasons (for the proposal to scrap the 2007 polls). That is just one of them.

I respect his (Ramos) opinion but I am standing with the commission?s recommendation. He is entitled to his opinions but we should look at the substantive proposals.

It is unfortunate that this need for additional sacrifices comes at the time when the credibility of the country's political leadership is at its lowest ebb. I am afraid President Arroyo will find extreme difficulty in her efforts to convince the people to make further sacrifices given her already worn-out credibility and popularity,

Referrals aren't given easily. If you don't take the time to establish credibility, you're not going to get the referral. People have to get to know you. They have to feel comfortable with who you are and what you do.

National has been saying for some time that the parole system lacks credibility and is not working.