So, former President Joseph Estrada is a free man now.

The quick decision of President Arroyo to pardon the former President raised so many eyebrows not just in the political arena. Even former President Fidel Ramos said that  it  could also lead to the downfall of GMA.

It was really an unpopular decision of GMA, as Senate pries into her role in ZTE deal. The pardon came out amidst of the political turmoil that the current administration is facing. Observers say that the decision could soften the mounting opposition and charges of corruption agaist her administration.

Erap could be GMA’s saving grace at this time. Well,  let’s see.  It’s a matter of political survival for GMA.