As past presidents of the Liberal Party, we deeply regret and are greatly saddened by the precipitate action by some party officers and members at the Manila Hotel.

If it doesn't happen, the continuing oppression will be met by more resistance from a less tolerant populace which wants a democratic restoration. And that resistance will only invite further oppression.

Liberal local officials were invited to a conference on decentralization, autonomy and governance. Obviously, the conference could not be converted into a party meeting to elect new officers.

If only. Those must be the two saddest words in the world.

Do not regret the past; aim to carry your tears when you perceive the memories. Those tears may erect a vision.

It was no good to look back, to apologize for what had happened, or to wonder what could have been different.