By Pinky C. Colmenares, Francis T. Wakefield, Vanne Elaine P. Terrazola, and Deedee Siytangco It was a moment not many have witnessed – the last few minutes before the country’s most powerful man turns into a private citizen. Yesterday, President Aquino came home to No. 25 Times Street, Quezon City, in his white Toyota Land Cruiser, and was welcomed by about 200 people – neighbors, supporters, former classmates, and members of his Cabinet. He had come straight from the departure ceremonies at the Malacañang in Manila and arrived at Times Street at about 11:30 a.m. Instead of turning into his gate, Aquino’s car went straight to the end of the street where a small stage had been set up by the West Triangle Homeowners Association, and where Leah Navarro and Jim Paredes were entertaining the crowd. WHERE BOTH ENDS MEET — President Benigno S. Aquino, III smiles as he bids [...]
