The thought of former president Joseph Estrada winning the May 10 elections is pretty scary. Assuming that he wins, it only means one thing – Filipinos never learned their lesson. This will be the biggest mistake and disappointment in Philippines’ history if this biggest twist of fate takes place. However, we believe that Filipinos are smarter this time, hopefully, and that is great news.

On the other hand, Erap affirmed that in case he wins, there will be no vengeance to arise. The former President aired confidence, on the eve of marking the 73rd year of his life, that the May 10, 2010 national and local elections will be done successful, yielding peaceful and reliable outcome while declaring that in a second Estrada administration, ”there will be no room for vengeance because I believe that vengeance is not mine, it belongs only to God alone.”

”I harbor no anger against those who betrayed my trust, and as President I will not personally file charges nor interfere or exercise influence with the judiciary on cases that maybe filed against past official wrong-doing,” Estrada said in an exclusive Bulletin interview Sunday at his North Greenhills home.

Erap stressed out that taking retribution against any person who has done him bad things is not his lifestyle. He also pointed out that getting even and resolving fights are only for the feeble as forgiveness is a quality attribute among ”those who are strong in faith.”

”Forgiveness is a character of the strong and I want to be strong, while being unforgiving is a trait among the weak opting not to find any space in their hearts to forgive,” Estrada declared.

”As President, I will not personally file charges against any former official, nor interfere or exercise influence with the judiciary in the event of cases which may arise against former government officials,” he said.