MALACAñANG is not in any way intimidated by former President and now Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada’s victory at the Supreme Court which gave rise to speculations that he may gun for the presidency once again in 2016.

In a press briefing moments after the SC announced its decision, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that while they have no clear consensus yet on who will be the administration’s standard bearer in next year’s polls, President Benigno Aquino 3rd’s endorsement will be lethal for any opposition candidate.

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