"Corruption, sadly, has not spared our judicial system, " bemoans Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jaime Sin.

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The return of the cronies prompted Manila archbishop Cardinal Jaime Sin to issue a pastoral letter July 19.

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That is a safeguard that Estrada's opponents, led by the leaders of People Power - former president Corazon Aquino and Catholic leader Cardinal Jaime Sin - want to preserve at all costs.

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