At 55 years of age, Gregorio Honasan, better known as Gringo, remained tirelessly active. He had put his weapon aside and shed his soldier's uniform for the traditional barong and a stint in politics. Yet, he's still identified with coup d'etats, still lives on the run and is as charismatic as ever.

That day, he got out his car and flashed the smile that made many a Filipina swoon with ecstasy, and headed towards the fourth floor of the Philipp