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House Deputy Minority Leader and ACT Teachers Party-list Representative France Castro, along with former ACT Teachers Party-list Representative Antonio Tinio, urged their fellow lawmakers to respond to their constituents’ demands for accountability and justice concerning the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte.
“President Marcos should not interfere with the impeachment process. Congress has a constitutional duty to process this case immediately. The people deserve accountability and transparency,” Castro stated.
“Kung makukuha agad ang 103 endorsers next week ay agad na maipapasa ito sa Senado at di na poproblemahin ang bilang o pag-attend ng mga congressmen dahil Senado na bahala rito,” Castro explained.
“The Senate can then promptly tackle this or call for a special session if necessary.”
Former Representative Tinio stressed that technical issues should not obstruct the quest for accountability.
“Ang accountability ay di dapat naisasantabi dahil lang sa usapin ng technicality o mga problema. We cannot allow procedural or election matters to obstruct justice,” Tinio said.
“Sa ganyang pag-iisip ay lalong lumalala ang korapsyon sa bansa at lalong natutuwa ang mga corrupt,” he added.
“When we dismiss accountability for technical reasons, we only embolden corrupt officials and weaken democratic institutions.”
Castro called on her congressional colleagues to carry out their constitutional responsibilities.
“This is not about politics – this is about upholding the principles of good governance and ensuring that public officials remain accountable to the Filipino people.” (ROSE NOVENARIO)
