Former Bayan Muna Congressman Ferdinand Gaite slammed Senator Imee Marcos’ announcement of her bid for the Senate presidency, warning that this is a calculated move by the Duterte camp to kill the impeachment case against VP Sara Duterte for the abuse and misuse of the confidential funds.
Gaite warned that if Senator Imee Marcos or any Duterte ally succeeds in securing the Senate presidency, it could effectively shield Vice President Sara Duterte from any accountability, including her potential impeachment.
“Goodbye impeachment na kapag ganito ang nangyari. Paano pa mapapanagot si Sara Dutette sa paglustay nya sa confidential funds,”he added.
“Tactically, this is a power play not just for control but also for protection. If Senator Marcos or a Duterte ally becomes Senate President, we can say goodbye to the possibility of Vice President Duterte facing impeachment or any form of accountability for her actions,” he explained.
Gaite added that the potential Imee Marcos-Duterte alliance in the Senate would be disastrous for the country’s democratic institutions.
“This alliance is not about governance or accountability—it’s about mutual protection and advancing each other’s political interests. The Senate must be independent, not a rubber stamp for political dynasties,” Gaite ended.#
