📷: Palace Press Officer Claire Castro
Malacañang expresses openness to a “legitimate” opposition but vows to challenge “obstructionists,” according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro in a post-midterm election press briefing.
This statement follows Vice President Sara Duterte’s pledge to establish a “powerful opposition” against President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s administration as partial election results emerge.
Clarifying the distinction, Castro explains that a “legitimate” opposition advocates for the people’s interests, while “obstructionists” prioritize their own.
“Kapag sinabi nating lehitimong oppositionist, ang ipinaglalaban nila ay ang bansa, ang interes ng taumbayan hindi ang personal na interes; obstructionists – walang gagawin kung hindi manira, walang makikitang maganda sa ginagawa ng gobyerno at ang sariling interes lamang ang gustong palaguin,” Castro stressed.
Regarding obstructionists, Castro adds, “Kung gagawa man sila ng fake news, kung ano-ano mang mga balita o ano-ano mang mga statement na maaaring makasira sa gobyerno nang walang basehan, ito ay ating tutugunan kaagad.” (ZIA LUNA)
