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PARA kay Senate President Francis Escudero, higit na angkop iwasan ng mga kapwa mambabatas sa mataas na kapulungan magkomento o maghayag ng posisyon hinggil sa impeachment complaint laban kay Vice President Sara Duterte lalo pa’t magsisilbing husgado ang senado sa sandaling itulak ng Kamara ang kaso.
“The filing and endorsement of an impeachment complaint in the House of Representatives marks the beginning of a process enshrined in our Constitution to ensure accountability among our highest public officials,” ayon kay Escudero na magiging papel ng senado.
Paliwanag ng Escudero, malalagay sa alanganin ang integridad ng magsisilbing impeachment court sa anumang pananaw na ibubulalas ng mga senador. Hindi rin aniya dapat mawala ang tiwala ng publiko sa senado bilang isang institusyon.
“While impeachment is often described as a political exercise, it is crucial that members of the Senate approach it with the impartiality and objectivity demanded of us. We must remain steadfast in upholding the principles of justice and fairness, ensuring that every step of the process adheres to the Rule of Law. This is what justice requires. This is what our people demand,” dugtong ng lider ng senado.
“Experience has shown that impeachment proceedings are inherently divisive and have the potential to polarize the government and the public. However, we must not allow this to detract from the pressing legislative work that lies ahead. We have a duty to enact laws that respond to the needs of our people, address urgent national concerns, and strengthen our republic,” dagdag ng senador.
Sa nalalapit na 2025 midterm election, mas mainam aniya para sa lahat na tumindig ng mas matikas sa ingay ng pulitika at pagtuunan ang aming tungkulin sa bagay na makabubuti sa ating mamamayan.
“We must not let politics negate the strides we have made in improving our economy and governance. We may have different political affiliations and views but, as public servants, we must preserve our unity of purpose as this is essential to sustain the gains we have achieved and to ensure that no Filipino is left behind,” aniya pa.
“While accountability mechanisms like impeachment serve an important role in a democracy, the outcome — whether in favor of or against the official involved — should not impede the Senate’s broader mission to serve our countrymen. Allowing our legislative responsibilities to be overshadowed by the political dimensions of impeachment would be a disservice to our nation,” paliwanag pa niya.
Giit pa ni Escudero, “may mga pangangailangan ang ating mga kababayan. Kung may impeachment man o wala, hindi ito pwedeng pabayaan.”
“The Senate stands ready to fulfill its constitutional mandate with integrity and impartiality while upholding the national interest. As we navigate this critical juncture in our history, let us remain resolute in our commitment to justice, unity, and the welfare of the Filipino people,” pagtatapos ng senate president. (Estong Reyes)
