Sen. Marcos rejects VP impeachment, wants focus on more pressing issues
Sen. Imee Marcos (Senate Public Relations and Information Bureau)
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Imee Marcos on Thursday reiterated her disapproval of the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
In a statement, she said instead of focusing on issues that “[do] not help the people,” the government should focus on legitimate problems endured by Filipinos, such as unemployment, rising prices of commodities, and the lack of support for farmers, persons with disabilities, seniors, and other sectors.
“Impeachment ba at destabilisasyon ang solusyon? Hindi ito ang sagot sa mga hamon na ating kinakaharap. Nakakahiya!”said Marcos.
(Is impeachment and destabilization the solution? These are not the answers to the difficulties we are facing. It’s shameful.)
“Sa halip, dapat nating harapin nang sama-sama ang mga tunay na suliranin ng bayan. Bigyan natin ng prayoridad ang pagtugon sa paghihirap ng mga mahihirap, upang mapawi ang kanilang pagtitiis at makamit ang tunay na pagbabago,” she added.
Article continues after this advertisement(We should instead stand united in facing the real problems of the country. Let us address the miseries of the poor, alleviate their suffering and attain real reforms.)
Article continues after this advertisementMeanwhile, Senate President Francis Escudero addressed Sen. Marcos’ remarks in a Kapihan sa Senado forum also on Thursday.
The Senate chief said he respects the lady senator’s stand given that she is a reelectionist, but he also noted that the impeachment is a reality and a fact that the chamber needs to face.
“Whether we like it or else, nasa amin na yun at meron kaming trabaho, a constitutional duty na gampanan ito,” said Escudero.
(It is already with us. and we have a Constitutional duty to act on it.)
“Ang panawagan ko at sisikapin ko, tiyakin na ito ay magiging patas, parehas, naaayon sa batas, walang kinikilingan, at walang pinapaboran. Higit sa resulta, ang importante ay ang kapani-paniwala at may kredibilidad na proseso. Yun ang aming tutukan at bibigyan ng pansin,” he added.
(We will strive to be fair, lawful, and impartial. More than the results, what is important is a credible process. That is what we will focus on.)
