๐๐๐๐๐ฌ๐๐ก ๐ง๐ข ๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐๐๐ง๐: ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐ ๐ง๐ข ๐๐๐ฆ๐ ๐ช๐ข๐กโ๐ง ๐ฆ๐๐ฉ๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ
Akbayan Party strongly opposes the use of EDSA for a gathering in support of Senator Rodante Marcoleta, who is expected to face charges of plunder. While we uphold the right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression, these are diminished and betrayed when they are invoked not to speak truth to power, but to protect the corrupt and powerful. EDSA is sacred ground in our nation's history. It symbolizes the Filipino people's struggle for truth, justice, and accountability. It is not a sanctuary for plunder and impunity.
Equally deplorable, but not surprising, is the open support this gathering has received from twice-impeached Vice President Sara Duterte and ousted Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano. Sara has every reason to support any effort that could undermine her impeachment trial. Cayetano, meanwhile, has once again demonstrated his remarkable talent for inserting himself into every political spectacle in search of relevance.
We call on the Filipino people to reject the false narrative being peddled by Marcoleta's camp and to defend the true spirit of EDSA. We likewise challenge the administration to stand firm in pursuing charges against Marcoleta and to swiftly file cases, arrest, and send to jail all those involved in the flood control corruption scandal, regardless of whether they belong to the camps of the Dutertes or the Marcoses. This is already long overdue. Justice delayed only deepens public distrust and division.
And to Marcoleta, Akbayanโs message is simple: You may bring your supporters to EDSA, but you cannot claim its legacy. EDSA is defined not by geography but by principle. It belongs to those who fought tyranny, corruption, and impunity, not to those seeking refuge from accountability. You may temporarily occupy EDSA, but you will never inherit its meaning or use it to escape justice.
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@jeongswift13 yes, sad lang din kasi minsan pati pag ayos ng mga sirang toilet bowl, from parents o galing sa bulsa ng mga teachers dahil sakto lang din ang pera ng mga magulang. nakakaawa rin naman yung mga bata po dahil sa dami ng classroom, isang banyo lang ang pwedeng gamitin