Two years of justice and vindication ๐โจ
One of the quiet reflections I carry is how long the road to this freedom truly was. Almost seven long years. Three fabricated cases. Coupled by countless lies, baseless accusations and uncertainty that I had to face and overcome.ย
Hinarap ko ang mga gawa-gawang kaso dahil alam kong nasa panig ko ang katotohanan โ na wala akong kasalanan.
In time, evidence presented in court affirmed my innocence and I was finally acquitted of the last bogus drug charge on June 24, 2024.
Hindi man naging madali ang pinagdaanan ko, pinagtibay nito ang aking pananampalataya sa Diyos at ang aking paninindigan para sa aking mga ipinaglalaban: katotohanan, hustisya at pangingibabaw ng batas.
Two years since my acquittal of all trumped-up charges, I continue to carry the same gratitude and commitment. Now, more than ever, I am reminded that many Filipinos are still fighting for their own freedom. Mga bilanggong politikal na ginipit at ipiniit gamit ang mga imbentong kaso. Mga magsasaka na ipinaglalaban at pinayayabong ang lupang kanilang sinasaka. Mga mangingisdang iginigiit ang karapatan sa karagatan at kabuhayan. Mga kababaihan at kabataang patuloy na nakararanas ng pang-aabuso at karahasan. Komunidad ng LGBTQIA+ na patuloy na humaharap sa diskriminasyon at ipinaglalaban ang pantay na karapatan, paggalang at pagkilala. Mga manggagawang naghahangad ng makatarungang sahod at makataong kondisyon sa trabaho. Mga pamilyang naghahangad ng maayos, may seguridad, at may dignidad na pabahay. At marami pang nangangailangang sektor na patuloy na nakikibaka para sa marangal na buhay at maaliwalas na kinabukasan.
Perhaps this is why this freedom feels more meaningful now. It went beyond personal closure. It meant more than my vindication, transforming it into a lifelong crusade for truth, accountability, and social justice, alongside our people's struggle towards the larger freedoms they truly deserve.
Tuloy ang ating laban. ๐ต๐ญโ
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@fastbreaknewsph Why? If they question Ateneo players about matters that have no direct bearing on the case being investigated, shouldnโt they also question ALL players from other schools, UAAP and NCAA??? This is unfair!!!
๐จ๐จ ๐จI'm posting this video every day so we NEVER forget what insurrectionist Donald Trump did on J6
Instead of accepting defeat and honoring the peaceful transfer of power, Trump unleashed a deadly mob on the U.S. Capitol in a last-ditch attempt to stay in power
THIS is what an insurrection looks like ๐๐๐
Fun fact--$300 billion compensation going to Iran is equal to about 870 dollars from every person in the U.S.
I'm not saying that the burden will only fall on the U.S. MAYBE the Arab states in the region will pay part of it. I sure as hell know Israel will refuse to chip in. But if other nations don't chip in--Congratulations, Trumpanzees. Your guy just took $870 out of your pocket to give to Iran, and there is nothing preventing them from using it to build rockets or nukes.
You must be so proud.
BREAKING: In a stunning move, Franceโs leader Emmanuel Macron just announced he will not allow Donald Trump to remove sanctions on Iran until there is satisfactory agreement on ending Iranโs nuclear program. This is how you check Trumpโs insanity.
To everyone who helped bring the Obama Presidential Center to life, thank you. Michelle and I are so grateful for all your dedication and hard work over the years.
I got a little teary-eyed tonight thinking about my mother-in-law, Marian Robinson.
I wouldnโt be where I am today without the love and support that @MichelleObama has poured into me over the years. Her story โ from her South Side roots to the White House and beyond โ is a central part of the Obama Presidential Center.