Taena. Philippines, now you see why Diokno should have been a Senator.
Iyong intelligence, iyong statemanship, iyong fundamental understanding of what a public office means—in full display with this slice of his appearance before the court.
Every Filipino, including the faithfuls of Iglesia Ni Cristo, has the right to protest. But the rest of us also have the right to ask: why would a religious organization stand in defense of someone who has admitted to receiving large sums of money from private individuals while serving as a public official? On his own, and unprovoked, Senator Marcoleta has publicly and personally admitted to it. No faith, whatever the religion may be, should be used to shield corruption or place anyone above accountability and the rule of law.
Sen. Rodante Marcoleta objected on Wednesday to the adoption of the proposed minutes of the Commission on Appointments dated February 4, asking that the portion where he made the “give up the Kalayaan Island Group” remark be removed and replaced from the chamber’s records.
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