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Impeach Sara Duterte: Leila And Akbayan Team Up To Push For Accountability
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Things are heating up in Philippine politics as former senator Leila de Lima and the Akbayan Partylist take a bold step: filing an impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte. The message? Enough is enough.
In a fiery post shared by Leila, she didn’t hold back, calling out the Vice President for her alleged abuse of power and lack of respect for the country’s institutions. Her statement is making waves:
“Hindi katanggap-tanggap na ang pangalawang pinakamataas na opisyal ng ating bansa ay nagpapakita ng pambabastos, pang-iinsulto, at kawalang respeto sa mga institusyon... Lalong hindi natin dapat ipagsawalang-bahala ang lantad na pag-amin niya sa balak na pagpatay kung may mangyari man sa kaniya.”
De Lima’s impassioned plea rallied behind the core message: public officials, no matter their rank or family name, should be held accountable.
Akbayan Joins the Fight
De Lima isn’t alone. The Akbayan Partylist, led by Representative Perci Cendaña, echoed her sentiments. Backed by civil society leaders, religious groups, and sectoral representatives, Akbayan endorsed the impeachment complaint in full force. Their rallying cry? “Akbayan ang Taumbayan, Impeach Sara!”
Cendaña emphasized the need for collective action to close what they call the “nightmare” of the Duterte family’s influence.
What’s Next?
The push for impeachment may face an uphill battle in Congress, but the movement underscores growing unrest about Sara Duterte’s leadership style and controversial statements. Critics argue that her alleged “bullying” tactics and her chilling admission about hypothetical retaliation damage not just her credibility but also the country’s image on the global stage.
Will this bold move gain traction? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: for Leila de Lima, Akbayan, and their supporters, it’s time to take a stand. "Wag na atras-abante," as De Lima puts it.
In a fiery post shared by Leila, she didn’t hold back, calling out the Vice President for her alleged abuse of power and lack of respect for the country’s institutions. Her statement is making waves:
“Hindi katanggap-tanggap na ang pangalawang pinakamataas na opisyal ng ating bansa ay nagpapakita ng pambabastos, pang-iinsulto, at kawalang respeto sa mga institusyon... Lalong hindi natin dapat ipagsawalang-bahala ang lantad na pag-amin niya sa balak na pagpatay kung may mangyari man sa kaniya.”
De Lima’s impassioned plea rallied behind the core message: public officials, no matter their rank or family name, should be held accountable.
Akbayan Joins the Fight
De Lima isn’t alone. The Akbayan Partylist, led by Representative Perci Cendaña, echoed her sentiments. Backed by civil society leaders, religious groups, and sectoral representatives, Akbayan endorsed the impeachment complaint in full force. Their rallying cry? “Akbayan ang Taumbayan, Impeach Sara!”
Cendaña emphasized the need for collective action to close what they call the “nightmare” of the Duterte family’s influence.
What’s Next?
The push for impeachment may face an uphill battle in Congress, but the movement underscores growing unrest about Sara Duterte’s leadership style and controversial statements. Critics argue that her alleged “bullying” tactics and her chilling admission about hypothetical retaliation damage not just her credibility but also the country’s image on the global stage.
Will this bold move gain traction? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: for Leila de Lima, Akbayan, and their supporters, it’s time to take a stand. "Wag na atras-abante," as De Lima puts it.
Dec 2, 2024
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