• RICHARD T. CABALLERO JR.
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson expressed skepticism that the impeachment complaints filed against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. would succeed, citing a lack of political support in the House of Representatives.
Lacson, however, emphasized that the complaints are part of the country’s democratic process, noting that everyone has the right to question the President’s leadership.
“It [impeachment case] should be left to Congress, which acts as the impeachment court,” he said, pointing out that the filing of impeachment complaints is allowed under democratic principles and can be initiated by lawmakers or even private individuals.
Nevertheless, Lacson believes that the impeachment will not prosper, highlighting that impeachment is essentially a numbers game.
“Impeachment is a numbers game,” he stressed, adding that supporters may not have enough backing to push the process successfully.
Lacson also acknowledged that ongoing impeachment issues could have a negative impact on local and foreign investments.
“Right away, investors may take a step back and analyze if it is best to invest now or not,” he said.
However, he expressed that he does not expect the impeachment proceedings to significantly affect the economy as long as constitutional processes are followed.
“If we only follow the democratic process, I don’t think it will affect us,” he stressed, underscoring the importance of avoiding any extra-constitutional actions.
Bacolod City Lone District Representative Alfredo “Albee” Benitez had previously stated that impeachment complaints would not benefit the country, reaffirming his support for the current administration, amid corruption issues.
The statements came after progressive groups submitted a second impeachment complaint against PBBM, accusing him of betrayal of public trust.*
