In the assessment of the labor sector on the recent march of events relevant to the impeachment proceedings, the secretary general of the General Alliance of Workers Assn. (GAWA) avers that the conspiracy of the 19 Senators, including Francis Escudero, in trying to shield Vice President Sara Duterte by conspiring to derail and delay the impeachment proceedings by remanding the Articles of Impeachment to the House of Representatives, poses a danger to our democracy as a nation.
Wennie Sancho said in a statement that in the heart of the Philippine Senate, a sinister plot unfolded, threatening to strangle the very life of democracy. Behind closed doors, a cabal of Senators wove a complex web of deceit and betrayal, their actions a stark reminder that the greatest threat of democracy often comes from within.
Would the Senators prioritize their oath to uphold the Constitution, or would they succumb to the temptations of power and self-interest? His statement asked. The outcome would determine not only the future of the impeached officer but also the future of democracy itself.
The danger to our sovereignty as a people lies in the potential for Senator’s personal or special interests over the nation’s well-being, undermining the democratic process and the people’s trust. If the Senator’s actions are driven by ulterior motives, it will compromise the nation’s ability to self-government and make decisions that will benefit the greater good. The Filipino people’s sovereignty is at risk when those entrusted with power prioritize their own interests over the nation, Sancho said.
The actions of the Senate-conspirators veiled in deceit and betrayal have brought shame to the hallowed halls of the Senate. They were entrusted with a sacred duty to serve the people, but instead they have chosen to prioritize their own interests compromising the very fabric of society. It has become increasingly clear that the true motives of these Senators are shrouded in deception and duplicity, he said.
Your treachery will not go unnoticed and the Filipino people will hold you accountable for your deeds, you may have fooled some for a while, but your legacy will be one of infamy and your name will be etched in the annals of history as deceivers, your betrayal will ignite a firestorm of outrage and condemnation. The people will rise up to demand justice and transparency, Sancho’s statement added.*
