SPEAKER Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez yesterday declared that the House of Representatives is on the right side of history in inquiring into the bloody war on drugs waged by the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

In remarks at the resumption of the session of the House of Representatives, Speaker Romualdez vowed that his chamber would vigorously pursue its investigation despite what critics say, and that it would eventually unearth the truth.

The leader of the 300-plus-strong House warned those trying to derail or impede the inquiry of the chamber’s Quad Comm that they would not succeed.

“Sa mga nagtatangka na pigilan tayo sa paghahanap ng katotohanan at katarungan, isa lamang ang sasabihin ko sa inyo: hindi kayo magtatagumpay sa masamang hangarin ninyo,” Speaker Romualdez said.

“Dahil unti-unti na nating nakikita ang liwanag at katotohanan, asahan natin na lalo pang titindi ang pag-atake sa ating institusyon. Subalit hindi tayo matitinag. Hindi tayo papayag na muling bumalik ang panahon ng kadiliman at kasamaan,” he said.

The Speaker said the House of the People is “on the right side of history.”

“And make no mistake – no matter the challenges, no matter the opposition – we will stand our ground,” he stressed.

“We will not yield to intimidation or pressure. We will not be swayed by the attacks hurled against us. Instead, we will press on with even greater resolve, knowing that the people are behind us, that history will remember our courage, and that our efforts are guided by the principles of justice and integrity,” he added.

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Jester P. Manalastas