IMPEACH BOOST
THREE House leaders yesterday said the decision of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to recommend the filing of charges of inciting to sedition and grave threats against Vice President Sara Duterte will definitely strengthen the impeachment case against the beleaguered public official.
House Assistant Majority Leaders Jil Bongalon of Ako Bicol Party-list, Ernix Dionisio of Manila and Deputy Majority Leader Paolo Ortega of La Union said the NBI recommendation, stemming from her alleged statements threatening President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and other officials, will help House prosecutors convict VP Duterte.
“Well, first and foremost, this is a positive development, especially in relation to the impeachment case filed against the Vice President. So, it would really strengthen our position that indeed the Vice President committed criminal acts such as grave threats and inciting to sedition, which the National Bureau of Investigation has found out that there is indeed sufficient evidence against the Vice President,” Bongalon said.
“The NBI’s recommendation provides substantial support to the impeachment case, as it highlights the severity of the allegations against VP Duterte,” Bongalon stated.
“This move by the NBI underscores the importance of accountability at the highest levels of government, especially if that accountability is criminal in nature. It is imperative that our leaders uphold the law and maintain the trust of the people,” Dionisio said for his part.
“Ang rekomendasyon ng NBI ay nagpapakita ng bigat ng mga paratang laban kay VP Duterte. Dapat lamang na managot ang sinumang posibleng lumalabag sa batas, lalo na ang mga nasa mataas na posisyon,” Dionisio added.
