By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Chiz Escudero expressed disappointment over Vice President Sara Duterte’s recent statements against former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
“Unbecoming ang mga ganyang uri ng pahayag lalo na sa pangalawang pinakamataas na opisyal ng ating bansa,” Escudero said Sunday (20 Oct 2024).
The Senate chief added that the remarks had no significant impact on the economy or the country as a whole.
“Kung may epekto man ito, sa stabilidad ng opisina ng Vice President, pero hindi sa pamahalaan mismo.”
However, Escudero remains optimistic that the country’s two highest leaders will reconcile soon.
“Sa tagal ko sa pulitika, mas marami pa akong mas mahiwagang napanood. May posibilidad ‘yun at ito ay mas makakabuti sa ating bansa, sa aking paniniwala. Mabuti rin naman at hindi mapagpatol si number 1 sa mga patutsada ni number 2,” Escudero remarked.
He also emphasized that public officials, regardless of rank, should treat their office with utmost respect and avoid making statements that could harm the institutions they represent.
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