By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Robin Padilla asserts that the opportune moment has arrived to amend the 1987 Constitution, advocating for the inclusion of a people’s initiative, provided it genuinely emanates from the public.
This statement comes alongside his repeated caution against politicians manipulating the will of the people to align with their ambitions.
“Peoples initiative: Vox populi, vox Dei. The voice of the people is the voice of God… Let’s discuss the people’s initiative sensibly. Do not let politicians and ambitions cloud the singular power of the people,” Padilla emphasized.
“True change towards the nation’s progress can only be brought about by the citizens. Let us lend our support to the people’s initiative,” the lawmaker added.
Padilla highlighted that even before the people’s initiative gained momentum, certain politicians had already expressed concerns about the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situation (AICS) and Tulong Panghanapbuhay para sa Ating Displaced/Disadvantaged Workers (TUPAD).
(el Amigo/MNM)
