By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Koko Pimentel urged the members of the House of Representatives to stop the gathering of signatures for the people’s initiative to amend the Constitution.
“Sana manggaling sa kanila ang panawagan na ‘abandon ship’”. Itigil na kung anoman ang napag-usapan natin sa ibaba diyan, sa mga leaders o followers nila or mga people’s organizations. Itigil na ang pangangalap ng pirma,” Pimentel said in a radio interview on Tuesday (30 Jan 2024).
Pimentel said that all reports pointed to the leadership of the House of Representatives as the instigators behind the so-called people’s initiative.
“Ang ebidensya in the sense na umabot sa ‘min na report ay sila ang nasa likod. Magandang sabihin nila: sa lahat ng nakausap namin tungkol sa people’s initiative, abandon ship na. Huwag nang ituloy kung anuman ang instruction na naibigay namin sa inyo,” Pimentel said.
Earlier, the Commission on Election (Comelec) suspended all proceedings related to the people’s initiative.
Pimentel pointed out that the Comelec’s move was correct, however, he cautioned the public to remain vigilant, as the Comelec could lift the suspension as well.
(el Amigo/MNM)
