The Senate coup is a shameless and despicable maneuver to protect Sara Duterte and the self-serving interests of some Senators with pending cases, including corruption charges.
Senate should not be hostaged by those who want to use the institution to evade accountability.
The coup further exposes the bankrupt political system where those charged with corruption, plunder, and grave human rights abuses can seek refuge instead of being held accountable for their crimes.
The coup reflects the intensifying crisis among the rival factions of the ruling elite in their brazen bid to control wealth and dominate power.
This latest power grab led by disgraced politicians is bound to spark stronger denunciation from citizens who are still reeling from the rising cost of living and stagnant wages.
Bayan calls on the people to continue the demand for truth, accountability, and justice. The change in the Senate leadership should not lead to the further delay in the impeachment of Duterte.
We call for protests denouncing the conspiracy to undermine the people’s clamor to end corruption impunity.