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Sen Bam: Destabilization, disorder do not benefit the country

A senator called on members of government to work together for political stability in the country, despite differences in opinion and political color, as political uncertainty will not benefit the country.

 “While we disagree with some policies of the administration, ayaw naming magkagulo ang Pilipinas. Destabilization and political uncertainty are not good for anyone,” Sen. Bam Aquino pointed out.

Sen. Bam urged President Duterte not to equate dissent to destabilization, saying that speaking from the heart about political issues and even expressing outrage does not signify an intent to destabilize.

At the same time, Sen. Bam called upon the government to respect the various voices and opinions on contentious policies like the war on drugs.

“Hayaan nating maglabas ng saloobin ang taumbayan sa mga nakikita nilang tama o mali sa pamahalaan. Ito’y bahagi ng demokrasya na ating tinatamasa ngayon at hindi dapat ituring ng pamahalaan bilang destabilisasyon,” said Sen. Bam.

 Sen. Bam also warned that the establishment of a revolutionary government may only lead to increased political instability, a fragile democracy, and a weaker economy.

“Destabilization and threats of a revolutionary government will only weaken our democracy, our economy, and our fight against poverty,” Sen. Bam stressed.

“We hope the President Duterte can promote political stability by avoiding threats of establishing a revolutionary government, especially when the Armed Forces already stated that there are no destabilization plots,” added the lawmaker.

Sen. Bam also urged members of government to rise above the politics and work together on reforms that can help to uplift the lives of Filipinos, such as education, health care and economic growth.

Sen. Bam: No destabilization plot; stop silencing dissenters

Sen. Bam Aquino maintained that the liberal party is not involved in any destabilization or ouster plot against President Duterte even as he criticized efforts to silence dissenters and critics of the government.

“Hindi kami involved sa anumang ouster plot. Ang mga paratang na yan ay gawa-gawa lamang,” said Sen. Bam in a media interview.

 Instead of exerting efforts to persecute or silence dissenters, Sen. Bam said the government should allow people to hold a separate stand on issues and air their criticisms without fear of retribution.

 “Nakikita ho natin sa ating bansa na kapag may taong tumututol, sila agad-agad ay inaatake. Sa isang demokrasya, hindi dapat ginigipit ang mga may ibang panig,” Sen. Bam stressed.

 “This is no longer healthy for our democracy. Sa isang demokrasya, dapat may kakayahan tayong magsabi ng ating saloobin. Dapat pinapayagan na mayroong dissent at oposisyon. Nakikita naman natin na tumututol na rin ang maraming Pilipino sa mga polisiya ng gobyernong ito,” he added.

Sen. Bam also criticized Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre for branding “yellowtards” as one of the enemies of the state during the launching of a group that intends to protect President Duterte’s administration.

  “Hindi lang secretaries pati ang pinakamataas na opisyal ng bansa, nagbibigay ng paratang na ganyan na wala namang basehan,” added Sen. Bam.

 “This is political persecution. Lantaran na ito,” said Sen. Bam.

 Sen. Bam emphasized that the minority will continue to work on important matters crucial to the country, like the 2018 national budget and the tax reform.

 “We just continue to do our job. Ngayong dinidnig ang budget season at ang tax reform program, mapapansin niyo na tuluy-tuloy ang pagtutok ng minority rito,” Sen. Bam stressed.

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