(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s position against impeaching Vice President Sara Duterte remains, Malacañang said Tuesday.
Marcos earlier said that he did not support the impeachment of Duterte, saying it would not benefit the public.
“This is not important. This does not make any difference to even one single Filipino life. So, why waste time on this?” the President had said.
“What will happen if somebody files an impeachment? It will tie down the House; it will tie down the Senate. It will just take up all our time and for what? For nothing, for nothing. None of this will help improve a single Filipino life,” he added.
The Palace issued the statement on Tuesday, a day after the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) held its National Rally for Peace at Rizal Park.
The huge rally was held amid political tensions, as at least three impeachment complaints have been filed against the vice president at the House of Representatives following legislative inquiries into her alleged misuse of confidential funds.
In a statement on Monday, Executive Secretary Bersamin expressed hope that the INC peace rally would help clarify issues and contribute to real unity.
He said the peaceful assembly was a “bedrock right guaranteed by our Constitution” that the current administration consistently upholds.
“We do not doubt that today’s gatherings will be peaceful, orderly, and meaningful,” Bersamin said in a statement.
“Above all, we hope the opinions expressed will help clarify issues facing our country and lead us to the true unity we long for,” he added.
The INC, estimated to have more than 2 million members, carries significant weight in the country because its members tend to vote as a block, and it is often courted by politicians.
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