Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte Issues Statement after Impeachment Case Filed vs. Pres. Bongbong Marcos
PAOLO DUTERTE – The Davao Congressman slammed “Tambaloslos and Bangag Jr.” and warned them of the judgment of the people in 2028.
Recently, an impeachment complaint was filed against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the Office of the House Secretary General. The Chief Executive is accused of alleged betrayal of public trust.
The supposed “surrender” of the custody of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte was cited in the impeachment complaint against Marcos Jr. His alleged involvement in the flood control corruption were also cited as among the grounds in the complaint.
Former House Budget Appropriations Committee chairman Zaldy Co accused Marcos Jr. and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez of corruption. According to him, he has proof of the alleged deliveries of cash to the President and the then-Speaker. He also claimed that the President allegedly ordered a P100-billion budget insertion in the country’s fund for 2025.
Prior to the fling of an actual impeachment complaint, Malacañang claimed that Pres. Bongbong Marcos is ready to face any impeachment complaint that will be filed against him. Palace press officer undersecretary Claire Castro claimed that the President did not steal the people’s money.
Following the filing of an impeachment complaint against Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with one of the grounds about the transfer of the custody of former Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Davao City 1st District Congressman Paolo Duterte issued a statement. The Davao Congressman believes that the impeachment complaint is allegedly a tactic to divert public attention.
According to Cong. Paolo Duterte, the “half-baked impeachment case” allegedly keep the real issues out of reach. He also asked why “Tambaloslos and Bangag Jr.” which are the oppositions’ reference to former House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Pres. Bongbong Marcos are allegedly “permanently untouchable”.
In his statement, Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte expressed his belief that what is happening now is allegedly not a coincidence but a “pattern”. Based on the post, he warned “Tambaloslos and Bangag Jr.” that the Filipino people will still judge them in 2028.
Aside from the Davao Congressman, Vice Pres. Sara Duterte has also spoken over the impeachment complaint against Marcos Jr.