Dismayado ang pitong miyembro ng tinaguriang “Young Guns” ng Kamara sa pahayag ni Vice President Sara Duterte na hindi siya dadalo sa State of the Nation Address (SONA) sa Hulyo 22, ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
“The Vice President’s remarks about being the ‘designated survivor’ are both inappropriate and reckless. Such rhetoric hints at scenarios that are alarming and baseless, sowing unnecessary fear among the public,” sabi ni Isabela 6th District Rep. Inno Dy V.
Binigyan-diin nina Isabela Rep. Inno Dy V, 1-Rider party-list Rep. Rodge Gutierrez, Davao Oriental Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario, La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega V, Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Jil Bongalon, at Zambales Rep. Jay Khonghun ang pahayag ni Duterte ay hindi akma para sa kanyang posisyon.
“While obviously intended as a joke, it is quite inappropriate. The SONA is a serious event where we address the nation’s most pressing issues, and such comments taken out of context undermine its significance and fuel speculation,” sabi ni Gutierrez.
“As a high-ranking official, her words should foster unity and provide clear, constructive direction for the nation,” sabi naman ni Almario.
“The Vice President’s absence from the SONA, framed in such a dramatic and fear-inducing manner, does a disservice to the spirit of public service and solidarity. It’s imperative that our leaders demonstrate resolve and composure, especially during national events,” paliwanag ni Ortega.
“Jokes about national security and succession are no laughing matter. The Vice President should be setting an example of leadership and responsibility, not creating unnecessary panic,” wika naman ni Adiong.
“Our focus should be on the collective efforts to move the country forward, not on distracting theatrics. The Filipino people deserve better from their leaders,” sabi ni Bongalon.
“The SONA is a pivotal event where we discuss the nation’s future. It’s not the time for jokes or to shirk our duties. We need to be there, united, to address the pressing issues our country faces,” dagdag naman ni Khonghun.