The titular head of
the political position has made known her opinion regarding the denial of the ABS-CBN
franchise.
Vice President Leni
Robredo urged the public to choose leaders who phold their ideals and beliefs.
"Malawak ang implikasyon ng desisyong ito.
Mayroon itong chilling effect: Hindi kalabisang isipin na maaaring magbabago
ang editorial choices ng ibang pahayagan gawa ng panggigipit na ginawa sa
ABS-CBN," Robredo said.
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| Vice President Leni Robredo (photo credit to owner) |
(This decision has wide implications. This has a
chilling effect: it's not excessive to think that editorial choices of other
news organizations might change because of the repression of ABS-CBN.)
Robredo said the
government should first and foremost to uphold and respect freedom of the
press, but the events seems to say otherwise.
The Vice President
cites the conviction of Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and the signing of the
Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, and now the permanent closure of the Lopez
controlled ABS-CBN Corporation.
"Ang mensahe: Kapag hindi tayo sumang-ayon
nang buong-buo sa kanila, kalaban nila tayong ituturing," Robredo said.
(The message: If we do not fully agree with them,
we are treated as enemies.)
The Vice President is
saddened by the actions of the lawmakers in Congres who voted for the denial of
the granting of a new franchse considering the nation is still at a COVID-19
pandemic, and more than ever information is crucial.
"Ang hirap tanggapin na lahat ng ito ay
nangyayari habang lahat tayo'y nakikipagbuno pa rin sa hirap at pangambang
dulot ng COVID-19. Solusyon sa pandemya, sa pagkawala ng trabaho, at sa gutom
ang hinihiling ng Pilipino. Pero pananakot, pagbawi ng kalayaan, at dagdag na
panggigipit ang pilit sa ating ihinahain.
(It's hard to accept that this is happening while
we're fighting hardships and fears brought by COVID-19. Filipinos are asking
for a solution to the pandemic, loss of livelihood and hunger. But they are
giving us terror, seizing our freedoms and repressing us even more.)
Robredo also emphasize that "Our choice of
leaders matters."
"Mahalagang pumili ng mga pinunong tunay sa
sumasalamin sa ating mga adhikain at prinsipyo. Kaya’t tandaan natin ang mga
pangalan ng kongresista at opisyal na tumaliwas sa ating mga paniniwala upang
mapanagot sila gamit ang mga prosesong pangdemokrasya; tandaan din natin ang
mga kahanay natin, upang maisulong at bigyang-lakas pa ang mga tulad
nila," she said.
(It is important to choose leaders who reflect our
aspirations and principles. So we should remember the names of lawmakers and
officials who go against our beliefs and they should be held accountable
through democratic processes. Remember those among our ranks so we could push
forward and strengthen the likes of them.)
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