PROUD ALUMNAE of THE UP SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS... GOOD JOB GUYS!
The present political crisis has plunged the country into confusion and despair. Several parties have come forth with propositions on how to repair the government’s failures and set things right. Their demands are as multifarious as they are drastic—some want the President to resign, a few desire the overhaul of our Constitution, while others envision a new government. Their only common ground is the longing for genuine change.
Change can be brought about in many ways. In our search for the correct answer to our current problem, we must not overlook the most straightforward solution: reinforcing and relying on the strength of our public institutions.
Our public institutions are the product of years of development; they must not be compromised merely because of the mistakes of a few personalities. Rather, they must serve to probe perceived anomalies in the government and rectify what is proven illegal.
Great governments are not born overnight; they are forged through time by public servants who spurn compromise and by dutiful citizens that stand vigilant. While it is true that our political system is mired by corruption and infested with opportunists, what many forget is that our government is very young and still very fit for renewal and progress.
Only through the repeated practice of due processes can our system of public institutions gain strength and integrity.
The UP School of Economics Student Council rejects all calls for the President’s resignation. We reject the amendment of our Constitution for the sake of addressing our current political predicament. We further reject the notion of abolishing our public institutions in favor of setting up an interim government.
We call upon our lawmakers to immediately file an impeachment case against the President. We implore Congress to administer the impeachment proceedings fairly and speedily. We ask all Filipinos to keep a watchful eye over these proceedings and respect our lawmakers’ final decision.
UP School of Economics Student Council 2005-2006
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