READ: Full Statement Of Vice President Leni Robredo On Her Resignation As Housing Chief
We had hoped this day would not come.
I had been warned of a plot to steal the Vice Presidency. I
have chosen to ignore this and focus on the job at hand. But the events of
recent days indicate that this plot is now being set into motion.
From the very beginning, the President and I had major
differences in principles and values. Since I assumed office, I have been
consistent in my opposition to issues such as the burial of former President
Ferdinand Marcos in the Libingan ng mga Bayani, extra-judicial killings,
reinstating death penalty, lowering the age of criminal liability, and sexual
attacks against women.
But we both had a mandate to serve the people. I had hoped
that this shared commitment to the poor and marginalized would transcend the
differences between us. So, I took the job of Housing Secretary when it was
offered to me.
In barely five months, we have solid accomplishments in
HUDCC. This, despite the obstacles thrown our way, which are:
One, the budget for all key shelter agencies in 2017 has
been slashed by more than P19 billion. Two, all our key shelter agency
appointment recommendations have not been acted on. Three, the Executive Order
designed to make HUDCC effective was not signed.
Then, we received a text message last Saturday from Cabinet
Secretary Jun Evasco, Jr., relaying the President’s instruction through Bong Go
for me “to desist from attending all Cabinet meetings starting this Monday,
December 5.”
This is the last straw, because it makes it impossible for
me to perform my duties. Hence, I am tendering my resignation from the Cabinet
on Monday, December 5, 2016. With this resignation, you can expect that I will
continue to support the positive initiatives of this administration and oppose
those that are inimical to the people’s interest.
However, as your duly elected Vice President, I will not
allow the Vice Presidency to be stolen. I will not allow the will of the people
to be thwarted. I will continue to serve the Filipino family and fulfill their
dream for a better life.
READ: Full Statement Of Vice President Leni Robredo On Her Resignation As Housing Chief
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