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The Special Committee on the West Philippine Sea and the House Committee on National Defense have taken a bold and moral step ahead. The show cause order they served on former Duterte administration officials demonstrates their commitment to accountability and transparency.
Centering their efforts is a joint hearing intended to expose the truth behind what has been referred to as a “gentleman’s agreement” with China. Apparently negotiated within the Duterte government, this agreement has caused controversy because of its potential impact on Philippine sovereignty. Important participants absent from this pivotal meeting raise questions about transparency and stress how urgently the truth has to be made public.
While former Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and former National Security Advisor Hermogenes Esperon did not appear or provide an explanation, former Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea demonstrated accountability by sending a representative and a written explanation for his absence. These differences have pushed the committees to proceed swiftly.
Their silence hinders the investigation and fuels speculation about the nature and consequences of the alleged agreement throughout the nation. Basic principles of accountability and transparency in governance are emphasized by the committees’ insistence on their presence.
As the House committees wait for responses to the show cause order, the nation is watching with great anticipation how this crucial hearing will proceed. Going much beyond the committee room, the effects affect Philippine sovereignty and diplomatic ties with China. Everyone participating in this process has to be courageous, honest, and transparent.
The committees are taking into consideration other significant witnesses to have a more thorough grasp of the concerns, including as spokesperson Harry Roque and former presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo. The more conflicts in the West Philippine Sea develop, the more people want former President Duterte to testify.
The West Philippine Sea events deeply impact the Filipino people since they are closely linked to their feeling of national pride and territorial integrity. The manner this matter is settled will determine how committed the nation is to upholding sovereignty and the rule of law in tough circumstances, going beyond ordinary political discussion.
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