The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) emphasized that the fight for accountability should not be about choosing the “lesser of two evils.”
The group insisted that both President Bongbong Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte — along with their “cohorts” in government — must be held accountable for corruption.
ACT Vice Chairperson Carl Ramota added that the alleged involvement of the country’s two top officials, as well as several lawmakers, in corruption controversies highlights the need for a genuine and independent investigation, as well as a leadership transition.
Ramota also criticized the “slow pace of existing investigations” involving high-ranking officials. He said this stands in contrast to the swift actions of law enforcement agencies against individuals who previously protested against corruption.
To recall, several student leaders recently received subpoenas immediately after joining anti-corruption rallies.
