Former Bayan Muna party-list representative Teddy Casiño announced plans for a major rally to urge the Senate to proceed with the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
Casiño anticipates that mobilization efforts will ramp up starting June 9, with participation from various organizations, including civil society and religious groups.
The rally is scheduled to continue until June 11, the day the Senate is expected to begin the trial of the impeached Vice President.
“We expect larger mobilization efforts. These are times when citizens need to take action. Our institutions and political elites are unwilling to act, so the responsibility falls to the people,” Casiño said in an interview on Facts First, hosted by Christian Esguerra.
“In fact, when the Senate did not address this issue in February, we should have already acted,” he added.
The former lawmaker warned that failure by the Senate to fulfill its duty could lead to unrest.
“This matter is not just about being anti-Duterte or pro-Marcos. Even those who are neutral or do not have a position on either side see that the process is being disrespected, that justice is not being served, and that our elected officials are not doing their jobs. These individuals will also rise up for justice,” Casiño said.
