Senator Rodante Marcoleta issued a passionate appeal to his followers on Saturday, July 11, urging them to stay dedicated to advancing justice, democracy, transparency, and accountability, while expressing confidence that they will eventually reunite.
In a social media statement, the freshman lawmaker noted that while he is currently isolated from his political base, his supporters must continue pushing for the national reforms and principles they have long fought to establish.
”Kahit nagkalayo po tayo pansamantala, ipagpatuloy pa rin po natin ang ating sama-samang pagpapahayag sa buong mundo na nawa ay makamit na natin ang matagal na nating karaingan ukol sa pamamayani ng transparency, accountability, katarungan, at ng demokrasya,” Marcoleta wrote.
He emphasized that preserving these values remains vital to securing long-term peace, socio-economic progress, and national stability for all Filipinos.
”Ang mga bagay na ito ay kailangan para sa pagkakaroon ng katatagan, kapayapaan, kaayusan, at kasaganaan na inaasam ng ating bansa at ng kanyang mga mamamayan,” he added.
Optimistic about the future, Marcoleta assured his followers that their separation would not be permanent.
”Diyan lamang po kayo, dahil sa malaon at madali ay muli tayong magkikita-kita, sa tulong ng ating dakilang Diyos na mapagmahal at mapagmalasakit,” he said.
The senator concluded his online message by conveying his deep appreciation, adding, “Mahal ko po kayong lahat!”
The online address was published just a day after the Sandiganbayan Third Division held a scheduled hearing to review an update regarding Marcoleta’s medical status in connection with his ongoing plunder case.