By: MARK ALFONSO
NANAWAGAN si Senador Jinggoy Estrada kay suspended Negros Oriental Representative Arnolfo Teves Jr., na sumuko na makaraang mabansagang terorista ng Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) kasama ang 12 bilang mga terorista dahil sa kanilang pagkakasangkot sa serye ng patayan at harassment sa nasabing lalawigan.
“As a colleague of Rep. Teves, I implore him to submit himself to the rule of law and take this opportunity to defend himself, present evidence to clear his name, and have the charges expunged through the appropriate legal procedures,” wika ni Estrada.
“Naniniwala ako na mananaig ang katotohanan sa issue na ito kung paiiralin ang fair, transparent at impartial na legal proceedings,” sabi pa niya.
“It is crucial to ensure that any measures taken by the government to combat terrorism do not infringe upon individuals’ fundamental rights and liberties. Striking a balance between security concerns and the protection of human rights is vital in upholding democratic values and the rule of law,” diin ni Estrada.
Kung may sapat aniyang ebidensiya na susuporta sa alegasyon laban kay Teves, dapat ibigay ang nararapat na hustisya pamamagitan ng patas at impartial na legal process.
“If evidence supports their involvement in such criminal activities, they should be brought to justice through a fair and impartial legal process. Like those similarly situated, Rep. Teves should be accorded the presumption of innocence until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt by a competent court,” dagdag pa ni Estrada.
