A Call for Sobriety and Adherence to the Rule of Law
March 3, 2008

The League of Cities of the Philippines hereby manifests its united and solid support to the administration of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and adherence to the Constitution and the rule of law.

While there have been indirect allegations imputed against the President, these have not been examined nor proven with strict observance to and compliance with the prosecutorial and judicial proceedings required by our laws. These allegations remain unsubstantiated and lack veracity. A factual premise for the calls for the President’s resignation has not been established.

The political “noise” which is mainly in Metro Manila does not represent the true sentiments of the people of the Philippines. While some people are out in the streets to rouse mass fervor, a greater number are bound to respect the proper Constitutional means of ferreting out the truth. And the League of Cities of the Philippines belongs to the greater number – with sobriety and unity.

The League of Cities of the Philippines also affirms its commitment with the President’s economic agenda. Our country is already on the road to economic progress as reforms are instituted in different sectors and institutions of our society. We cannot afford to falter.

The League of Cities of the Philippines is for stability and security that will ensure continued investments and economic gains which will benefit the greater good of our country.

We share every Filipino’s concern for the truth and fight against corruption, however, we believe that this must be done following the rule of law. To do otherwise will weaken existing institutions in the country.

The people are concerned about the implications of the present situation in the political arena. They want to move on. It is time to focus efforts on real work for the betterment of our countrymen and to put aside bickering and power play which will only benefit those behind the attempts to overthrow the government. The continued provision of roads, better educational and health services, potable water system, agricultural modernization, housing and other basic services should be the focus of our combined efforts.

Let us hear the voice of the GREATER number of people. The PHILIPPINES IS LUZON, VISAYAS AND MINDANAO!

Let the Constitution and the Rule of Law prevail!