Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday declared he would be the first to resign from his post if all other top government officials follow suit, in line with his proposal for a collective resignation and the holding of snap elections.
Cayetano admitted, however, that his call for national renewal through simultaneous resignations has little chance of materializing.
The senator said he preferred this drastic option over the possibility of another coup or a new People Power uprising amid growing public frustration over corruption. “The Senate must continue to be the salt and light—the institution that provides a vision for our people. Right now, the Senate should be part of the solution, not the problem,” he said.
Malacañang and several lawmakers have already rejected Cayetano’s proposal, calling it unconstitutional. He, however, maintained that the idea was meant to encourage accountability and solidarity among government leaders.
Cayetano also denied reports of an alleged coup plot in the Senate, saying lawmakers should focus on the ongoing flood control investigation instead of political intrigue. He added that there were no active efforts or signature drives to unseat Senate President Vicente Sotto III, stressing that discussions among senators have centered on strengthening the Blue Ribbon Committee’s work and ensuring transparency in the Independent Commission for Infrastructure.
