VICE President Jejomar Binay said Wednesday he hoped the era of vindictiveness and selective justice would soon end as the entire world celebrates the New Year.
“The year 2016 was declared as The Holy Year of Mercy by Pope Francis. The Holy Year is a response to the world’s need for a revolution of tenderness from which justice and all the rest derives,” Binay said.
Binay and the other political opponents of the Aquino administration have criticized its supposed selective justice and vindictiveness by filing corruption charges against its political rivals while turning a blind eye to the sins of its allies.
Binay had earlier said he would not get back at his political opponents should he be elected president in 2016.
“It is in this same vein that I pray that the new year will usher in new hope that the era of vindictiveness and selective justice will soon end. A new hope that everyone—not just a select few—will reap the benefits of economic progress,” Binay said.
“A new hope that we will have a government that is just and compassionate and responsive to the needs of the poor and needy.
“All of our so-called economic achievements mean nothing if these are not felt by everyone. Let this be our guide as we choose competent leaders who will build a truly benevolent nation that respects the dignity of all Filipinos.
“May we all have a truly meaningful New Year.”