“Sandro Marcos showed accountability is not something to avoid but something to meet with dignity”
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos appeared before the Independent Commission for Infrastructure after his name surfaced in allegations raised by former lawmaker Zaldy Co regarding supposed budget insertions.
Marcos categorically denied the claims, describing them as baseless. He was not treated as an accused and the ICI does not issue subpoenas, yet he chose to attend voluntarily to clarify the matter directly before the commission.
Marcos’s decision to face the ICI speaks for itself. He went before the commission entirely of his own accord, guided not by obligation but by a sense of duty. He showed up because he believed it was the right thing to do.
When public hearings are often reduced to spectacle, Sandro Marcos approached the process with calm and clarity. He cooperated fully and asked for an executive session to keep the discussion focused on facts rather than theatrics.
I commend this posture. Showing up voluntarily reflects respect for our institutions. Accountability is not a performance. It is a responsibility.
A Young Leader Choosing Transparency
As House Majority Leader, Marcos did not contest the process or engage in online exchanges. He chose to answer questions in the proper forum. This is the mark of genuine public service.
Real leaders face the issues head on. They do not hide behind noise or excuse.
Steady Conduct in a Noisy Climate
When baseless accusations and destabilization attempts circulate from afar, the Majority Leader offered a different example.
He remained composed. He respected the process. He allowed the truth to work in its own time.
Courage is not always loud. Sometimes it is as simple as walking into a hearing with honesty and a clear conscience.
What Public Duty Should Look Like
The actions of Marcos brought clarity instead of drama.
He showed accountability is not something to avoid but something to meet with dignity.
His conduct deserves recognition.
Integrity is proven through action. Marcos chose to face questions with dignity. That is worth acknowledging.
The Values Instilled by BBM and FL
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos instilled in their son a clear sense of duty and integrity.
The composure and dignity shown by Majority Leader Sandro Marcos before the ICI reflect the strength of that upbringing.
They have every reason to be proud, and the nation has every reason to expect that he will rise to even greater leadership in the years ahead.”
(The writer, a doctorate in philosophy degree holder, serves as Chairman Emeritus of four civic oriented organizations: Alyansa ng Bantay sa Kapayapaan at Demokrasya, People’s Alliance for Democracy and Reforms, Liga Independencia Pilipinas, and Filipinos Do Not Yield Movement, where he advocates for truth, stability, and the dignity of the Filipino people.)
