Former Cabinet members, senior government officials, former chiefs of staff of the Armed Forces, retired ambassadors and career civil servants have declared their support for presidential candidate, Vice President Leni Robredo.
In a joint statement released Tuesday February 1, they stress their choice of a President who is “competent, experienced and committed to the principles of integrity, democracy, and genuine public service.”
They identify the need for a leadership that “takes charge in a crisis—one that is capable, decisive and able to lead by example.”
Signed by 95 former Cabinet officials and military chiefs and more than 20 retired ambassadors, the statement described Robredo as a “one who possesses all the qualities of an ideal Chief Executive and Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces.”
Their joint statement:
We are former Cabinet members, senior government officials, former chiefs of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, retired Ambassadors, and career civil servants who served under various administrations, most particularly that of President Benigno S. Aquino III.
We believe that in the May 2022 elections, the Filipino people will make a choice that will shape our future and that of future generations.
We share our people’s aspirations for a government led by a President who is competent, experienced and committed to the principles of integrity, democracy, and genuine public service.
A leadership with a vision of greatness, prosperity, independence and self-respect for our country and our people;
A leadership that is inclusive and consultative and that will respond to criticism with an openness to dialogue;
A leadership that ensures the safety and well-being of all its citizens while respecting human rights and the rule of law and where law enforcers thus evoke trust and a sense of security;
A leadership that is committed to protecting our national sovereignty and one that earns the respect of the community of nations;
A leadership that takes charge in a crisis – one that is capable, decisive and able to lead by example;
A leadership that is committed to serving the people with empathy and compassion – one that listens, one that is able to be with the poor, the voiceless, and the weary;
A leadership that is committed to what is right and true, and one that runs an honest and responsive government that inspires confidence and pride.
We believe that the best candidate who embodies these aspirations is a true leader who brings with her a solid track record of serving the public; one who possesses all the qualities of an ideal Chief Executive and Commander in Chief of our Armed Forces.
We commit ourselves fully to Vice President Leni Robredo’s bid for the presidency to lead the Philippines on an upward path of recovery and greatness. We thus enjoin the Filipino people to give our country the leader that we all deserve.
February 01, 2022.
