Senator Richard Gordon hit back at President Rodrigo Duterte after the latter accused him of using the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) as a “milking cow” for the elections.
Gordon turned the tables on Duterte saying it is an “honor to be attacked for doing my job, and for doing my job both at the Senate and at the Red Cross.”
“You know I’ve not even announced anything yet. I may not even run for the Senate anymore. I may not run for president or vice president or even run for mayor. Why am I being tainted?” Gordon said in response to Duterte’s claims that he is using the PRC to fund his campaign for the 2022 elections.
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“This is really tragic. I think it is an attempt by the President to try and distract the people once again. The matter at hand, sabi nga ni Sen. Lacson, nagpapa-panic siya because kami magpo-focus kami diyan, di muna ako makikialam diyan Mr. President,” he added.
Gordon likewise has a message to Duterte: “I’m sorry, Mr. President. I’m not here to please you. I’m here to protect the Filipino people.”
Gordon added that Duterte should not attack the Senate so it can focus on the investigation it is conducting on the handling of COVID-19 funds.
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The inquiry is being headed by Gordon’s committee.
“I should not be flattered, I can carry my own load. Di naman ako gano’n e,” Gordon said.
“Ang pakiusap ko lang Mr. President, wag mo kong awayin para di kami makapag-focus dun sa dapat naming paghandaan at para mahuli natin yung talagang nangungulimbat. Sabi niyo bawal ang korapsyon sa inyo,” he added. (NM)
