A friend asked "Why would a senator resign if he were not guilty of committing and/or benefiting from alleged election fraud four years back?" I replied that it was probably to "stop the bleeding" given that the atmosphere these days pertaining to the election controversy the senator was entangled in would have led to more exposes should he have held on to his seat. It is perhaps a case of damage control on the part of the young politician and something that is much like a gambit that was able to solicit, so far, the desired outcome of his move. Note that the unexpected announcement "shocked" not a few people and silenced many critics and naysayers who doubted his being elected in the first place due to the unusual circumstances in Mindanao during the 2007 elections.
Still, I would like to believe that conscience and the good in him and his family have had a significant influence on his decision to resign. But then again, he could have spared us from his trapo speech. Whatever he accomplished while he was considered a senator was expected of him or whoever was deemed elected by the people. We cannot and should not expect less from a nationally elected official and so he is indebted to us rather than us to him as what his speech seems to be suggesting. Indeed it is a well calculated move that drew applause and praises but we should be ever vigilant, aware and informed about such situations. Our memories should not be so short as to forget about seeking the truth regarding these matters. As my friend concludes, we should pray that the truth be revealed and that the guilty be punished accordingly and justly. This will ultimately define us as a people and perhaps many other politicians should take his lead if only to show everyone that there is still decency left in this country.
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