President Marcos’ call for reconciliation following the elections applies to all groups, including political rivals, but it will never come at the expense of accountability, Malacañang said Wednesday, May 21.
In her press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President remains committed to national unity but firmly rejects the idea that political reconciliation should be used to shield anyone from prosecution.
“Mas maganda kung lahat ng tao ay makakasundo niya para po sa taong bayan, para magkaroon na po ng tuloy-tuloy na pagtatrabaho para sa bansa,” she said
However, she stressed this did not mean Marcos would ignore the law.
“Hindi po gagawin ng Pangulo na lumabag sa batas para lamang sa isang reconciliation,” Castro said.
The Palace Press Officer added that Marcos’ offer of unity should not be centered solely on the Duterte camp.
“Tandaan po natin, huwag po tayo mag-focus sa sinasabing open for reconciliation para lamang sa mga Duterte,” she said.
“Ang pakikipagkasundo po ay para sa taong bayan, hindi para sa personal na interes ng iba,” she added.
Castro emphasized that while the President seeks peace and political stability, he is not offering immunity.
“Wala pong nabanggit na hindi niya ipapatupad ang batas. Wala pong nabanggit na magpapatawad siya kung may nagkasala,” she said. (Argyll Geducos)
