‘It’s a dictatorship:’ Senators oppose discussion of RevGov bid

Several senators on Wednesday “squarely” opposed the idea of discussing the call made by certain groups to establish a revolutionary government. | CMRamosiNQ

Gordon stressed that instituting a revolutionary government would only result in negative effects for the country.

“We will lose the respect of the world and our economy will go down just as it did during the time of Mr. Marcos,” he added, referring to the late dictator, former President Ferdinand Marcos, who declared martial law nationwide in 1972.Echoing Gordon’s view, Sen. Panfilo Lacson also rejected discussing the proposed revolutionary government.

He said discussions should center on stopping the spread of the virus and addressing the consequent joblessness and hunger in the country.

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