Nerve Shots

People are extremely bothered by the actions of Iloilo Congressman Niel Tupas Jr. Tupas spearheaded the impeachment proceedings against Ombudsman Merceditas Gutierrez as an act of personal vendetta. Tupas, along with his father, was charged with graft and corruption. His father, the former Congressman, was summarily dismissed due to fraud and graft. Now, the son is on the warpath against the Ombudsman.


This is something which the people should consider--the Ombudsman is being prosecuted for doing its job. And this Tupas is using his position to get back at her. 


Some people I chatted with says that the Ombudsman is one government agency with a high prosecution mark, something which eluded previous administrations. Despite political insinuations against her, Merceditas Gutierrez continues to enjoy high satisfaction and trust ratings simply on the strength of her record as an anti-graft crusader. Her leadership has set a precedent in how things are being done in the agency.


This impeachment should be thrown in the garbage dump.