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Erwin Tulfo weighs in feasibility of snap elections
Senator Erwin Tulfo expressed support for restoring public trust in government but questioned the feasibility of snap elections.
He believes addressing corruption and improving the lives of Filipinos should take precedence over early elections.
Tulfo suggested that reforms should extend from national leaders down to the barangay level if genuine change is desired.
He questioned the financial practicality of snap elections, proposing the funds could be better allocated to disaster relief and public services.
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano had previously suggested a snap election to address public trust issues related to flood control projects.
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Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson stated that snap elections are not the solution to restoring public trust in the government, emphasizing that the certainty of punishment is a more effective deterrent against corruption.
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Senator Alan Peter Cayetano proposed a 'national reset' involving snap elections for national positions, suggesting incumbents step down and commit not to run for one election cycle to rebuild public trust amidst corruption scandals.
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Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III dismissed the proposal for a snap election, stating there is no constitutional or legal basis for it and warning of "uncertainty and chaos."
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