18/05/2026
𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝘀, 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗞 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝘆𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗼
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — In an unprecedented, nationwide display of unity ahead of the Senate session today, Monday, more than 100 student councils, youth organizations, Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials, and youth coalitions from across the country have launched a joint manifestation to demand the immediate ouster of Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano, the swift arrest of Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, and the formal impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.
The broad youth front, led by the Youth Against Kurakot Coalition condemned Cayetano for the recent operation, reported gunfire, and political maneuvers inside the Senate walls surrounding the enforcement of the arrest warrant against Senator dela Rosa, drawing a firm line against institutional protectionism and state impunity.
“Si SP Cayetano ang ulo ng lahat ng kaguluhan sa Senado," said Matthew Silverio, Co-Convenor of the coalition. The Filipino youth wants him out for failing to uphold the integrity of the Senate, transforming the last bastion of democracy into a sanctuary for individuals facing serious human rights violations and crimes against humanity.
“Our Senate is a co-equal branch of government, not a safe house for fugitives. We refuse to let our public institutions be weaponized as shields for the greedy while ordinary Filipinos bear the brunt of an unraveling economic and educational crisis," said Frank Araneta, Co-Convenor of the coalition.
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