14/05/2026
JUST IN: The Youth Coalition for Good Governance releases an official Joint Statement regarding the Senate Incident that transpired last night, May 13, 2026.
The coalition strongly condemned the reported violence and firearm discharge inside the Senate of the Philippines, emphasizing that the institution must remain a symbol of democracy, accountability, and the rule of law.
Filipino Version:
“Mariing kinokondena ng Youth Coalition for Good Governance ang anumang uri ng karahasan at pagpapaputok sa loob ng Senado ng Pilipinas — isang institusyong dapat nagsisilbing simbolo ng batas, demokrasya, at tiwala ng sambayanang Pilipino.
Nanawagan kami sa lahat ng sangkot na agad tumigil, sumunod sa batas, at pairalin ang kapayapaan kaysa kaguluhan. Hinihikayat din namin si Ronald dela Rosa at iba pang mga opisyal na maging halimbawa ng pananagutan sa halip na pagtakas dito. Ang tunay na lider ay hindi natatakot humarap sa katotohanan at managot sa taumbayang kaniyang sinumpaang paglingkuran.
Hindi armas, dahas, o pananakot ang sagot sa mga isyung kinahaharap ng bansa. Ang kailangan ng Pilipinas ay mga lingkod-bayang may integridad, disiplina, at malasakit sa mamamayan.
Ang Senado ay para sa bayan — hindi para maging lugar ng takot, kaguluhan, at kapangyarihang umaabuso sa batas.”
English Translation:
“The Youth Coalition for Good Governance unequivocally condemns any and all acts of violence, including the discharge of fi****ms, within the premises of the Senate of the Philippines — an institution that must at all times uphold and embody the rule of law, democratic principles, and the public trust vested by the Filipino people.
We hereby call upon all parties involved to immediately cease and desist from any unlawful or disruptive conduct, to fully comply with existing laws and legal processes, and to prioritize peace, order, and institutional integrity over conflict and disorder. We likewise urge Ronald dela Rosa and all other concerned public officials to demonstrate accountability and responsible leadership rather than evade legal and moral obligations.
A true public servant does not fear confronting the truth nor answering to the people whom he has sworn to serve. Violence, intimidation, and the use of force are neither lawful nor appropriate remedies to the challenges presently confronting the nation.
What the Republic of the Philippines requires are public officials who exemplify integrity, discipline, competence, and genuine concern for the welfare of the citizenry. The Senate exists for the service of the Filipino people, not as a venue for fear, chaos, or the abuse of authority and power beyond the bounds of law.”
