City mayors air support for Marcos
THE League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) on Tuesday condemned any actions that threaten the stability of the duly constituted government led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. "The recent outburst by Vice President Sara Z. Duterte is both unbecoming of her office and deeply irresponsible," the LCP said in a statement signed by its acting national president, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and LCP national chairman, Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez. "Any suggestion or statement that the vice president would be harmed and the heinous instruction of retaliation to, in turn, harm the president, the first lady, the speaker of the House, or any key government official is deeply irresponsible and a grave threat to our democracy and the rule of law," the LCP said. "Such recklessness endangers not only the safety of our leaders but also the peace and security of the entire Filipino nation." In the same statement, a copy of which was obtained by The Manila Times, the 149 LCP members demanded an immediate cessation of all inflammatory rhetoric and personal attacks. They said that the use of public funds by the Office of the Vice President must be addressed in a manner befitting the gravity of public trust, not through accusations, name-calling or divisive conduct. "We urge all parties involved to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect, particularly among our government officials, who represent the Filipino people," the LCP members said. Saying the Filipino people deserve unity and decisive action, not unnecessary and harmful bickering, the group reiterated its support for the president and his administration. "We also express our unwavering support and prayers for the safety and protection of every public official, and most especially the first family and any threats to their security will be met with the full force of the law," the LCP said. "The League of Cities will not tolerate acts or rhetoric that sow division, incite violence, or undermine the sanctity of public service," the mayors said.
Tomas Kauer - Moderator 
THE League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) on Tuesday condemned any actions that threaten the stability of the duly constituted government led by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
"The recent outburst by Vice President Sara Z. Duterte is both unbecoming of her office and deeply irresponsible," the LCP said in a statement signed by its acting national president, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and LCP national chairman, Bacolod City Mayor Albee Benitez.
"Any suggestion or statement that the vice president would be harmed and the heinous instruction of retaliation to, in turn, harm the president, the first lady, the speaker of the House, or any key government official is deeply irresponsible and a grave threat to our democracy and the rule of law," the LCP said. "Such recklessness endangers not only the safety of our leaders but also the peace and security of the entire Filipino nation."
In the same statement, a copy of which was obtained by The Manila Times, the 149 LCP members demanded an immediate cessation of all inflammatory rhetoric and personal attacks.
They said that the use of public funds by the Office of the Vice President must be addressed in a manner befitting the gravity of public trust, not through accusations, name-calling or divisive conduct.
"We urge all parties involved to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and respect, particularly among our government officials, who represent the Filipino people," the LCP members said.
Saying the Filipino people deserve unity and decisive action, not unnecessary and harmful bickering, the group reiterated its support for the president and his administration.
"We also express our unwavering support and prayers for the safety and protection of every public official, and most especially the first family and any threats to their security will be met with the full force of the law," the LCP said.
"The League of Cities will not tolerate acts or rhetoric that sow division, incite violence, or undermine the sanctity of public service," the mayors said.
