House Committee on Higher and Technical Education Chair Jude Acidre has called on Senator Imee Marcos to stop what he described as “baseless conspiracy theories” regarding alleged moves to extend President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s term.
He also urged the senator to instead focus on the Senate’s constitutional duties in the upcoming impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Acidre made the statement on Friday after Marcos raised claims that proposed constitutional amendments were intended to extend the President’s term and block the 2028 elections.
“Senator Imee should stop alarming the public with unfounded stories and political fiction. The Filipino people deserve facts, not fearmongering,” Acidre said in a news release.
He added that the Senate, sitting as an impeachment court, has a clear constitutional duty that should not be overshadowed by political narratives.
“Walang saysay ang pagpapakalat ng mga imbentong conspiracy theory habang may malinaw na tungkuling konstitusyonal na dapat harapin ang Senado bilang impeachment court,” he said.
Acidre stressed that the 1987 Constitution is clear in limiting the President to a single six-year term, and said repeated claims of term extension only fuel confusion and political tension.
“The Constitution is very clear. President Marcos cannot run again in 2028. To keep repeating this narrative despite the absence of evidence only deepens political toxicity and confusion,” he said.
The Tingog Party-list lawmaker also called on senators to prioritize preparations for the impeachment trial, saying public attention should remain on due process and accountability.
He said Filipinos expect the Senate to conduct the proceedings with seriousness, impartiality, and respect for constitutional procedure.
“Ang inaasahan ng taumbayan ay katotohanan, pananagutan, at maayos na paglilitis – hindi pananakot, hindi propaganda, at lalong hindi gawa-gawang kwento,” Acidre said.
He also warned against using discussions on constitutional reform as political scare tactics, saying such narratives only weaken public trust in institutions.
“At this crucial time, public officials should help calm the nation—not inflame it with reckless accusations,” he added.
File photo: Acidre, Marcos / Facebook
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