LABIS na ikinabahala ni House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe ang pananahimik ni Vice President Sara Duterte sa mga polisiyang inihayag ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sa kanyang State of the Nation Address (SONA) sa isyu ng West Philippine Sea at Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO).

Iginiit ni Dalipe ang kahalagahan ng pagkakaisa at pagsuporta sa posisyon ng Pangulo partikular sa mga isyu ng pambansang soberanya at kapakanan ng mga Pilipino.

“We should all be on the same boat in supporting the President, especially in relation to the West Philippine Sea issue and the controversies surrounding the POGO operations in the country,” sabi ni Dalipe.

“President Marcos made brave and bold pronouncements during his SONA that were met with widespread approval and applause from the nation. Yet, the Vice-President’s utter silence on these crucial issues raises questions about her loyalty to the country,” dagdag pa nito.

Sa kanyang SONA, muling iginiit ni Pangulong Marcos ang matatag at hindi natitinag na posisyon ng bansa na atin ang West Philippine Sea at ang kanyang desisyon na ipasara ang lahat ng POGO sa bansa dahil sa negatibong epekto nito sa lipunan at ekonomiya.

“While everyone is cheering the President for his decisive actions on the West Philippine Sea and POGO, Vice-President Duterte’s lack of response is indeed troubling,” pagpapatuloy ni Dalipe. “Her silence not only undermines the collective efforts of our government but also casts doubt on her commitment to the nation’s best interests.”

Hinimok din ni Dalipe ang lahat ng sangay ng gobyerno, kasama na ang Bise Presidente na ihayag sa publiko ang kanilang pagsuporta sa mga polisiya ng Pangulo at ipakita ang sama-samang pagtugon sa mga isyung kinakaharap ng bansa.

“In these challenging times, it is imperative that we stand together and support the President’s policies that aim to safeguard our sovereignty and ensure the welfare of our people. The Vice-President’s support is crucial in reinforcing our national unity and determination to address these pressing concerns,” pagtatapos ni Dalipe.