News Release - July 13, 2005
For Reference: Connie Bragas-Regalado, Chairperson, 0927-2157392

Before charter change, federalism and anything else, Gloria must first resign and account for her actions

For OFWs and their families, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo should step down before anything else happens.

"We overseas Filipino workers, our families and the Filipino people are strongly demanding for the resignation or ouster of Macapagal-Arroyo. We also support the establishment of a transition governing council to set the nation on the right track for genuine reforms in the economy for majority of the populace," MIGRANTE Sectoral Party Chairperson Connie Bragas-Regalado said.

The Migrante leader and former Hong Kong domestic worker hastened to add that "we have long suffered from the various anti-OFW and anti-people policies that have worsened under the Macapagal-Arroyo regime. From negligent diplomatic posts, the violent repression of dissent and runaway price hikes in oil, basic commodities and services, this administration has worsened the already miserable lives of our people,"

Migrante Sectoral Party chapters in 20 countries are having simultaneous activities with today's protests in Makati City.

"We are conducting all forms of actions here and abroad: from petitions, forums, assemblies and the ongoing boycott of remitting via formal channels. Our No Resign, No Remit Campaign will continue to gain ground in Hong Kong, Italy, Korea, Japan, Australia, Canada, the USA, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and elsewhere as long as Gloria clings on to power," Bragas-Regalado said.

Migrante also criticized various quarters pushing for federalism via charter change.

"The problematic system of government will definitely have to be addressed. But we have to take the first step: the resignation of Arroyo. The proposal of former President Fidel Ramos is a bare-faced maneuver to get the reins of power along with Jose de Venecia and other former military generals. The die-hard Gloria loyalists want to prevent the people from getting the immediate economic and policy reforms with the initiatives to change the Constitution. We OFWs and families oppose this proposal. Gloria must first resign and face all the legal consequences of her actions in the last elections and during her entire term," Bragas-Regalado said.

"Clearly, Gloria is an anti-OFW, anti-people, corrupt and fake President. We do not want her to cling on to power and drive the nation into the ground. She has no legal or moral basis to govern. If she does not resign, the Filipino people here and overseas will oust her from Malacanang," Bragas-Regalado concluded. #

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