THE decision of House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos to face the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) speaks for itself. He went before the commission entirely of his own accord, guided not by obligation but by a sense of duty. He showed up because he believed it was the right thing to do.
Thus said Chairman Emeritus Dr. Jose Antonio Goitia, who said that Marcos appeared before the ICI after his name surfaced in allegations raised by former lawmaker Zaldy Co regarding supposed budget insertions.
In it, Marcos categorically denied the claims, describing them as baseless. Too, he was not treated as an accused and while the ICI did not issue subpoenas, he chose to attend voluntarily to clarify the matter directly before the commission.
“At time when public hearings are often reduced to spectacle, Sandro Marcos approached the process with calmness and clarity. He cooperated fully and asked for an executive session to keep the discussion focused on facts rather than theatrics. Showing up voluntarily reflects respect for our institutions. Accountability is not a performance. It is a responsibility,” said Goitia who commended the posture.
He added that as House Majority Leader, Rep. Marcos did not contest the process or engage in online exchanges, instead choosing to answer questions in the proper forum.
For Goitia, this is the mark of genuine public service: “Real leaders face the issues head on. They do not hide behind noise or excuse,” adding that at a time when baseless accusations and destabilization attempts circulate from afar, the Presidential son offered a different example by remaining composed, respecting the process and allowing the truth to work in its own time.
Goitia observed: “Courage is not always loud. Sometimes it is as simple as walking into a hearing with honesty and a clear conscience. The actions of Majority Leader Sandro Marcos brought clarity instead of drama. He showed that accountability is not something to avoid but something to meet with dignity. For Goitia, his conduct deserves recognition. Integrity is proven through action. Sandro Marcos chose to face questions with dignity. That is worth acknowledging.”
“President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos instilled in their son a clear sense of duty and integrity. The composure and dignity shown by Majority Leader Sandro Marcos before the ICI reflect the strength of that upbringing. They have every reason to be proud, and the nation has every reason to expect that he will rise to even greater leadership in the years ahead,” he further remarked.
