A LAWMAKER decried claims being pushed online in line with the ongoing impeachment proceedings, saying that it is a deliberate attempt to send harassers and trolls against him and other lawmakers.
“I categorically deny that I signed any House Committee on Justice Report related to the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte,” said 1Tahanan Partylist Representative Nathan Oducado, referring to a circulating list attributed to Duterte supporter Joie de Vivre and amplified by aligned vloggers, which includes Oducado among supposed signatories.
“I am not even a member of the House Committee on Justice, nor am I part of any hearing that deliberated on such a Report, so the claim is not only false but impossible,” he said.
The congressman said the inclusion of his name appears to be a deliberate attempt to make him a target for political attacks.
“This is a clear ploy to paint me as ‘fair game’ for harassment by certain groups,” he said. “We are tired of this kind of politics. We want leaders to lead with sincerity and integrity, not appeal to tribalism and lies.”
Despite these claims, official records and House activities continue to show his participation in legislative work.
“For now, I choose to ignore the noise and focus on my duties by filing bills and attending committee hearings,” Oducado stated. “While the impeachment process is in the hands of the House Justice Committee, I and many of my fellow representatives have continued to work silently and diligently to ensure that laws get passed and the people’s needs are met.”
“It is already bad enough that the government is facing countless scandals eroding public trust,” Oducado added. “While these matters are being deliberated, our priority must be responding to the ongoing economic challenges linked to the Middle East conflict and their impact on our people.”
Oducado called on the public to be cautious about unverified information circulating online.
“I urge everyone to verify sources and not be misled by fabricated lists and malicious content,” he said. “These tactics do not serve the public interest and only divert attention from the work that needs to be done.”
He also warned that the spread of false information undermines public trust and distracts from real issues.
“I will continue to serve with integrity and remain focused on delivering for the communities that elected me,” he concluded.
