AKBAYAN Reform Bloc lawmakers made a visible statement at the opening of the 20th Congress on Monday, July 28, 2025, wearing peach-colored ribbons to express their unwavering support for the continuation of impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte.
Representatives Chel Diokno, Perci Cendaña, and Dadah Kiram Ismula, along with Dinagat Islands Representative Kaka Bag-ao, donned the ribbons as a symbolic demonstration of their commitment to upholding the constitutional duty of Congress in the impeachment process.
The action highlights the ongoing political tension surrounding the Vice President and the Akbayan partylist’s firm stance on the matter.
The Akbayan Reform Bloc insists that Congress and the Senate must resolutely defend their independence and constitutional mandate in the impeachment process, regardless of external pressures or legal challenges.
The wearing of the peach ribbons serves as a visual representation of their determination to hold the Vice President accountable and to ensure that the impeachment process is allowed to proceed without undue influence.
The symbolic gesture underscores the party’s commitment to transparency and accountability in government and their belief in the importance of upholding the integrity of the impeachment process.
