President Duterte has proposed anew the establishment of a revolutionary government “to correct everything” amid the water concession controversy.
The President said he prefers the installation of revolutionary government rather than declare martial law or support a military-led coup if he could not complete his six-year term.
“You know, I said if I do not make it. Huwag ninyong bitawan ito. I’m not saying you initiate something like coup d’état. Huwag kasi hindi na ‘yan tanggap ng Pilipino ‘yan eh,” he said during the oath-taking of newly promoting fire, jail, and Coast Guard officers in Malacañang.
“If you want an outright, huwag martial law. Mag-revolutionary government ka na lang. Diretso na. Tapos you start to correct everything,” he added.
The President made the remarks after discussing anew his resolve to run after those behind the controversial water concession deals.
Duterte raised the possible expropriation of the water operations from two private firms if he is not satisfied with their explanation on the alleged onerous provisions in the agreements. He said he wanted to talk to the water concessionaires as well as government lawyers involved in the deals to confront them why they “screwed” the country.
Duterte had earlier threatened to sue them for economic sabotage for the disadvantageous provisions, including the prohibition on government to interfere with rate setting and allowing indemnity in case of such interference. He also declined to enter into a compromise deal with the water firms. (Genalyn Kabiling)
