16/12/2024
Philippine Military Academy
MARINGAL CLASS OF 1988
MANIFESTO OF SUPPORT FOR FORMER
PDEA DIRECTOR-GENERAL WILKINS M. VILLANUEVA
We, the members of the Philippine Military Academy “Maringal” Class of 1988, strongly express our unwavering support for our mistah, former PDEA Director-General Wilkins M. Villanueva, and his commitment to justice amidst the unjust and unfounded contempt citation by the House of Representatives Quad Committee. Any move to detain DG Villanueva would represent not only a misapplication of authority but a serious affront to fairness, due process, and the respect due to an individual who has honorably served our nation.
Director-General Villanueva has exemplified integrity, courage, and selfless service throughout his distinguished career as a law enforcer and head of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency. His life’s work reflects an unwavering commitment to the core values instilled in him since his days at the Academy. To accuse him of dishonesty—without substantive evidence—unjustly undermines his decades of service and dedication to the Filipino people.
DG Villanueva appeared before the committee in good faith, providing transparent and truthful testimony based on his personal knowledge and recollection. The accusations made against him, unsupported by credible evidence, cast doubt on the integrity of the process. Any move to detain DG Villanueva would risk eroding public trust in the institutions tasked with upholding justice and fairness.
This issue goes beyond DG Villanueva’s personal plight. It is a pivotal moment for our democratic institutions, presenting a clear choice: Will they stand as bastions of truth, justice, and integrity, or will they allow actions that could set a dangerous precedent, where power overshadows fairness and reason?
We affirm our complete support for DG Villanueva and his pursuit of justice. His exemplary career stands as a testament to the values of honor and service, and we remain confident that these principles will ultimately prevail. We stand firmly with him during this challenging time and believe that upholding justice in his case will strengthen public trust in the nation’s democratic institutions.
As members of the “Maringal” Class of 1988, we proudly uphold the same ideals that DG Villanueva has embodied throughout his life. We stand by him with conviction, knowing that his integrity and dedication to the nation will continue to inspire our people.
Signed,
The Members of the Philippine Military Academy “Maringal” Class of 1988
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