“We hope Truth virus sweeps the land.”

Kabataan Party-list Rep. Mong Palatino today called on all youth and students who cheered and rallied for Rodolfo “˜Jun’ Lozada to once again show their support for the ZTE whistleblower.

“Lozada’s accusers are enemies of truth and freedom. His arrest is clearly politically-motivated and Malacanang is at the helm. We call on all youth and students to condemn his arrest and show support for Lozada as they did at the height of the ZTE controversy,” Palatino said.

Palatino also hailed Lozada for refusing to give up the fight. “He has committed himself to the cause for truth and accountability at the expense of his family’s life and his children’s future. Even at the event of his arrest, he refused to bow down to harassment and persecution. The youth admires him for his strength despite his fear and apprehension.”

“During these times, the youth needs more role models like Lozada. May his sacrifice and strength enjoin the youth and the people to carry on with the fight for truth. We hope a Truth virus sweeps the land and inflicts us all,” Palatino said.

“We also appeal to other witnesses in the ZTE broadband controversy to come out now. Lozada’s arrest attempts to send a chilling effect to other whistleblowers but they must not be cowered. They have the youth behind them,” said Palatino.