Senator Alan Peter Cayetano over the weekend raised the possibility of a snap election for the President, Vice President, Senate, and Congress, with no incumbents allowed to run for one election cycle, citing what he says is the loss of trust in the government.

In a statement made on Facebook, Cayetano said that while politicians and political figures have genuine supporters, “now more than ever in our history, politicians are suspects.”

“People have lost trust in government and government officials. Honestly, who can blame them?” he said.

“So here’s a thought: WHAT IF we all just resign and allow a Snap Election. From The President, Vice President, Senate, and Congress. With One Important Addition — No Incumbent From The Above Can Run For 1 Election Cycle,” the solon added.

Cayetano’s statement comes as several investigations are ongoing involving the alleged corruption in government, specifically involving anomalies in flood control projects.

In his proposal, Cayetano said governors, mayors, and barangay chairpersons will be in place as they are “generally trusted,” while the national government has its bureaucracy and will continue to run.

With the snap elections, the senator said there will be “no drama, no excuses, no recycling. Just a clean slate for the Filipino people.”

“If we truly serve them, then starting over shouldn’t scare us. Because real change starts with radical honesty — and the courage to admit when it’s time to step aside,” he said.

“We should all just consider this ‘What If’ and pray about it,” he added.

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. earlier bared that 20% of the total P545-billion budget for such projects went to only 15 contractors, which he described as a “disturbing assessment.”

The President has also vowed to ensure that those involved in anomalous projects would be held accountable, triggering both chambers of Congress to launch their own probes into the issue.

The government has also formed the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, which will conduct its own investigation on the irregularities in infrastructure projects, and ensure accountability in the use of public funds.

The Philippines just held its midterm elections in May, electing a new set of lawmakers in the Senate and in the House of Representatives, along with leaders of local government units. —Jon Viktor D. Cabuenas/RF, GMA Integrated News