“The unveiling of the Makabayan senatorial slate is a significant step towards promoting the interests of the marginalized sectors and advancing the struggle for genuine social change in the country,” Makabayan said.
The son recalled that on his ninth birthday, Concha gave him a card with the words: “Like the flutter of leaves and wings, let your spirit be restless until you find freedom.” He said their mother’s passion inspired and her love melted him.
“I accept the challenge and task of Makabayan to push forward farmers and the people’s interests in the Senate. On the strength of my experiences as a farmer and my social understanding, I will further advocate for genuine land reform, rural development, as well as genuine growth of my fellow poor within and outside the country,”Ramos said in his acceptance speech.
“I chose this historic date—at this monument for the heroes and martyrs of the struggle for freedom, justice and truth—to announce my decision to run as senator in the next elections,” Casiño said to loud applause by supporters.
“Padilla will only further turn the Senate into a funhouse where he will be its clown, assisted by the NF-ELCAC (National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict) and the AFP (Armed Forces of the Philippines that are experts in telling lies against the CPP and NPA,” CPP chief information officer Marco Valbuena said.
Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Arlene Brosas said that if Vice President Sara Duterte indeed refrains from running in the next presidential election, “it would be her greatest contribution to the country, as it spares our nation from a continuation of governance that prioritizes personal interests over public welfare.”
“The manner with which the remains have been handled, and how families are being given a hard time, harassed and intimidated by the AFP, speak of their low regard for international humanitarian law (IHL), which specifies how remains of fallen combatants should be handled with dignity and respect,” CPP chief information officer Marco Valbuena said.
Arambulo’s candidacy was announced this morning, August 19, by PAMALAKAYA in a program in Navotas City with the call “Mangingisda naman sa Senado!” (Time for fisherfolk in the Senate.)
“Liza Maza is a staunch defender of the rights and welfare of OFWs. For many years, she has worked with migrant communities to pass laws and protections that we need and deserve. Patuloy na pinapatunayan ni Maza na siya ay makabayan, makamasa, at para sa migranteng Pilipino,” said Josie Pingkihan, Migrante International Deputy Secretary General.
The All UP Academic Employees Union (AUPAEU) said university president Angelo Jimenez pushed through with secretly signing the UP-Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Declaration of Cooperation last August 8 “without consultation from the various UP sectors.”
