A group which is pushing for human rights agenda in the 2022 elections has endorsed Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo for President.
In a press statement based on its public event at the Bantayog ng Mga Bayani in Quezon City, #HRvote2022, a group formed early this month, called Robredo “the best people’s bet to defeat the Marcos-Duterte agenda.”
“Robredo likewise demonstrated a proven record of effective COVID-19 response, clean and accountable governance, and a respect for human rights,” the group said.
It also endorsed the senatorial bids of Jose Manuel “Chel” Diokno, Sen. Risa Hontiveros; Sen. Leila de Lima; Teodoro Baguilat; Sonny Matula; Luke Espiritu, Neri Colmenares, and Samira Gutoc.
It said that “among the candidates seeking a Senate seat, are individuals known to have advanced the struggle for human rights in and outside the halls of Congress, with clear, consistent, and proven track record of promoting and defending human rights.”
It added that it is still discussing among its members further endorsements of more “human rights candidates.”