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De Lima lauds VP Leni's plan to turn Angat Buhay program into an NGO
De Lima lauds VP Leni's plan to turn Angat Buhay program into an NGO
Opposition Senator Leila M. de Lima on Monday commended Vice President Leni Robredo’s plan to turn the Angat Buhay program of the Office of the Vice President (OVP) into a non-government organization (NGO) to continue helping Filipinos in need.
De Lima said Robredo serves as an inspiration to many by showing genuine commitment and compassion to uplift the lives of the marginalized.
“Patuloy tayong pinahahanga ni VP Leni Robredo sa kanyang mga pambihirang inisyatiba para sa mga Pilipino, lalo na sa mga higit na nangangailangan (VP Leni continues to inspire us for her initiative to help Filipinos, especially those who are really in need),” de Lima said in a statement.
“There is no doubt: The massive, volunteer-led movement she and Sen. Kiko (Pangilinan) inspired in the recent elections will continue to thrive and inspire more Filipinos to help and serve others. Napaka-busilak na puso ng pagbubukas-palad. Walang patid at walang pagod na paglilingkod sa bayan (They are truly pure in helping others. They have no qualms in serving the nation),” she added.
It was during the thanksgiving event of the Robredo-Pangilinan tandem and slate at the Ateneo de Manila University last May 13 where Robredo revealed that the “Angat Buhay NGO,” which was derived from the OVP’s Angat Buhay program, will be launched on July 1.
Robredo, who stood second in the May 2022 presidential race, said the OVP's program will be used as the new initiative's template.
The program was able to launch meaningful programs despite limited resources and funding.
Meanwhile, De Lima warned the public to be vigilant about any attempt by sinister quarters to peddle disinformation and use the organization’s name to deceive people.
“I’ve read reports that there were suspicious Facebook pages that emerged after VP Leni announced the launch of Angat Buhay NGO,” she said.
“Kailangan nating maging maingat at mapanuri para sa ilang magkakalat ng kasinungalingan at panlilinlang ukol dito (We need to be careful over some people’s attempts to peddle lies about this program),” she said.