Tag: #opposition
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‘No to nuclear weapons’ is PH’s stand — DFA chief Manalo
The Philippines has taken a strong stance against the use of nuclear weapons in Asia as it said “there is nothing that justifies their salience in the military and security doctrine of any nation.”
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‘Strong cookies don’t crumble’: Lagman delivers own SONA rebuttal
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman Sr. delivered a counter-State of the Nation Address (SONA), even as he framed himself as the authentic minority opposite the established House minority bloc led by 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan.
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House minority will be ‘constructive’, says bloc newbie Herrera
Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera said that the members of the minority bloc in the 19th Congress will be agents of “constructive checks and balance”.
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De Lima: Hontiveros best suited to lead the ‘democratic opposition’
Outgoing Senator Leila de Lima on Wednesday, June 29 said hailed opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros’ assumption as the leader of the opposition after Vice President Leni Robredo passed the leadership to her during her oath-taking ceremony.
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Outgoing VP Robredo visits detained party-mate De Lima
Outgoing Vice President Leni Robredo visited her party-mate Senator Leila De Lima at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Custodial Center in Camp Crame on Friday, June 10.
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Hontiveros to ‘stay in the game’ as 'opposition's voice' in Senate
As the lone opposition senatorial candidate poised to secure a spot in the 19th Congress, Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday, May 12, said she intends to “stay in this long and very serious game” with the administration of presumptive president Fedinand Marcos Jr.
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Hontiveros only opposition bet in Senate Magic 12 unofficial count
Senator Risa Hontiveros is the lone opposition senatorial candidate poised to enter the Senate “Magic 12” of the 2022 elections.
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In CDO, Pangilinan rallies 157 new LP recruits to convince the ‘Andy’s‘ or undecided voters
If you think that yellow is out and pink is in, you are mistaken.
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Bicol solon cites Duterte admin's protection of women, children
A congressman from the supposed opposition bailiwick of Bicol has praised President Duterte for all he has done for the protection of women and children during his six-year term in Malacañang.
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Duterte must also listen to opposition views on Ukraine-Russia conflict — Trillanes
Saying that the Russia-Ukraine conflict will cross political lines, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV insisted that the Duterte administration should also listen to the opinions of those outside the current administration.
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LOOK: BBM-Sara UniTeam holds big rally in Drilon's 'backyard'
The tandem of Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) standard-bearer Bongbong Marcos and Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD) vice presidential bet Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio attended a huge rally Thursday, Feb. 24 in Iloilo.
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Robredo shares stage with Colmenares in Mindanao sortie
ILIGAN CITY — For the first time since the Makabayan bloc endorsed her candidacy, Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, Feb. 22, introduced and shared the stage with former Bayan Muna Rep. and 1Sambayan senatorial bet Neri Colmenares.
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‘She will be our first Bicolano president’: Opposition senatorial bets rally behind Robredo’s candidacy
It’s not every day you see different political colors join the stage for a presidential campaign but Vice President Leni Robredo running as an independent candidate opened the doors for lawyers Chel Diokno, and Alex Lacson, reelectionist Senator Richard Gordon, and former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV.
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“Tara, ipanalo na natin ito’: Robredo kicks off prexy bid in home turf; recounts Naga’s role in her political career
NAGA CITY, Camarines Sur — Kicking off her campaign for the presidency, Vice President Leni Robredo chose to go back to her roots—back to her hometown of Naga City, the streets, trees, and buildings of which are bathed in the glow of her campaign color, pink.
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Team Leni-Kiko gets creative, adopts stop-and-go style for campaign
LIBMANAN, Camarines Sur — To ensure COVID-19 safety protocols, presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo’s team adopted a whistle stop style in campaigning wherein candidates arrived standing on their vehicles and took turns addressing the crowd.
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Robredo rallies support for 'Angat Buhay' program as campaign starts
LUPI, Camarines Sur — Presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo on Tuesday, Feb. 8, rallied her fellow Bicolanos at the Angat Buhay Village here to join her crusade to uplift the lives of Filipinos through good governance and participatory leadership.
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Robredo lauds Trillanes’ 'Bantay ng Bayan' role in anti-corruption drive
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo threw her full support for former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV, who is running under her ticket, calling him “bantay ng bayan (nation’s watchman)” and “kakampi (ally)” who will push for the same anti-corruption reforms that are the core of her campaign.
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Robredo to lead opposition’s proclamation rally in Naga on Feb. 8
The opposition slate led by presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo is set to hold their proclamation rally in Naga City, Camarines Sur on Feb. 8, the official start of the campaign period.