In the upcoming 2022 elections, the progressives are fielding two activists who are known for fighting for people’s rights and welfare all their lives.
#ColLab | The two progressives running for Senate
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Next president must reverse worsening food insufficiency, agri groups say
We are challenging those who will run in the elections, that if they win, they should make laws and policies for the benefit of farmers and poor consumers.
Neri Colmenares and the fight he has been waging all his life
For Neri Colmenares, the past five years under the Duterte administration have made him more resolved to stand for his principles. This despite the relentless red-tagging with his photos plastered in several cities, inviting harm to one of the country’s leading human rights lawyers.
Ka Bong Labog, the workers’ senatoriable
Elmer Labog, also known as Ka Bong, said his life reflects the struggle of the common tao (person), unlike the lives of those who have been dominating Philippine politics.
Bayan Muna: 22 years of ‘people first’ politics
Today, Bayan Muna is set to file its candidacy papers before the Commission on Elections as it seeks for re-election in the 2022 polls. This despite the red-tagging and other attacks it was subjected to under President Rodrigo Duterte, including a state-sponsored “zero vote” campaign against Bayan Muna during the 2019 midterm elections where they still emerged victorious.
Progressives field 2 senatorial bets, 5 partylist groups for 2022 elections
“We will continue to serve the people, we will continue to fight for a just and prosperous society. It is time for the opposition to unite, unite with the people to end Duterte’s tyranny and dynasty.” — Neri Colmenares, Makabayan senatorial candidate
Groups look into public spending, politicizing of gov’t programs amid pandemic response, looming elections
Various groups have called on the public to remain vigilant over public spending and the politicizing of government programs amid the still poor pandemic response and the looming national elections next year.
‘Duterte’s VP bid is a mockery of Constitution, driven by fear of accountability’
“The candidacy is both legally and morally wrong, and we trust that the Filipino people will realize his brazen, selfish and self-serving motives.”
‘Non-extension of online voter registration will deny Filipinos their right to vote’
The Comelec decision is intended at preventing delays in other preparatory activities leading to the elections, including the finalization of the voters list. Instead of extending the registration beyond September 30, Comelec has instead extended registration hours and will be open on Saturdays and holidays.
But would this be enough?
Kin of drug war victims want 2022 elections free of Duterte
“Why will they run again in the next elections? They should have been finding solutions to our problems right now instead of focusing on the next elections.”
Prominent lawyers belie Duterte’s VP immunity claim, assail ‘self-serving interests’
Prominent Filipino lawyers debunked President Rodrigo Duterte’s claim during his party assembly on July 17 that his possible vice presidential bid for the 2022 elections will give him immunity against suit.