Makabayan bloc to field full Senate slate in 2025 polls

The Manila Times

Makabayan bloc to field full Senate slate in 2025 polls  Leaders of the Koalisyong Makabayan, led by Former ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio and former Bayan Muna reps. Satur Ocampo, Liza Maza and Neri Colmenares announce the intention of the party to field a full senate slate in the 2025 midterm elections.   They said that they want to present an alternative choice to voters, while also criticizing the Duterte camp for allegedly aligning itself as the "opposition".   Video by Red Mendoza   Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe  Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net    Follow us:  Facebook - https://tmt.ph/facebook  Instagram - https://tmt.ph/instagram  Twitter - https://tmt.ph/twitter  DailyMotion - https://tmt.ph/dailymotion    Subscribe to our Digital Edition - https://tmt.ph/digital    Check out our Podcasts:  Spotify - https://tmt.ph/spotify  Apple Podcasts - https://tmt.ph/applepodcasts  Amazon Music - https://tmt.ph/amazonmusic  Deezer: https://tmt.ph/deezer  Tune In: https://tmt.ph/tunein   #TheManilaTimes  #tmtnews  #makabayanbloc  #senate  #election2025

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00:00We have started the process of forming a state, and we can say that we are considering a lot of things in terms of running.

00:13They are not from the ranks of the rich or the dynasties in politics, not at all.

00:21They do not defend the interests of some.

00:25We are concerned that from the ranks of the businessmen, farmers, youth, ministers,

00:35politicians, and other sectors whose voices have long been silenced in Congress,

00:43the state and its candidates will not be able to meet the money and resources required for this.

00:56They will not be able to break the track record, and they will not be able to provide strong support to the masses who have long been hoping for justice.

01:06We are ready to help the individuals who are fighting for the issues of land reform,

01:15increased consumption, national industrialization, protection of national sovereignty,

01:24defense of human rights, fight against corruption, and promote peace.

01:33In the upcoming election, we are wholeheartedly supporting our fellow Filipinos,

01:41the opposition of the country, advocates of new politics, and advocates of the platform of real change.

01:52Fellow countrymen, fellow countrymen,

01:56Duterte's position.

01:59In fact, what issue can Duterte bring to the opposition?

02:06Human rights?

02:08Why is his administration violating human rights?

02:11Duterte has no right to speak on that.

02:14Because of their time, the violation of human rights happened thousands of years ago.

02:21What is their second issue?

02:23Charging?

02:24I will pick them if they are against charging.

02:28Because of Duterte's time, he is the one who is pushing for charging and federalism.

02:33What is the issue of the Duterte's?

02:35Why are you a Filipino?

02:37That is the problem here with the Duterte's and their subordinates.

02:42In their time, everything was silent on China.

02:45In fact, there are many officials who are speaking, who are supporting China,

02:51but President Duterte is silent.

02:54So, for us, there is no question in the opinion of the countrymen and the Filipino people

03:02that the Duterte's are not a true opposition.

03:05We have never seen them as an opposition.

03:08The countrymen, our opinion, we are consistent.

03:12We do not believe in the principles and platforms of the Filipino people.

03:18We are consistent with the administration as an opposition to the anti-people policies of the government.

03:27So, that is our understanding of those who pretend,

03:30to those pretenders like the Duterte's who are opposition to the government.

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