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  • Makabayan endorses Alan Cayetano and Jamby Madrigal

    Makabayang Koalisyon ng Mamamayan (Makabayan) announces today the adoption of Alan Peter Cayetano and Jamby Madrigal as its additional guest senatorial candidates.

    “We are endorsing Cayetano and Madrigal based on our unities with them on people's issues. Like our other six candidates, Cayetano and Madrigal champion several people’s issues and advocacies which we deem important to the life of our nation,” said Satur Ocampo, president of Makabayan coalition.

    Submitted by makabayan national on Sun, 04/28/2013 - 03:06

  • 'Rising Star' unreachable to the poor: Aquino must consider wage hike

    "Rising star? More like unreachable star," said Makabayan senatorial candidate Teddy Casiño of Moody's Analytics calling the Philippines "Asia's Rising Star."

    "Maganda mang pakinggan, cannot be reached naman ng karaniwang tao. Without regular jobs and wage hikes, growth forecasts are meaningless," the progressive solon said.

    The report said the Philippines could grow between 6.5 to 7 percent this year and would outperform both emerging and advanced economies.

    Submitted by makabayan national on Thu, 04/25/2013 - 06:38

  • Casiño lambasts government for failing the poor

    Says poverty survey is the only survey that matters

    Makabayan senatorial bet Teddy Casiño today blamed the Aquino administration's futile efforts at anti-poverty programs resulting in nothing but stagnant and widespread poverty in the country.

    The National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) revealed on Tuesday that the poverty incidence in the country remain unchanged since 2006.

    "If we follow the logic of the President's tag line and the recent survey, it would mean, kung maraming mahirap, marami ding korap," Casiño said.

    Submitted by makabayan national on Wed, 04/24/2013 - 00:00

  • Statement on the NPA action against Mayor Guingona and her convoy

    “I strongly criticize the New People’s Army’s military action on Mayor Ruthie Guingona’s convoy that resulted in the death and injury of civilians. What happened is wrong and unacceptable. Civilians, especially women and the elderly, should be spared from such actions.

    Submitted by makabayan national on Sun, 04/21/2013 - 00:00

  • Supreme Court ruling on unlimited advertising favor rich candidates

    Makabayan senatorial candidate Teddy Casiño assailed the latest Supreme Court ruling lifting the airtime limit on poll ads saying that the decision favors wealthy candidates or those backed up by the ruling elite.

    The SC virtually ruled for unli ads. “Ginawang parang unli text, unli call but the problem is its steep costs,” the three-term congressman said.

    Submitted by makabayan national on Tue, 04/16/2013 - 07:20

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