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GMA Network
a day ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Leni Robredo: Bam, Kiko embracing more allies no betrayal of cause
Former vice president and incumbent Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo said the move of her allies Senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan to reach out for more allies is not betrayal but a way to strengthen the fight for reforms. In a podcast interview, Robredo said Aquino and Pangilinan won big in Eleksyon 2025 because they were not quick to dismiss people who share their belief of improving Filipinos' quality of life despite disagreements with other parties on some issues. "Sa atin lang, if we fight right, may chance tayo. Gaya ng ginawa nila Senator Bam (Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan), kung gusto natin manalo, kailangan mas lawakan natin iyong space natin para sa dissenting views. 'Yung support pa din ng base [ang nagdala]. Pero more than that, 'yung strategy din na in-employ nila," Robredo said. (If we fight right, we have a chance. Just like what Senators Bam and Kiko did. They allowed space for those with dissenting views. The base delivered for them, but on top of that, it was this strategy that they employed that delivered.) "Hindi sila naging purist, mas naging pragmatic na klaro sa isip na kailangan itong ipanalo. Maraming desisyon na ginagawa kami for Bam and Kiko. 'Yung feeling ng iba na parang naging traitor na agad for the cause, pero actually necessary siya para makatawid. Parang nag-pay off naman in the end. They did what needs to be done na without sacrificing their principles," Robredo said in a recent episode of The Linya Linya Show podcast. (They were not purists, they were pragmatic and had a clear mind that the victory was needed. A lot of decisions were made for them, and some felt it was a betrayal of the cause, but actually it was necessary and paid off in the end. They did what needs to be done without sacrificing their principles.) In the end, Robredo said Aquino and Pangilinan even got the backing of local officials during the 2025 elections even if these officials did not back here Eleksyon 2022 presidential bid. Aquino finished second in the 2025 senatorial race with more than 20 million votes, while Pangilinan placed fifth with more than 15 million votes even though they hardly made it to Top 12 in pre-election polls. Robredo's interview came amid the ongoing changes in the Senate under the 20th Congress and reports that Aquino and Pangilinan are set to join the administration or majority bloc in the Senate to advance their advocacies. Senator Risa Hontiveros, who supported Aquino and Pangilinan in their 2025 senatorial bids, has expressed openness to join the Senate "veterans bloc," but not the majority. Inclusivity vs. cancelling In the same interview, Robredo urged allies and supporters to embrace collaboration and inclusivity rather than "cancelling" out people based on a single issue. "Marami pa rin kasi tayong mga kasama na mas puso, mas puso yung pinapairal, mas emotion. Ako, kung gusto natin manalo, 'di puwede 'yun eh. Kung gusto nating manalo, kailangan mas malayo 'yung pagtingin natin at mas malawak," Robredo said. (We have a lot of allies who are more driven by emotions. If we want to win, we cannot do that. If we want to win, we need to long farther down the road with a broad view. "Ngayon, [just] one move ng isang kandidato na hindi sang ayon sa kanila, aawayin [na]. Hindi iyon nakakatulong eh. Parang masyadong defeatist. We should look for the consistency of their actions, rather than a single issue. Parang sa mag-asawa rin, hindi naman kayo perpekto. Pero dahil mahal niyo ang isa't isa, nagbibigay kayo ng espasyo," Robredo added. (If they disagree on one issue, they mob the person with criticism. It does not help. It's like a defeatist attitude. We should look for consistency of their actions, rather than a single issue. It's like a married couple, neither are perfect individuals but because you love each other, you give each other space.) Robredo said reforms can only be achieved when genuine public servants are elected into office, and that even allies have different moves to play so that competent ones are voted into office by the public. "Halimbawa, [kung] ang paniniwala ko dapat inaatake talaga natin lahat ng kalaban. Okay naman iyon, pero irespeto mo rin iyong paniniwala ng iba na ang tingin nila hindi 'yan ang way, ang tingin nila mas effective itong [ibang paraan]. We each have roles to play. Merong tumitira, merong nagdidiplomasya, some strategize, but we all work together," Robredo said. (If one believes that we should criticize on all enemies, then that is fine. But that person should also respect other allies who might think of a different approach. We each have roles to play. Some criticize, some use diplomacy, some strategize, but we all work together.) "'Yung nakita ko kasi sa iba nating kasama hindi gan'un e. Kung ako tumitira, gusto ko lahat tayo tumitira. Hindi naiintindihan [iyong roles eh]. Mahihirapan tayo na wala tayong espasyo para don sa mga hindi eksakto sa paniniwala natin," she added. (I've seen that some of our colleagues are not like this. For them, if I criticize, I want all of us to criticize. The individual roles are not understood. It will be very hard for us if we are not going to allow space for people who do not share our beliefs to the letter.) Kiko's promise In a separate statement, Pangilinan echoed Robredo that reaching out to more allies is betrayal of the cause. "I have not turned my back on my principles. I hope that those who support me will understand that I have a promise to keep: to bring down the prices of food and strengthen the agricultural sector. Tanging ito, at hindi ang pansariling interes, ang magiging basehan ng aking magiging pasya sa July 28 kung sa minorya ba o sa mayorya tayo lulugar," Pangilinan said. (This is my sole promise—not personal interest— which will be the basis of my upcoming decision on July 28 if I will side with the minority or majority.) "Many elected officials do not take their own campaign promises seriously and forget about them when elected. I am not that kind of elected official. My word is my honor. In the end, my final decision on the 28th will be guided by the above mentioned considerations. As I seek to understand those who disagree with me, I pray and humbly seek to be understood as well," Pangilinan added. — VDV, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
3 days ago
- Politics
- GMA Network
Comelec: One-year appointment ban on losing candidates in effect
The Commission on Elections reiterated Monday that unsuccessful Eleksyon 2025 could not be appointed to any government positions one year after the polls. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia made the remarks after a losing local candidate posted on social media a photo with government officials, thanking them for the opportunity to serve again. The post has been take down. Sought for comment, an executive assistant of one of the officials seen in the photo told GMA News Online that no appointment has been issued yet because of the ban. "Nakalagay sa ating Saligang Batas saka sa Election Code na bawal ang kahit anong appointment sa pamahalaan isang taon pagkatapos ang elections," Garcia told reporters. (The Constitution and the Election Code prohibits appointment one year after the polls.) "Kung ano ang nature ng appointment, maaaring 'yan ay debatable. Maaaring subject sa interpretation pero kami basta appointment, kino-consider namin na prohibited. Kung paano nila ide-depensa ang sarili nila sila ang bahala diyan. Nasa sa kanila yan," he added. (The nature of the appointment may be debatable or subject to interpretation but for the Comelec, we consider all appointments as prohibited. How they will defend themselves is up to them.) The 1987 Constitution states that 'no candidate who has lost in any election shall, within one year after such election, be appointed to any office in the government or any government-owned or controlled corporations or in any of their subsidiaries'. Violators, including those who issued the appointment, may be subject to criminal, administrative, and civil charges, according to Garcia. 'Inuulit natin, lahat ng natalo sa halalan, 'di pupwedeng maitalaga sa pamahalaan one year after ng elections,' he added. (Again, all losing candidates are not allowed to hold government positions a year after the polls.) —with Joahna Lei Casilao/AOL, GMA Integrated News For more Eleksyon 2025 related content and updates, visit GMA News Online's Eleksyon 2025 microsite.
GMA Network
10-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Pia Cayetano reports P169M campaign donations in Eleksyon 2025
Reelectionist Senator Pia Cayetano received the highest contributions among the 12 winning senators in the May 2025 midterm polls, taking more than P169 million in donations to power her campaign. Based on her statement of contributions and expenditures (SOCEs), Cayetano received P169.62 million worth of donations for her senatorial bid, of which P156.85 million was in cash. A total of P12.77 million, meanwhile, was in kind. Cayetano reported spending P162 million for the senatorial race. Meanwhile, reelectionist Senator Ronald dela Rosa trailed Cayetano, receiving P160.6 million worth of donations. Of this amount, cash contributions were at P128 million while in-kind donations stood at P32.6 million. Dela Rosa, in his submission to the Commission on Elections (Comelec), said he spent P128.7 million for his campaign. Reelectionist Senator Lito Lapid followed Dela Rosa after reporting more than P160.30 million in cash contributions—the highest among the so-called Magic 12. Lapid indicated in his SOCE that he did not receive any in-kind donations. He spent P163.58 million for his campaign expenditures. Senator Ping Lacson received the highest in-kind campaign contributions with P118.51 million, but only spent P18.96 million for his campaign. No donations received Meanwhile, some senatorial candidates stated in their SOCEs that they did not receive any cash or in-kind donations for their campaign. They include neophyte Senator Rodante Marcoleta, who reported P112.86 million in campaign expenditures. Other senatorial candidates who also did not receive election contributions, based on their SOCEs, include losing candidates Jose Montemayor Jr., who had zero campaign expenses; TV host Willie Revillame, who spent P104.70 million for the senatorial race; retired Marine Colonel Ariel Querubin; and former Valenzuela representative Eric Martinez. Senator Camille Villar is the biggest spender in the recent Eleksyon 2025, incurring more than P179.6 million in campaign expenses. Section 13 of Republic Act 7166 provides the limits of authorized expenses of candidates and political parties. It states that candidates vying for presidency and vice presidency may spend up to P10 for every registered voter. Among senatorial candidates, aspirants with political parties are allowed to spend P3 for every voter, while independent candidates may spend up to P5. Political parties, meanwhile, are allowed up to P5 for every voter currently registered in the constituency or constituencies where it has official candidates. The Comelec set the deadline for the SOCE submissions on June 11. — VDV, GMA Integrated News For more Eleksyon 2025 related content and updates, visit GMA News Online's Eleksyon 2025 microsite.
GMA Network
09-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Comelec urges public to review Eleksyon 2025 bets' SOCEs
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday called on the public to review and analyze the Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) of national candidates in Eleksyon 2025. 'Ang SOCE ay amin pong ibinabalita sa ating mga kababayan, available na po 'yan sa atin pong website,' Comelec chairperson George Erwin Garcia said. (We are announcing the publishing of the SOCEs on our website.) 'Marapat po sana na 'yung mga kababayan natin makita natin, tingnan natin, ma-review natin, ma-analyze natin para kahit paano makita natin, kahit man lang per item yung comparison ng kanilang mga sinubmit, at kung ito ba'y makatotohanan o kung may kasinungalingan 'yung mga nakalagay sa SOCE,' said Garcia. (We are hoping the public may review and analyze the items indicated on the SOCEs so they'll see if they are realistic or not.) The Comelec published the candidates' SOCEs on their website on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The deadline for the submission was set on June 11. Of the 66 senatorial candidates, only 60 submitted their SOCEs. A total of 29 political parties and 141 partylists, meanwhile, complied with the requirement. Based on the SOCEs, Senator Camille Villar was the biggest spender among senatorial candidates in Eleksyon 2025, reporting a total of P179.6 million worth of campaign expenditures for her senatorial bid. A total of 13 other senatorial candidates reported spending over P100 million for their respective campaigns.—LDF, GMA Integrated News
GMA Network
08-07-2025
- Politics
- GMA Network
Camille Villar reports spending P179.6 million in Eleksyon 2025 campaign
Based on her Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE), Villar reported spending P179.6 million for her senatorial campaign in the May 12 polls, with campaign advertisements taking the lion's share of her expenses. Sen. Camille Villar was the biggest spender among senatorial candidates in Eleksyon 2025. Based on her Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE), Villar reported spending P179.6 million for her senatorial campaign in the May 12 polls, with campaign advertisements taking the lion's share of her expenses. Villar spent P175.8 million for advertisements in newspapers, radio, TV, as well as online ad placements. She also spent P2.6 million on the printing and distribution of printed campaign paraphernalia. According to the submissions to the Commission on Elections (Comelec), there were 14 senatorial candidates who spent more than P100 million in their campaigns in the 2025 midterm elections. Reelectionist Senators Lito Lapid and Pia Cayetano reported spending P163.5 million and P162 million, for their campaigns, respectively. They were followed by former Interior Secretary Benhur Abalos, who spent P160.5 million for his campaign in the national and local elections (NLE). Other senatorial bets whose campaign expenditures reached more than P100 million are as follows: Former Makati Mayor Abby Binay — P157.9 million Former Senator Francis Tolentino — P149.8 million Reelectionist Senator Imee Marcos — P139.3 million Reelectionist Senator Bato dela Rosa — P128.7 million Former Senator Bong Revilla — P128.1 million Reelectionist Senator Bong Go — P127.3 million Senator Kiko Pangilinan — P119.4 million Senator Rodante Marcoleta — P112.8 million Senator Erwin Tulfo — P110.3 million Willie Revillame — P104.7 million Senatorial bet Jose Montemayor Jr. reported zero campaign expenditures for his campaign in the May polls. He also indicated receiving no campaign contributions on his SOCE. Other senatorial candidates who did not receive election contributions include retired Marine Colonel Ariel Querubin and former Rep. Eric Martinez. Section 13 of Republic Act No. 7166 provides the limitation of authorized expenses of candidates and political parties. It states that candidates vying for the presidency and vice-presidency shall spend P10 for every voter currently registered in the constituency where they filed their certificate of candidacy. Aspirants with political parties will be allowed to spend P3 for every voter, while independent candidates will be allowed up to P5. Political parties, for their part, are allowed up to P5 for every voter currently registered in the constituency or constituencies where it has official candidates. The Comelec set the deadline for the SOCE submissions on June 11. –NB, GMA Integrated News For more Eleksyon 2025 related content and updates, visit GMA News Online's Eleksyon 2025 microsite.
