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As VP backs some Alyansa bets, aren’t they tainted by blood? – Manuel
Kabataan party-list Rep. Raoul Manuel questioned the basis of political alliances, specifically the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas slate, asking if they are for the people or for endorsers.
Manuel pointed out the perceived inconsistency in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration slate, which he claims is not associated with controversial actions of the past administration.
He raised this issue as Deputy Speaker Camille Villar, a member of the Alyansa slate, received an endorsement from Vice President Sara Duterte.
Manuel suggested that this endorsement contradicts the President's claim that the Alyansa slate is untainted by the "bloody hands" or controversial actions of the previous administration.
Senator Imee Marcos, who left the Alyansa slate, cited her inability to support actions taken against former president Rodrigo Duterte as her reason for departure.
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Vice President Sara Duterte endorsed 12 senatorial bets, including Senator Imee Marcos and Representative Camille Villar, who align with her vision for the Philippines.
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Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas campaign manager Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco expressed gratitude for the full support of Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) and Speaker Martin Romualdez for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s 11-member Senate slate.
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House Speaker Martin Romualdez, also the president of Lakas-CMD, has directed party members to support all 11 senatorial candidates of the pro-administration Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas.
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