Robredo endorses Abalos, Pacquiao despite expectations
Former Vice President Leni Robredo endorsed senatorial candidates Benhur Abalos and Manny Pacquiao, both part of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration.
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Leila de Lima
Leila de Lima is a former Senator and Justice Secretary who has been at the forefront of advocating for anti-political dynasty laws and good governance in the Philippines. She has also offered to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in its investigation into crimes committed during Rodrigo Duterte's presidency, despite facing gendered attacks and legal challenges throughout her career. De Lima continues to campaign for reforms within the party-list system to ensure it represents marginalized groups rather than political dynasties.
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Last updated at April 22, 2025.
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