CBCP, civic group slam political clans fielding kin as ‘insurance’ candidates

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CBCP, civic group slam political clans fielding kin as ‘insurance’ candidates
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The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) and a civic group expressed concern over the action of some political clans by fielding their

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines and a civic group expressed concern over the action of some political clans by fielding their kins as incumbent and opposing candidates in the coming May 2025 midterm elections, leading to the erosion of democratic principles in the country.

Caritas Philippines president Bishop Colin Bagaforo of Kidapawan and vice president Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos filed a petition before the Commission on Elections , criticizing what they have called a blatant display of ‘political incorporation’ in Nueva Ecija. Another Umali, incumbent Nueva Ecija Vice Gov. Emmanuel Anthony Umali, is also seeking the mayoral post of Cabanatuan City.

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