The 11-member Makabayan slate is comprised of former and current lawmakers, as well as leaders in the labor, fisherfolk, transport, and urban poor sectors, among others
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The 11-member slate is comprised of current and former lawmakers in the House of Representatives, as well as activists and advocates seeking their entry into politics. As Makabayan lawmakers, Brosas and Castro were active in being a critical voice on matters such as challenging confidential funds, and scrutinizing the annual national budget.
“We always fielded one or two candidates only for the Senate. I think one of our lessons is that that will not work. That’s why now we are 11…. We want to show that we are really a force to be reckoned with,” he said. While other aspiring lawmakers have made similar promises, Andamo said she brings experience as a health worker and “sincerity” to the national legislature.Ako po ang dapat mapansin dahil ako po ang mayroong karanasan, at masasabi kong baon ko sa Senado ang sinseridad dahil matagal na po akong naglilingkod na hindi naman po ako nagkaroon ng interes para mapayaman ko ang sarili koRonel Arambulo, a fisherfolk leader from Binangonan, Rizal, is also eyeing a Senate seat.
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