Borongan Bishop Crispin Varquez urges Filipinos to elect candidates who prioritize the environment and the poor, and to reject political dynasties in the upcoming 2025 midterm elections. He emphasizes the need for candidates with a proven track record of serving the public good and calls for leaders who are selfless and willing to sacrifice for the country.
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“Do not support candidates who advocate for mining or are backed by mining companies,” said Varquez in a pastoral letter dated Sunday, January 5. “Support selfless leaders,” who “are willing to sacrifice for the sake of the country and the environment” “Corruption is rampant. The hard-earned money of our people, collected as taxes, is often lost to graft and misappropriation. Political dynasties persist. Money has become the primary means to win elections. Vote buying has become commonplace, with the disturbing trend of selling and buying candidates leading to a lack of genuine contenders,” the bishop said.
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