FACT CHECK: VP Robredo says certain Twitter account deceives, spreads disinformation

Angat Buhay was launched in October 2016 as the contribution of VP Leni’s office in the fight against poverty. The program aims to bring together the public and the private sectors—organizations and individuals alike—to address the needs of families in the farthest and the poorest communities in the country.

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Party-list nominee falsely claims Kontra Daya, UP prof have links with CPP-NPA

Kontra Daya (Against Fraud) is a broad campaign of various organizations and individuals- religious, artists, youth and students, lawyers, IT experts, teachers, government employees and ordinary Filipinos who commit themselves to oppose election fraud and other undemocratic practices during the election period.

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FACT CHECK: Bayan Muna, other partylists and Neri Colmenares are not disqualified

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) denied issuing a resolution disqualifying the Makabayan bloc party-lists Bayan Muna, Gabriela, AnakPawis, Kabataan and ACT Teachers and its senatoriable Neri Colmenares in the May 9 elections.

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Read more about the article Of better choices and representation: Mags Maglana advocates progressiveness and inclusivity for 1st District
PROGRESSIVE LEADERSHIP. Davao City 1st District Representative hopeful Mags Maglana, an activist and development worker, advocates for a progressive type of leadership with emphasis on championing women’s rights, magna carta on the informal economy, and solid waste management in her bid against incumbent Paolo Duterte. Photo by Sofia Roena Guan/Atenews

Of better choices and representation: Mags Maglana advocates progressiveness and inclusivity for 1st District

Maria Victoria “Mags” Maglana, who worked for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in promoting peace and gender equality, now endeavors to become the Davao City 1st District Congresswoman.

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