In a heartfelt tribute to mothers ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday, actor Dingdong Dantes declared that he would vote for one in the upcoming elections on May 9.

“Sa inyo po ang aking buong pagpupugay ... ang aking paghanga, ang aking serbisyo, ang aking boto,” Dingdong said in a video message where he expressed love and admiration for his mother.

“Tulad ninyong lahat, mahal ko ang Nanay ko. Pero hindi ko lubos matukoy kung bakit, hanggang masaksihan ko mismo sa asawa ko,” he said.

In the video, Dingdong enumerated the virtues of a good mother, from protecting their children from any harm and putting their welfare ahead of herself.

“Kaytapang talaga ng mga Nanay. Handang makipaglaban, iharang sa peligro ang sariling katawan, makipagsapalaran, ipagpaliban ang sariling kapakanan. Walang aatrasan. Walang hamong sinusukuan. Ibang klaseng magmahal. Radikal!” he said.

He also called mothers as “miracle workers” for their ability to make ends meet despite having a meager budget.

  

“Lahat ng sakit, naiinda. Pagkaing isusubo na lang, ibibigay pa sa mga anak niya. Prayoridad niyang umangat ang buhay ng mga mahal niya,” Dingdong said.

While mothers are considered the “light of the house”, Dingdong said they also deserved to be called “pillar of the house” for doing more than they can for their family.

“Inspirasyon namin siya para patuloy na maging mabuti at gumawa ng mabuti. Kaya buung-buo kong itataya sa pangangalaga niya ang mga pangarap ko para sa aking mga anak, para sa aming pamilya.” Dingdong explained.

“Sana lahat tayo, ipagdiwang pang lalo ang mga ina. Dahil alam nating lahat na totoong dakila sila,” he added.

Dingdong supported Leni Robredo’s vice presidential run in 2016.

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Vice President Leni Robredo has clear and concrete plans to further strengthen the Philippine National Police (PNP) if she wins the presidency in the May 9 elections.

This was assured by actor Edu Manzano in a video message where he stressed the need for a brave leader who will fortify the country’s justice system and lead the government’s fight against criminal syndicates and illegal drugs.

“Kaya kailangan natin ng matapang na Presidente. Iyong malakas ang loob. Iyong kayang patibayin ang sistema ng hustisya at mas kayang palakasin pa ang mga pulis natin,” Edu said.

He said as president, VP Leni will continue the government war against illegal drugs but through a humane and lawful manner.

“Iyong itutuloy ang laban sa illegal drugs. Pero sa tama at makataong paraan. Walang inosenteng madadamay,” Edu said.

“Iyan ang mga siguradong plano ni VP Leni. Para sa mas malakas na Philippine National Police,” he added.

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Edu pointed out that former and retired PNP officials have backed VP Leni's candidacy because they believe she’s more than qualified to be the country’s next leader

“Kaya naman maraming dating opisyal ng PNP ang suportado si VP Leni. Mga magigiting na pulis na naniniwalang si VP Leni ang karapat-dapat na lider ng bansa natin,” the actor stressed.

“Kakampi niya ang kapulisan at bawat Pilipino. Kay VP Leni, magkakampi tayong lahat dahil totoo ang hustisya para sa lahat ng Pilipino,” he ended.

Using her popular Tiktok account, young actress Andrea Brillantes has urged fellow first-time voters to choose Vice President Leni Robredo as president in the May 9 polls.

“First time voter? Yes. Pero hindi naman natin first time maging Pilipino. Kaya sa mga katulad ko na first time voter, gusto ko lang sabihin sa inyo, hindi ka nag-iisa,” said Andrea, the most followed Filipino celebrity on Tiktok with 17.6 million followers.

“Tayo ang bubuo ng mas mahusay, mas matibay, at mas mabuting bayan. Kaya naman boboto ako. At ang unang boto ko, ay para kay Leni Robredo. Kaya naman samahan n'yo akong samahan siyang ipanalo ang lahat ng Pilipino,” she added.

At first, Andrea admitted she had a difficult time choosing her presidential bet, due to her trust issues and fear of being bashed online for expressing support for a particular candidate.

“Ginusto ko bang manahimik dati? Oo naman, mas madali 'yun eh. Tsaka sabi naman ng mga tao, bata lang daw ako, wala daw akong alam kundi mag Tiktok lang. Naniwala naman ako nang very slight,” she explained.

“Kasi bukod sa magulo ang pulitika, baka nga tama naman sila-- na mas alam ng mga mas nakakatanda ang ikabubuti ng ating bayan. Papunta pa lang tayo, pabalik na sila, eh. Ilang beses mo nang narinig yun?” she added.

But Andrea had a change of heart when VP Leni decided to run for president, saying her fear was replaced with courage that inspired her to speak out on her choice for the country’s next leader.

“Yung ingay na gusto akong patahimikin, napalitan ng malakas na boses para sa bayan. Yung pulitika na napakalayo para sa ’kin, biglang naging personal. Hindi ako marunong mangampanya, pero ginagawa ko kasi gusto kong ipanalo natin ‘to,” she said.

Andrea made her first appearance for VP Leni during the Vice President’s record-breaking birthday rally on April 23 in Pasay City where more than 400,000 supporters attended.

Link to Andrea Brillantes’ post:

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Actress/host/singer Jolina Magdangal believes Vice President Leni Robredo has what it takes to provide a better life and more opportunities for Filipinos if she becomes president.

In a video where she backed VP Leni's candidacy for president, Jolina shared that she had to work at a young age to provide her family with a better life.

“Yung sa’kin? What a journey. All my life ko hong pinangarap at pinaghirapan ‘yun. Eight years old pa lang ako, nagtatrabaho na po ako. Lahat tayo gusto ng ginhawa. Hindi kailangang marangya ha!” the actress-singer said.

“Relate kayo? At dahil alam ko ang pakiramdam ng kumayod kahit sa napakamurang edad, mahalaga sa akin ang magdesisyon nang tama, kasama na ang pagkilatis ng mga kumakandidato tuwing eleksyon,” she added.

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Jolina then lamented the lack of employment and other livelihood opportunities for Filipinos in the past years.

“Kung kami ngang mga artista eh nahirapan pa nitong nakaraang mga taon, ano pa kaya iyong mga kapwa nating Pilipino na mas maliliit at kapos sa oportunidad?” she pointed out.

But Jolina said things could make a turn for the better by choosing a hardworking leader like VP Leni in the May elections.

“Pwede nating baguhin ang lahat ng ito kung pipiliin natin ang tamang tao. At dahil alam ko ang kahalagahan ng maayos at ligtas na trabaho, doon ako sa marunong magtrabaho, at nakita natin na nagtatrabaho!” Jolina said in a video message where she expressed support for VP Leni's candidacy.

 

“Yung naranasan na makisalamuha sa masa, yung kagaya nating nagbabanat ng buto, at kayang magtrabaho ng 18 hours per day,” she added.

With VP Leni at the helm, Filipinos are assured that she will serve and look after the welfare of ordinary people, according to Jolina.

“Dahil ang kailangan natin ngayon ay Pangulo na nakikita tayo, kasama na rito ang mga pangarap at paghihirap nating mga Pilipino,” the actress/host said..

Jolina also said that VP Leni has concrete plans and programs for workers who need to work everyday to make ends meet.

“Ang presidente ko, may resibo, plataporma at konkretong solusyon para sa ating mga kumakayod sa araw-araw,” she said.

“Wala nang iba pang karapat-dapat na katuwang natin para magkaroon ng buhay na maganda! Si Leni Robredo ‘yan!” Jolina ended.

Veteran actress and former senatorial candidate Boots Anson Roa-Rodrigo has endorsed the candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo as she also revealed her realizations about Martial Law. 

 

“Ngayong 2022, ang presidente ko ay si Leni Robredo. Boots Anson-Roa-Rodrigo po. Dating naniwala sa pangako ng disiplina at pagkakaisa, pero nakita at naranasan ang katotohanan,” Anson-Roa said in a video.

 

The actress, who ran for senator under the Koalisyon ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino (KNP) ticket of the late Fernando Poe Jr., also found fault in the the regime of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr.

 

She debunked claims that the Philippines had its “golden years” during the Martial Law years under Marcos.

 

“Sabi ng lola mo, maganda ang panahon noon? Yung more than 20 years ng diktadurya? Naranasan ko lahat ‘yan,” she said.

 

Initially, Anson-Roa said she believed that discipline under a Martial Law rule would lead to a better Philippines.

 

“Pero nakita ko, with my own eyes ang pagbagsak ng ekonomiya. ‘Yung gutom at kawalan ng trabaho. Naranasan ko magkaroon ng mga kaibigan na bigla na lang nawala,” the actress said.

 

“Mga simpleng tao, ‘yung iba natagpuang patay, karamihan hindi na nakita,” she added.

 

The actress is hoping the current generation of Filipinos would never experience the horrors of Martial Law by fighting for the country and choosing Robredo as the country’s next president.

 

“Diyos ko, mga apo. Sana hindi niyo maranasan. Sana hindi na natin maranasan muli.  Nobody recovers from that pain. Take it from me, mga apo. Hindi natin golden years yon,” Boots added.

 

Aside from Boots, several celebrities recently expressed support for VP Leni, including host Vice Ganda, actresses Nadine Lustre, Kathryn Bernardo, Maricel Soriano and Liza Soberano, and actor John Arcilla.

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In line with TV5’s advocacy to inform, educate, and encourage voters to make responsible and guided decisions in the upcoming May 2022 elections, the network has expanded its comprehensive and in-depth Bilang Pilipino 2022 election campaign to include the #BotantengFrontliner call to action. 

#BotantengFrontliner reflects the courage and bravery of Filipino voters – just as front liners leave the comfort of their homes to help the country survive the pandemic, voters walk to polling centers to help the Philippines move toward a better future.

TV5 has initiated this advocacy campaign to encourage viewers to become well-informed, responsible, and conscientious voters. Anchored on the current News5 tagline "Ngayong halalan, lahat dapat nasa frontline," the campaign encourages Filipinos to take a more proactive and thoughtful approach in defining the direction and future of the country. With this, #BotantengFrontliner embodies the Filipino voter's commitment to be "Mapanuri, mapagmatyag, at may paninidigan sa kaniyang boto."

The #BotantengFrontliner campaign rolls out in a series of activities, including the “Anong Klaseng Botante Sila?” and “Anong Klaseng Botante Ka?” phases – the first one points Botanteng Fronliners to the Bilang Pilipino 2022 website to access important facts and information (Know Your Candidates 101), while the second one features News5’s distinguished roster of news anchors who will define every aspect of a Botanteng Fronliner.

Last but not least is the Paghahanda Series where the network will give voters helpful tips and guides to survive the election season and breeze through the voting process on election day.

In the upcoming elections, everyone is expected to be critical and responsible voters who make informed decisions for the good of the country – everything a #BotantengFronliner should be. 

To stay updated on the latest election news and stories, follow News5 on Facebook (facebook.com/News5Everywhere), Twitter (twitter.com/News5PH), Instagram (@news5everywhere), and on the TV5 website (news5.com.ph).

Get to know your candidates more and access relevant election data on the Bilang Pilipino 2022 website (www.bilangpilipino.com).

Former Sen. JV Ejercito is running for his second attempt as a Senator under the Nationalist People's Coalition. 

Addressing the bloggers in an intimate interview at Art Circle Cafe, Ejercito said he decided to run again despite the challenges that lie ahead because he wanted to oversee the implementation of the universal health care law and the law that created the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development. He added that if only he was elected last 2019 as Senator, he would have the chance during the pandemic to head what he authored which is the Universal Health Care - Republic Act No. 11223 which was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte.

Other HEALTH LAWS that Senator JV has authored/to-authored and sponsored: 

National Integrated Cancer Control Act Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act Philipr!ae WV and AIDS Policy Act %ct Providing for the Mandatory PhilHealth Coverage for All Senior Citizens La Ad Strengthening the Anti-Hospital Deposit Law Mental Health Act An Act Providing for the Mandatory Philhealth Coverage for All Persons with Disability (PWDs) An Act Increasing the Excise Tax on Tobacco Products, Imposing Excise Tax on Heated Tobacco Products and Vapor Products 

LAWS ESTABLISHING/UPGRADING/ CONVERTING PUBLIC HOSPITALS 

SEN. JV also prioritizes the following health measures: 

• Barangay Health Workers Act. Dialysis Center Ad. Establishment of a Center for Autism. 

AS CHAIRMAN of the Senate Committee on Urban Planning, Housing and Resettlement, Sen JV led the passage of the following: 

• Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development 
• Charter of the Quezon City Development Authority 
• Balanced Housing Development Program Amendments 
• Awarding of housing units to ISFs, public servants, seafarers under Senate Joint Resolution No. 7 

SEN. JV also prioritizes the following measure for decent and affordable Housing: 

• The On-Site, In-City or Near-City Resettlement Program Act
• Teacher's Housing Program. 

NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 

Mayor, San Juan City - 2001-2010 

• TEN OUTSTANDING YOUNG MEN AWARDEE FOR PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION (2007) —Transformed San Juan into one of the country's most progressive IGUs 
• Municipality of San Juan: Most Progressive Municipality (2006) 
• Municipality of San Juan: LGU with lowest poverty incidence (2006) 
• San Juan achieves Cityhood, becomes City of San Juan (2007) 
• Established the PUP San Juan Campus 

Congressman, Lone District of San Juan City - 2010-2013 

• 161 bills authored/sponsored Notable bills passed by House and Senate: 
• Domestic Workers Act of 2012 or Kasambahay Bill 
• Local Housing Boards Act 
• Participatory Governance Through CSOs Empowerment Act of 2011 
• Mercury Exposure Information Act of 2011
• Cadastral Survey Act of 2012 

His advocacy includes:

🔺Improvement of Health Care through the Universal Health Care Act 

🔺Decent and Affordable Housing

🔺Free Tertiary Education and Youth Empowerment

🔺Better Opportunities and Jobs 

🔺Reforms in Agriculture

🔺Promotion of Modern infrastructure and railways for growth

FYI:

💡JV Ejercito enacted 117 Laws

💡Bills (206 - 17th Congress) (171 - 16th Congress) (195 - 15th Congress)

💡Resolutions (45 - 17th Congress) (45 - 16th Congress) ( 18 - 15th Congress)

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Senator Panfilo “Ping” has once again proven he is truly the  corruption-buster “Mr. Clean” he is touted to be. In recent articles, the  presidential candidate known for his strong anti-corruption stance, was recently vindicated for previous crimes he was unjustly accused of during the Arroyo administration. No less than  former President Sen. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, in her recently launched memoir entitled “Deus Ex Machina,” admitted that the accusations against Sen Lacson were fake.   

 “The information that was made public could not be substantiated,” GMA wrote in her memoir.  

Years later, Marquez recanted accusations against Sen Lacson and apologized.  Corpus also issued a publicly televised apology to Lacson for falsely accusing the senator.   

True to form, the magnanimous Lacson did not hurl vindictive comments against his accusers.  Instead, he tweeted a forgiving message to his former detractor.   “Late is always better than never. To ex-PGMA’s credit, she has the decency and courage to admit that she publicly and unjustly accused me of various crimes based of false information. Whatever, I have already forgiven her a long time ago.”  

Even in the thick of the present presidential election, Lacson maintains his nonbelligerent stance, preferring  not to say anything about the other candidates wanting to be President of the Philippines because he is also running for the position.

In his recent interview session with Boy Abunda for the television personality’s series 2022 Presidential One-on-One Interviews, Lacson, one of five presidential candidates who were invited to the show, chose to talk instead about what made him best suited for the highest position in the Philippines.

“I am the most qualified, the most competent, the most experienced (candidate),” he told Abunda matter-of-factly without mentioning any of his rivals.

The candidate said it was time for voters to be discerning, to realize that politics was not entertainment and they should not be influenced by dole-outs.

In his campaign sorties, a singing and dancing Lacson would certainly not be on the program. “I won’t sacrifice authenticity,” he said, and would not do anything that had nothing to do with the country’s problems.

“The number one problem is the government, so the solution is the government- good, honest governance,” he said.

Lacson stressed, “Tough problems need tough solutions from the country’s top leaders.” His goal, if elected president, was to leave the country better off than when he started and see a greater respect for government officials.

Although he acknowledged that the qualifications for presidential candidates were so much simpler than those required of job applicants, the senator also pointed out that college degrees do not guarantee outstanding public service.

“Maraming may PhD na mas magaling magnakaw kaysa magsilbi sa bayan (there are many people with doctoral degrees who are very skilled in stealing public funds than in serving the country),” he said.

He would not oppose though some changes in the qualifications, although it would require a constitutional amendment. The job was demanding, he pointed out, and it called for skills in handling crises like the still ongoing corona virus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.

Lacson said he would lead by example if he were elected president. He recalled that he was able to minimize graft and corruption in the Philippine National Police when he was its chief by consistently showing he could not be bribed. It was his leadership by example, he said, that drastically reduced, if not totally eliminated, corruption in the police establishment.

As a senator, he did not collect the pork barrel, or extra funds allocated to legislators ostensibly to finance pet projects. He was able to save the country millions of pesos by carefully and thoroughly reviewing every proposed annual budget of the government, he said.

Lacson would push for digitization and automation in government as president so there would be no human intervention. He said, “Human intervention always resulted in corruption.”

Lacson supported the resumption of mining in the country, “a major industry” of the Philippines, but it should be sustainable and responsible. “It must be data-driven and science-based.”

However, he also expressed concern that corruption would create the same problems as before. “Corruption lets violators get away (with their crimes). Palakasan (pull or influence) allowed people with the right connections to do as they please.”

Lacson’s vice presidential candidate is Senate President Vicente “Tito” C. Sotto III.

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