It is not up to the President, and especially not a junta, to decide who takes his place when he steps down. Our Constitution clearly provides that it should be the Vice President. We wonder who at this point is still taking the President to his words, given that he threatens to resign at least […]
Tag Archives: Partido Liberal vice president for external affairs
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Statement of Erin Tanada, Partido Liberal vice-president for external affairs, on new 9-party coalition
14
Aug
Aug
Political parties forming alliances is not new, nor is it frowned upon. It is in fact a sign of a robust democracy, since political parties pave the way for what should be greater people participation in politics. However, the recent headline of a 9-party coalition is worrying for one of the biggest problems in Philippine […]
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Statement of Erin Tañada, Partido Liberal vice president for external affairs, on the minority fight at the House of Representatives
07
Aug
Aug
With Rep. Danilo Suarez’s tight grip on the post of Minority Leader, the entire House of Representatives is tarnished anew with the image of being fake, subservient, and uncritical. Instead of a vibrant and deliberative chamber, we will continue to have a mutual admiration club. Despite this development, we, the Liberal Party members and our […]
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Statement of Erin Tanada, Partido Liberal vice president for external affairs, On Napoles and Carandang
02
Aug
Aug
Two contrasting headlines dominate Philippine newspapers this morning. On one hand, the United States indicts Pork Barrel Queen Janet Lim Napoles and kin for money laundering. On the other, Malacanang fires Deputy Ombudsman Arthur Carandang after suspending him for disclosing President Duterte’s bank transactions. This is a tale of two kinds of justice. On one […]
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Statement of Erin Tanada, Partido Liberal vice president for external affairs, on the Duterte administration’s attacks on Vice President Robredo
11
Jul
Jul
More disturbing in the attacks is the obviously pro-Marcos stance of Solicitor General Jose Calida in the late dictator’s son electoral protest against our Vice President. It appears that the attacks on Vice President Leni are based on Bongbong Marcos’s plan to subvert the people’s will and revise history in their family’s favor. To this, […]
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Statement of Erin Tanada, Partido Liberal vice president for external affairs, on “tambay”
25
Jun
Jun
We condole with the loved ones of Genesis “Tisoy” Argoncillo. We condemn the death of the 25-year-old while under police custody, and we demand justice. This recent death of a detainee, earlier incidents of false arrests, and the alarm raised by various groups should prompt a closer scrutiny of Oplan RODY (Rid the Streets of […]
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Statement of Erin Tañada, Partido Liberal vice president for external affairs On SC decision on CJ Sereno
19
Jun
Jun
I wasn’t expecting anything different from the SC. Their first decision showed that they were willing to destroy the institution and violate our Constitution. The SC was beyond redemption. It is now our duty and obligation to protect what we have left of our democracy & freedoms. ** Wala akong inaasahang iba sa SC. Ipinakita […]
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Statement of Erin Tañada, Partido Liberal vice president for external affairs, on Independence Day
12
Jun
Jun
Today, the 120th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, we ask: Are we free from hunger and deprivation? Do our elections, aimed as an exercise of our political and economic freedom, offer us choices with substance rather than swagger? Does our educational system take us to the path of liberation from ignorance? Can we […]
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Statement of Erin Tanada, Partido Liberal vice president for external affairs, on protecting Filipino fishermen from harassment of Chinese coast guard
10
Jun
Jun
Sa halip na gumawa ng paraan para maprotektahan ang ating mga mangingisda, matamlay na naman ang posisyon ng administrasyong Duterte ukol sa panggigipit at pagnanakaw ng Chinese coast guard. Ang malala pa rito, tila ginagamit ang makinarya ng gobyerno sa mga bayarang Internet troll laban sa mga kaawa-awang mangingisda ng Zambales, na nagdaan sa isang […]
20
Feb
Feb
Several Partido Liberal officials called on Malacanang to avoid harassment of journalists whom they perceive as critics of the administration, saying the media should be allowed to do its job without undue pressure. “Empowered journalists are crucial in our fight against disinformation and fake news. Malacanang must learn to respect dissenting views. Tama na ang […]