'Kiko-Bam' tandem goes house-to-house in Mandaluyong City

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'Kiko-Bam' tandem goes house-to-house in Mandaluyong City
Senatorial candidates and former senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino barnstormed Mandaluyong City on Saturday, ahead of the 2025 elections.
Senatorial candidates and former senators Kiko Pangilinan and Bam Aquino barnstormed Mandaluyong City on Saturday, ahead of the 2025 elections.
They were joined by Akbayan Partylist First Nominee Atty. Chel Diokno and their campaign manager, Senator Risa Hontiveros.
They were joined by Akbayan Partylist First Nominee Atty. Chel Diokno and their campaign manager, Senator Risa Hontiveros.
The tandem went house-to-house in Brgy. Hulo before holding a campaign rally in Saniboy Covered Court.
The tandem went house-to-house in Brgy. Hulo before holding a campaign rally in Saniboy Covered Court.
In his speech, Pangilinan zeroed in on his advocacy to bring down prices of basic commodities and food security and underscored his track record.
In his speech, Pangilinan zeroed in on his advocacy to bring down prices of basic commodities and food security and underscored his track record.
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"Kayang pababain ang presyo ng bigas at iba pang bilihin. Kinakailangan lang nagtutulungan ang eksekutibo at legislative branch para matiyak ito at dapat walang sinasanto," he said.
"Kayang pababain ang presyo ng bigas at iba pang bilihin. Kinakailangan lang nagtutulungan ang eksekutibo at legislative branch para matiyak ito at dapat walang sinasanto," he said.
Actor Alex Medina spoke in behalf of Aquino who left early for another campaign in Cebu.
Actor Alex Medina spoke in behalf of Aquino who left early for another campaign in Cebu.
He highlighted the former senator's contribution on the free education law and his 'guarantee' to help create more jobs in the country.
He highlighted the former senator's contribution on the free education law and his 'guarantee' to help create more jobs in the country.
Should he win a seat in the Senate, Pangilinan said he intend to push for a resolution calling for an investigation into the high prices of goods.
Should he win a seat in the Senate, Pangilinan said he intend to push for a resolution calling for an investigation into the high prices of goods.
He also plans to author a bill that would mandate free breakfast to students from pre-school to grade 12.
He also plans to author a bill that would mandate free breakfast to students from pre-school to grade 12.
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"Yung sustansya at malnutrition matindi. Kaya kailangan libre ang almusal pre school grade school at highschool. Makakabawas sa gastos sa ating mga magulang at pangatlo, sasabihin natin sa batas yung almusal dapat kalahati nung pondo, binibili direkta sa mga magsasaka at mangingisda sa karatig bayan o kaya malapit na lalawiga," he explained.
"Yung sustansya at malnutrition matindi. Kaya kailangan libre ang almusal pre school grade school at highschool. Makakabawas sa gastos sa ating mga magulang at pangatlo, sasabihin natin sa batas yung almusal dapat kalahati nung pondo, binibili direkta sa mga magsasaka at mangingisda sa karatig bayan o kaya malapit na lalawiga," he explained.
When asked if he is preparing in any way for the impending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the former senator said he wants to secure his win first.
When asked if he is preparing in any way for the impending impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the former senator said he wants to secure his win first.
"Makabalik muna. Saka natin pag-usapan. Baka sabihin eh masyado akong presumido.Basta sa atin importante ang accountability, importante ang pananagutan. Kung wala namang kasalanan, edi dapat ina-acquit kung magkaroon man ng trial. Pero kung merong ebidensya, dapat timbangin nang husto," he said.
"Makabalik muna. Saka natin pag-usapan. Baka sabihin eh masyado akong presumido.Basta sa atin importante ang accountability, importante ang pananagutan. Kung wala namang kasalanan, edi dapat ina-acquit kung magkaroon man ng trial. Pero kung merong ebidensya, dapat timbangin nang husto," he said.
When asked about how confident are they with the administration slate campaigning for a full victory, Pangilinan is banking on the 'balanced' perspective of voters.
When asked about how confident are they with the administration slate campaigning for a full victory, Pangilinan is banking on the 'balanced' perspective of voters.
"Historically, ang botante mas nagbabalanse. Yung 12-0, maaaring mangyari yun, pero base sa timpla ng mga botante mismo, gusto nila balanse. Oo meron sa administrasyon, pero gusto nilang binabalanse na hindi lahat administrasyon. So umaasa tayo sa ganoong punto de vista ng ating mga botante," the former lawmaker stated.
"Historically, ang botante mas nagbabalanse. Yung 12-0, maaaring mangyari yun, pero base sa timpla ng mga botante mismo, gusto nila balanse. Oo meron sa administrasyon, pero gusto nilang binabalanse na hindi lahat administrasyon. So umaasa tayo sa ganoong punto de vista ng ating mga botante," the former lawmaker stated.
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