"One of the main purposes of the impeachment proceeding is to protect the rights, protect the people… so the faster the proceedings go, the better for the people."
In a position paper submitted to Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Neri Colmenares said that the proposal for an impeachment court to convene on June 2, 2025 or in the next Congress, is without constitutional basis or legal basis.
Both Neri Colmenares and Carlos Zarate are working as pro-bono legal counsels for victims of human rights violations in the current and past administrations. Both of them were lawmakers and three-term members of the House of Representatives, representing the marginalized sector under the Bayan Muna Partylist.
Makabayan bloc points to the anti-communist task force as the culprit behind the spread of fake information.
“This is based on our united position on key issues such as the pandemic response, improving the lives of workers, farmers, the poor, and the indigenous peoples, the environment, human rights, and the pursuit of peace and sovereignty in the West Philippine Sea and the entire country.”
“This evening, important sections of the opposition were able to unite - 1Sambayan, and the supporters of Vice President Leni, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan, and Makabayan. This is the new face ng our battle, where we will have more unified actions and cooperations that are more intense than before.”
Senatorial candidate and former Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares insists that Duterte will use the law against the opposition this coming elections.
For Neri Colmenares, the past five years under the Duterte administration have made him more resolved to stand for his principles. This despite the relentless red-tagging with his photos plastered in several cities, inviting harm to one of the country’s leading human rights lawyers.
“My resolve to run for the Senate is based on the need to give the poor and marginalized a strong voice in the legislature."
“We will continue to serve the people, we will continue to fight for a just and prosperous society. It is time for the opposition to unite, unite with the people to end Duterte’s tyranny and dynasty.” -- Neri Colmenares, Makabayan senatorial candidate
"This tandem will have disastrous impacts on our democracy and our quality of life as Filipinos, considering their bloody, corrupt, and anti-people records.”
Neri Colmenares, one of the country’s most prominent public interest lawyers, is this year’s awardee for outstanding contribution to human rights by the foremost organization for international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies.
"Another victory for the youth — a clear manifestation of fighting for rights and injustices of the Filipino people is not unlawful."
“We are against terrorism but the law [against terrorism] should not violate human rights and the Philippine Constitution.”
“The objective here, as what has been done in other cases, is to confuse, corrupt and crush every one who dares to stand up against Duterte."
"From Day 1, the respondents only issued general denials, resorting to technicalities instead of answering our petition."
Maruming halalan, pagkapanalo ng administration candidates, at mga aral ng #Eleksyon2019 - ano ang pagtingin dito ng tumakbong senador na si Neri Colmenares?
Members and supporters of senatorial candidate Neri Colmenares and Makabayan partylist groups received death threats, were harassed and labeled as communists and supporters of New People's Army (NPA). The Makabayan bloc has been critical of the Duterte administration.
The people must frustrate Duterte’s “serious attempts at dictatorship through martial law, bogus revolutionary government or Charter Change” by voting for the opposition.
These senatorial hopefuls vowed to put forward the interests of workers and the Filipino people should they win in the senatorial race.
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