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RISA: REJECT CANDIDATES BACKED BY CHINA
Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros voiced "partial" support for calls urging voters to reject candidates suspected of backing China's agenda, particularly on issues such as the West Philippine Sea and Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs).
"'Yung mga tahimik, baka may iba't iba silang konsiderasyon. Although I think regrettable 'yung pananahimik dahil pag inaatake 'yung ating bayan, pag inaatake 'yung ating mga kababayang mangingisda o Coast Guard o Navy personnel, dapat nagsasalita tayo," Hontiveros said during the Kapihan sa Senado on Wednesday, February 26.
However, she strongly opposed candidates who allegedly support or receive backing from Beijing, likening them to "Manchurian candidates" and citing China's state-sponsored interference in sectors such as energy, telecommunications, and national security.
"At this point in time, klarong hindi natin kaalyado ang Tsina," she said. "Kapag may importanteng proseso tayong gagawin, tulad ng eleksyon, na pipili tayo ng ating mga leader, dapat klarong para sa Pilipinas at national interest ang kanilang magiging pag-gogobyerno o pagpapasa ng mga batas. At hindi para sa interes ng Tsina na makakasakit sa interes ng ating bayan."
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