Bro. Mike Velarde, spokesperson of the White Vote Movement announced Saturday, April 13, before a huge crowd of more than 500,000 people in Amvel Business Park in Paranaque City, the first batch of six (6) senatorial candidates for this May 13, 2013 election. All six (6) were present last night: JV Ejercito, Gringo Honasan, Mitos Magsaysay, Koko Pimentel, Sonny Trillanes and Cynthia Villar.
The White Vote Movement, is a coalition of Catholic lay organizations initiated by the Sangguniang Laiko ng Pilipinas (LAIKO) and which was formed in response to perceived mounting sentiment among different lay groups in the country regarding the lay faithful’s role in preserving core family values.
Most Rev. Teodoro Bacani, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Novaliches led the Mass.
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| Taken just before the Mass presided by Bp. Ted Bacani |
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CFCFFL Servant General Frank A. Padilla says in his follow-up letter... "We endorsed the following for the Senate: JV Ejercito, Gringo Honasan, Mitos Magsaysay, Koko Pimentel, Sonny Trillanes and Cynthia Villar. Notice that 3 are from Team PNoy and 3 are from UNA. We are not siding with particular political parties. We are simply on the side of faith, family and life."
CFCFFL Servant General Frank A. Padilla says in his follow-up letter... "We endorsed the following for the Senate: JV Ejercito, Gringo Honasan, Mitos Magsaysay, Koko Pimentel, Sonny Trillanes and Cynthia Villar. Notice that 3 are from Team PNoy and 3 are from UNA. We are not siding with particular political parties. We are simply on the side of faith, family and life."
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| CFCFFL Servant General Frank Padilla with Senators Tito Sotto and Gringo Honasan |
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| Bishop. Ted Bacani during his homily. |
As he continues... "In addition, we are endorsing the 3 senatorial candidates of the Ang Kapatiran Party: Lito David, JC de los Reyes and Marwil Llasos. Collectively, these 9 candidates are known as TEAM BUHAY."
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| Senatorial candidate Rizalito "Lito" David, one (1) of the three (3) Ang Kapatiran candidates. Photo taken during the Laiko consultation last February 23, 2013. |
He also asked the Filipino people to... "NOT vote for the following who voted in favor of the RH Bill: Sonny Angara, Teddy Casino, Alan Peter Cayetano, Jackie Enrile, Chiz Escudero, Risa Hontiveros and Loren Legarda. These candidates also cut across party lines. Collectively, these 7 are known as TEAM PATAY."
SG Frank says... "As there are 12 seats in the Senate, we have endorsed 9 and there are still 3 slots that you can fill up. There are other pro-lifers running for the Senate and we ask you to seriously consider them as well."
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| Panoramic photo taken just before the start of the Mass. |
