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'Not time to keep score': Robredo focuses on frontliners, not politics
In a nation overwhelmed by a pandemic, Vice President Leni Robredo shows how government can effectively work with private citizens to fight COVID-19

Aquino to Filipinos: Speak now before you're stifled like De Lima
'Habang hindi pa tayo tinamaan, hindi kaya mas marapat dito na tayo manindigan? Kaysa naman maramdaman na natin ang nararamdaman ni Leila nang dire-diretso," says former president Noynoy Aquino

[EDITORIAL] Ang patibong para kay Leni
Her high-stakes gambit puts her in the lion's den with little experience, knowledge, and cunning to help her

The gamble of Leni Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo is thrust into a world run by men as she helms the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs. She would risk everything just to save a life.

Robredo spokesman scoffs at 'empty, powerless' anti-drug post
(UPDATED) Pressed further if Vice President Leni Robredo is rejecting the post, spokesperson Barry Gutierrez says they are 'not yet responding' to President Rodrigo Duterte's offer

Robredo won’t be 'scapegoat for shortcomings' of Duterte drug war
'If they are now being called to account for their failure to deliver, they should not blame VP Leni for it,' says Vice President Leni Robredo's Spokesperson Barry Gutierrez

Robredo camp on attack vs Abante: 'Brazen assault on our free press'
(UPDATED) 'This attempt to intimidate and silence Abante...must be resisted by all freedom-loving Filipinos,' says the spokesperson of Vice President Leni Robredo

Robredo 'ready to face trumped up charges' in sedition complaint
'This is clearly politically motivated,' says the Vice President's spokesperson Barry Gutierrez of the sedition complaint

Otso Diretso says 'victory' in drawing clear lines vs admin
'If you don't agree with what is going on in our country, if you don't like the direction where it's going, support us,' says Otso Diretso spokesperson Barry Gutierrez
Robredo camp defers to Duterte on health disclosure: He knows his oath
‘The VP has said that...we want him healthy, we want him working. So if he says it's like that, then I suppose we must respect it,’ says Robredo’s spokesperson
What Red October? Robredo camp, Tindig Pilipinas groups deny ouster plot
Akbayan Representative Tom Villarin says the military is 'confusing legitimate dissent and extra-constitutional moves, if any, to be the same'

PH senators return to SC to fight for ICC membership
During oral arguments, former Akbayan representative Barry Gutierrez will present on behalf of the senators. 13 years ago, former senator Pimentel asked the SC to compel the Palace to have the Senate ratify the Rome Statute.

Robredo’s email address gets spoofed
Rappler CEO Maria Ressa receives a message from what pretended to be one of Vice President Leni Robredo's official email addresses, which goes, 'Fuck you Dilawans :D'

Robredo spokesman taunts Duterte: You forgot Cayetano again!
The opposition reacts to Duterte's choice 'successors'

Robredo eyes filing criminal case vs blogger Drew Olivar
A video of blogger Drew Olivar cursing the Vice President resurfaces online and reaches Robredo's camp

Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: What does history tell us about Gloria Arroyo?
Walk down memory lane with Leloy Claudio and Barry Gutierrez on the rise and fall – and rise – of GMA

'Prime Minister Arroyo' if Cha-Cha succeeds, opposition warns
'She has the smarts, she has the experience, and this is something that she’s wanted to have for a long time,' says former lawmaker Barry Gutierrez

Incompetent? 'Look who's talking,' Robredo camp tells Duterte
(UPDATED) Vice President Leni Robredo's legal adviser, Barry Gutierrez, lists the country's woes under President Rodrigo Duterte, including rising inflation, a bigger debt burden, and the spate of killings

LP's 'resistance slate' for 2019: Bam Aquino, Chel Diokno, Gary Alejano
The LP president reveals 6 names they're considering for the 2019 senate slate: Bam Aquino, Chel Diokno, Erin Tañada, Gary Alejano, Barry Gutierrez, and Agot Isidro

Robredo not 'out of touch,' says VP's legal adviser
Lawyer Barry Gutierrez says the Vice President visits communities through her anti-poverty program, which allows her to talk to and help Filipinos from 'all walks of life'

Robredo camp hits alleged plan to abolish VP post under federalism
The Office of the Vice President points out that the only time the Philippines did not have a vice president was during the dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos

Hilbay urges SC to resolve petition to convene Congress on martial law
The Court can still decide regardless of the expiration of the 60 day period but the best time to decide is now says former solicitor general Florin Hilbay
Alvarez impeachment threat is 'harassment' – Robredo legal adviser
You have the Speaker – no less – saying this is an impeachable offense That already [raises questions] on how fair the process will be says vice presidential legal adviser and ex lawmaker Barry Gutierrez

LOOK: Robredo's letter to PNP requesting info on drug war
The Office of the Vice President shows a copy of its January 30 letter seeking information from the Philippine National Police which it says went unanswered

Roxas spokesman: 'We will win this the honest way'
Edwin Lacierda urges the public to report to Comelec alleged incidents of vote counting machines wrongly crediting votes to Mar Roxas


Inside Balay: Who's who in the Roxas campaign
It s a mix of family members former and current government officials and LP and coalition stalwarts

Presidential bets: NPC support for Grace Poe 'not solid'
But the camp of Poe hits back If they do not believe in the cohesion of the NPC why did they all court the party in the first place?

PODCAST: Roxas' key message is why voters should trust him
Roxas’ spokesman Barry Gutierrez also admits there are drawbacks in being the administration s candidate

LP to Chiz Escudero: This isn't about your 'whims'
LP spokesman Barry Gutierrez distances the coalition from Comelec

LP behind Grace Poe DQ? Far from it – Spokesman
The spokesman of the LP led coalition points to the recent SET decision and to opposition UNA when asked if they were behind efforts to disqualify Poe

3rd try: Will politics be sweeter for Risa Hontiveros?
Daang Matuwid coalition spokesman and Akbayan Representative Barry Gutierrez says better survey numbers and a clearer message will spell the difference for Risa Hontiveros in 2016

Zero Hunger: Holding gov't responsible
A lawmaker says the lack of guarantee to right to food in the 1987 Philippine Constitution should be changed to push for accountability

Bicolano lawmakers vow bloc vote for De Lima if she runs for senator
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima says she will announce her decision on whether or not to run for the Senate on August 27 her birthday

House passes on 2nd reading extension for HR claims
The House is expected to pass the measure on 3rd and final reading before Congress goes on recess on October 29

Gov't urged to extend deadline for Martial Law claims
The claims board has so far accepted 17 659 applications

Nat'l student handbook pushes for bill on students' rights
The National Student Handbook can guide students in asserting their rights on campus especially in institutions without a functioning student government that can represent them

Akbayan still with Aquino, denies internal conflict
There will always be points of disagreement on specific issues but none of them have been big enough for us to consider breaking off with the President and his party says Akbayan Representative Barry Gutierrez

Gov't fund sought for parties with more women candidates
Political parties having women as 30 of its candidates can have access to an empowerment fund that can augment campaign kitties
House bill seeks to end hunger in 10 years
The bill seeks to establish a comprehensive framework to ensure the right of every Filipino to access adequate food at all times
Remove Ducut, Aquino asked
Malacañang maintains there is a process that needs to be followed and she will be given the chance to respond to the accusations
Lani Mercado, fellow solons get tested for HIV/AIDS
The 3 lawmakers – authors of bills seeking to strengthen the country s HIV AIDS policy – do voluntary testing to stress: There s no shame in getting tested
Akbayan asks Aquino to scrap pork barrel
The abolition must be total and unconditional says Akbayan
'Damning evidence' vs Sotto: Kennedy rebuke
The complaint letter of Kennedy s daughter is part of an ethics case that over 30 faculty members will file against Sen Sotto for plagiarism on Tuesday