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Magdalo asks CA to stop DOJ panel investigating sedition complaint
But Magdalo's Gary Alejano and Jonnell Sangalang file their petition with the Court of Appeals on the same day the DOJ panel wrapped up its investigation

'Don't believe a scammer': Bam Aquino denies hiring 'blogger' to discredit Bong Go
'Puwede ba tigilan niya ako sa mga kalokohan niya?' former senator Antonio Trillanes IV tells Senator Bong Go, who also accused him of a 'conspiracy' against administration bets in the May polls based on the say-so of an alleged scammer
Otso Diretso bets' promise: We won't steal public funds if elected
The opposition candidates also vow to bring independence to the Senate, saying it cannot be a chamber that simply bows to the whims of the Duterte administration

Otso Diretso thanks rain-soaked supporters: 'You are the spirit of this campaign'
Heavy rain pours during the opposition senatorial ticket's thanksgiving concert at the UP Sunken Garden. But the crowd stays to listen to their speeches.

Otso Diretso hopes to stage another ‘revolution’ in historic Kawit, Cavite
Their host and Cavite 1st District Representative Boy Blue Abaya delivers a speech endorsing Otso Diretso, but does not share the stage with them

Otso Diretso bets challenge Duterte: Be transparent in China deals
'Because he is an advocate of freedom of information, kung talagang naniniwala siya dito, hindi na kailangan dapat ihingi nang kahit sino man ang mga kontratang pinirmahan,' says Senatorial bet Erin Tañada III

Otso Diretso dares Paolo Duterte: Show your tattoo, clear your name
'Kung talagang walang basehan, 'yon 'yong pinakamadaling gawin,' says Otso Diretso candidate Florin Hilbay on Paolo Duterte showing his tattoo to counter allegations against him

Better PH education? Pay teachers more – Otso Diretso
The opposition senatorial bets also say teachers must be given proper technical and technological support

Still lagging behind, Alejano seeks ban on release of preelection surveys
'Given a chance, we'll pass a bill that will prohibit such [a] mind-conditioning tool,' says Otso Diretso senatorial bet Gary Alejano

Give incentives to companies helping poor LGUs – Otso Diretso
Otso Diretso senatorial candidate Florin Hilbay proposes giving tax breaks to companies that would expand operations to the provinces

Duterte narco list aims to ‘control’ May elections, say Otso Diretso bets
President Duterte is committing ‘abuse of power and discretion which tramples on the rights of every individual to due process,’ says senatorial candidate Gary Alejano

Otso Diretso to Duterte: 'Stop fueling fire of persecution vs Church'
The opposition senatorial bets argue that President Rodrigo Duterte's tirades against the Catholic Church are emboldening some to threaten members of the clergy

Apolitical? Bong Go posters displayed at Liga ng mga Barangay event – Alejano
Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano says the campaign jingle of administration senatorial bet Bong Go was also played outside the venue

Government paid for Bong Go shirts in nationwide event – Alejano
(UPDATED) Gary Alejano shows DILG documents authorizing local government units to pay for the registration fee of barangay captains, an amount which covers a kit with Bong Go t-shirts
Gary Alejano: Strengthen cyber libel to combat fake news
Alejano’s fellow Otso Diretso candidate Bam Aquino says the cyber libel law is a ‘double-edged’ sword that could curb people’s freedom of speech
To protect West PH Sea, Alejano to push for Dept of Maritime Oceanic Affairs in Senate
The former marine captain also calls for a 'clear maritime strategy' that would identify what is within the Philippines' domain and would harmonize actions of all government agencies in protecting the country's sovereignty

FALSE: Alejano says OFWs 'sold their souls to Duterte'
Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano reiterates that the quote is false and is just propaganda. The claim had already been proven false and is being rehashed.

Otso Diretso to Hugpong: 'Don't want to be called thieves? Then don't steal'
(UPDATED)'Hindi negative campaigning ang magsabi ng totoo,' says Otso Diretso senatorial bet and ex-Quezon congressman Erin Tañada

Top poll ad spender? Alejano says he spent less than '3%' of PCIJ estimate
'I cannot imagine myself having that amount,' says Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano, who has been named by the PCIJ as the top 10 ad spender so far for the 2019 polls

Alejano's unlikely ally: Duterte supports renaming Philippines
President Rodrigo Duterte already has a name in mind for the country: Maharlika. This was the name supported by the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos.

Arroyo, lawmakers condemn killing of Batocabe
(6th UPDATE) Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and other lawmakers call for a speedy probe into the killing of AKO Bicol Representative Rodel Batocabe

Magdalo seeks House probe into alleged AFP arms sale to rebels, terrorists
'To preserve the honor, integrity, and the dignity of the whole AFP, and most importantly, to preserve the lives of our soldiers who have offered their lives to serve out nation,' says Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano

Priority bills of Senate bets cover death penalty, tax suspension
Eight senatorial hopefuls discuss the priority bills they would push for should they win in the 2019 elections

Senate bets on labor issues: End 'endo,' gender discrimination
Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano says the government must set an example by regularizing its own contractual hires

Enrile, Osmeña back China oil deal; Alejano says it's a trap
Former senators Juan Ponce Enrile and Serge Osmeña cite China's military might to justify backing the oil and gas deal between Manila and Beijing

Senate bets on drugs: Solve poverty or kill drug lords in Luneta?
Duterte appointee Ronald dela Rosa wants drug lords shot in Luneta, while Duterte critic Gary Alejano says government should start by addressing poverty

Duterte’s NPA death squad will target the poor – opposition
Human rights lawyer and senatorial candidate Chel Diokno says the only lasting solution he sees is the resumption of peace talks between the government and the Left

Duterte can't rely on military alone to solve PH problems – Alejano
'For the President, it seems that it’s the military that is the sole solution to the problems of the country. That is wrong,' says Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano

Oil and gas deal in West PH Sea 'victory for 'bully' China – Alejano
'The fact that we have recognized China in sharing with [them] our own resources in our own waters is already a victory on their part,' says Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano

#TheLeaderIWant: Gary Alejano on taking his fight to the Senate
If elected senator, how will the former Marine captain prove that he can be the soldier of every Filipino?

Alejano to Duterte: You're selling PH to China, you don't know patriotism
Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano reacts to President Rodrigo Duterte's statement likening the Magdalo party to ISIS
In campaign jingle, Alejano is 'soldier of every Filipino'
Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano highlights his bravery as a former soldier in his campaign jingle as a senatorial bet

HOAX: Alejano's 'quotes' on Bong Go
Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano says the quotes are fake and part of black propaganda ahead of the 2019 elections

Hilbay, Macalintal complete official opposition senatorial slate
The opposition coalition, led by the Liberal Party, will field only 8 senatorial candidates
Magdalo congressman Gary Alejano files candidacy for senator
Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano vows to fight for the security of every Filipino family and to uphold Philippine sovereignty against China if he wins a Senate seat

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Opposition’s Senate bets unfazed by poor survey numbers
'Hindi naman ho kami tumitingin sa surveys. Kami ay tumitingin sa sentimiyento ng taongbayan,' says Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano

Tindig Pilipinas endorses Senate bets who will 'fight for all of us'
(UPDATED) 'They will be our fighters against poverty, for social inclusion, and for the nation’s sovereignty,' says the opposition coalition

Arroyo: Be concerned about Duterte’s health ‘only if he says it’s serious’
But opposition lawmakers say Malacañang's conflicting statements on the President's health raise concerns

Trillanes on his arrest: ‘Democracy died today’
This case 'goes beyond me,' says the second senator to be arrested under the Duterte administration

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'

Congressional leaders lukewarm to probing Trillanes amnesty revocation
Lawmakers are hoping Congress leaders will assert the independence of the legislative branch in the issue of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV's amnesty

SC denial of TRO still a 'victory' for Trillanes, says Magdalo
Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano says the Supreme Court has 'shown independence' by giving Senator Antonio Trillanes IV the chance to explain his side in court

How can rebel groups trust gov’t negotiations again? – Alejano
(UPDATED) Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano says the revocation of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV's amnesty has a 'far-reaching effect to peace and stability in our country'

Disobey Duterte's 'illegal orders,' Alejano asks AFP, PNP
'I'm reminding them that they are not the private army of this President, they are the army of the people,' says Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano

Revocation of Trillanes' amnesty 'clear act of revenge' – Alejano
(2nd UPDATE) 'Maliwanag na political persecution 'yan,' says Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano, a mutineer turned lawmaker like Senator Antonio Trillanes IV

House to probe P6.8-billion shabu smuggled from China, Taiwan
Opposition lawmakers Miro Quimbo and Gary Alejano slam the drug smuggling, calling it a 'big blow' to President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug campaign

'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

Alejano tags airing of Chinese shows in PTV as PH ‘surrender’ to China
Opposition lawmaker Gary Alejano argues PTV should focus on promoting Philippine culture and traditions instead of 'betraying' the country by airing Chinese shows

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