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Walden Bello

11 months

We Filipinos cannot just stand and watch as Israel's genocide in Gaza happens before our very eyes. 🇵🇭Read our open letter: 🇵🇸Add your signature:

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2 years

Di rin kami aatras... sa Halo Halo.

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2 years

All together now: "Fuck you, Marcos!" Thanks, @iamjohnoliver .

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@WaldenBello

2 years

Arrested late afternoon Monday on silly charge of cyberlibel posted by the camp of Sarah Duterte. These people are mistaken if they think they can silence me and suppress my exercise of free speech.

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@WaldenBello

2 years

On Lorenzo, Loren, and Love

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@WaldenBello

2 years

FUCK YOU, MARCOS. THE BATTLE HAS JUST BEGUN.

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@WaldenBello

2 years

My deepest thanks to all who mobilized against the grave threat to free speech posed by the charge of cyberlibel against me by the camp of VP Sara Duterte. What a wonderful display of unity in defense of our common values! With solidarity like this, how can we possibly lose?

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@WaldenBello

2 years

Congratulations, @risahontiveros . A well-deserved reelection. Your victory shows there is hope for real change. We just need to work at it.

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@inquirerdotnet

2 years

Reelectionist Sen. Risa Hontiveros is poised to retake her seat as probably the only oppositionist among the top 12 candidates in the senatorial race. Read:

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

2 years

Sara all may whiskey to survive the coming Marcos-Duterte years. #NewProfilePic

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

On Hotel Okada scuffle. Someone booed Ka Leody, and I booed Marcos, Jr, to warn his hakot crowd we would not take their antics meekly. One guy demanded I be expelled. I went over to him and offered my cheek for him to either hit or kiss. He refused. They threw him out. I stayed.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Seryoso ka ba, Sara? Public service, disaster preparedness, social welfare—none of these need military service. They need the exact opposite: demilitarization. If militarization were so helpful, shouldn’t we have the best COVID response in the world today?

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@rapplerdotcom

3 years

@beacupin Duterte: If only he wasn’t so quick to react, he would have realized that I also emphasized the need for the youth to be prepared for disasters and become proactive community partners in rescue operations and in aiding victims of calamities. | via @beacupin #PHVote #WeDecide

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@WaldenBello

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

In Estancia, Iloilo, Leody and I ran into a Kakampink rally. When they spotted Leody inside the van, they ran with joy towards us. After a few photo ops, our security pulled Leody into the van for fear that, like John Lennon, he could lose his red shirt to pink souvenir hunters.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

2 years

While other candidates were meeting to declare nothing, we were consulting with the Tboli people on what they want from public officials. Ka Leody was the first presidential candidate to meet with the Tboli people here in Brgy Lemsnolon.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

In response to my accusing her of cowardice, Sara D says no need raw to attend the VP debates cause "In less than 5 years since her [becoming] Mayor in 2016, Davao has received no less than 118 awards, citations, and recognitions." Best hideout for no-shows in debates is 119.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

#TaxTheRich .

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Election day should be a national holiday. Pass it on.

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@ABSCBNNews

3 years

BREAKING: Comelec sets voting hours on election day, May 9, 2022, from 6 am to 7 pm. | via @jauhnetienne

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

No comment na. Salamat, CNN, for letting me express what so many felt: "Nganong talawan man, Inday?"

𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚

@Xtian_Odinson29

3 years

Walden Bello Ended The CNN Vice Presidential Debate with Violence! Calling Baby M and S/ara “idiots”

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@WaldenBello

2 years

HUMAN SACRIFICE Translating Isko Moreno: "In ancient societies like the Mayas and Aztecs, women were made to sacrifice their lives to save society. I call on Leni to make the ultimate sacrifice and withdraw, for only yours truly, masculine and strong, can bring salvation."

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

SMNI, the Quibuloy station, just cancelled the Feb 22 vice prexy debate. Unfortunate since this would have given me a chance to engage Sara in a policy debate. Not surprised. After Leody's win on Tuesday, the Marcos-Sara camp obviously wanted to avoid a double debacle. Sayang.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Mayor Sara Duterte, why are you not here? Sa Bisaya, nganong talawan man ka, Inday?

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Thank you to everyone for the support tonight. I think we did great. #TheFilipinoVotes #CNNPHVPDebate #CNNPHPresidentialDebate

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@WaldenBello

3 years

ON LENI... Leni and I may not be on the same page but I admire her integrity as well as her bravery in undertaking this campaign despite the dirty misogynist attacks on her on the internet by the stupid DDS and Marcos fanatics, whose manok don't have even 1/16th of her courage.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

2 years

Comelec, please don't move the venue of the postponed prexy and vice prexy debates from the Sofitel to the Okada. The Sofitel food is so much better than the casino leftover food served at the Quiboloy debates at the Okada. You don't want candidates to die from food poisoning.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Live at the SMNI aka #ManggagawaVSMagnanakaw debate

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@WaldenBello

2 years

What do I think about Marcos Junior being sworn in as head of state? Well, to borrow a line from Sheryl Crow, it's one giant mindfuck.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

We are once again paying for the shutdown of ABS-CBN, which provided the most effective early-warning system. Self-serving authoritarian politics has combined with the activities of big polluters to create disaster in a country that is extremely vulnerable to global warming.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

'Di mo kami maloloko. Billions of pesos were allocated to overpriced purchases from Pharmally, Build Build Build, NTF-ELCAC, and other projects. These should be immediately reprogrammed to disaster relief through a special session of Congress.

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@inquirerdotnet

3 years

‘NAUBOS TALAGA ‘YONG PERA NATIN’ Pres. Rodrigo Duterte has assured those affected by Typhoon #OdettePH that he is trying to look for funds for their aid, saying that govt. coffers have already been “immensely depleted” due to the COVID-19 pandemic. READ:

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

2 years

Megalomania run wild! At the entrance of the sex-trafficking Kingdom of Quiboloy's grand project to outstrip the INC's Philippine Arena.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

2 years

COMELEC must immediately dismiss the senseless and dangerous disqualification cases filed against Kabataan and Gabriela Party-lists, and #ProclaimKabataan and #ProclaimGabriela tomorrow.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

I and my idol @SenLeiladeLima . #FreeLeilaNow

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Yes, I said "Fuck you, Marcos" on primetime TV. No, I do not regret it.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Marriage is an institution that began not to promote reproduction but to mark possession, of women by men. Institutions must evolve alongside our growing appreciation of the many dimensions of love between human beings, not imprison us in archaic values, definitions, & practices.

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3 years

@lito_atienza @ConstantKC Atienza: We don't believe in same-sex marriage because marriage is meant for a male and a female and the purpose is reproduction.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

From the heart of the class struggle ❤

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Thanks for the warm welcome. 😄

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@chizwheeze52

3 years

Something unexpected happened, Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates Ka Leody and Walden passed by during our local Walk for Leni-Kiko here in Estancia, Iloilo!!! 😭😭😭 I hoped I showed you both how much we are also rooting for you! #EstanciaIsPink

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@WaldenBello

2 years

#FreeLeilaNow

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@WaldenBello

2 years

Congratulations, @LukeEspirituPH . 3 million plus votes for a political novice is something. One more month could have landed you in the Magic 12. All in all, a great beginning. And the country is grateful to you for keeping those jokers Gadon and Roque out of the Senate.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Says a man who was neck-deep in the crimes of Martial Law as a notorious Metrocom officer, who later built a PNP record so controversial he had to go on the run for 15 months. If Ping truly atoned for his Marcos era sins, he would not have authored the draconian Anti-Terror Act.

Daily Guardian

@dailyguardianph

3 years

Presidential candidate Senator Ping Lacson says “never again” to martial law, a period marred by human rights abuses and rampant graft and corruption.

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@WaldenBello

3 years

When @LeodyManggagawa and I win, we will be traveling to and from Malacañang in SUVs -- sidecar utility vehicles. (Joke niya to, Minarcos ko lang)

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@WaldenBello

3 years

Dagdag ko lang: stop this distinction between civil unions and same-sex marriage nonsense! The LGBTQ+ are not second-class citizens -- they deserve true equality.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Disappointing (but not surprising) on the part of SMNI. Though I have to say, @LukeEspirituPH savaging Gadon and Roque was a beautiful sight. Harry especially needed to be called out to his face for selling his soul to the Marcoses for cheap. That's my senator!

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@LeodyManggagawa

3 years

Nakakapagtakang tila namatay ang microphone ni @LukeEspirituPH nang iniisa-isa na niya ang mga human rights violations nung panahon ni Marcos.

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2 years

Ka Leody in the line of fire, literally. Here we are duscussing with Manobo people the theft of their lands by Mayor Lorenzo in Bukidnon. A few hours later, while marching in support of their rights, Leody was nearly hit by gunfire from goons that hit a friend beside him.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

2 years

A friend said Greta Thunberg would make a better president than the one who currently holds the post in the Philippines. I said I'd submit the question to a poll on Twitter. Please like if you agree with Greta. Comments welcome.

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@WaldenBello

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@WaldenBello

2 years

Habang tutok si @iampinglacson at @IskoMoreno sa 'Number 2', focus pa rin tayo sa Number 1 -- Number 1 sa dictatorship and plunder. Pay your taxes, @bongbongmarcos !

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@gmanews

2 years

Vice presidential candidate Professor Walden Bello kept his focus on presidential bet Bongbong Marcos and his tax issues as he and running mate labor leader Leody De Guzman visited indigenous communities in South Cotabato on Sunday.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

I'm proud to say that Leody and I are the only presidential and vice presidential candidates to have come out in favor of decriminalizing abortion. That and marriage equality are non-negotiables in a just society.

Ka Leody de Guzman

@LeodyManggagawa

3 years

Sa tingin ko mabuti ito para makamit ng kababaihan ang tunay na kalayaan na magdikta para sa kanilang mga katawan at buhay.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

2 years

Do I worry about Sara Duterte being DepEd chief? Yes. Given her previous comments about the so-called "value" of subjecting youth to mandatory military training, there's a danger she could turn DepEd into a gigantic Philippine MIlitary Academy.

ABS-CBN News

@ABSCBNNews

2 years

Leading presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos says VP frontrunner Sara Duterte has agreed to lead the Department of Education. | via @jaehwabernardo #Halalan2022

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@WaldenBello

2 years

Writing on the electoral results in an article for Rappler in May, I predicted that "One would not be surprised if after a year, the Marcoses and Dutertes will be at each other’s throats." I was wrong. Mea culpa. It's taken less than a year for them to be at each other's throats.

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@WaldenBello

3 years

On the way to Mindanao sorties with my president @LeodyManggagawa

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@WaldenBello

3 years

. @IskoMoreno made clear his pro-billionaire, anti-worker position yesterday when he spoke on the issue of contractualization.

ABS-CBN News

@ABSCBNNews

3 years

No end for "endo" if Manila Mayor Isko Moreno wins the presidency in #Halalan2022 . Read more:

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@WaldenBello

3 years

I will be watching Ka @LeodyManggagawa in his debate with Marcos Jr. tonight. I'll be there to see my hero rip the son of the dictator to shreds and share his vision of the Philippines' future with a national TV audience. Go, Leody! #ManggagawaVsMagnanakaw #KaLeodyVSKaWatan

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@WaldenBello

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Today, I committed not just to exhume the dictator's body and bring it back to Batac, but also to charge the Marcos family for expenses involved in the exhumation.

ABS-CBN News

@ABSCBNNews

3 years

JUST IN: Partido Lakas ng Masa tandem presidential aspirant @LeodyManggagawa and vice presidential hopeful @WaldenBello seek to reverse the decision to bury the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. #Halalan2022 | via @josiahvantonio

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@WaldenBello

3 years

Isko: I took the money and ran but I paid tax on it. Ping: The law allowed me to escape the reach of the law. #KBPForum

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@WaldenBello

3 years

Now for the long-awaited part of the evening: I try the food. #PiliPinasDebates2022

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@WaldenBello

2 years

Today while presiding at the Davao City Council, I declared all those who declared me persona non grata in Davao persona non grata in the eyes of the Filipino people.

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2 years

Published in 1993, this book is still one of the best sources for understanding the devastation Marcos Sr wreaked on the Philippine economy. Packed with stats and insights, a masterpiece by my friend Ret Prof Jim Boyce of UMass.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

What a pleasure to be attacked for "bad manners" by Apollo Quiboloy, the cult chief who is on the FBI's Most Wanted list for sex trafficking and other criminal offenses. Not a good excuse, Quibby baby, for Sara's being scared to debate yours truly.

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@WaldenBello

3 years

Thank you for this, Kevin. In the spirit of the holiday, I offer: Fuck you, Imelda, Imee, and most of all, fuck you Marcos Sr. and Jr.!

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@KevinKalbo

3 years

S e a s o n ‘ s G r e e t i n g s ⛄️

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@WaldenBello

3 years

Manny Pacquiao: I salute the LGBTQ+, they're good workers, but they shouldn't marry. Ridiculous! #CNNPHPresidentialDebate

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@WaldenBello

3 years

IS SARA SETTING ME UP TO BE KILLED? Statement by Prof. Walden Bello, vice presidential candidate of Laban ng Masa and Partido Lakas ng Masa

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@WaldenBello

3 years

We will #AbolishNTFELCAC . Period.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Like father, like daughter. Duterte’s legacy was to arm people and tell them to kill. Now his daughter wants to do it to the youth as well.

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@newswatchplusph

3 years

Duterte: Gagamitin ko ang aking opisina—Office of the Vice President—para kausapin ang Congress and the Senate to make military service for all 18 years old, male and female, mandatory in our country. Nakikita natin ito sa ibang bansa, South Korea, Israel

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Puff! In just two minutes in last night's debate, Atty @LukeEspirituPH wiped out the millions that sex trafficker Quiboloy invested in the Okada event to showcase the Marcos-Duterte slate, destroying Larry ("bastos ka") Gadon and Dirty Harry Roque.

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@WaldenBello

2 years

With Datu Roland, a Manobo in Bukidnon. He was a promising pro boxer in Japan -- 21 wins (18 by knockout) and one draw. He chose to come back home to participate in his people's struggle against a powerful landgrabber who expelled them from 900 hectares of their ancestral domain.

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@WaldenBello

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It's obvious that I'm totally exhausted by Davao sorties but @LeodyManggagawa is still energized. Age really makes a difference. 😅

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@WaldenBello

3 years

Our empathy should be reserved for ordinary Filipinos being hospitalized for COVID-19 and going bankrupt to pay their hospital bills, not the plunderer who can't manage to log in to Zoom.

Inquirer

@inquirerdotnet

3 years

On Sunday, the Marcos camp issued an official statement narrating the events that led to a “judgment call” that forced the presidential candidate to cancel his participation in the event via Zoom. Read more:

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

WILL THE DUTERTES PLEASE STOP INVOLVING THE NATION IN THEIR FAMILY FEUD AND DISAPPEAR AND TAKE THE MARCOSES ALONG WITH THEM?

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3 years

Senator Leila de Lima marks 5th year of unjust imprisonment. One of the reasons I am running for vice president is to free this innocent woman framed by an evil president. One of the first things President Leody de Guzman and I will do when we assume office is to free Leila.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Pinaglalaruan ni Marcos ang Comelec. Like his dad, this convicted tax evader has no respect for the law. No excuse for Comelec not to #DisqualifyBBM .

Rappler

@rapplerdotcom

3 years

@newsdwight Marcos' lawyer says a physician saw Marcos Jr. yesterday and will issue a medical certificate for him within the day. Guanzon is furious though. She asks, "Why can't your client join even via Zoom?" #PHVote #WeDecide | via @newsdwight WATCH:

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@WaldenBello

2 years

Davao, I have returned. See you tomorrow at 9am at the Justice Hall.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

2 years

Congrats to Ka @LeodyManggagawa whose influence was much, much greater than the votes he got. Thanks especially for killing two myths: 1) that one has no choice but to vote for the lesser evil; and 2) that the Left has no choice but to run as a "buntot" to liberal elite.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

What Will Smith did to Chris Rock I would be tempted to do to Marcos Junior and his fat cheek. The difference between Will and me is I have greater self control, though I must confess that I would not know what I'd do if Marcos Junior were truly within slapping distance.

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@WaldenBello

3 years

I embarked on this campaign to present our socialist program which seeks to address the fundamental problems of our nation, to present the clearest antithesis to the evil dynastic politics of Marcos-Duterte. Of course I am in it to win.

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@WaldenBello

3 years

Sex trafficker Quiboloy's TV outfit will not allow me to attend tonight's #SMNISenatorialDebate at the Okada. Guess Quibby is afraid I plan to check if the food is not microwaved sobra from the presidential debate 2 weeks ago. Ingat kayo sa food poisoning.

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@WaldenBello

3 years

The format for the SMNI Debate is terrible. The questions really have no spark. The atmosphere is becoming so soporific and to top it off, the food seems to have come from the casino kitchen. #ManggagawaVSMagnanakaw

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@WaldenBello

3 years

We cautiously hope that COMELEC will ultimately not ignore the obvious: BBM’s tax evasion should disqualify him from the presidency. But beyond legalities and technicalities, we must strive for a strong, decisive democratic rejection of Marcosian politics. #DisqualifyMarcosJr

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

11 months

The subpoena to appear for my pre-trial in Davao City on Thursday, Nov 16, on charges of cyberlibel—that is, telling the truth—brought by the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte. Wish me luck, friends. I'll need lots of it since I'm up against VPP (very powerful people).

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@WaldenBello

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Marcos Jr defines 'terrorist' as those who use violence against non-combatants, who gun down and bomb innocents. No description has been more fitting for the Armed Forces of the Philippines. #ManggagawaVsMagnanakaw

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3 years

Tomorrow's SMNI debate: spoiled brat Marcos Jr, who is the epitome of degenerate elite politics; vs Leody, genuine labor leader carrying the struggles of ordinary Filipinos. I am confident Ka Leody will show why he deserves to win and why ours is the best strategy against Marcos.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Marcos Jr gives a safe answer to the SALN question. As if anyone would ever trust a document produced by these liars. #ManggagawaVSMagnanakaw

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@WaldenBello

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A photo from the archives: Walden Bello forcibly dragged out of the San Francisco Consulate, after he led its seizure as protest against the stage-managed elections of the Marcos regime in 1978. This resulted in his conviction and imprisonment by the US government.

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@WaldenBello

2 years

'Wag malugmok - makilahok! 'Wag mabalisa - mag-organisa!

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@WaldenBello

3 years

Marcos Jr: "I'd rather cook than be cooked." #KBPForum

Daily Guardian

@dailyguardianph

3 years

WHERE IS BBM? LOOK: While his fellow aspirants attended a forum, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was with broadcaster-host Korina Sanchez for her Rated Korina program. | @seanrafio

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@WaldenBello

2 years

The @LabanNgMasa challenge for the 2022 elections and beyond: governments should put ordinary people first. #TayoNaman

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@WaldenBello

3 years

The silver lining of this horrible day is @attyharryroque not getting elected to the ILC. Harry, you sold out your principles and you're now getting your comeuppance. May your career and reputation die a slow death, and your conscience be haunted by your decisions.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Here in the #CNNPHPresidentialDebate to support my hero, Ka @LeodyManggagawa . Livetweets to follow.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

How can Ms. Duterte be running for vice-president when, like her father, she appears not to realize that the Philippines needs not more soldiers, but more educators, artists, engineers, scientists, doctors, nurses, farmers, and workers to develop our country?

Bloomberg

@business

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Philippine VP candidate Sara Duterte said she will push mandatory military service for the young people if elected

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

COMELEC food: passable. Definitely better than Quiboloy's microwaved casino food. #PiliPinasDebates2022

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

The partylist ads are taking up too much time and are becoming the center of attention rather than the debate. This is by far the most disorganized of the presidential events. And it's boring as hell. #SMNI #ManggagawaVSMagnanakaw

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

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We still have over 140 hours left before the campaign period ends — ample time for Inday Sara Duterte to give us even just one hour to face us in a debate and expose her platform to scrutiny. Isang oras lang, Inday Sara. Anong kinakatakot mo? Nganong talawan man ka?

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

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None of the survey leaders broke from the pack. It was only Leody who made gains. It was only he who condemned Marcos by name. Congratulations, Leody, for a great performance. You are my hero.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

2 years

#ExtendVotingHoursPH .

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

3 years

Nagbibiro ka ba, Ping? The primary goal of PhilHealth should be to provide healthcare to all, not grow its money pile while scrimping on public service. This makes a neoliberal Secretary of Finance distinctly unqualified to lead it.

PING LACSON

@iampinglacson

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What is wrong with PhilHealth? Everything. First, it should be headed by somebody who knows accounting and fund management, not a health practitioner, much less a former law enforcer or a retired general. Therefore, it should be chaired by the Secretary Finance, not of DOH.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

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Will Smith has outdone my singing Frank Sinatra at the VP debate in protest at Sara Duterte's absence, by striding onstage and slapping comedian Chris Rock for joking about his wife. Now I’ll have to do better at the next debate. Question is, what do I do?

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

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Leody was passionate about his defense of workers (against stupid claims of workers' corruption from Space Cadet Montemayor) because of his lived experience as a worker-leader. He is the one on that stage who understands workers the most, and has a program that would uplift them.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

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YOUR SUPPORT CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE Making elected and non-elected authorities accountable through public criticism is a fundamental democratic right, but this is being subverted by politicians who seek to shield themselves by resorting to draconian libel and cyberlibel laws.

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

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While I am eager to see Boy Abunda dissect Marcos Jr., I would be more eager to see him interview @LeodyManggagawa . Good journalists must cover the full range of the political spectrum, not just the side of the status quo. #PatasNaLaban

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Walden Bello

@WaldenBello

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BONGBONGBONG..."Ayoko mainterview ng media. Ayoko irelease yung SALN ko. Ayoko magbayad ng buwis. Bastat ayoko. Ukinam dakayo amin!"

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