Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday said he will use the remaining days of the campaign period to go around the country to rally for support from poor Filipinos, who he believes, would determine the result of this year’s presidential election.
The Philippines never lacked leaders who are intelligent with impressive platforms of government but all of them failed to bring progress and uplift the lives of Filipinos because they have allowed corruption to flourish, according to Senator Manny Pacquiao.
On the 36th anniversary of Edsa People Power Revolution, Senator Manny Pacquiao said on Friday the Philippines was ripe for a new revolution – a revolution against corruption.
To show Filipinos just how much P5,000 is worth nowadays, Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday conducted a market tour in Metro Manila to buy the monthly needs of households.
Senator Manny Pacquiao has vowed to go after landgrabbers and abusive landowners who, for a long time, have exploited poor farmers and fisherfolks, resulting in serious problems over food security and even aggravating poverty across the country.
Senator Manny Pacquiao has rejected proposals to ban sari-sari stores from selling over-the-counter (OTC) drugs, arguing that not everyone has access to the medicines they need.
Senator Manny Pacquiao has raised the need to review the country’s energy policies as he criticized the decision of previous governments to privatize utilities including the power sector.
Senator Manny Pacquiao’s camp said the presidential candidate is “getting more traction” in his bid for the presidency as he went around four key cities in the vote-rich Laguna province.
Senator Manny Pacquiao said he would run after loan sharks preying on the poor through usurious lending practices.
If elected as president, Senator Manny Pacquiao promised that his administration will provide free decent homes for all homeless families and extend zero-to-low interest loans for those who want to set up small businesses.
