HIGHLIGHTS: Leody de Guzman-Walden Bello proclamation rally

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

In a historical move, labor leader and Partido Lakas ng Masa presidential bet Leody de Guzman will vie for the presidency against bigger names in Philippine politics. De Guzman, a labor leader and organizer for over three decades, will be having Laban ng Masa chairperson Walden Bello as his running mate.

The tandem had built their platforms on economic, political, and social development reforms. As they’ve said in previous statements, they are out to fight against the so-called “Marcos-Duterte Axis of Evil.”

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Feb 8, 2022 7:38 PM PHT

‘MANGGAGAWA NAMAN’: Leaders in focus

‘MANGGAGAWA NAMAN’: Leaders in focus

From (L-R) Senatoriable Roy Cabonegro, vp candidate Walden Bello, pres’l candidate Leody de Guzman, and senatoriables Luke Espiritu and David D’Angelo. | via @jairojourno #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/cKV0WrydoE pic.twitter.com/s4NTIEpgbP
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022

PLM senate aspirants (L-R) Roy Cabonegro, David D'Angelo, and Luke Espiritu wave to their supporters during the De Guzman – Bello proclamation launch at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani on February 8, 2022.

Photos: Jire Carreon/Rappler #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/cKV0WrydoE pic.twitter.com/ccZsp9TDs8
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022

Feb 8, 2022 7:26 PM PHT

Different unions, mass organizations, other groups join De Guzman and Bello’s campaign launch

Various individuals from different unions, mass organizations, and other groups join Leody de Guzman and Walden Bello’s campaign launch.@rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/pamJoh3CFA
— Jairo Bolledo (@jairojourno) February 8, 2022

Feb 8, 2022 7:06 PM PHT

Ka Leody’s Senate slate: Labor leaders, environmentalists, rights defenders

Feb 8, 2022 6:46 PM PHT

Various cultural groups perform and speak at De Guzman-Bello’s proclamation rally

De Guzman and Bello said they are running to fight their so-called “Marcos-Duterte Axis of Evil" and are championing their "alternative agenda" with their platforms. "Manggagawa naman" is one of their campaign slogans. |via @_sofiaguanzon #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/WVfMhjOTVw
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022

Feb 8, 2022 6:29 PM PHT

Campaign launch of De Guzman pushes through despite delays

LOOK: The campaign launch of Leody de Guzman pushes through despite of delays.

Cultural groups are now performing as part of the program.@rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/rT2CkReEXg
— Jairo Bolledo (@jairojourno) February 8, 2022

Feb 8, 2022 6:27 PM PHT

Standby for De Guzman-Bello’s proclamation rally

Feb 8, 2022 6:26 PM PHT

Comelec: No campaign permit application from Leody De Guzman’s proclamation rally

Rappler.com

During a press briefing earlier today, Comelec Spokesperson James Jimenez said the report it received from its National Capital Region office did not include the name of Leody de Guzman as among the presidential candidates that secured a campaign permit for their campaign event today.

“We already have a copy of ‘yung Matrix nila for all applications received, approved and denied,” added Comelec Director Lai David. When asked if this would mean De Guzman is committing an election offense for pushing through with the rally, David answered: “Definitely, it is an election offense because the requirement is they need to seek a permit first before conducting a campaign. So yes, it is an election offense.”

In a phone call with Rappler, De Guzman’s running mate and VP candidate Walden Bello says they are still fixing the Comelec permit ahead of their campaign rally at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani at 6 PM.

Feb 8, 2022 6:04 PM PHT

Preparations before the campaign launch of Leody de Guzman at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani

Feb 8, 2022 5:48 PM PHT

De Guzman and supporters march to Bantayog ng mga Bayani

LOOK: Presidential candidate Leody de Guzman arrives at the ABS-CBN area to start their march towards Bantayog ng mga Bayani. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/NVtATkrcg8
— Jairo Bolledo (@jairojourno) February 8, 2022

https://twitter.com/_sofiaguanzon/status/1490982861977305099

LOOK: Leody de Guzman and his supporters are now marching to Bantayog ng mga Bayani. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/uhWlEBDMeU
— Jairo Bolledo (@jairojourno) February 8, 2022

EARLIER: Presidential candidate Ka Leody de Guzman marches with Partido Lakas ng Masa supporters as they head to the Bantayog ng mga Bayani to kick-off their campaign for the May elections.

Photos: Jire Carreon/Rappler #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/cKV0WrydoE pic.twitter.com/87z8Kh2pBF
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022

Feb 8, 2022 5:39 PM PHT

Leody de Guzman caravan now at ABS-CBN

Rappler.com

Partido Lakas ng Masa presidential candidate Leody de Guzman’s caravan is now at the vicinity of ABS-CBN Network where he is greeted by members of progressive and labor groups. De Guzman and his supporters will now march to the main proclamation rally venue to be held at 6PM at the Bantayog ng mga Bayani.