Teachers' alliance, human rights defenders back Robredo-Pangilinan in May polls

Tropang Angat does the ‘finger heart’ gesture at the end of their grand rally in Plaza Quezon, Naga City, Bicol, Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2022, Naga City, Bicol. The gesture has been related to their campaign, ‘Mas radikal ang magmahal.’

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MANILA, Philippines — The Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) Philippines on Monday formally endorsed the election bids of Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan, who are running for president and vice president, citing their "exemplary track record" and concrete plans for the education sector. 

The endorsement comes on the heels of a similar endorsement by  more than 100 human rights defenders, who said the two are candidates who have stood up for human rights.

ACT is represented at the House by the ACT Teachers party-list, which is part of the Makabayan bloc that has already announced support for Robredo and Pangilinan.

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