Presidential bets back creation of Cordillera autonomous region

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MANILA, Philippines — At least five presidential candidates are in favor of creating an autonomous region in the Cordilleras, following the mandate laid down in the 1987 Constitution.

 

Surrogates of labor leader LLeody de Guzman, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso, Sens. Ping Lacson and Manny Pacquiao and Vice President Leni Robredo's representatives all say their principals are supportive of the passage of a law that will grant the Cordillera region autonomy.

 

Partido Lakas ng Masa chairperson Sonny Melencio, who represented their presidential bet De Guzman, cited their relationship with the now-defunct militant organization Cordillera People’s Liberation Army as proof that they have long been advocating for autonomy in the region.

 

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