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CANDON, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines—NBN-ZTE whistle-blower Jose De Venecia III said he was energized by the support of “reform-minded” groups from the Armed Forces in his senatorial candidacy.
De Venecia, who is running under deposed President Joseph Estrada’s Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, said the endorsement of the Magdalo Group and the Rebolusyonaryong Alyansang Makabayan-Young Officers’ Union (RAM-YOU) had inspired him in his advocacy against corruption.
“Magdalo’s support has strengthened my resolve to bring my fight for clean government to the Senate, along with our advocacy to genuinely uplift the lives of the poorest of the poor,” De Venecia said.
One of the Magdalo Group’s leaders, Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, won in the last senatorial elections despite being in detention for charges in connection with the Oakwood Mutiny.
De Venecia said Sen. Gregorio Honasan also conveyed to him the support of the RAM-YOU.
De Venecia vowed to help the groups in their reform agenda, “not only within the military, but also in their fight against corruption and misuse of government resources.”
“Both Senators Honasan and Trillanes have put their lives on the line to push for badly needed change in our government and Philippine society in general,” he said.
“I am truly thankful that they have favorably considered my candidacy, and I can do no less than to vow that I will remain true to their cause,” he added.
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