Urban poor hold Panunuluyan procession in support of Robredo

 By Franco Luna | The Star. December 15, 2021

Two thousand people showed support for presidential aspirant Leni Robredo outside the Office of Vice President. The pink-clad marchers carried a Pink Parol to symbolize the star of Bethlehem. "This Panunuluyan will symbolize people's voice that we can make change happen through unity and participation in the May 2022 election," said their leader, Jeorgie Tenolete. For more about this event, see: Urban poor hold Panunuluyan procession in support of Robredo.

[A] Mensahe mula kay VP Leni Robredo | OVP COVID-19 Response

Philippines Vice President Leni Robredo talks about the OVP's response to the Covid-19 pandemic on July 08, 2020.

Filipino Canadians join crusade as revolution in homeland turns from yellow to pink

 By Carlito Pablo | The Georgia Straight. December 11, 2021.

Vancouver realtor Tom Choy and
Leni Robredo in 2018

Filpino Canadians in Vancouver talk about why they have joined with Filipinos at home in supporting Vice President Leni Robredo in her run for the presidency in 2022. Reiterating Leni Robredo's call to "wake the sleeping strength" in Philippines, they discuss the reasons that they have joined in the "Pink Revolution." For the complete article, see: Filipino Canadians join crusade as revolution in homeland turns from yellow to pink.

Robredo on Maria Ressa’s Nobel prize: ‘Courage in service of others’

By Michelle Abad | Rappler.com. December 11, 2021. 

Maria Ressa accepts the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway.

Vice President Leni Robredo recognized Maria Ressa for her forthright reporting in the face of adversity. "Maria was honoured not only for telling the truth; she won the Nobel for carrying that truth forward in the face of harassment and abuse, and an entire ecosystem built to strip it of its power," she stated. For more on Maria Ressa's Nobel Peace Prize, see the article at: Robredo on Maria Ressa's Nobel prize.

"Hold the Line": Watch Filipina Journalist Maria Ressa's Full Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech

 Democracy Now! | December 10, 2021.

Today Filipina journalist Maria Ressa and Russian jounalist Dmitry Muratov were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo, Norway. Maria Ressa's acceptance speech outlines the role of the free press in defending democracy and peace throughout the world.

Maria Ressa's award and speech begin at 1 minute, 05 seconds.

Restoring 'nobility of public service' drives choice of Leni, says CDO exec

 By Ryan D. Rosauro | Inquirer Mindanao. December 10, 2021.

Mayor Oscar Moreno

Cagayna de Oro Mayor Oscar Moreno has chosen to support Vice President Leni Robredo for president because of her desire to restore trust in public service. "We have been polarized for far too long," he said. Mayor Moreno hopes that the rising generation in the Philippines will learn "the nobility of public service." For the full article, see: Restoring 'nobility of public service' drives choice of Leni.

Robredo: Fight for human rights must be relentless

 By Llanesca T. Panti | RSJ, GMA News. December 10, 2021.

Photo from Inquirer.net

Philippines' Vice President Leni Robredo observed this year's Human Rights Day by stating that regardless race, colour, gender, or religion, all people are a family "bound by a shared commitment to build a better and fairer world for all." She continued by stating that those people in the margins must be included in the progress of society. "An injustice committed against a fellow human person is an injustice committed against us all," she said. To read Leni Robredo's call to action, see the full article: Robredo: Fight for human rights must be relentless. 

For additional coverage, also see the article from the Inquirer.net: Robredo: Int'l Human Rights Day a call to speak truth in face of oppression.