MANILA, Philippines — Contrary to the remarks made by President Rodrigo Duterte, members of the Makabayan bloc vehemently denied Tuesday their involvement in communist groups, insisting they are legitimate partylist organizations.
Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate, who was one of the main focuses of Duterte’s tirades against the Makabayan lawmakers, said that their groups are legitimate partylist groups elected and currently seated in Congress.
“Bilang panimulang statement ay muli, pinapabulaanan namin sa Makabayan bloc and personally na kami ay front ng Communist Party of the Philippines, ng NPA(New People’s Army) at ng National Democratic Front of the Philippines. Hindi ako myem…
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