Elections

Lawmakers hit inclusion of Deles

In The Press Posted on June 15th, 2011.

Source:

Manila Standard online

LAWMAKERS on Wednesday opposed the inclusion of presidential peace adviser Teresita Deles in a pa

nel that will choose officers-in-charge for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, where elections will be postponed to 2013. “She’s definitely not credible,” Davao del Sur Rep. Marc Douglas Cagas IV said. read more »

Explanation of NO Vote to HB 4146: The Postponement of ARMM Elections

Speech Posted on March 21st, 2011.

Mr. Speaker, this representation votes NO to HB 4146 on the basis that it is unconstitutional and it infringes on the right of ARMM voters to choose their leaders.

Postponing the ARMM elections from August 8, 2011 to May 2013 and appointing OICs in the stead of elected officials mocks the supposed autonomy granted to the region by virtue of the Philippine Constitution and Republic Act 6734 and 9054, also known as the Organic Act providing for the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.
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Misunderestimating the Philippine Left

In The Press Posted on January 3rd, 2010.

Source:

www.bulatlat.com

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MANILA — There are “good” and “bad” leftists. “Good” leftists must belong to a partylist group. They demand the inclusion of civil society groups in government transactions. They participate in tripartite meetings, they attend UN conferences, they hate Joma Sison, and they endorse the candidacies of Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas.

Maza expresses support for incumbent Governor Padaca

Press Release Posted on December 11th, 2009.

Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela and Senatorial candidate today expressed support to Isabela Governor Grace Padaca after the Commission on Elections annulled her victory and asked her to vacate her post in favor of known administration ally former Governor Benjamin Dy. read more »

Gabriela launches Maza’s senatorial bid

In The Press Posted on October 28th, 2009.

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newsinfo.inquirer.net

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MANILA, Philippines—The militant women’s party-list group Gabriela formally announced the senatorial bid of its three-term representative, Liza Maza, as it unveiled its “women's platform for action” for 2010 during its national convention which opened on Thursday. read more »

Several ‘kabalen’ back Arroyo house bid

In The Press Posted on June 28th, 2009.

Source:

Philippine Daily Inquirer

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In Baguio City, Gabriela partylist Representative Liza Maza urged David to present his programs so the people could judge the sincerity of his intention in bringing about change to Pampanga's second district. read more »

MOthers for Change

Video Posted on May 12th, 2009.

Mothers for Change

Maza Leads Call for Women to Register for 2010 Elections

Press Release Posted on May 12th, 2009.

Assistant Minority Leader and Gabriela Women’s Party Rep.Liza Maza today urged all women to go out and register for the upcoming 2010 elections. Saying that this initial step is a significant exercise of democratic rights, the woman legislator stressed the significant role Filipino women play in shaping the future of this country. read more »

Penalize Perpetrators of Electoral Fraud – Gabriela Women's Party

Press Release Posted on May 28th, 2007.

Rep. Liza Maza of Gabriela Women's Party, together with Bayan Muna, Anakpawis, Kabataan Party List and Suara Bangsamoro charged with electoral sabotage the Committee of Canvassers in Zamboanga Sibugay today for padding thousands of votes for the party lists COOP-NATCO and UNIMAD in the said province.

"The travesty against the party list law, against the democratic rights of the Filipino has reached an appalling proportion. We must decisively take steps to stop this now and penalize all that were in complicity to this crime," said Maza. read more »

Finally, someone comes out with an affidavit on Maguindanao fraud

Press Release Posted on May 24th, 2007.

The Party-List-Genuine Opposition Task Force Poll Watch has uncovered damning evidence proving that the Commission on Elections did not canvassed genuine election returns in Maguindanao.

A Maguindanao Board of Election Inspector, Faizal Kalantungan, has executed an affidavit attesting to the fact that 190 ERs and 38 ballot boxes remain uncanvassed in Pagalungan, Maguindanao. Kalantungan's affidavit is the first legally binding evidence that proves that no canvassing was conducted in several towns in Maguindanao. read more »