After serving as Leni Robredo's campaign manager in 2022, Aquino is joining the senatorial race alongside former senator Kiko Pangilinan and human rights lawyer Chel Diokno
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MANILA, Philippines — Former senator Bam Aquino is gearing up for the 2025 midterm polls and is now the head of newbie political party Katipunan ng Nagkakaisang Pilipino . KANP emphasized Aquino’s “solid track record” as a senator, with 50 laws passed during his term, including providing free college education for Filipinos in state schools through the Universal“As we enter another pivotal chapter in our country’s political history, KANP will present itself as a viable alternative for Filipinos weary of traditional politics and politicians,” Aquino said.
“These are all young leaders, they are superstars in their own provinces and they were also the provincial heads during Leni’s campaign,” Aquino said in a mix of English and Filipino.
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