THE United Nationalist Alliance on Monday announced the party’s senatorial slate for 2016 and said it was one with the Binay-Honasan tandem in its bid to address poverty, hunger and unemployment under a competent, compassionate and healing government.
“The composition of UNA’s senatorial lineup is illustrated by each candidate’s personal advocacies and the legislative agenda their respective organizations would advance in the Senate,” UNA president Toby Tiangco said.
“All are together for a common stand under the party leadership of VP Binay to improve the lives of the Filipino people by addressing poverty, unemployment, low salaries and the rising prices of basic commodities.”
The UNA senatorial lineup includes boxing champion and Sarangani Rep. Manny Pacquiao, former Special Action Force Director Getulio Napeñas, Parañaque Councilor Alma Moreno, Sulu Sultanate Princess Jacel Kiram, broadcaster Rey Langit and Labor lawyer Allan Montaño.
Completing the UNA senatorial ticket are Vicente Sotto III, Panfilo Lacson, Richard Gordon, Juan Miguel Zubiri, Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez and OFW advocate Susan Ople.
Tiangco said UNA’s officials and members were committed to support and advance the advocacy of Vice President Jejomar Binay, which is to help the poor.
“We are proud to say all UNA senatoriables are committed to pursue worthy priorities in the legislature,” Tiangco said.
“They share the same vision with Vice President Binay of a pro-poor and reform-oriented legislative agenda.” Maricel V. Cruz and Vito Barcelo