By Jess Diaz and Michael Punongbayan (The Philippine Star) Updated April 22, 2010
MANILA, Philippines - The militant party-list group Gabriela announced yesterday that it is supporting the Liberal Party ticket of Vice Mayor Herbert ‘Bistek’ Bautista, who is running for mayor, and her vice mayoral teammate, Joy Belmonte.
In a statement, Gabriela said it is supporting candidates “who are staunch advocates of, and consistent in advancing women’s rights and welfare, the fight on violence against women, and equal opportunity for work.”
“Herbert ‘Bistek’ Bautista and Joy Belmonte have shown that they are one with the women in these aspirations,” it said.
The group cited the vice mayor for promoting “equal opportunity for work and improvement for women, including alternative livelihood resources and employment opportunities, not to mention his support in the fight against violence against women.”
In Belmonte’s case, Gabriela said her “record shows her vigorous efforts in delivering projects that aim to empower the women and the youth.“Without even being a public official of Quezon City, through her various organizations, Ms. Belmonte launched several programs and projects that benefit women, youth and children in Quezon City,” it said. “Notable are her programs on barangay trainings on child protection and her spearheading the citywide celebration of March 8 Women’s Day to promote women’s rights,” the estatement said.
“It is with great hope that the women not only of Gabriela Women’s Party but the women and children of Quezon City expect Bistek Bautista and Joy Belmonte to uphold, promote and defend women’s rights and welfare when they serve as mayor and vice mayor of Quezon City,” the group added.
Belmonte is the daughter of Mayor Feliciano Belmonte Jr., who is seeking congressional comeback as representative of his city’s fourth district.
Gabriela is one of the biggest party-list organizations. Based on a recent survey, it is expected to win the maximum three seats allowed a party-list group in the House of Representatives.
“Herbert ‘Bistek’ Bautista and Joy Belmonte have shown that they are one with the women in these aspirations,” Gabriela declared as it denied reports that they are endorsing the candidacies of Mike Defensor and Aiko Melendez who are also running for mayor and vice mayor respectively.
“We immediately denied this baseless report. None of our national officers ever talked with Mr. Defensor or Ms. Melendez or anyone from their camp,” the group said.
In a statement, Gabriela said it is supporting candidates “who are staunch advocates of, and consistent in advancing women’s rights and welfare, the fight on violence against women, and equal opportunity for work.”
“Herbert ‘Bistek’ Bautista and Joy Belmonte have shown that they are one with the women in these aspirations,” it said.
The group cited the vice mayor for promoting “equal opportunity for work and improvement for women, including alternative livelihood resources and employment opportunities, not to mention his support in the fight against violence against women.”
In Belmonte’s case, Gabriela said her “record shows her vigorous efforts in delivering projects that aim to empower the women and the youth.“Without even being a public official of Quezon City, through her various organizations, Ms. Belmonte launched several programs and projects that benefit women, youth and children in Quezon City,” it said. “Notable are her programs on barangay trainings on child protection and her spearheading the citywide celebration of March 8 Women’s Day to promote women’s rights,” the estatement said.
“It is with great hope that the women not only of Gabriela Women’s Party but the women and children of Quezon City expect Bistek Bautista and Joy Belmonte to uphold, promote and defend women’s rights and welfare when they serve as mayor and vice mayor of Quezon City,” the group added.
Belmonte is the daughter of Mayor Feliciano Belmonte Jr., who is seeking congressional comeback as representative of his city’s fourth district.
Gabriela is one of the biggest party-list organizations. Based on a recent survey, it is expected to win the maximum three seats allowed a party-list group in the House of Representatives.
“Herbert ‘Bistek’ Bautista and Joy Belmonte have shown that they are one with the women in these aspirations,” Gabriela declared as it denied reports that they are endorsing the candidacies of Mike Defensor and Aiko Melendez who are also running for mayor and vice mayor respectively.
“We immediately denied this baseless report. None of our national officers ever talked with Mr. Defensor or Ms. Melendez or anyone from their camp,” the group said.
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