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Involved in billion peso corruption scheme, di mo kami mapapikot sa mind games mo

Closest to a dictator, cause for the decline of the nation.

No physical presence, duty is not being upheld during her term.

Allegation of corruption which seem to be normal for people from politicap dynasty

Pro-China not Pro-Philippines

51B reasons

Crazy Mayor

Education champion. Most innovative and science based

Good governance

Weak leader

Corrupt drug dealer

No transparency, and accountability in what she was doing.

In a political climate where many choose silence over principle, Senator Risa Hontiveros stands out as a rare public servant who consistently places truth, justice, and the people above power.

Legal and Financial Controversies 1. Plunder and Graft Charges: The Office of the Ombudsman filed non-bailable plunder and indirect bribery charges against Marcoleta regarding roughly ₱75 million in undeclared campaign contributions that he publicly admitted to receiving. 2. Omissions in Asset Disclosures: Critics note that these substantial campaign funds were missing from his official Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE) during earlier filings and his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN).

Anti-Corruption and Fiscal Discipline 1. No Pork Barrel: Lacson has consistently refused his Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) allocations throughout his time as a senator, arguing that discretionary funds invite misuse. 2. Budget Scrutiny: He is known for meticulous line-item examination of the national budget to spot and remove anomalous insertions and pork-laden realignments.

Promoted transparency measures in national budget allocation

his tenure as House speaker is linked to controversial budget insertions and infrastructure fund anomalies

Political Opportunism and Allegations Public Rifts and Attacks: Observers have viewed her public political maneuvers—such as publicly leveling serious, unproven accusations of drug use against her own brother, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., during political rallies—as volatile grandstanding driven by shifting alliances rather than principle.

1. Crisis and Disaster ManagementOn-the-ground response: His visible presence and rapid situation briefings during severe monsoon seasons and widespread regional flooding have earned praise from communities requiring direct national government assistance. 2. Social assistance rollouts: Implementation of expanded localized aid packages and food distribution programs aims to cushion vulnerable sectors against sudden spikes in the cost of living.

Key Reasons for Distrust 1. Allegations of Corruption and Misuse of Funds: controversies regarding how confidential and intelligence funds were handled during her tenure at the Department of Education (DepEd) and the Office of the Vice President. 2. Evasion of Institutional Accountability 3. Perceived Lack of Transparent Accomplishments: lack of clarity regarding visible program outputs and policy achievements relative to the heavy public budgets and frequent foreign travels associated with her office