1Sambayan Canada launch June 18

1Sambayan Canada launch June 18

June 8, 2021

We are happy to announce that 1Sambayan, the Coalition of Democratic Forces Advocating Good Governance in the Philippines, is now here in Canada!

Philippine Vice-President Leni Robredo, Atty. Neri Colmenares and Joanna Concepcion as 1Sambayan Convenors, Atty. Loida Nicolas-Lewis, and Prof. Roland Simbulan will be speaking at the launch.

Former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio who is also the Chair of 1Sambayan will give a Special message at the Launch.

1Sambayan is a broad coalition of democratic forces representing the broad spectrum of political persuasions of Filipinos at home and abroad with the main goal of coming together in a strong unified opposition to usher in a competent, trustworthy administration in the May 2022 national elections. 1Sambayan believes that it can do this by fielding a unified slate of national candidates for President, Vice-President and 12 Senators.

What: Online Launch of 1Sambayan Chapter in Canada

When: Friday, June 18, 2021,

• 7:30 pm-9:30 pm in Toronto (EDT)

• 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm Vancouver (PDT)

• 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Alberta (MDT)

• 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Manitoba (CDT)

In the Philippines, it will be Saturday, June 19, 7:30 am – 9:30 am (PHST)

Where: By Zoom – details to follow; will be livestreamed on Malaya Canada FB page and 1Sambayan Facebook Group

1Sambayan Canada chapter will join the other overseas chapters: Germany, The United Kingdom, Benelux, Hong Kong, Bahrain, Australia, and other countries in the process of organizing their chapters. Within the Philippines, 1Sambayan chapters in the different provinces are already up and many more are in the process of organizing.

PRESS RELEASE

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For more information, contact: 1sambayan.canada@gmail.com