Emmi de Jesus
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Emmi de Jesus | |
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| Born | Emerenciana de Jesus |
| Nationality | Filipina |
| Political party | GABRIELA |
Emerenciana de Jesus, known colloquially as Emmi de Jesus, is a Filipina politician who is a former member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, and is affiliated with the feminist political party GABRIELA.[1]
Political views
[edit]She along with Arlene Brosas have been critical of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's disputed election as Speaker of the House, accusing her of being power-hungry and a "Cheater for All Seasons".[2] She strongly opposes the Philippine Drug War, and said that the death of Kian delos Santos should be a moment of reckoning for its supporters. She also said that “Kian is the face of failure of ‘Oplan Double Barrel’”.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Santos, Tina G. (May 22, 2016). "Party-lists OK with federalism, balk at death penalty". Inquirer.net. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ Calayag, Keith (July 26, 2018). "Women's group calls Arroyo 'cheater for all seasons'". Sunstar. Retrieved August 8, 2018.
- ^ Subingsubing, Krixia (August 24, 2017). "'Kian is face of failure of PNP's Oplan Double Barrel'". Inquirer.net.