Michael Defensor

Michael "Mike" Defensor

Running for Mayor

Statement on the issue

Controversies

As of writing, no statement available.

War on Drugs

As of writing, no statement available.

Same-sex Marriage

As of writing, no statement available.

ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal

It’s very clear, we have written it, the 40 pages of what we saw. I don’t know of any lawyer who would contest the established violations that were included in this report.
July
2020
I'm also asking our people, we made a decision based on our duties and the report is there, we've posted it and you can see the basis of our decision.
July
2020

Revival of Death Penalty

As of writing, no statement available.

COVID-19 Mass Testing

There should be a calibrated balance between health and economic concerns. In the absence of a cure and vaccine, mass testing is the only qualified undertaking that can assuage the work area and other business entities.
July
2020

Assertion of Ownership on West Philippine Sea

As of writing, no statement available.

Red-tagging of Students

As of writing, no statement available.

Senate Probe on Pharmally Deal

As of writing, no statement available.

Organization of Community Pantries

As of writing, no statement available.

Philippines-China Relations

As of writing, no statement available.

Anti-terror law

As of writing, no statement available.

Pandemic Gov't Response

What is happening in Quezon City now is clearly a case of inadequate governance that can only be rectified by a DILG takeover of the efforts to contain COVID-19.
November
2021

Injustices Committed by the Marcoses during Martial Law

As of writing, no statement available.

Climate Change

As of writing, no statement available.

Slow Internet

As of writing, no statement available.

Banning Single-use Plastics

As of writing, no statement available.

Vote-buying

As of writing, no statement available.

Advancing Mining

As of writing, no statement available.

Udenna Corp.'s Acquisition of Malampaya Majority Stake

As of writing, no statement available.

Manila Bay Dolomite Project

Hindi ko alam kung saan nanggagaling kung may oposisyon man. Pero dito sa Kongreso, may suporta (itong Manila Bay beautification), umasa kayo sa suporta namin,
September
2020

Voluntary Drug Testing of Candidates

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Dynasties

As of writing, no statement available.

Resumption of Face-to-face Classes

There is a high probability that we won’t have extensive face-to-face classes in the school year 2021-2022, considering that vaccine clinical trials abroad on younger children are just getting started.
April
2021

Charter Change

The House should first resolve with the Senate at least two contentious issues. One is whether the two chambers need to approve a joint resolution formally convening themselves into a constituent assembly before one or both of them can tackle any amendment proposal. The other issue is whether the two chambers vote separately.
February
2021
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1396302/defensor-in-rushing-cha-cha-house-is-putting-cart-before-the-horse

Federalism

As of writing, no statement available.

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

As of writing, no statement available.

Endo (Contractualization)

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Turncoatism (Political Butterfly)

As of writing, no statement available.

ICC Probe on the Philippine's Drug War

As of writing, no statement available.

Decriminalizing Abortion

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of Divorce

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Statements on Social Issues (Other Issues)

As of writing, no statement available.

Stand On Issues

Michael "Mike" Defensor

Statement on the issue

Controversies

As of writing, no statement available.

War on Drugs

As of writing, no statement available.

Same-sex Marriage

As of writing, no statement available.

ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal

It’s very clear, we have written it, the 40 pages of what we saw. I don’t know of any lawyer who would contest the established violations that were included in this report.
Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1306531/defensor-denial-of-abs-cbn-franchise-not-death-penalty-only-life-imprisonment#ixzz7DJgK5Yv8

July 2020

I'm also asking our people, we made a decision based on our duties and the report is there, we've posted it and you can see the basis of our decision.
Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/14/20/mike-defensor-says-no-problem-with-daughter-backing-abs-cbn-franchise

July 2020

Revival of Death Penalty

As of writing, no statement available.

COVID-19 Mass Testing

There should be a calibrated balance between health and economic concerns. In the absence of a cure and vaccine, mass testing is the only qualified undertaking that can assuage the work area and other business entities.
Source: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2020/07/20/2029272/mass-testing-pushed-revive-philippine-economy

July 2020

Assertion of Ownership on West Philippine Sea

As of writing, no statement available.

Red-tagging of Students

As of writing, no statement available.

Senate Probe on Pharmally Deal

As of writing, no statement available.

Organization of Community Pantries

As of writing, no statement available.

Philippines-China Relations

As of writing, no statement available.

Anti-terror law

As of writing, no statement available.

Pandemic Gov't Response

What is happening in Quezon City now is clearly a case of inadequate governance that can only be rectified by a DILG takeover of the efforts to contain COVID-19.
Source: https://mb.com.ph/2021/11/02/defensor-solons-urge-dilg-to-take-over-qc-lgus-pandemic-response/

November 2021

Injustices Committed by the Marcoses during Martial Law

As of writing, no statement available.

Climate Change

As of writing, no statement available.

Slow Internet

As of writing, no statement available.

Banning Single-use Plastics

As of writing, no statement available.

Vote-buying

As of writing, no statement available.

Advancing Mining

As of writing, no statement available.

Udenna Corp.'s Acquisition of Malampaya Majority Stake

As of writing, no statement available.

Manila Bay Dolomite Project

Hindi ko alam kung saan nanggagaling kung may oposisyon man. Pero dito sa Kongreso, may suporta (itong Manila Bay beautification), umasa kayo sa suporta namin,
Source: https://www.denr.gov.ph/images/DENR_News_Alerts/DENR_News_Alerts_11_September_2020_Friday.pdf

September 2020

Voluntary Drug Testing of Candidates

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Dynasties

As of writing, no statement available.

Resumption of Face-to-face Classes

There is a high probability that we won’t have extensive face-to-face classes in the school year 2021-2022, considering that vaccine clinical trials abroad on younger children are just getting started.
Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/783279/defensor-urges-deped-to-brace-for-prolonged-distance-learning-up-to-next-school-year/story/

April 2021

Charter Change

The House should first resolve with the Senate at least two contentious issues. One is whether the two chambers need to approve a joint resolution formally convening themselves into a constituent assembly before one or both of them can tackle any amendment proposal. The other issue is whether the two chambers vote separately.

February 2021 https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1396302/defensor-in-rushing-cha-cha-house-is-putting-cart-before-the-horse

Federalism

As of writing, no statement available.

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

As of writing, no statement available.

Endo (Contractualization)

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Turncoatism (Political Butterfly)

As of writing, no statement available.

ICC Probe on the Philippine's Drug War

As of writing, no statement available.

Decriminalizing Abortion

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of Divorce

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Statements on Social Issues (Other Issues)

As of writing, no statement available.