Teodoro Baguilat

Teodoro "Teddy" Baguilat

Running for Senator

Statement on the issue

Controversies

Baguilat's feud over politics with ex-LP party mate Erice
Baguilat said there are people who are looking for leadership of a traditional politician for their personal ambitions. In his twitter post he said he felt betrayed with what Erice had done.
October
2021
Baguilat's name was listed among those mentioned by President Rodrigo Duterte involved in the DPWH corruption
Among the nine lawmakers who were named, Baguilat was alleged to have been receiving kickbacks from construction projects in Ifugao in connivance with former District Engineer, Lorna Ricardo. In his tweet, Baguilat claimed that if he was receiving kickback, he would not try so hard to help sell products of Cordilleran producers.
December
2020
Congressman Baguilat claims 'not guilty' of graft charges
Baguilat, then serving as Ifugao governor, and two provincial officials allegedly conspired to have purchased a second-hand Isuzu Wagon Trooper worth PHP900,000. He said that his right to a speedy disposition of cases was violated, since the alleged offense took place in 2003 but the charge was filed only on Feb. 9, 2018.
March
2018

War on Drugs

We have to look into the problem as a mental health problem. It is also a matter of enforcement. Of course, we have programs that drives against criminality and drives against addiction. But it is also a mental health problem.
November
2021
Kasi ang mukha ng anti-drug campaign ay dalawa e. One is the success, yung mga nagsu-surrender, yung mga nahuhuling mga drug lords that's the success. Pero yung masamang mukha ng anti-drug campaign is extrajudicial killings. Dahil sa ngalan ng drug campaign kaya sila pinapatay. E kung wala tayong malakas na tugon dito sa problemang ito, baka ang publiko, baka sabihin na okay lang na pinatay na kasi drug pusher naman. Hindi lang yung law enforcement side but also prosecution, the judicial system. So maybe down the line, puwede tayong makapag-isip ng mga batas para palakasin ang ating justice system para ang taumbayan hindi na nagre-resort to extrajudicial killings because mabilis ang ating hustisya.
July
2016

Same-sex Marriage

I'm actually looking forward to the Speaker filing the bill and getting support from the coalition members. Needless to say, it's controversial and might have a difficult path to passage, but it's worth an intelligent deliberation in Congress.
October
2016

ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal

Can we ask the House of Representative Velasco chamber to repeal the Anti Terrorism law and bring back the ABS CBN franchise?
October
2020

Revival of Death Penalty

Drug lords, murderers, rapists, corrupt ones they deserve to be jailed n punished. But I don't believe in state executions. #notodeathpenalty
October
2016

COVID-19 Mass Testing

Walang mass testing. Kasi walang pera. Pero pag cha cha meron pera.
May
2020

Assertion of Ownership on West Philippine Sea

Just validates what we had already insisted before that area is ours and China is the illegal occupant. I'm amenable to discussing possible joint development of the area for peaceful economic purposes. Definitely, we must come from the position that the area is ours and that any joint development must not belittle that.
July
2016

Red-tagging of Students

The danger with this red-tagging General is that young girls might think it's best to just shut up when they're abused.
October
2020

Senate Probe on Pharmally Deal

As of writing, no statement available.

Organization of Community Pantries

Donation to OVP. Vegetables from Ifugao farmers. Bagsak presyo gulay so they brought to Manila to sell some and donate to community pantries and also to help people who help. Like OVP.
May
2021

Philippines-China Relations

I protest American imperialism and intervention in Phil politics. But I'm more scared w/ Chinese hegemony n control of d economy.
October
2016

Anti-terror law

Can we ask the House of Representative Velasco chamber to repeal the Anti Terrorism law....
October
2020

Pandemic Gov't Response

The vaccine situation in The Philippines is stressing out health workers : Goats and Soda : NPR explain natin how slow and short-sighted mga leaders natin para mas marami mag-isip na bumoto ng mas mahusay na leaders na di lang puro dakdak.
February
2021

Injustices Committed by the Marcoses during Martial Law

We seem to equate moving on with forgetting the evils of martial law and extolling those who perpetuated it. Sad.
August
2016

Climate Change

While the Philippines is not one of the bigger contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, it must still contribute significantly to stopping climate change because we are disproportionately affected by the resulting natural disasters.
November
2021

Slow Internet

Sigh. Phone patch Interview cut due to bad GLOBE signal. Grr... Methinks I'll oppose GLOBE franchise renewal. While GLOBE signal is erratic, SMART signal non existent. Buti sana kung remote area ito. National highway in Nueva Ecija, nawawala signal?!
December
2016

Banning Single-use Plastics

Baguilat proposed a clean and green economy gradually shifting to wind and solar energy and the elimination of single-use plastics.
October
2021

Vote-buying

Paninira moves. Di nanggaling sa TROPA yan ha. Di mamimili ng boto ang #Kakampinks. Gusto namin palitan ang bulok na sistema ng pamumulitika tulad ng vote buying.
October
2021

Advancing Mining

That lifting of moratorium on new mining deals is a sad development amid this pandemic because communities affected by these, including indigenous peoples [IP] have to be consulted. That is part of the process. The government's response is an invitation to further environmental damage which can aggravate the global climate situation. These events have serious consequences, like the disruption of the country's food supply, which can further harm the country's economy and development.
October
2021

Udenna Corp.'s Acquisition of Malampaya Majority Stake

As of writing, no statement available.

Manila Bay Dolomite Project

As of writing, no statement available.

Voluntary Drug Testing of Candidates

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Dynasties

The Senate is supposed to be the representation of the national constituency" but is composed of "political dynasties, big business, multi-millionaires.
October
2021

Resumption of Face-to-face Classes

As of writing, no statement available.

Charter Change

He said that while he has nothing against deliberating on proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution, the public would rather see an anti-corruption measure legislated.
January
2022
https://www.sunstar.com.ph/ampArticle/326477

Federalism

While there is yet no clear vision on what model of federalism will be followed, he said CAR will be under one state together with Regions I and II and emphasized on considering the sustainability of the region and the sources of revenue.
August
2016

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

As of writing, no statement available.

Endo (Contractualization)

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Turncoatism (Political Butterfly)

Ah, yung mga dating nagtatawag ng balimbing ban e mga dating LP naman. Hehe.
February
2020

ICC Probe on the Philippine's Drug War

As I've said, maybe EJK is an indication that our justice system is weak, so baka may kinakailangan baguhin na batas sa justice system. Or it's really part of our oversight functions. Alamin natin because we provide the budget. We pass the law. Bahagi ng trabaho ng Kongreso 'yung oversight na magkaroon ng checks and balance sa executive. Let's investigate the entire drug problem. Let it be more systematic, not personality oriented.
August
2016

Decriminalizing Abortion

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of Divorce

He was one of the Representatives who introduced and filed HB 6027 or An Act Providing For Grounds For The Dissolution Of A Marriage.
February
2018

Stand On Issues

Teodoro "Teddy" Baguilat

Statement on the issue

Controversies

Source: https://politics.com.ph/baguilat-vs-erice-ex-lp-party-mates-feud-over-politics/

Baguilat's feud over politics with ex-LP party mate Erice Baguilat said there are people who are looking for leadership of a traditional politician for their personal ambitions. In his twitter post he said he felt betrayed with what Erice had done. October 2021

Source: https://www.gurupress-cordillera.com/post/congressman-baguilat-on-dpwh-corruption-issue-i-am-aggrandized

Baguilat's name was listed among those mentioned by President Rodrigo Duterte involved in the DPWH corruption Among the nine lawmakers who were named, Baguilat was alleged to have been receiving kickbacks from construction projects in Ifugao in connivance with former District Engineer, Lorna Ricardo. In his tweet, Baguilat claimed that if he was receiving kickback, he would not try so hard to help sell products of Cordilleran producers. December 2020

Source: https://newsline.ph/top-stories/2018/03/27/congressman-baguilat-enters-not-guilty-plea-to-graft-charges/

Congressman Baguilat claims 'not guilty' of graft charges Baguilat, then serving as Ifugao governor, and two provincial officials allegedly conspired to have purchased a second-hand Isuzu Wagon Trooper worth PHP900,000. He said that his right to a speedy disposition of cases was violated, since the alleged offense took place in 2003 but the charge was filed only on Feb. 9, 2018. March 2018

War on Drugs

We have to look into the problem as a mental health problem. It is also a matter of enforcement. Of course, we have programs that drives against criminality and drives against addiction. But it is also a mental health problem.
Source: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/videos/2021/11/3/Up-close-with-senatorial-aspirant-Teddy-Baguilat.html

November 2021

Kasi ang mukha ng anti-drug campaign ay dalawa e. One is the success, yung mga nagsu-surrender, yung mga nahuhuling mga drug lords that's the success. Pero yung masamang mukha ng anti-drug campaign is extrajudicial killings. Dahil sa ngalan ng drug campaign kaya sila pinapatay. E kung wala tayong malakas na tugon dito sa problemang ito, baka ang publiko, baka sabihin na okay lang na pinatay na kasi drug pusher naman. Hindi lang yung law enforcement side but also prosecution, the judicial system. So maybe down the line, puwede tayong makapag-isip ng mga batas para palakasin ang ating justice system para ang taumbayan hindi na nagre-resort to extrajudicial killings because mabilis ang ating hustisya.
Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/duterte-war-drugs-two-faces-baguilat

July 2016

Same-sex Marriage

I'm actually looking forward to the Speaker filing the bill and getting support from the coalition members. Needless to say, it's controversial and might have a difficult path to passage, but it's worth an intelligent deliberation in Congress.
Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/bill-same-sex-marriage-divide-house-minority-lawmakers

October 2016

ABS-CBN Franchise Renewal

Can we ask the House of Representative Velasco chamber to repeal the Anti Terrorism law and bring back the ABS CBN franchise?
Source: https://twitter.com/teddybaguilatjr/status/1315552860629762049

October 2020

Revival of Death Penalty

Drug lords, murderers, rapists, corrupt ones they deserve to be jailed n punished. But I don't believe in state executions. #notodeathpenalty
Source: https://twitter.com/TeddyBaguilatJr/status/792536267921629184

October 2016

COVID-19 Mass Testing

Walang mass testing. Kasi walang pera. Pero pag cha cha meron pera.
Source: https://twitter.com/teddybaguilatjr/status/1262529435749642241

May 2020

Assertion of Ownership on West Philippine Sea

Just validates what we had already insisted before that area is ours and China is the illegal occupant. I'm amenable to discussing possible joint development of the area for peaceful economic purposes. Definitely, we must come from the position that the area is ours and that any joint development must not belittle that.
Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/house-representatives-reactions-philippines-china-arbitration-case

July 2016

Red-tagging of Students

The danger with this red-tagging General is that young girls might think it's best to just shut up when they're abused.
Source: https://sv-se.facebook.com/KayaNatinPH/photos/a.10150122457688554/10158866385103554/?type=3&theater

October 2020

Senate Probe on Pharmally Deal

As of writing, no statement available.

Organization of Community Pantries

Donation to OVP. Vegetables from Ifugao farmers. Bagsak presyo gulay so they brought to Manila to sell some and donate to community pantries and also to help people who help. Like OVP.
Source: https://mobile.twitter.com/teddybaguilatjr/status/1393172990074912773

May 2021

Philippines-China Relations

I protest American imperialism and intervention in Phil politics. But I'm more scared w/ Chinese hegemony n control of d economy.
Source: https://southluzon.politics.com.ph/2016/10/21/cant-we-have-best-of-both-worlds-baguilat-rues-du30s-choice-of-china-over-us/

October 2016

Anti-terror law

Can we ask the House of Representative Velasco chamber to repeal the Anti Terrorism law....
Source: https://twitter.com/teddybaguilatjr/status/1315552860629762049

October 2020

Pandemic Gov't Response

The vaccine situation in The Philippines is stressing out health workers : Goats and Soda : NPR explain natin how slow and short-sighted mga leaders natin para mas marami mag-isip na bumoto ng mas mahusay na leaders na di lang puro dakdak.
Source: https://twitter.com/teddybaguilatjr/status/1362743607157907461?lang=da

February 2021

Injustices Committed by the Marcoses during Martial Law

We seem to equate moving on with forgetting the evils of martial law and extolling those who perpetuated it. Sad.
Source: https://www.rappler.com/nation/bury-marcos-libingan-ng-mga-bayani-bury-atrocities-martial-law

August 2016

Climate Change

While the Philippines is not one of the bigger contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, it must still contribute significantly to stopping climate change because we are disproportionately affected by the resulting natural disasters.
Source: https://twitter.com/TeamBaguilat/status/1457700089011392512

November 2021

Slow Internet

Sigh. Phone patch Interview cut due to bad GLOBE signal. Grr... Methinks I'll oppose GLOBE franchise renewal. While GLOBE signal is erratic, SMART signal non existent. Buti sana kung remote area ito. National highway in Nueva Ecija, nawawala signal?!
Source: https://southluzon.politics.com.ph/2016/12/18/bad-trip-teddy-baguilat-calls-out-globe-telecom-for-crappy-signal/

December 2016

Banning Single-use Plastics

Baguilat proposed a clean and green economy gradually shifting to wind and solar energy and the elimination of single-use plastics.
Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/10/28/21/baguilat-eyes-environmental-laws-if-elected-senator

October 2021

Vote-buying

Paninira moves. Di nanggaling sa TROPA yan ha. Di mamimili ng boto ang #Kakampinks. Gusto namin palitan ang bulok na sistema ng pamumulitika tulad ng vote buying.
Source: https://twitter.com/TeddyBaguilatJr/status/1452106721757851649?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

October 2021

Advancing Mining

That lifting of moratorium on new mining deals is a sad development amid this pandemic because communities affected by these, including indigenous peoples [IP] have to be consulted. That is part of the process. The government's response is an invitation to further environmental damage which can aggravate the global climate situation. These events have serious consequences, like the disruption of the country's food supply, which can further harm the country's economy and development.
Source: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/nation/808798/baguilat-lifting-ban-on-new-mining-deals-puts-affected-communities-at-risk/story/

October 2021

Udenna Corp.'s Acquisition of Malampaya Majority Stake

As of writing, no statement available.

Manila Bay Dolomite Project

As of writing, no statement available.

Voluntary Drug Testing of Candidates

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Dynasties

The Senate is supposed to be the representation of the national constituency" but is composed of "political dynasties, big business, multi-millionaires.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/KayaNatinPH/photos/a.10150122457688554/10159715921078554/

October 2021

Resumption of Face-to-face Classes

As of writing, no statement available.

Charter Change

He said that while he has nothing against deliberating on proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution, the public would rather see an anti-corruption measure legislated.

January 2022 https://www.sunstar.com.ph/ampArticle/326477

Federalism

While there is yet no clear vision on what model of federalism will be followed, he said CAR will be under one state together with Regions I and II and emphasized on considering the sustainability of the region and the sources of revenue.
Source: https://www.manilatimes.net/2016/08/20/news/top-stories/lawmaker-eyes-autonomy-for-car/281147/

August 2016

Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination

As of writing, no statement available.

Endo (Contractualization)

As of writing, no statement available.

Political Turncoatism (Political Butterfly)

Ah, yung mga dating nagtatawag ng balimbing ban e mga dating LP naman. Hehe.
Source: https://politics.com.ph/trapo-alert-baguilat-amused-by-ex-lp-turned-admin-stalwart-johnny-pimentels-call-for-balimbing-ban/

February 2020

ICC Probe on the Philippine's Drug War

As I've said, maybe EJK is an indication that our justice system is weak, so baka may kinakailangan baguhin na batas sa justice system. Or it's really part of our oversight functions. Alamin natin because we provide the budget. We pass the law. Bahagi ng trabaho ng Kongreso 'yung oversight na magkaroon ng checks and balance sa executive. Let's investigate the entire drug problem. Let it be more systematic, not personality oriented.
Source: https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/08/30/16/baguilat-calls-for-probe-says-premature-to-judge-war-on-drugs

August 2016

Decriminalizing Abortion

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of Divorce

He was one of the Representatives who introduced and filed HB 6027 or An Act Providing For Grounds For The Dissolution Of A Marriage.
Source: https://politics.com.ph/divorce-bill-makes-progress-house/

February 2018