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(Photo courtesy of Leni-Kiko 2022 campaign team) MANILA - Senatorial candidates of the tandem of presidential bet Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Francis Pangilinan appealed anew to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Wednesday to allow Robredo's office to continue its aid missions, citing humanitarian grounds. The senatorial candidates said addressing the needs of poor Filipinos with urgent humanitarian concerns due to the pandemic and recent calamities should not be hindered by the start of the official campaign period. Senatorial bet Chel Diokno said the Comelec should act decisively on Robredo's appeal. "The OVP's programs are a big help to many Filipinos that's why they should not be dragged with the campaign of VP Leni. Another thing, these programs fill the gaps of the government during this pandemic especially in terms of aid and testing," said Diokno, a law professor and human rights fighter. Meanwhile, former Ifugao congressman Teddy Bag ....