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Lee withdraws senate candidacy, continue fighting for free healthcare

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In a press conference in Manila, Lee cited not enough machinery to implement a successful campaign. He will instead focus in helping AGRI Party-list in its reelection bid to ensure continuity of its advocacies.

“Sa pag-iikot ko po sa ating bansa, napagtanto ko na hindi sapat ang makinarya na mayroon po tayo ngayon para maabot ang lahat ng ating mga kababayan upang mapakilala at maipaalam ang aking mga ipinaglalabang adbokasiya. Naging malinaw sa akin na kailangan pa ng mas mahabang panahon para mapatibay ang pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga kapwa natin Pilipino at maging sapat ang kahandaan at makinarya para sa matagumpay na kampanya,” Lee shared.

“Tuloy naman po sa pagtakbo ang AGRI Party-list, na lalo pang nagsusumikap sa pagtupad ng mandato bilang kinatawan ng sektor ng agrikultura at ng mas nangangailangang sektor sa lipunan. Ngayon hanggang sa matapos ang aking termino, higit ko pang tututukan ang mga itinataguyod ng AGRI Party-list kabilang na ang dagdag na suporta sa agrikultura, proteksyon sa ating mga magsasaka, mangingisda at local food producers na itinuturing nating “food security soldiers”, para makamit ang murang pagkain para sa lahat,” he added.

The Bicolano lawmaker expressed gratitude to his family, campaign team, supporters and volunteers who fought alongside him in pursuing his causes for the Filipino people.

“Sa aking pamilya, campaign team, mga staff, kaibigan, sa ating mga volunteers at supporters na nagtiwala sa akin mula umpisa bilang kinatawan ng taumbayan sa Kongreso, hanggang sa paghahain ko ng kandidatura sa pagka-Senador, at higit sa lahat, sa ating Panginoon—taos-puso po akong nagpapasalamat. Kayo po ang nagsisilbing inspirasyon ko para lalong pagbutihin ang trabaho at mandatong paglingkuran ang mga Pilipino,” he said.

“Sa kabila ng mga hamon, sa mga hinarap at patuloy nating hinaharap na laban, maraming salamat po sa pagbibigay ninyo ng inyong oras, lakas at dedikasyon. It has been both a humbling and inspiring experience. Kung wala po kayo, hindi po magiging posible ang mga naging tagumpay natin,” he added.

A staunch health advocate, Lee was the first to expose in September 2023 that PhilHealth had enormous available funds amounting to more than P500 billion, aside from the more than P100 billion government subsidy every year.

He previously successfully pushed for a 30% increase in PhilHealth benefits, which was implemented last February 2024.

The solon’s consistent calls for better healthcare benefits also paved the way for another 50% increase in PhilHealth benefits which started in 2025—free dialysis, free eye check-up and prescription glasses for ages 0-15, free dental care, expanded coverage for breast cancer treatment, new benefit package for kidney transplant and heart ailments, and outpatient emergency care services, among others.

AGRI Party-list, under Lee’s leadership, championed legislative measures to protect the livelihood of farmers, fisherfolk and local food producers, to provide long-term solutions to rising prices of food, and achieve food security.

Among Lee’s principally authored legislations that passed into law are Republic Act (RA) No. 11953 or the “New Agrarian Emancipation Act”, RA 11985 or the “Philippine Salt Industry Development Act”, and RA 12022 or the “Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act”.

The solon from Bicol continues to push for the passage of the “Cheaper Rice Act,” “Post-harvest Facilities Act,” Kadiwa Agri-Food Terminal Act” and “Fishing Shelters and Ports Act”.

Committing to pursue his advocacies in his personal capacity, Lee said: “Hindi man ako tuloy sa pagtakbo sa Senado, patuloy ko pa ring isusulong ang aking mga adbokasiya para mapagaan ang pasanin ng ating mga kababayan para sa kalusugan at agrikultura. Wala man sa katungkulan, patuloy kong isasabuhay ang layunin kong “Gamot Mo, Sagot Ko!” para mabawasan ang pangamba ng ating mga kababayan sa pagkakasakit sa takot na lalong malubog sa utang at kahirapan dahil walang perang pambili ng gamot at pambayad sa pagpapa-ospital.”

AGRI Party-list Representative Manoy Wilbert Lee announced on Monday that he was withdrawing from the Senate race in the 2025 National and Local Elections.

In a press conference in Manila, Lee cited not enough machinery to implement a successful campaign. He will instead focus in helping AGRI Party-list in its reelection bid to ensure continuity of its advocacies.

“Sa pag-iikot ko po sa ating bansa, napagtanto ko na hindi sapat ang makinarya na mayroon po tayo ngayon para maabot ang lahat ng ating mga kababayan upang mapakilala at maipaalam ang aking mga ipinaglalabang adbokasiya. Naging malinaw sa akin na kailangan pa ng mas mahabang panahon para mapatibay ang pakikipag-ugnayan sa mga kapwa natin Pilipino at maging sapat ang kahandaan at makinarya para sa matagumpay na kampanya,” Lee shared.

“Tuloy naman po sa pagtakbo ang AGRI Party-list, na lalo pang nagsusumikap sa pagtupad ng mandato bilang kinatawan ng sektor ng agrikultura at ng mas nangangailangang sektor sa lipunan. Ngayon hanggang sa matapos ang aking termino, higit ko pang tututukan ang mga itinataguyod ng AGRI Party-list kabilang na ang dagdag na suporta sa agrikultura, proteksyon sa ating mga magsasaka, mangingisda at local food producers na itinuturing nating “food security soldiers”, para makamit ang murang pagkain para sa lahat,” he added.

The Bicolano lawmaker expressed gratitude to his family, campaign team, supporters and volunteers who fought alongside him in pursuing his causes for the Filipino people.

“Sa aking pamilya, campaign team, mga staff, kaibigan, sa ating mga volunteers at supporters na nagtiwala sa akin mula umpisa bilang kinatawan ng taumbayan sa Kongreso, hanggang sa paghahain ko ng kandidatura sa pagka-Senador, at higit sa lahat, sa ating Panginoon—taos-puso po akong nagpapasalamat. Kayo po ang nagsisilbing inspirasyon ko para lalong pagbutihin ang trabaho at mandatong paglingkuran ang mga Pilipino,” he said.

“Sa kabila ng mga hamon, sa mga hinarap at patuloy nating hinaharap na laban, maraming salamat po sa pagbibigay ninyo ng inyong oras, lakas at dedikasyon. It has been both a humbling and inspiring experience. Kung wala po kayo, hindi po magiging posible ang mga naging tagumpay natin,” he added.

A staunch health advocate, Lee was the first to expose in September 2023 that PhilHealth had enormous available funds amounting to more than P500 billion, aside from the more than P100 billion government subsidy every year.

He previously successfully pushed for a 30% increase in PhilHealth benefits, which was implemented last February 2024.

The solon’s consistent calls for better healthcare benefits also paved the way for another 50% increase in PhilHealth benefits which started in 2025—free dialysis, free eye check-up and prescription glasses for ages 0-15, free dental care, expanded coverage for breast cancer treatment, new benefit package for kidney transplant and heart ailments, and outpatient emergency care services, among others.

AGRI Party-list, under Lee’s leadership, championed legislative measures to protect the livelihood of farmers, fisherfolk and local food producers, to provide long-term solutions to rising prices of food, and achieve food security.

Among Lee’s principally authored legislations that passed into law are Republic Act (RA) No. 11953 or the “New Agrarian Emancipation Act”, RA 11985 or the “Philippine Salt Industry Development Act”, and RA 12022 or the “Anti-Agricultural Economic Sabotage Act”.

The solon from Bicol continues to push for the passage of the “Cheaper Rice Act,” “Post-harvest Facilities Act,” Kadiwa Agri-Food Terminal Act” and “Fishing Shelters and Ports Act”.

Committing to pursue his advocacies in his personal capacity, Lee said: “Hindi man ako tuloy sa pagtakbo sa Senado, patuloy ko pa ring isusulong ang aking mga adbokasiya para mapagaan ang pasanin ng ating mga kababayan para sa kalusugan at agrikultura. Wala man sa katungkulan, patuloy kong isasabuhay ang layunin kong “Gamot Mo, Sagot Ko!” para mabawasan ang pangamba ng ating mga kababayan sa pagkakasakit sa takot na lalong malubog sa utang at kahirapan dahil walang perang pambili ng gamot at pambayad sa pagpapa-ospital.”

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