Robredo denies tie-up with communists

VICE President Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo said she will never form a coalition government with the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People's Army-National Democratic Front (CPP-NPA-NDF) if she wins the presidency.

Robredo was reacting to text messages attributed to her describing CPP founder Jose Maria "Joma" Sison as "a true patriot of the country. I will make sure he will finally return home this year if I win. He deserves to be named a national hero." She said the messages were sent Sunday "red-tagging" her and her campaign volunteers.