National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) Secretary Liza Maza bares how her agency intends to alleviate poverty in the country in a press briefing in Malacañang on February 16, 2017. Robinson Ninal, Malacanang Photo

MANILA — Former lawmaker and anti-poverty czar Liza Maza on Thursday announced her Senate bid for next year's polls, saying she has had "enough" of the "rotten, corrupt, and oppressive politics" in the country. 

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"This is a protest run. I am running against the rotten, corrupt, and oppressive politics! Tama na, sobra na," Maza said in a press conference.

A longtime activist, Maza served as congresswoman under Gabriela and Bayan Muna party-lists. She also served as head of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC) under the Duterte administration.

Maza said her senatorial campaign will be focused on programs for OFWs and poor Filipinos. 

“Kailangan natin ng makabayang at makamasang polisiya at isang politika ng pagbabago. Kailangan natin unahin ang interes at mga kahilingan ng masang Pilipino,” Maza said.

Maza will be part of the Makabayan Coalition's senatorial slate, which so far includes ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro, Gabriela Rep. Arlene Brosas, and Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU) Secretary General Jerome Adonis.

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Makabayan earlier said it would field a "full slate" for next year's midterm polls.

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