POLITICAL powerhouses in the vote-rich province of Bulacan joined forces in endorsing the bid of Vice President Leni Robredo’s candidacy for President on Monday, March 14.
At the historic Barasoain Church in Malolos City, Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando, along with several local officials of the province under his wing, announced their support for Robredo.
At a press conference, Fernando said he believes in the candidate’s capability to steer the country towards honest and clean governance.
“Kailangan po ng ating bansa ng isang pinunong nakadarama sa kalagayan ng kaniyang kapwa. Isang pinunong walang bahid ng korapsyon at higit sa lahat, isang pinunong may matatag na pananampalataya sa ating Panginoong Diyos na siyang magdadala sa atin sa isang maunlad, mapayapa at maaliwalas at kulay rosas na bukas,” he said.
Among the 10 candidates for President, Fernandez also explained why it’s a woman who stands out the most.
“Siyam ang kalalakihan subalit namumukod tangi ang isang babae, isang balo kumbaga, solo parent, na bago pa man pumasok sa politika ay naging tagapagtanggol na po ng mga maralita at walang tinig sa lipunan,” he said.
Robredo thanked Fernando and the local officials who supported her presidential bid, despite running under different political parties.
“Si Governor Daniel ‘yung nakapag-encapsulate na itong pag-endorse, hindi ito ‘yung pagdikta ng kagustuhan. Pero sana, ito ‘yung magbigay daan para ‘yung ating mga kababayan ay ‘yung tamang discernment process ‘yung gagawin,” said Robredo.
A week before the endorsement of Bulacan officials, over 45,000 Bulakenyos gathered in a people’s rally to show their support for Robredo, making it the third biggest campaign rallies of the Tropang Leni-Kiko next to Bacolod and Iloilo.
