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MANILA, Philippines – Presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe and running mate Senator Francis Escudero officially announced their complete Senate lineup for the 2016 elections on Thursday morning, October 29.
Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto was represented by his son Ryan Christian Santos Recto, while all other candidates were present at the event. Each spoke briefly about their vision for the Philippines should they be elected as senator.
Poe clarified that their goal is to have a group with the same love and concern for the country, but members can espouse their own personal convictions and advocacies.
“Hindi po tayo gumagawa ng isang grupo na iisa lang ang pananaw. Kailangan may kaniya-kaniya tayong paninindigan at adbokasiya, pero ang hindi dapat mag-iba ay ang pagmamahal at pagmamalasakit sa bayan. Kung ano mang programa ‘yan, kung ito ay makakabuti, may karapatan kayong isulong yan,” she explained.
(We are not creating a group with only one perspective. We each need to have our own advocacies and stand on issues, but what should not change is one’s love and concern for the country. Whatever program you propose, if it will benefit Filipinos, you have the right to push for that.)
What unifies the slate, she said, is every candidate’s loyalty and desire to serve Filipinos.
Rappler asked the candidates present why Filipinos should vote for them, and here are their answers in 30 seconds or less:
Valenzuela Representative Sherwin Gatchalian
Gatchalian said he has enough experience in public service.
Valenzuela Rep Sherwin Gatchalian, on why Filipinos should vote for him as senator. (via @CamilleElemia) pic.twitter.com/LGkkM8ogJa
— Jee Y. Geronimo (@jeegeronimo) October 29, 2015
Pasig Representative Roman Romulo
Romulo wants to continue what he has already started in the House of Representatives since 2010.
Pasig Rep Roman Romulo, on why Filipinos should vote for him as senator. (via @CamilleElemia) pic.twitter.com/BUw8LQy1re
— Jee Y. Geronimo (@jeegeronimo) October 29, 2015
Bayan Muna Representative Neri Colmenares
Colmenares reiterated he will be the “fighter” in the Senate.
Bayan Muna Rep Neri Colmenares, on why Filipinos should vote for him as senator. (via @CamilleElemia) pic.twitter.com/nehWQa6n0w
— Jee Y. Geronimo (@jeegeronimo) October 29, 2015
Lorna Kapunan
Kapunan said she will bring competence, courage, and integrity to get the job done as a legislator.
Lawyer Lorna Kapunan, on why Filipinos should vote for her as senator. (via @CamilleElemia) pic.twitter.com/6hrWJz71CY
— Jee Y. Geronimo (@jeegeronimo) October 29, 2015
ACT-CIS party list Representative Samuel Pagdilao
Pagdilao asks voters who want peace and order to consider him as their candidate.
ACT-CIS party list Rep Samuel Pagdilao, on why Filipinos should vote for him as senator. pic.twitter.com/Ka5tAJJfLS
— Jee Y. Geronimo (@jeegeronimo) October 29, 2015
Edu Manzano
In line with the slate’s campaign slogan of galing at puso (competence and heart), this is what Manzano has to say:
Actor Edu Manzano, on why Filipinos should vote for him as senator. (via @CamilleElemia) pic.twitter.com/ZRKcXLvPFc
— Jee Y. Geronimo (@jeegeronimo) October 29, 2015
Senator Vicente Sotto III
Sotto said there’s still more work to be done in the Senate.
Senator Vicente Sotto III, on why Filipinos should vote for him again as senator. pic.twitter.com/qZqmMn9SwP
— Jee Y. Geronimo (@jeegeronimo) October 29, 2015
Former senator Richard ‘Dick’ Gordon
Gordon said he has a lot more to give to the public.
PH Red Cross chair Richard Gordon, on why Filipinos should vote for him again as senator. (via @CamilleElemia) pic.twitter.com/M908pYlvOA
— Jee Y. Geronimo (@jeegeronimo) October 29, 2015
Former senator Juan Miguel ‘Migz’ Zubiri
Zubiri wants to prove to the people that it is this generation that can do the job of fixing the country.
Juan Miguel Zubiri, on why Filipinos should vote for him again as senator. (via @CamilleElemia) pic.twitter.com/YlvbcbNnpv
— Jee Y. Geronimo (@jeegeronimo) October 29, 2015
Susan ‘Toots’ Ople
Ople said she is running to protect the rights of overseas Filipino workers.
Migrant workers’ advocate Susan Ople, on why Filipinos should vote for her as senator. (via @CamilleElemia) pic.twitter.com/715ZnrOlXD
— Jee Y. Geronimo (@jeegeronimo) October 29, 2015
Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno
In his interview with Rappler, Moreno repeated what he said in his short speech at Thursday’s event: He knows what Filipinos go through every day because he went through these struggles too.
“Bigyan ‘nyo po ako ng pagkakataon na maging boses ng mga mahihirap (Give me an opportunity to be the voice of the poor),” he said.
– Rappler.com
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