WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sara Duterte, candidates for the two highest posts in the land, are wrapping up their 2022 campaign in cities that played host to key stops in the 90-day campaign period.
Marcos and Duterte have three scheduled miting de avance events – first in Guimbal, Iloilo; then in Tagum City, Davao del Norte; and finally in Parañaque City, Metro Manila. Their final miting de avance in the National Capital Region caps their 2022 campaign that has seen Marcos and Duterte topping preference surveys.
Watch Marcos’ final miting de avance by clicking the video below. This livestream is courtesy of Uniteam BBM-Sara – the official Uniteam Facebook page.
Scroll down this page for live updates, context, and analyses from Rappler as the events unfold. Further down the page, click “load more.”
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Marcos Jr. delivers miting de avance speech
Finally, Uniteam presidential bet enters the stage to deliver his final miting de avance speech.#PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos https://t.co/xj1PYKNout pic.twitter.com/JeytSaGXlg
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
For the nth time, Marcos adheres to his campaign narrative: Kami po ay patuloy naming isinisigaw ang pagkakaisa. #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos https://t.co/xj1PYKNout pic.twitter.com/kl0GICTVAJ
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
The crowd keeps chanting "Panalo ka na." Marcos, up to the end, harps on unity. "Naunawaan po ninyo kaagad ang pagkakaisa ay magiging bunga ng pagmamahal ng Pilipino sa isa't isa." | via @lianbuan #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos https://t.co/xj1PYKNout pic.twitter.com/svpiYzchPG
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Marcos sticks to his stump speech. As he begins to speak, people at least from the right side of the open field where we are, begin to leave. | via @lianbuan #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos https://t.co/xj1PYKNout
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Marcos: Ngayon po, tayo ay nasa katapusan na ng kampanya para sa halalan sa Lunes…. Ang idadagdag ko lang ang pasasalamat sa inyo, sa inyong suporta, sa inyong tiwala. #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos https://t.co/xj1PYKNout
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Toni Gonzaga at UniTeam rally
Singer Toni Gonzaga sings “Umagang Kay Ganda” on stage before Marcos Jr. delivers his speech. #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos https://t.co/xj1PYKNout pic.twitter.com/j0JRH0aMGA
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Toni Gonzaga, in a long Filipiniana gown resembling Imelda Marcos' signature look, sings the Uniteam anthem Umagang Kay Ganda. She says: "Titigan 'nyo pong mabuti si BBM at Sara dahil sa Lunes, sila na ang ating bise at presidente." | via @lianbuan #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Toni Gonzaga says of Marcos' attempt to reclaim Malacanang: Pagkatapos ng tatlong dekadang paghihintay, mangyayari na. | via @lianbuan #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos https://t.co/xj1PYKNout
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Drone show at UniTeam rally
By 12 am, overt campaigning is already prohibited. The hosts recognize they have less than 1 and a half hour to go, and puts on a drone show before Marcos' speech. | via @lianbuan #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos https://t.co/xj1PYKNout pic.twitter.com/21PLUZ1GPg
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Sara Duterte delivers miting de avance speech
Uniteam VP bet now on stage.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Duterte: Ibang klase kayo. Mula proclamation rally hanggang miting de avance, ipinakita 'nyo na 'di puwedeng matinang ang inyong pagmamahal sa Uniteam. pic.twitter.com/w9zj5vSyav
Sara Duterte does away with her stump speech, and thanks her supporters, says "Pangulong Bongbong Marcos wala na tayong mahihiling pa." | via @lianbuan #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos https://t.co/xj1PYKNout
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
As the crowd chants "Panalo ka na," Sara Duterte says: "Dahil sinabi 'nyong panalo na ko, nagbarong na ako akala ko oath taking na eh." | via @lianbuan #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos https://t.co/xj1PYKNout pic.twitter.com/vgbLF0FieP
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Duterte: Nagbarong na ako, akala ko oath taking na
As the crowd chants "Panalo ka na," Sara Duterte says: "Dahil sinabi 'nyong panalo na ko, nagbarong na ako akala ko oath taking na eh." | via @lianbuan #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos https://t.co/xj1PYKNout pic.twitter.com/vgbLF0FieP
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Sara Duterte thanks supporters
Uniteam VP bet now on stage.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Duterte: Ibang klase kayo. Mula proclamation rally hanggang miting de avance, ipinakita 'nyo na 'di puwedeng matinang ang inyong pagmamahal sa Uniteam. pic.twitter.com/w9zj5vSyav
Sara is wearing a Filipiniana top, while Marcos is wearing the dictator's signature shirt jack. Marcos is joined by wife Liza, and sons Sandro, Simon and Vincent. | via @lianbuan #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteMarcos https://t.co/xj1PYKNout pic.twitter.com/MN8NqDnTan
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Marcos-Duterte tandem arrives
At 10 pm, Sara Duterte and Bongbong Marcos go on stage. We're still waiting for a sighting of President Rodrigo Duterte if he will endorse his daughter's running mate on the last day of the campaign.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) May 7, 2022
Starting tomorrow, it's prohibited to overtly campaign. | via @lianbuan pic.twitter.com/S9uOXyutWu