CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Robredo holds grand rally in Pasay City on her 57th birthday

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Presidential candidate and Vice President Leni Robredo will have no rest even on her birthday as she holds a grand rally along Macapagal Boulevard in Pasay City on Saturday, April 23.

The event is being touted as the biggest rally yet for Robredo and running mate Senator Kiko Pangilinan, with over 50 of the biggest names in the Philippine entertainment industry expected to make appearances all throughout the program.

It will also be a full day for Robredo’s “kakampink” supporters, who will be going all out for the lone female presidential candidate on her birthday. In the morning, Robredo supporters are holding another grand house-to-house campaign across the country to convert more of the unconvinced to chose her on election day.

By early afternoon, Robredo supporters will be holding an Art Jam ng Bayan at the rally venue, with several booths set up where people can make their own placards, and avail of Robredo merchandise, among others.

Robredo will cap her day through the people’s rally and street party along Macapagal Avenue.

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LATEST UPDATES

Apr 23, 2022 5:21 PM PHT

Senatorial candidates from Tropang Angat speaks to the Pasay crowd

Rappler.com

Leila de Lima is now addressing the Pasay crowd through a video message, saying that her fight for her release continues despite attacks against her. #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide pic.twitter.com/cxSTkeHrPh
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 23, 2022

Pasay crowd sings Diokno's campaign jingle after the candidate says to the crowd to 'Chel Ka Lang'. #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/Z3rvi7QRdc
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 23, 2022

Reelectionist senator Dick Gordon enters to the stage with the crowd chanting 'Ipasok si Dick' #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/Z3rvi7QRdc pic.twitter.com/bID9uwc0S6
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 23, 2022

Gordon had made himself President Rodrigo Duterte’s enemy after he led the Senate blue ribbon panel committee’s investigation on the Pharmally scandal. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @maracepeda https://t.co/Z3rvi7QRdc
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 23, 2022

Another crowd favorite, reelectionist senator Risa Hontiveros, takes the stage. Among the core members of Robredo’s Senate slate, only Hontiveros is able to breach the “Magic 12” in surveys. She’s running on a pro-health and pro-women’s rights platform | @maracepeda pic.twitter.com/M2JKjRDqKJ
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 23, 2022

Lacson also takes a swipe at Manila Mayor Isko Moreno's calls for Robredo to withdraw, telling the Vice President's rival: "Manigas ka!" #PHVote #WeDecide | via @maracepeda https://t.co/Z3rvi7QRdc
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 23, 2022

Ex-rebel soldier Sonny Trillanes, who’s hoping for a Senate comeback, debunks lie being spread online that the Robredo campaign has allegedly worked with communist rebels. This isn’t true and Robredo herself debunked this claim this morning. | via @maracepeda pic.twitter.com/oDvmUhEhVQ
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 23, 2022

Trillianes says that peace talks between the government and communists will take place under a Robredo administration. He adds that he would push for the abolishment of the controversial NTF-ELCAC. #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/Z3rvi7QRdc
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 23, 2022

Apr 23, 2022 5:00 PM PHT

Juan Karlos performs ‘Buwan’ to Pasay crowd

Rappler.com

Juan Karlos is now performing his hit song 'Buwan' to the Pasay crowd. #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/Z3rvi7QRdc pic.twitter.com/WkTOSbORVJ
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 23, 2022

Apr 23, 2022 4:27 PM PHT

Imago performs their hit songs ‘Taralets’ and ‘Sundo’

Imago just finished performing. “Kakampinks” here swayed their hands in the air as the band performed their hit songs “Taralets” and “Sundo.” #PHVote pic.twitter.com/dzZ6tsbI3w
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) April 23, 2022

Apr 23, 2022 4:18 PM PHT

LOOK: Aerial shots of Pasay crowd as of 2:30 pm

LOOK: Aerial shots of the crowd along Macapagal Ave, Pasay for Robredo’s birthday rally as of 2:30 pm. 📷 Jimmy Dasal/Team Kiko #PHVote pic.twitter.com/Ol4qvyvLUM
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) April 23, 2022

Apr 23, 2022 4:00 PM PHT

Monsour del Rosario addressing Pasay supporters

1Sambayan senatorial candidate Monsour del Rosario now addressing the “Kakampinks.” He declared support for Robredo after Partido Reporma dropped Sen Ping Lacson in favor of her. #PHVote pic.twitter.com/snft9o1tD9
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) April 23, 2022

Apr 23, 2022 2:00 PM PHT

‘All colors welcome’ at Robredo rally

“Papunta pa lang tayo sa exciting part.” All roads lead to Macapagal Avenue in Pasay for Robredo supporters today. They came with their most colorful props and wittiest slogans to celebrate Robredo’s 57th birthday. #PHVote 📷 Team Leni Robredo pic.twitter.com/BhV846OIbL
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) April 23, 2022

Apr 23, 2022 1:09 PM PHT

Artists work to complete mural for Robredo’s birthday

Before the program starts, several artists are working together onstag to complete this mural for Robredo’s birthday rally. #PHVote pic.twitter.com/S6cIjMMcLj
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) April 23, 2022

Apr 23, 2022 1:07 PM PHT

Mimiyuuuh and Mela Habijan spotted backstage

Spotted backstage: Popular influencer Mimiyuuuh and Miss Trans Global 2020 Mela Habijan. #PHVote pic.twitter.com/G2o4rUdAvS
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) April 23, 2022

Apr 23, 2022 11:56 AM PHT

Crowds start to gather in Macapagal Boulevard for Robredo’s birthday rally

We’re here at Macapagal Ave in Pasay City for presidential bet VP Leni Robredo’s grand bday rally. Her supporters are starting to flock in from across Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Heat is intense, but they came prepared with their umbrellas, mats, food,water @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/ifp4pfRXoI
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) April 23, 2022