WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Presidential candidate and Vice President Leni Robredo is barnstorming the islands of Samar and Leyte, hoping to court voters and seal more alliances with key political leaders.
During her three-day visit, Robredo will be holding sorties and dialogues with different sectors across Western Samar, Northern Samar, Leyte, Biliran, Ormoc City, and Southern Leyte.
Bookmark and refresh this page, from time to time, to get updates on Robredo’s trip to Samar and Leyte.
LATEST UPDATES
Eastern Samar congresswoman Abunda backs Robredo
LOOK: Eastern Samar Rep Maria Fe Abunda is the latest lawmaker to support presidential bet VP Leni Robredo. She is expected to formally endorse Robredo during the grand rally in Borongan tonight. She’s the sister of entertainment host Boy Abunda. #PHVote @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/bIzpZtDZ2r
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) March 29, 2022
Robredo meets with NTF-ELCAC beneficiaries in Maslog, Eastern Samar
Earlier this morning, presidential bet VP Leni Robredo held a dialogue with beneficiaries of the NTF-ELCAC’s programs from various barangays in Maslog, Eastern Samar. 📷 VP Leni Media Bureau @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/OLWSwztd4a
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) March 29, 2022
San Juanico Bridge and the Marcoses
But as presidential bet VP Leni Robredo barnstorms the Samar and Leyte islands, joined together by this bridge, she will aim to challenge the might of the ruling elites that have pledged allegiance to the dictator’s son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the 2022 polls. #PHVote
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) March 29, 2022
Robredo pledges priority for infrastructure, agriculture needs of Samar provinces
Presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo and running mate senator Kiko Pangilinan barnstormed two provinces of Samar island on Monday, March 28, promising to prioritize their infrastructure and agriculture needs.

“Dito sa Northern Samar, lalo na po dito sa tatlong probinsya dito po sa Samar, napakahalaga kung sino ‘yung pipiliin natin sa susunod na eleksyon, dahil ito ‘yung magsasabi, ‘Mapapansin ba tayo ng susunod na administrasyon?’” Robredo told a crowd estimated at over 70,000 who had waited for seven hours in Catarman, the capital of the province.
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WATCH: Crowd in Palo, Leyte chants, ‘Hustisya! Hustisya!’
WATCH: Kakampinks chant “Hustisya, hustisya, hustisya” as Sawali calls for justice for victims under the current administration, including activists, journalists, human rights workers, and indigenous peoples. | via @londonbrynch#PHVote #WeDecide pic.twitter.com/tYAGYWOniC
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 29, 2022
LOOK: Supporters in Palo gather as early as 7 am for the Leni-Kiko tandem
WATCH: Organizers hype local supporters of presidential aspirant Leni Robredo and her running mate Kiko Pangilinan at Boy Scout Monument in Palo, Leyte.
— Brynch Bonachita (@londonbrynch) March 29, 2022
Kakampinks have been at the venue for the “Palo People’s Rally” as early as 7 am to support the tandem. @rapplerdotcom pic.twitter.com/Rav0KzdqYs
LOOK: Scenes from Robredo’s 73,000 crowd in Catarman grand rally
Citing estimate from local police, the Northern Samar Provincial Information Office says some 73,000 “Kakampinks” attended the Robredo-Pangilinan tandem’s grand rally in Catarman last night. Screenshots from VP Leni Media Bureau | via @maracepeda #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteRobredo pic.twitter.com/HfpbMiV1TA
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 29, 2022
Robredo promises Samareños: Steady electricity, telco services, road infrastructure
Facing a massive crowd in Catarman, Nothern Samar last night, Robredo lists her promises to Samareños if she wins: steady electricity and mobile phone signal services, finish circumferential road connecting Las Navas, Matuguinao & Hipapag, roads accessible to all. | @maracepeda pic.twitter.com/9y9NxNL1f8
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 29, 2022
Robredo red-tagged in streamers on the eve of Leyte visit
The posters are taken down in the afternoon only after local supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo complained to security guards of the Palo government center.
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WATCH: Drone shot of 73,000-strong crowd in Catarman grand rally
WATCH: Drone shots of the “Kakampink” crowd who showed up in Catarman tonight to show their support to the Robredo-Pangilinan tandem for their Northern Samar grand people’s rally. 🎥 VP Leni Media Bureau | via @maracepeda #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteRobredo pic.twitter.com/qS6npCSn1A
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 28, 2022