WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo returns to vote-rich regions Central Luzon and Calabarzon with just over a week until the May 9 elections.
In the first leg of her return to these regions, Robredo will barnstorm Bulacan, the 5th most vote-rich province in the country where 2 million votes are up for grabs. She had earlier secured the endorsement of Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando.
The presidential candidate will also return to Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon – areas in the most vote- rich Calabarzon, which has over 9 million voters.
Calabarzon is crucial for Robredo because in the March Pulse Asia survey, she was statistically tied with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in that region. As of March 2022, Robredo has 37% voter preference in the region, versus Marcos Jr.’s 38%.
Bookmark and refresh this page to get updates on Robredo’s campaign activities in Central Luzon and Calabarzon. – Rappler.com
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WATCH: Drone shot of 280,000-strong Batangas crowd
WATCH: Here's another drone video of hundreds of thousands of 'kakampinks' who showed support for pres'l bet Leni Robredo and running mate Kiko Pangilinan in Batangas on Saturday, April 30. @rapplerdotcom
— Jairo Bolledo (@jairojourno) April 30, 2022
📽VP Leni Media Bureau pic.twitter.com/MXxvEx6fy2
Members of youth sector in Batangas raise Leni-Kiko tandem’s hands
Fireworks explode in Bauan as Rivermaya performs 'Awit ng Kabataan' #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteRobredohttps://t.co/va8KvWdJ3X pic.twitter.com/swRMxXK1rz
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022
Robredo speaks to Batangueño supporters
Robredo mentions how Batangas helped her win the vice presidency in 2016. #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteRobredo https://t.co/va8KvWdJ3X
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022
Robredo now mentions her programs in the province of Batangas.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022
She mentions her aid during the Taal Volcano eruption under the Office of the Vice President, among others. #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteRobredo | via @jairojournohttps://t.co/va8KvWdJ3X
Robredo says she and Kiko Pangilinan were endorsed by 118 priests from the Archdiocese of Lipa.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022
This is one of their most recent endorsements from the Church. The tandem was earlier endorsed by over 1,000 priests from the Clergy for the Moral Choice. | via @jairojourno
Batangas’ Abu gives impassioned speech, refers Robredo as the ‘next president’
Abu refers to Robredo as the 'next president.' #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteRobredo | via @jairojournohttps://t.co/va8KvWdJ3X
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022
Robredo is onstage in Batangas, receives gifts from organizers
Robredo receives various gifts from the Batangueño organizers.
— Jairo Bolledo (@jairojourno) April 30, 2022
Among the gifts are barong, balisong, and a plant. pic.twitter.com/Lxe99WyZVQ
The presidential bet holds a lucis, given by the organizers, that emits pink smoke. pic.twitter.com/aiAEI5j0EM
— Jairo Bolledo (@jairojourno) April 30, 2022
Batangas rally is now 280,000-strong as of 8:55 pm
UPDATE. As of 8:55 pm, 280,000-strong supporters have joined the Batangas people's rally of the Leni-Kiko tandem, according to local organizers. #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteRobredo #PHVotePangilinan | via @jairojournohttps://t.co/va8KvWdJ3X pic.twitter.com/SPicT3maM1
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022
Kiko Pangilinan steps onstage in Batangas
‘INEENDOSO KO SI KIKO NA WALANG BAYAD’
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022
After Sharon’s introduction, VP candidate Kiko Pangilinan takes the stage.
Sharon even joked that she ‘endorses’ her husband for free. #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVotePangilinan | via @jairojourno pic.twitter.com/CTZCL0cBUN
Pangilinan takes a jab at the Uniteam who has refused to participate in debates and interviews. The Leni-Kiko tandem invited Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Davao Mayor Sara Duterte to a debate. #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVotePangilinan
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022
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Megastar Sharon Cuneta speaks onstage to Batangueños
Megastar Sharon Cuneta, wife of vice presidential candidate Kiko Pangilinan, takes the stage. She was also present during the Laguna people’s rally on Friday, April 29. #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteRobredo | via @jairojournohttps://t.co/va8KvWuM5X pic.twitter.com/rKfZ0D15HY
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022
Cuneta mentions Pangilinan's senatorial run in 2007 and how he distanced from the administration of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. She says that administration allies and the opposition offered Pangilinan money for his campaign, which he declined to remain an independent candidate.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022
The mega star says people should not label her 'dilawan' or any other color, which used to be associated with her.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022
Sharon says she's pink now – pertaining to the political color of Robredo and Pangilinan. #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVotePangilinan | via @jairojourno
Sharon says she used to be associated with the dictator Ferdinand Marcos and wife Imelda. Cuneta says she also treats Sara Duterte like a sister.
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022
She then proceeds in saying that people are not fault-free.
'Ang mahalaga, 'pag alam mo'ng pagkakamali, itatama mo.' #PHVote
Noel Cabangon performs newly composed ‘Ibang Klase’ to Batangueños
Singer Noel Cabangon now performs his newly composed song to the Batangas crowd. #PHVote #WeDecide #PHVoteRobredo | via @jairojournohttps://t.co/va8KvWuM5X pic.twitter.com/w3jJp5PgVB
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) April 30, 2022