WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Vice President Leni Robredo and her running mate Senator Kiko Pangilinan are set to launch their bids for the two highest positions in the land on Tuesday, February 8, the start of the official campaign period in the 2022 elections.
It is an early start for the Robredo-Pangilinan tandem on Tuesday, as they are scheduled to stage events with supporters across several towns in Camarines Sur, home province of the lone female presidential candidate from Bicol. By 4:30 pm, the opposition tandem is expected to return to Naga City to hear Mass at the Naga City Cathedral.
The main event is slated at 5:30 pm at Plaza Quezon in Naga City, where Robredo and Pangilinan are expected to appear on stage together with their senatorial ticket and their Bicolano allies.
Bookmark and refresh this page for updates – in text, video, and social media posts – on the Robredo-Pangilinan tandem’s proclamation rally for the 2022 elections.
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Hontiveros: Ayaw natin ng magnanakaw
Reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros says CamSur is close to her heart: Alam nyo po sobrang happy po akong makasama kayo kagabi, lalo na sa siyudad na napakalapit sa puso ko… Ang aking yumaong asawa si Frank, tubo po siyang CamSur #PHVote pic.twitter.com/eiW46DX6pv
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) February 8, 2022
Hontiveros on her legislative achievements: Marami tayong resibo. Marami tayong natrabaho tayo bilang senador… Nakapagpasa ng mahigit 20 na batas. Okay na po ba yun? #PHVote
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) February 8, 2022
Hontiveros: Ayaw natin ng magnanakaw. Isipin nyo, ang pag-iisipin pa nila ay pagkakakitaan? Kaya Pharmally deal, ayaw natin yan. Pastillas scam, nilabanan natin yan #PHVote
— Mara Cepeda (@maracepeda) February 8, 2022
Robredo’s promise: A Bicolana president won’t neglect Bicol
“Sa akin po, ang eleksyon na ‘to, pagkakataon din para sa ating mga Bicolano. Mahabang panahon, parang nakakalimutan ang Bicol region, ‘di ba? Parati natin ‘yang sinasabi: Bakit parang lagi kaming nakakalimutan?” Leni Robredo told a crowd in Tigaon, Camarines Sur on the first day of the campaign period for national elective posts.
(That’s why for me, this elections is also a chance for us Bicolanos. We’ve been saying for a long time that it seems the Bicol region is being forgotten, right? We always say that: Why are we always forgotten?)
“‘Pag nagkataon pong binigyan tayo ng pagkakataong manilbihan, first time na magkakaroon ng presidenteng Bicolana. ‘Pag Bicolana ang presidente, imposible naman yatang makakalimutan ang Bicol,” added Robredo, eliciting cheers from the crowd.
(If I am given the chance to serve, this will be the first time for us to have a Bicolana president. If the president is a Bicolana, then it would be impossible for Bicol to be forgotten this time.)
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Senatorial candidates are now speaking
Senatorial candidates under Leni-Kiko slate are now speaking. First to speak is Chel Diokno.#PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/cnInlx1Cex pic.twitter.com/t6q0wSDgvI
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022
Ex-Ifugao congressman Teddy Baguilat Jr. wears a traditional Ifugao attire to highlight his pro-indigenous peoples and environment platform. | via @maracepeda #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/cnInlx1Cex pic.twitter.com/t3wplh69mt
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022
Nagaueños are screaming their lungs out as Robredo’s senatorial bets go up on stage one by one. First to speak are Chel Diokno, Leila de Lima through a video and her rep Atty Dino de Leon, and Sonny Trillanes. | via @maracepeda #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/cnInlx1Cex pic.twitter.com/Cf0H2CzrcF
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022
A video of senatorial bet snd Sorsorgon Gov Chiz Escudero is played here. He delivers his statement in Bikol, thanks Robredo and Pangilinan for accepting him as guest candidate in their slate.#PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/cnInlx1Cex pic.twitter.com/rKHtf6RrGO
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022
Senatorial bet Atty. Alex Lacson of Ang Kapatiran wows the crowd here as he recounts his educational background, and how he managed to pursue his studies despite the odds. He recalls being the campaign manager of the late Raul Roco, a Bicolano, when the latter ran for president. pic.twitter.com/7l861ztZNq
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022
Reelectionist Senator Richard Gordon recalls the many times he goes to Bicol for rescue and rehab efforts in times of calamities. He’s impressed by crowd size here: I’m very honored and astounded na pink na pink dito… Nakikita natin ngayon na tayo ay dapat magsama-sama! pic.twitter.com/y0856atGNt
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022
LOOK: Star-studded event in Leni-Kiko proclamation rally
LOOK: Iza Calzado and Jolina Magdangal are among the stars who are speaking in support for the Robredo-Pangilinan tandem. #PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/cnInlx1Cex pic.twitter.com/W9vldhnJhi
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022
LOOK: Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano announces during the Leni-Kiko rally that he will be supporting the tandem, adding it will be his first time to vote.#PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/cnInlx1Cex pic.twitter.com/CN6EOOvSg5
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022
The Company is now performing at the Robredo-Pangilinan rally. The group has openly expressed their support for the tandem.#PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/cnInlx1Cex pic.twitter.com/gZQjhFgfm6
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022
Red Ollero, Pinky Amador, Rita Avila, and Gab Valenciano are now speaking at the Leni-Kiko proclamation rally.#PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/cnInlx1Cex pic.twitter.com/P7pQri0Cd7
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022
Pre-program event starts with Cherry Pie Picache as host
The pre-program for the Robredo-Pangilinan rally is starting now, with actress Cherry Pie Picache as host.#PHVote #WeDecide https://t.co/cnInlx1Cex pic.twitter.com/QnHnom90Kt
— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) February 8, 2022
Robredo: Ang pagiging presidente dapat nararamdaman ng mga nasa laylayan
In her third stop for her campaign kick-off on Tuesday, February 8, presidential aspirant Leni Robredo tells her supporters in Tigaon, Camarines Sur that a president should be felt by the marginalized.
Ilocano group endorses Robredo: ‘We choose a president whose courage inspires us’
A volunteer-led group from Ilocos Norte has chosen to back the presidential bid of Leni Robredo instead of fellow Ilocano Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, saying, “We choose a president who leads by example and empowers us to be steadfast in the face of unrelenting abuse and mockery.”
The Ilocos Norte for Leni & Kiko Volunteers (INLoVE) said in a statement on Tuesday that they are supporting a presidential candidate “whose courage inspires us.”
INLoVE noted how Robredo has continued to “overdeliver” even in the most difficult times. “We choose leaders who have proven over and over again that, despite whatever is thrown at them – typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or the childish whims of a jealous underperforming superior, they exceed expectations and do better,” the group said.
INLoVE has been leading the opposition voice in Ilocos Norte against a potential Marcos comeback in Malacañang. Despite being “few” in number, they said that they are a “huge crack in the so-called Solid North. And if need be, we will keep that crack open for the light to come pouring in.”
“To speak openly against these evils in our own home province is deemed treason,” the group said, but they decided to break their silence as they have seen so much “betrayal, treachery, and infighting among the leaders of our province.” Both Ilocos Norte and the capital city of Laoag are led by Marcos scions.
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‘Pink’ pocket rallies dominate Day 1 of campaign in several Mindanao areas
Pocket rallies were staged in several key areas in Mindanao on Tuesday, February 8, to launch the presidential campaign of Vice President Leni Robredo.
Although mostly small public gatherings, the pocket rallies dominated the political scenes in Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, and Zamboanga Sibugay, and the cities of Cagayan de Oro, Zamboanga, General Santos, and Isabela in Basilan.
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