in thousands of Filipinos packed Saturday final campaign rallies for Presidential elections in the Philippines, which is taking shape up To be a rematch between son of Late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and human rights lawyer who hit him in 2016.
Former Senator Ferdinand “Bong Pong” Marcos Jr. is the frontrunner in chair racewhile Vice President Lenny Robredo is late behind in second placeaccording to latest Surveys.
Some of Robredo fans – mostly dressed up in Pink, the campaign’s signature color – began to gather at the site of Gathering along Ayala Street in Makati City the night before. Others were seen walking more from 12 hours before start of The program.
The site is approximately 7 kilometers (4.35 miles) away. of Marcus Jr. final Raleigh, where buses and vehicles Offered free rides for supporters who wear campaign Colors of Red and green. Many also camp out on the side of the bay of Aseana since dawn.
Marcos Jr. vowed to be a “united president” and urged his supporters to do so vote for for him full slate on Monday.
“is yours vote for Our UniTeam is vote for The futurea vote for Every Filipino and vote for Unity,” said the future of The final gathering. “is yours vote for UniTeam is show of love for Philippines ” added.
In a poll released one A week before the election, Marcus Jr. was the top pick of 56% of Polled 2,400 participants nationwide on From April 16 to 21, while Robredo is late with 23% nationally, Pulse Asia Research Inc. said.
Despite the gap, Robredo did not lose hope for Victory. “I did not have fight She said, “That was easy. I wouldn’t be satisfied if it was fight It wasn’t difficult because in My opinion , best public Servants come from the hardest battles because they feel it how hard It is for win she said.
In 2016, Robredo defeated Marcos Jr. in narrow fight to win as Vice President. Marcus Jr. filed an election protest, which was eventually rejected.
