Political leaders in Davao  support Marcos’ candidacy

On the third day of his Unity Caravan in Mindanao, political leaders of Davao Region have declared their support to the vice presidential bid of Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.
Among the local officials of Davao del Norte and Davao Del Sur who welcomed the lawmaker included Davao Del Norte Rep. Anton Lagdameo, who’s the constant companion of Marcos in his campaign sorties in the country, PBA partylist official Jericho “Koko” Nograles, Panabo City Mayor James Gamao, former Davao Del Norte Rep. Antonio “Tony Boy” Floirendo, among others.
Thousands of people, showing Bongbong Marcos and ALDUB streamers, lined the streets in Davao City waiting for the motorcade to show their support. ALDUB is short for Alyansang (Rody) Duterte-Bongbong.
Marcos thanked the people of Davao for their warm welcome and show of support to his campaign.
“Ako po ay labis na nagpapasalamat sa inyong pinakitang pagsuporta sa akin. Ito po ang nagbibigay sa akin ng inspirasyon at lakas upang mas lalo pang pagbutihin ang aking kampanya na pag-isahin tayong lahat dahil uunlad lamang ulit ang ating bansa kung tayo ay magkakaisa sa pagtulong sa kapwa at sa bansa,” he said.
On Wednesday, Marcos went around several towns and cities in North Cotabato, particularly in Makilala, Kidapawan, Matalam, Kabacan and Midsayap—areas where Ilocano migrants settled—and received warm welcome by local officials and residents, especially in Kabacan town where around 65 percent of residents were of Ilocano descent.
Meanwhile, he opined that protest votes will help win candidates in the May elections.
According to the lawmaker these votes will represent young voters or those who are expressing oppositions over wrong actions and bad things that are happening in the society.
Based on some surveys conducted in universities and colleges, Marcos and his tandem, presidential candidate Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago are always on top.
“Nakakapagtataka nga bakit hindi dahil sila pinakamalaki 45 percent nga kapag sinusurvey ang mga eskwelahan laging kaming dalawa ang nangunguna at sa palagay ko ‘yan ang protest vote na nararamdaman ngayon sa kampanya,” he added.
He is convinced that such votes would also benefit his fellow senator.
“Para sa akin kay Senator Miriam ‘yan. Alam no naman kapag siya ang nagsalita walang kinikilingan, walang kinatatakutan at kadalsan ‘yung kanyang inisip ay tama naman. Kaya’t yung boto nya, lalo na yung mga kabataan ay kadalasan ay aktibista yan, at kadalasan ang nagpoprotesta kapag may nakikitang mali o masamang nangyayari. That she is a beneficiary of that,” Marcos added.
Asked on how they would take advantage of the protest votes, the independent vice presidential bet said they will just continue to talk about their advocacies.
“Continue to say our message and consistent with that message that we want unity we want progress, we want people to come together, and work for the betterment of the lives of the Filipino people and for the Philippines,” he added. (PNA)