Hundreds of individuals collect on the South Highway Properties in Cebu Metropolis for the grand rally of presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his operating mate Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, April 18, 2022. (DALE ISRAEL/INQUIRER VISAYAS)
CEBU CITY, Cebu, Philippines — Amid cheering supporters, presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, April 18, referred to as on Cebuanos to unite and help his bid to enhance the nation’s economic system and way of life.
Talking earlier than 1000’s of individuals on the Filinvest grounds situated on the South Highway Properties right here in Cebu Metropolis, the previous senator and son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. reiterated his name for unity amongst all Filipinos.
“Allow us to do all the things to make our nation nice. If we obtain that, Filipinos could have work, have cash of their pockets, meals, can ship their kids to varsities, and make the long run vibrant. The lives of Filipinos will probably be higher in comparison with the previous years,” he mentioned in Filipino throughout his speech which was interrupted by chants of “BBM, BBM!”
“That’s our goal for the Philippines. Allow us to proceed the bond of unity. We’re not adversaries right here. We love one another as Filipinos,” he added.
Marcos Jr. hoped that at some point, Filipinos will probably be pleased with the nation on the world stage regardless of no matter tragedies or calamities they may encounter.
“Allow us to proceed what we’ve got began right here (in Cebu Metropolis). Our victory isn’t just concerning the elections. It’s about bringing the Filipinos collectively. And if we do this, if we be part of forces, allow us to rise up collectively once more,” he mentioned.
Round 200,000 individuals confirmed up on the South Highway Properties in Cebu Metropolis for the grand rally of Marcos Jr. and his operating mate Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday, mentioned Lt Col. Wilbert Parilla, deputy metropolis director for operations.
Totally different bands entertain the gang from 2 p.m. on Monday whereas ready for Marcos, Duterte-Carpio, and their senatorial slate.
A minimum of 100 policemen had been deployed on the venue to keep up peace and order on the grand rally.
Marcos and Duterte-Carpio acquired the help of each Cebu Metropolis Mayor Michael Rama and Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia.
Within the 2016 vice presidential elections, Marcos misplaced to then-Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo within the vice presidential race in Cebu.
Robredo acquired over 800,000 votes from Cebu whereas Marcos obtained 310,000 votes.
Cebu province, which contains 44 cities and 6 element cities, is the nation’s most vote-rich province with 3.2 million voters.
—WITH A REPORT FROM NESTLE SEMILLA
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