MANILA, Philippines — A number of the nation’s high celebrities, artists, musicians and influencers confirmed up and additional sparked the festive temper of the the ” Araw Na10 ‘To” grand rally in Pasay Metropolis of Vice President Leni Robredo, who additionally marked her 57th start anniversary, on Saturday.
The celebrities carried out, wooed the gang, estimated at over 400,000 and formally endorsed the presidential and vice presidential bid, respectively, of Robredo and her operating mate, Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan.
Vice for Leni
“It’s Showtime” host and box-office star Vice Ganda overtly declared her assist for Robredo.
“Yun po ang regalo ko sa kanya ngayong gabing ito. Pero ang regalo ko sa sambayanang Pilipino ay ang boto ko kay Leni Robredo,” Vice Ganda, Jose Mari Viceral in actual life, advised the mammoth crowd.
“Sa gabing ito, opisyal kong ine-endorso ang susunod na pangulo ng Republika ng Pilipinas, Leni Robredo,” Viceral added whereas elevating Robredo’s hand.
“Megastar”, ‘Diamond Star”, different stars for Leni
Likewise in attendance had been Pangilinan’s spouse, “Megastar” Sharon Cuneta, Jolina Magdangal, Nikki Valdez, Cherry Pie Picache, “Diamond Star” Maricel Soriano, Angel Locsin, “Mr. Pure Power” Gary Valenciano, his son Gab, Janno Gibbs, Ogie Alcasid and Regine Velasquez, Ben & Ben, Apo Climbing Society and Jonalyn Viray, amongst others.
The star-studded forged prompted a number of Twitter customers to comment that Robredo’s rally was paying homage to Sunday noontime reveals.
Jonalyn Viray sang a canopy of Ben&Ben’s Sabel to reward ladies who’ve taken a stand in opposition to oppressive politics, and who’ve supported Robredo.
Social media influencer Mimiyuuh, together with magnificence queens Kylie Versoza and 2021 Miss Universe high 5 finalist Beatrice Luigi Gomez likewise joined the festivities together with the Imago, Gracenote, Cheats and Rivermaya bands.
One individuals for a greater nation
One other spotlight of the over-12 hour rally was when film and theater actor John Arcilla, who was critically acclaimed for his portrayal of Philippine struggle Common Antonio Luna, made an intense speech to relay why he picked Robredo for president.
In keeping with Arcilla, individuals who gathered on the Pasay rally of the Robredo-Pangilinan tandem shouldn’t be labeled as something — not yellows, pinks, and even communists as they solely need change in how the nation is ruled.
“Hindi tayo mga Yellowtards. Hindi tayo mga Pinklawan. Hindi tayo mga bayaran! At lalong-lalong hindi tayo mga komunista! Lahat ng kulay ay nandito. Asul, Dilaw, Pula, Berde, Rosas at Kayumanggi! Tayo ang sambayanang Pilipino. Mahal natin ang ating bayan, iniibig natin ang ating bandila at could takot tayo sa Diyos,” Arcilla stated.
“Bukod sa kaarawan ni Leni Robredo, bakit tayo nandito? Hindi natin sinasamba si Leni Robredo. Hindi po namin sinasamba si Leni Robredo. Siya po ay aming sinasamahan sapagkat sinasamahan niya ang sambayanang Pilipino,” he added.
Critics welcome
Arcilla even pressured {that a} authorities with Robredo on the helm would permit criticisms, as she understands that criticizing authorities employees and their output is a type of love of the nation.
“Hindi po siya natatakot na punahin. Nais po niyang tawagan natin ang kanyang atensyon sapagkat alam niya na ang pag-puna ay pagmamahal sa bayan. Ang pag-puna, ay ating tungkulin bilang nagbabayad ng buwis. Ang pagpuna sa gobyerno ay hindi pagrerebelde o hindi pagrereklamo,” he stated.
“Ang pagpuna sa gobyerno ay pagmamahal at bahagi ng ating karapatan bilang mamamayang Pilipino. At alam na alam po ‘yun ni Leni Robredo. Kaya’t iyon po ang simula ng isang malusog na relasyon ng gobyerno at ng mamamayan,” he added.
Feelings had been additionally evident when Picache led the the supply of messages from sector representatives, with some members of the rally tearing up after Filipinos from completely different walks of life relayed why they’re supporting Robredo.
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