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Marcos thanks supporters as he leads partial, unofficial count
MANILA – Presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. thanked his supporters late Monday evening as he led the partial and unofficial results of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) transparency server with nearly 30 million votes.
Though he is leading by a big margin against his closest rival, Vice President Leni Robredo, based on partial unofficial count of votes, Marcos urged Filipinos to continue to remain vigilant and protect their votes.
“Ngunit kahit hindi pa tapos nga ang pagbibilang, hindi makapag-antay ang aking pasasalamat sa inyong lahat. Ang aking pasasalamat sa lahat ng tumulong, sa lahat ng sumapi sa aming ipinaglaban, sa inyong sakripisyo, sa inyong trabaho at sa binigay ninyo sa amin na oras, na kakayahan, ng sipag (Even though the counting of votes is not yet over, I cannot wait to express my gratitude to all of you. I am grateful to everyone who helped and joined our fight, as well as for your sacrifices, work, time, skills, and hard work to us),” Marcos said at his campaign headquarters in Mandaluyong City.
Marcos said there were a lot of volunteers, groups, and political leaders who have helped his candidacy and believed in the UniTeam alliance’s campaign of unity with his running mate Davao City Mayor Sara Z. Duterte — who is also leading the polls by a huge margin.
“I want to thank you for all that you have done for us. There are thousands of you out there: volunteers, parallel groups, political leaders that have…that cast their lot with us, because of their belief in our message of unity, because of their belief in the candidate, in the Marcos-Duterte tandem,” he said.
The partial and unofficial results as of May 10, 2022, at 6:17 a.m. showed that Marcos has received over 30 million votes with 95.52 percent of the precincts reporting. Marcos has already surpassed President Rodrigo Duterte’s winning numbers of over 16 million votes in 2016.
“If I’ll be elected, I hope your assistance will not fade, and also your trust. We still have much to do,” Marcos said.
On Monday, millions of Filipinos cast their votes to elect the country’s new leaders including the president, vice president, senators and party-list groups.
Stephanie L. Ricardel
May 10, 2022 at 1:36 AM
if he is elected as president of the philippines let us pray that our country will be well and beautiful under the care of our new president and other people who were not happy with the result will hopefully gradually accept it because it will not happen if not destined.
Maria Teresa Belmin
May 10, 2022 at 2:42 AM
Partial Unofficial result pa lang ang mga lumalabas pero malaki na ang kalamangan ni BBM sa kanyang katunggali sa pagka Pangulo na si VP Leni Robredo.Hintayin na lang natin na ilabas mismo ng COMELEC ang final at Official result para sa mga nahalal sa pagka Pangulo,Pangalawang Pangulo at mga Senador.Kung sino man ang manalo sana ipagpatuloy niya ang mga magagandang proyekto na nasimulan ng ating mahal na Pangulo Rodrigo R.Duterte.Magkaroon po sana ng maayos at patas na pamamahala sa Gobyerno kung saan magiging prayoridad ang kapakanan ng ating bansa maging ng ating mga mamamayan.
James Ibarra
May 10, 2022 at 4:01 AM
Congrats Sir. Hope you will be true to your promises, even though I didn’t vote for you, the majority of Filipino voters did. If you can really unite us for progress and growth of our nation, then you have my support.
Sometimes the person we voted for will win, sometimes the person we voted will lose, But we should respect the decision of the majority.
Hoping for a better government for the next 6 years congrats po president and vice president .???So to the unofficial President of the Republic of the Philippines Bongbong Marcos. We the filipinos are wishing a better Philippines and a fair equity,equality, an ear that listens to the community and a helping hands for all. Please dont let Philippines settle for less. we must always be proud that we are a Filipino in your administration.
Sonny Ramirez
May 10, 2022 at 4:17 AM
May God Bless the Philippines!Filipinos love your country and unite for a better Philippines…it’s not what the country can do for you, it’s what you can do for your country. People have spoken by voting on who should lead their country and now all should respect everyone, no matter who they voted for.
To Leni, Isko, Pacquiao supporters it’s time to move On, the election is decided by votes. The votes are out. It has been decided. No more bickering and bitterness. It’s time for healing and acceptance. Yes it’s not easy to move on but we must.
We are commanded to pray for those in authority. Pray they’ll work and function effectively to their sworn duties.
Sonny Ramirez
May 10, 2022 at 4:20 AM
May God Bless the Philippines!Filipinos love your country and unite for a better Philippines it’s not what the country can do for you, it’s what you can do for your country.
People have spoken by voting on who should lead their country and now all we should do is to respect everyone, no matter who they voted for.
To Leni, Isko, Pacquiao supporters it’s time to move On, the election is decided by votes. The votes are out. It has been decided. No more bickering and bitterness. It’s time for healing and acceptance. Yes it’s not easy to move on but we must.
We are commanded to pray for those in authority. Pray they’ll work and function effectively to their sworn duties.