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VP Leni comforts supporters, says there are more battles ahead
MANILA – Vice President Leni Robredo, at least 16 million votes behind frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the presidential race as of the unofficial noon tally, told her supporters in a pre-dawn address Tuesday that they did not fail because they started a new movement.
She added that what is important is that new doors have opened.
“Kaya sinasabi ko sa inyo ngayon: Walang nasayang. Hindi tayo nabigo (And so I am telling you this: nothing was wasted, we did not fail),” Robredo said.
“Pinakamahalaga: Hindi pa tayo tapos. Nagsisimula pa lang tayo. May landas na nagbukas, at hindi ito sasara kasabay ng mga presinto. May kilusang isinilang, at hindi ito papanaw sa pagtatapos ng bilangan (What is important is that we are not yet done. We are just starting. A new path has opened and this will not close with the closing of the precincts. A movement was born and this will not die as the counting is finished),” she said.
Robredo said she understands her supporters are dismayed, especially with reports of irregularities, but emphasized it is important to have faith in the democratic process.
“Gayumpaman, sinasabi ko sa inyo: Alam kong mahal natin ang bansa, pero hindi puwedeng maging ugat pa ng pagkakawatak-watak ang pagmamahal na ito (However, I am telling you: I know we love our country, but this love should not be the root of disintegration),” Robredo said.
Robredo thanked her supporters who stayed with her during the campaign period, as well as all those who believed and voted for her.
“Una sa lahat, hayaan ninyo akong magpasalamat. Sa lahat ng bumoto (First of all, let me thank you. All of you who voted),” she said. “Hindi kayang sukatin ng numero ang lalim ng pagmamahal ninyo. Maraming, maraming salamat sa inyo (Numbers cannot measure the love you have shown. Thank you very much)”.
She encouraged them to stay strong and focused and promised she will be with them as long as she is needed.
“Wala akong planong abandonahin ang mga bagay na habambuhay ko nang ipinaglalaban. Tuloy ang trabaho ko para i-angat ang buhay ng mga nasa laylayan. Tinatawag ko kayong samahan ako dito at sa iba pang mga laban (I do not have any plans of abandoning what I have been fighting for all my life. My work to uplift the lives of those in the lowest sector of society continues. I am calling on you to be with me in this fight and all other fights),” Robredo said.
Stephanie L. Ricardel
May 10, 2022 at 3:21 AM
Leni is a good person Not fortunate enough to win but she will not leave her supporters As he promised.
Stellara Florencio
May 10, 2022 at 3:24 AM
As a supporter, it is painful to accept the defeat of those you support but we can do nothing if the majority of us choose differently. Let’s just focus on the new stage that the country will face in the new administration.
Hannah Sheila
May 12, 2022 at 4:37 AM
My favored president candidate may not be this year’s winner but as VP Leni stated that out fight over good governance is still not over for there are far more battles ahead after this election. Let’s try to move forward and not dwell with the toxicity of the results because in the end whoever wins the election all Filipinos just want good governance and change and I only pray that whoever wins this election may have a heart for the Filipinos instead of being blinded by power. May he/she not waste the trust and hope that was given by the masses because there are far greater problems, obstacles and struggles that the country will face before it gets better. Loving the fact that the other candidate concedes instead of fighting over the presume elected winner because it shows that they do not dwell on the fact that they not win but moves forward to help the Filipinos again.
Hannah Sheila
May 12, 2022 at 4:38 AM
My favored president candidate may not be this year’s winner but as VP Leni stated that out fight over good governance is still not over for there are far more battles ahead after this election. Let’s try to move forward and not dwell with the toxicity of the results because in the end whoever wins the election all Filipinos just want good governance and change and I only pray that whoever wins this election may have a heart for the Filipinos instead of being blinded by power. May he/she not waste the trust and hope that was given by the masses because there are far greater problems, obstacles and struggles that the country will face before it gets better. Loving the fact that the other candidate concedes instead of fighting over the presume elected winner because it shows that they do not dwell on the fact that they not win but moves forward to help the Filipinos again.
Archie O. Tulod
May 12, 2022 at 8:12 AM
Sending my virtual hugs to all Leni supporters who fought for their President. The election was ended and the result was clear. We came to the end, though the result did not satisfied us I think this is the God’s will and we do not have other choice but to follow the elected President. Let’s all have peace in ourselves let things happen, in the end all we want is to have a good future. Good bless Philippines!