Salceda backs Robredo; Vice President thanks unity of Bicol politicians

FEB 9, 2022 5:34 PM PHT

RHAYDZ BARCIA

ALBAY, Philippines – Lawmaker Joey Salceda, the Bicolano politician who once egged on Davao City mayor Sara Duterte to gun for the presidency, on Wednesday, February 9, bared his final choice – Vice President and opposition presidential candidate Leni Robredo.

Thousands of supporters waited patiently at the Peñaranda Park in Legazpi City for hours, under a scorching sun and humidity. The vice president rewarded their patience with a rousing speech that fired up hopes of electing the country’s first Bicolano president.

“Yesterday I was in Camarines Sur. This morning, I was in Camarines Norte and in Sorsogon,” said Robredo, who spoke in Bicolano. “Today, I’m in Albay and I’m grateful because even though it’s too hot, you are here with me.”