INLoVE said that they are standing firm on their decision to endorse another candidate even if it seen as a “traitorous” act in the home province of Marcos Jr. (READ: Marcoses’ cousin says he’s been walking a road of treachery) “To speak openly against these evils in our own home province is deemed treason,” the group noted, but they decided to break their silence as they have seen so much “betrayal, treachery, and infighting among the leaders of our province.” Both Ilocos Norte and the capital city of Laoag are led by Marcos scions. The group scored the kind of leadership displayed by the Marcoses in the local scene and their “lack of concern for the poor, the voiceless, and those on the fringes of society.” Their brand of leadership had been displayed by their “incompetence” in handling the local COVID-19 response and “other white elephant projects that remain useless to this day,” the group said.
“And if need be, we will keep that crack open for the light to come pouring in,” INLoVE said. Despite being “few” in number, they said that they are a “huge crack in the so-called Solid North. INLoVE has been leading the opposition voice in Ilocos Norte against the bid of the Marcoses to recapture Malacañang. “We choose leaders who have proven over and over again that, despite whatever is thrown at them – typhoons, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, or the childish whims of a jealous underperforming superior, they exceed expectations and do better,” the group said. Zsazsa Raval, speaking on behalf of INLoVE, noted how Robredo had continued to show up and “overdeliver” even in the most difficult times. “We choose a president who leads by example and empowers us to be steadfast in the face of unrelenting abuse and mockery,” INLoVE said in a statement on Tuesday. in the 2022 elections, which they described as a “pivotal point in the country’s history.” In Ilocos Norte, the Ilocos Norte for Leni & Kiko Volunteers (INLoVE) explained why they are supporting the tandem instead of fellow Ilocano Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. She said their campaign is not just about Leni but a call for Ilocanos to open their mind and “have the strength and courage to choose good governance.” ‘We choose a president whose courage inspires us’ We have a safe place here,” Verzosa added. It is a political call for kakampinks to come out and join us. “We set up this (campaign center) to show that we are here. We have to break that silence, find ways to give them courage so we can have more people to amplify the campaign,” she said. We want to know their issues and inform them of the kind of governance that Leni is promoting to the people’s council, the bottom-up governance,” he explained.Īside from growing the machinery, Verzosa said they need to find ways “to break the silence” of other Leni supporters. Besides campaigning for Leni, we also want to empower the people.
She shows unfaltering bravery in her quest for justice for the victims of human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings,” the group added. She stands gallantly to uphold our sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea. “She manifests courage in protesting against oppressive and exploitative systems in governance. They also underscored her “expertise in implementing poverty eradication programs.” In their unity statement, the group proclaimed their “unwavering support for VP Leni Robredo in her bid for the presidency.” They cited her sincerity and competence as a leader and public servant. She said their family offered a part of the place for the campaign to honor their family’s “history of participating in the struggle for democracy.” iVIqKoatVf- Sherwin De Vera February 8, 2022Įmmeline Verzosa, former executive director of the Philippine Commission on Women, congratulated the volunteers and conveners of support groups “for having the courage to join the activity and show support for the Leni-Kiko tandem.” Supporters of VP and presidential bet Leni Robredo starts the official campaign period with the opening of the Leni-Kiko Volunteer Center at Villa Angela, Vigan City.