Vice President and Presidential candidate Leni Robredo will not join the Ace-Junjun grand rally in Talisay City, Cebu today, April 26, 2022.
Cebu Vice Governor and runningmate of Cebu gubernatorial candidate Ace Durano issued a statement last night after the latter have decided to support another presidential candidate.
“Since the Partido Pilipino sa Pagbabago of my partner, gubernatorial aspirant Ace Durano, has decided to support another presidential candidate, it is obvious that he is bound to follow the organization’s endorsement,” said Davide citing reason why Robredo will no longer attend their #AbetterCEbu grand rally.
“We apologize to those who expected VP Leni to attend such gathering. The Partido Pilipino sa Pagbabago, the national party that I am part of, recently posted a manifesto of its support for BBM. It was published two days ago & I was personally informed by PPP national chairman only late afternoon yesterday. We informed VP Leni’s camp of this development right after,” said Durano in a separate statement.
Davide, who is supporting Robredo’s presidential bid said that despite their different choices for president, it has not diminished in any way their shared belief to continue their movement for #AbetterCEbu.
“We have gone this far. Ace and I will finish the race with the same vigor, enthusiasm and respect as the interest of the Cebuanos is more paramount over our personal choice,” Davide further said.
Durano added that despite this differences in supporting different presidential candidates, it has not changed their goal to continue their movement for #AbetterCEbu, and they will continue to do so until they achieve this together with the Cebuanos.
“We’re truly grateful for all the support we’ve gotten the past few months from different colors and parties. Ang tinuod nga kadaogan sa taw nag gikan sa lain-laing kolor. If you also believe in the power of UNITY, we call on our fellow Cebuanos to stand with us for #AbetterCEbu,” Durano further said.
-(Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon)