Robredo Urges Bacolod to Back Pangilinan, Aquino

By Glazyl M. Jopson

BACOLOD CITY – Former Vice President Leni Robredo called on the people of Bacolod and Negros Occidental to extend the same support to senatorial candidates Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan and Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV as they did during her two national campaigns.

“We need good people in the Senate,” Robredo said in a phone interview before the “Kiko-Bam” senatorial campaign rally at the Paglaum Sports Complex on Tuesday.

Robredo shared that her busy schedule, particularly her candidacy for mayor of Naga City in Camarines Sur, had prevented her from visiting the province for some time.

However, she expressed her eagerness to return, saying she had not yet properly thanked the people for their support during her presidential bid.

“This is an opportune time as I was invited by Kiko and Bam to join them in the campaign here,” she said.

Robredo vouched for Pangilinan and Aquino’s qualifications, citing their work together on various advocacies and during the presidential campaign.

Meanwhile, Sagip Partylist Rep. Rodante “Dante” Marcoleta also visited Bacolod for a people’s forum at the Bacolod Public Plaza on Tuesday.

Marcoleta, who is running for senator in the upcoming midterm elections, engaged with the local community during the event.