Former Vice President Leni Robredo endorses Benhur Abalos Jr.’s senatorial bid
Senatorial candidate Atty. Benhur Abalos Jr. posted the biggest acquire within the newest Social Climate Stations (SWS) survey, rising from 17 % in March to 24 % in Might—a formidable 7-point surge.
The sharp rise displays rising help for the previous inside secretary and award-winning mayor of Mandaluyong Metropolis, who has drawn endorsements from revered public figures.
Primarily based on the SWS survey carried out on Might 2 to six, Abalos garnered 24% in voting desire, which inched him nearer to the profitable circle.
He was additionally within the 10-20 vary within the April 20-24 survey of Octa Analysis.
The spike in his numbers has coincided with high-profile endorsements from former Vice President Leni Robredo and TV host Vice Ganda.
Vice Ganda endorses Benhur Abalos.
“He has been our pal for a very long time, served as Mayor of Mandaluyong for a few years, turned DILG Secretary—an excellent one—and in addition served as MMDA Chairman. Now he’s operating for senator,” Robredo mentioned in Bicolano.
“We’ll assist him as a result of he has lengthy been serving to us right here in Naga, particularly throughout Storm Kristine. He got here right here a number of occasions to assist. He did it quietly, however he all the time helped.”
“Let’s help him in his candidacy. We’ll vote for him in his bid for the Senate,” she added.
Vice Ganda additionally took to social media to again Abalos, posting a photograph with the caption, “Kesa naman ‘yung mga walang kuwenta ang pumasok sa Prime 12. Dito na ‘ko.”
(Slightly than these ineffective ones making it into the Prime 12, I’ll go together with this one.)
Abalos with supporters in certainly one of his marketing campaign sorties
Backing from former Senate President Franklin Drilon, the League of Municipalities of the Philippines, the Union of Native Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), the mayors’ league, the Vice Mayors’ League, councillors, and barangay captains has additional strengthened Abalos’ marketing campaign, framing him as a critical contender with broad institutional help.
On the prime of his agenda is the removing of value-added tax on electrical energy and gas used for energy era to scale back utility prices for thousands and thousands of households and permit small companies to thrive.
He additionally pledged to amend the Rice Tariffication Regulation to revive the function of the Nationwide Meals Authority not solely to immediately purchase palay from farmers however promote them out there, even with out emergencies.
Equally pressing, Abalos mentioned, is the necessity to safeguard municipal fishing grounds from industrial encroachment, guaranteeing that coastal communities can proceed to earn a dwelling and contribute to the nation’s meals safety.
Abalos additionally vowed to prioritize housing, each for low-income city households and for abroad Filipino employees (OFWs) returning residence.
“Mas lalo pong tumitindi ang pagnanais kong mapaglingkurankayo sa Senado. I submit myself. Mahirap man ang trabaho, nakahanda po akong gawin ito para sa inyo. Kayo ang magsisilbing lakas at inspirasyon ko. Samahan ninyo ako patungo sa ating tagumpay,” Abalos mentioned in a video message posted on his Fb web page.
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(My want to serve you within the Senate grows even stronger. I submit myself. Although the job could also be tough, I’m able to take it on for you. You can be my energy and inspiration. Be a part of me on the trail to our victory.)
