Leni Robredo provides last push for Abalos’ Senate run

NAGA CITY — Former Vice President Leni Robredo gave a powerful last push to the Senate marketing campaign of former Inside secretary and award-winning Mandaluyong Metropolis Mayor Benhur Abalos Jr., endorsing him as soon as extra simply two days earlier than the election.

“Parati ko pong sinasabi sa kanya how grateful we’re sa dami ng tulong na ibinigay niya dito sa lungsod namin. Sa pinakamadilim na kabanata ng buhay namin, nandito siya to assist us,” Robredo mentioned, referring to Abalos’ assist throughout Naga’s most troublesome instances.

Benhur Abalos and Leni Robredo

“Kami po ng buong workforce namin ay very supportive sa kanya kase alam po namin na kapag nakaupo siya sa Senado, lalong tutulungan niya kami,” she mentioned.

“Matagal ko na po siyang kaibigan at parati siyang bumabalik dito sa Naga para tumulong. Tahimik lang siyang tumutulong pero palagi siyang nandiyan para sa atin,” she mentioned.

Benhur Abalos and Leni Robredo

Robredo’s endorsement, particularly in her hometown and the Bicol area, is predicted to spice up Abalos’ standing amongst voters.

Abalos responded with a brief message: “Thanks a lot, Mam!”

In the meantime, in the course of the Alyansa Para sa Pagbabago’s last rally in Mandaluyong Metropolis, Abalos’ bailiwick, the previous secretary delivered an inspiring name for unity and motion to his fellow Mandaleños.

“Tandaan nyo ito, for on daily basis that we reside, what’s essential is making a distinction,” Abalos mentioned.

If elected to the Senate, Abalos vowed to prioritize key legislative reforms that straight deal with probably the most urgent wants of the Filipino individuals, significantly those who affect on a regular basis life.

“Uunahin ko ang kuryente, tatanggalin natin ang VAT sakuryente at tax sa petrolyo na ginagamit sa energy technology nang sa ganun ay bumaba ang singil sa kuryente,” he mentioned.

This, he added, wouldn’t solely decrease electrical energy prices but additionally entice extra traders, create jobs, and enhance the usual of dwelling for Filipinos nationwide.

Different priorities embody strengthening the Nationwide Meals Authority, reforming the Rice Tariffication Legislation, securing job advantages for contractual staff, and defending municipal waters from overfishing.

“Tulungan nyo ako! Akayan nyo ang anak ninyo! Ipakita natin ang nagawa natin sa Mandaluyong. Kayo ang saksi,” he mentioned, reminding them of the tangible progress that their collective efforts have dropped at the town. “Ang importante ay iangat ang buhay ng bawat Pilipino,” Abalos mentioned.