Opposition Senator Leila de Lima said that she was both elated and humbled after presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo paid her a visit on Thursday, Nov. 18 in Camp Crame, Quezon City.
"Despite her grueling schedule, I am very grateful that she has spent some of her time checking on my condition here at the PNP Custodial Center,” she said.
De Lima, the most prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, said she was grateful for the continued support she has been receiving from Robredo who took time off her busy schedule to visit her.
Robredo visited to check on her condition and discuss their respective electoral bids.
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“Talagang nakakataba ng puso na makita at makasama ang ating susunod at karapat-dapat na maging Presidente. I'm happy to know that she’s doing very well, at maganda ang takbo ng kanyang pag-iikot. Nakatutuwa ang patuloy na paglawak ng naaabot ng Pink Revolution at tuloy-tuloy na bugso ng Pink Caravan (It's really great to see and be with the next and should be president. I'm happy to know that she’s doing very well and that her trips are going good. I'm also happy to see the continued spread of the Pink Revolution and Pink Caravan),” she added.
Robredo arrived at the PNP Custodial Center, Camp Crame at around 11:30 a.m. and stayed for an hour.
During Robredo’s visit, De Lima shared that they were able to talk about some recent developments, and also about family and her condition considering that it has been a while since they sat down together.
As a fellow Bicolana, lawyer, public servant and mother, De Lima expressed that it was a great honor to fight alongside Robredo in upholding the best interests of the Filipino people.
“No matter what the naysayers say about the arduous journey ahead, we will press on. Isang karangalan na makasama ang tulad ni VP Leni na di-matatawaran ang sakripisyo at puso para sa Pilipino,” she said.
“I wish you, your daughters and the campaign team all the best. Laban lang. Lalaban tayo!” she added.
It may be recalled that in announcing her Senatorial slate, Robredo stated she is honored to include De Lima in her slate. Last July 21, De Lima confirmed that she would seek reelection in the 2022 national elections.