Makati City’s Team United, led by incumbent Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, held its miting de avance on Saturday, May 6, one day before the end of the campaign period for local candidates in the upcoming 2022 elections on May 9.
The rally was held at Lawton Avenue in front of Makati Park wherein thousands of residents showed their support for the team and their candidates.
The event was attended by Binay, Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo, 1st District Rep. Kid Peña, 2nd District Rep. Luis Campos, and candidates for city councilors. During the event, the party members introduced themselves and laid out their plans for the city and the Makatizens as they woo the crowd to vote them on election day. They also had a dance number that truly energized the audiences.
During her remarks, Binay explained why Makatizens should vote for Team United and why she chose them to become her party-mates.
"Hindi ko mabibigay lahat ng serbisyo at programang maipagmamalaki ko kung hindi ko kakampi ang Team United konseho na binubuo ng mga konsehal na una: Mga taong di matatawaran ang galing, sipag, at kakayahan. Hindi puro no, kundi yes. Yes sa isang mas maunlad at mas progresibong Makati (I could not provide with you with this quality of service and launch programs that I can truly be proud of if Team United is not my ally which consists of first: People who are unmatched in terms of skills, perseverance, and capabilities. Those who are not saying no and instead always say yes. Yes to a more prosperous and progressive Makati)," Binay said.
"Ikalawa: Ang mga konsehal po ng Team United ay walang bahid na issue o kahit na mga chismis na mula sa mga marites (gossipers). Mga kayang humarap sa inyo sa lahat ng oras, kayang sagutin ang inyong mga tanong, at handa kayong tulungan. Hindi puro porma, kundi performance (Second: The councilors of Team United are not stained with any issue or even gossips from marites people. They are people who can stand in front of you at any time, those who can answer all your questions, and people who are ready to help in you in times of need. People who are not just for show, but instead excels in performance),"
"Ikatlo: Ang mga konsehal ko ay kaya kayong tayuan, panindigan, at ipaglaban. Ganyan ako kabilib sakanila at itinataya ko ang aking pangalan bilang inyong Mayora Abby Binay dahil alam kong hindi ako mapapahiya sa mga taong ito na aking piniling pagkatiwalaan (Third: My councilors can defend you, stand by you, and fight for you. That's how much I admire them and I am putting my name as Mayor Abby Binay at stake for them because I know that these people whom I chose to trust will not fail me and put me to shame)," she explained.
During Team United's proclamation party last March 26, Binay vowed to continue her administration’s programs that she said will ensure the prosperity of Makati and her constituents.
The candidates for District 1 of Team Unity include Kid Peña for congressman; and Martin Arenas, Vir Jhong Hilario, Jojo Javier, Armand Padilla, Rene Saguisag, Joey Villena, Alcine Yabut, and Carmina Ortega for councilors.
Team United’s candidates for District 2 is composed of Luis Campos for congressman; and Alden Almario, Doris Arayon, Dodik Baniqued, Sammy Cruz, Ina Sarosa, Bong Ariones, Ryansoler Calimbahin, and Ed Marquez for councilors.