Duterte kicks-off PDP-Laban's senatorial campaign
Published Feb 14, 2019 09:01 pm
By Argyll Geducos
SAN JOSE DEL MONTE, Bulacan---President Duterte has officially proclaimed and kicked-off the senatorial campaign of his party Partido Demokratiko ng Pilipinas-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban).
(Photos from Argyll Geducos / MANILA BULLETIN)
During the kick-off rally in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan on Valentine's Day, Duterte officially proclaimed his party's bets consisting of five members plus six guest candidates.
PDP-Laban's senatorial bets are Maguindanao Representative Zajid "Dong" Mangudadatu, former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, former Special Assistant to the President Bong Go, Senator Koko Pimentel, and former Political Adviser Francis Tolentino. They are collectively known as "MABAGO KO TO".
Meanwhile, PDP-Laban's guest candidates are reelectionists senators Cynthia Villar, Sonny Angara, and JV Ejercito; Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos; Taguig Representative Pia Cayetano; and singer Freddie Aguilar.
In his speech, Duterte hit his critics, particularly the allies of the previous administration for finding fault in his actions when they did nothing right during their term.
"Sa panahon nila puro mali naman putang inang ginawa nila (During their time all they did were the wrong things)," he said, referring to them as hypocrites.
He, however, said that it is still up to the people if they would still like to vote for them and not for the candidates he is officially campaigning for.
Meanwhile, PDP-Laban campaign manager Senator Manny Pacquiao appealed to the public to vote for PDP-Laban's candidates, saying they know how the people feel.
"Itong mga kandidato na ito maaasahan natin sa pagbabago... Kung ano ang nararamdaman ng bayan, nararamdaman namin 'yan (You can trust that our candidates will push for change. Whatever you feel, we feel)," he said.
"Tulungan natin siya (President Duterte). Pinapakiusap ko po sa inyong lahat, pagbigyan ninyo uli ang mga kandidato namin (Let's help the President. I ask you, please let our candidates serve again)," he added.
Guest candidates
In his speech, Duterte also mentioned the best qualities of some of his party's senate bets.
For the guest candidates, Duterte described Villar, Marcos, and Cayetano, as people who spent most of their lives in public service; Angara as a tax expert and "son of a great father"; and Ejercito as an effective and hardworking public servant.
Duterte also described Villar as a "mother to the nation." She praised Villar for keeping everything in order, being a minimalist, and a "very dedicated public servant". The President also described Cayetano as "ever progressive".
He, however, failed to describe Aguilar, his favorite singer; and failed to finish talking about Marcos.
In an interview with reporters here, Pacquiao said the party made suggestions as to which candidates they should include in their line up. However, Duterte had his own preferences for guest candidates.
'MABAGO KO TO'
For the party's five main bets, the President praised Mangudadatu for being a member of the Moro family in Maguindanao who supports the government through the proper channels.
Duterte said he urged Dela Rosa to run because of his bravery, love for country, and knowledge. He also vouched for the honesty of the country's former top cop.
"Kaya ko 'to kinuha at pinatakbo kasi matapang, pangalawa mahal niya bayan niya, pangatlo maraming malaman (That's why I took him in and asked him to run because he is brave, he loves his country, and he knows a lot of stuff)," he said.
"This guy is fundamentally honest. Hindi nanghihingi yan. Matrabaho, honest ito at hindi corrupt. Ako na mismo magsabi sa inyo, kaya ko nilagay na PNP, eh (He does not ask for anything. He is hardworking, honest, and not corrupt. I am telling you, that is why I assigned him as PNP chief)," he added.
Duterte then said Go was urged to run because of the frigate deal which dragged him to a Senate hearing last year. He then hit Senator Antonio Trillanes IV who took part in the hearing, saying the senator likes to shame people with his questions when he knows nothing.
He, however, said that Go is just friendly towards all that even members of the New People's Army (NPA) would vote for his top aide.
"Serbisyo lang talaga ang gusto. Gusto lang niya magtrabaho, gusto niya makilala lahat. Kaya ito mananalo sa NPA tignan mo (He just wants to serve. He just wants to work and get to know everybody. That's why even the NPA will vote for him)," Duterte said.
Duterte then said that there is no problem with Pimentel who is a bar topnotcher. He described the former senate president as efficient and honest.
The President then described Tolentino as someone who is very kind. He said Tolentino cannot be linked to any irregularity.
"You compare his character dun sa mga kengkoy diyan sa (to those fools in the) Senate. You try to compare his demeanor. Wala silang masabi (They are nothing compared to him)," Duterte said.
"Hindi marunong magmura (He does not know how to cuss), and he's very learned. If there is anything more deserving, it's Francis," he added.
(Photos from Argyll Geducos / MANILA BULLETIN)
During the kick-off rally in San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan on Valentine's Day, Duterte officially proclaimed his party's bets consisting of five members plus six guest candidates.
PDP-Laban's senatorial bets are Maguindanao Representative Zajid "Dong" Mangudadatu, former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, former Special Assistant to the President Bong Go, Senator Koko Pimentel, and former Political Adviser Francis Tolentino. They are collectively known as "MABAGO KO TO".
Meanwhile, PDP-Laban's guest candidates are reelectionists senators Cynthia Villar, Sonny Angara, and JV Ejercito; Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos; Taguig Representative Pia Cayetano; and singer Freddie Aguilar.
In his speech, Duterte hit his critics, particularly the allies of the previous administration for finding fault in his actions when they did nothing right during their term.
"Sa panahon nila puro mali naman putang inang ginawa nila (During their time all they did were the wrong things)," he said, referring to them as hypocrites.
He, however, said that it is still up to the people if they would still like to vote for them and not for the candidates he is officially campaigning for.
Meanwhile, PDP-Laban campaign manager Senator Manny Pacquiao appealed to the public to vote for PDP-Laban's candidates, saying they know how the people feel.
"Itong mga kandidato na ito maaasahan natin sa pagbabago... Kung ano ang nararamdaman ng bayan, nararamdaman namin 'yan (You can trust that our candidates will push for change. Whatever you feel, we feel)," he said.
"Tulungan natin siya (President Duterte). Pinapakiusap ko po sa inyong lahat, pagbigyan ninyo uli ang mga kandidato namin (Let's help the President. I ask you, please let our candidates serve again)," he added.
Guest candidates
In his speech, Duterte also mentioned the best qualities of some of his party's senate bets.
For the guest candidates, Duterte described Villar, Marcos, and Cayetano, as people who spent most of their lives in public service; Angara as a tax expert and "son of a great father"; and Ejercito as an effective and hardworking public servant.
Duterte also described Villar as a "mother to the nation." She praised Villar for keeping everything in order, being a minimalist, and a "very dedicated public servant". The President also described Cayetano as "ever progressive".
He, however, failed to describe Aguilar, his favorite singer; and failed to finish talking about Marcos.
In an interview with reporters here, Pacquiao said the party made suggestions as to which candidates they should include in their line up. However, Duterte had his own preferences for guest candidates.
'MABAGO KO TO'
For the party's five main bets, the President praised Mangudadatu for being a member of the Moro family in Maguindanao who supports the government through the proper channels.
Duterte said he urged Dela Rosa to run because of his bravery, love for country, and knowledge. He also vouched for the honesty of the country's former top cop.
"Kaya ko 'to kinuha at pinatakbo kasi matapang, pangalawa mahal niya bayan niya, pangatlo maraming malaman (That's why I took him in and asked him to run because he is brave, he loves his country, and he knows a lot of stuff)," he said.
"This guy is fundamentally honest. Hindi nanghihingi yan. Matrabaho, honest ito at hindi corrupt. Ako na mismo magsabi sa inyo, kaya ko nilagay na PNP, eh (He does not ask for anything. He is hardworking, honest, and not corrupt. I am telling you, that is why I assigned him as PNP chief)," he added.
Duterte then said Go was urged to run because of the frigate deal which dragged him to a Senate hearing last year. He then hit Senator Antonio Trillanes IV who took part in the hearing, saying the senator likes to shame people with his questions when he knows nothing.
He, however, said that Go is just friendly towards all that even members of the New People's Army (NPA) would vote for his top aide.
"Serbisyo lang talaga ang gusto. Gusto lang niya magtrabaho, gusto niya makilala lahat. Kaya ito mananalo sa NPA tignan mo (He just wants to serve. He just wants to work and get to know everybody. That's why even the NPA will vote for him)," Duterte said.
Duterte then said that there is no problem with Pimentel who is a bar topnotcher. He described the former senate president as efficient and honest.
The President then described Tolentino as someone who is very kind. He said Tolentino cannot be linked to any irregularity.
"You compare his character dun sa mga kengkoy diyan sa (to those fools in the) Senate. You try to compare his demeanor. Wala silang masabi (They are nothing compared to him)," Duterte said.
"Hindi marunong magmura (He does not know how to cuss), and he's very learned. If there is anything more deserving, it's Francis," he added.