Agusan del Norte Representative Lawrence Fortun says the declarations of support show politicians 'heeding their good conscience and putting the interest of the country first.' PHVote WeDecide
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines – Two congressmen and a mayor behind the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo in two Mindanao regions said they were anticipating more local political groups declaring their support for her candidacy between now and election day.
Moreno’s 2016 rival in Cagayan de Oro’s mayoral race, Representative Rufus Rodriguez of Cagayan de Oro’s 2nd District, told Rappler that he too expected more declarations of support for Robredo from big names in local politics in the coming days. Rodriguez was among those who declared support for Robredo during the March 21Duterte campaign in Cagayan de Oro that was initiated by Albay 2nd District Joey Salceda.
In the neighboring Caraga region, Agusan del Norte 1st District Representative Lawrence Fortun said he was anticipating “more and more local leaders mustering the resolve to be on the right side of history.”