MESSAGE OF VP LENI ROBREDO FOR SUPPORTERS
[at the Quezon City Reception House]
Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, Oct. 21, rallied her supporters to be calm, loving, and kind amidst hateful and divisive political discussions ahead of the national elections in 2022.
This as Robredo’s camp continues to see a swell in support for her candidacy, following her announcement to join the presidential race exactly two weeks ago.
In a recorded message, VP Leni said: “Tandaan: Madaling makipagtalo; mas radikal ang magmahal… Rosas ang kulay ng bukas, at pag-ibig ang magdadala sa atin doon. Pag-ibig ang magpapanalo sa atin sa laban na ito.”
As she thanked her supporters, the Vice President also emphasized that pink is not just a color, but a movement and lifestyle that promote the importance of openness and love.
“Kaya maraming, maraming salamat sa pakikiisang ito. Mahaba pa ang lalakbayin natin. Kaya may panawagan ako sa inyo: Ipakita na ang pink, hindi lang basta kulay; uri siya ng pamumuhay. Hindi lang siya damit o ribbon; kulay siya ng pagkatao na bukas, nakikinig, nagmamahal,” VP Leni said.
In wearing pink, Robredo said supporters should embody the real meaning of their advocacy by doing acts of kindness, helping the needy, and by being calm in spreading their message.
“Tayong lahat ang nagdadala nito. Kailangan nating isalamin ang tunay na ibig sabihin ng pink habang suot natin ito. Gumawa ng mabuti, magpaabot ng tulong sa kapwa, maging mahinahon sa pagbabahagi ng ating mensahe,” she said.