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In condos, social media: How other presidential bets started their #Halalan2022 campaign
In condos, social media: How other presidential bets started their #Halalan2022 campaign
Job Manahan,
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 08, 2022 06:48 PM PHT
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Updated Feb 08, 2022 09:38 PM PHT
MANILA (UPDATE) - Some Halalan 2022 presidential aspirants on Tuesday kicked off their campaign activities in a condominium, on their social media channels, and through caravans as others launched theirs in more spacious venues.
MANILA (UPDATE) - Some Halalan 2022 presidential aspirants on Tuesday kicked off their campaign activities in a condominium, on their social media channels, and through caravans as others launched theirs in more spacious venues.
Ernesto "Ernie" Abella, one of President Rodrigo Duterte's former spokesmen, started his campaign in Dasmariñas City, Cavite with his team organizing a caravan and proclamation event.
Ernesto "Ernie" Abella, one of President Rodrigo Duterte's former spokesmen, started his campaign in Dasmariñas City, Cavite with his team organizing a caravan and proclamation event.
His communications officer said the campaign will be livestreamed on his social media platform.
His communications officer said the campaign will be livestreamed on his social media platform.
Abella also booked a radio interview later in the day to answer several issues and lay down his platforms.
Abella also booked a radio interview later in the day to answer several issues and lay down his platforms.
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In a media interview streamed online, the former televangelist said he is "willing to listen" to critics and supporters alike should he win in the presidential race.
In a media interview streamed online, the former televangelist said he is "willing to listen" to critics and supporters alike should he win in the presidential race.
"Willing tayo makinig kahit medyo pabalang yung kanilang mga tanong, mga salita. Pero ang kailangan kasi, makita ko na kapag... nakinig tayo at willing tayo to become vulnerable to people, ay nagkakaroon ng trust, nabi-bridge yung gap," he said.
"Willing tayo makinig kahit medyo pabalang yung kanilang mga tanong, mga salita. Pero ang kailangan kasi, makita ko na kapag... nakinig tayo at willing tayo to become vulnerable to people, ay nagkakaroon ng trust, nabi-bridge yung gap," he said.
(We are willing to listen even though they are asking questions rudely. We need to listen to them, and we should be willing to be vulnerable to people to build trust and to bridge the gap.)
(We are willing to listen even though they are asking questions rudely. We need to listen to them, and we should be willing to be vulnerable to people to build trust and to bridge the gap.)
Former Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales tapped social media for his campaign kickoff, with supporters changing their Facebook headers with the presidential candidate's promotional posters.
Former Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales tapped social media for his campaign kickoff, with supporters changing their Facebook headers with the presidential candidate's promotional posters.
In a text message to ABS-CBN News, his camp's media liaison said Gonzales will attend a Mass in his birth province Bataan.
In a text message to ABS-CBN News, his camp's media liaison said Gonzales will attend a Mass in his birth province Bataan.
The Mass will be presided by the Bishop of Bataan, Most Rev. Ruperto Santos.
The Mass will be presided by the Bishop of Bataan, Most Rev. Ruperto Santos.
Gonzales will also attend Comelec's online rally at 7 p.m., his camp confirmed.
Gonzales will also attend Comelec's online rally at 7 p.m., his camp confirmed.
A day earlier, the former government official's party, Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas (PDSP), released a statement regarding the use of a rose for Gonzales' campaign. They said it is different from that of Vice President Leni Robredo, who is also seeking the presidency.
A day earlier, the former government official's party, Partido Demokratiko Sosyalista ng Pilipinas (PDSP), released a statement regarding the use of a rose for Gonzales' campaign. They said it is different from that of Vice President Leni Robredo, who is also seeking the presidency.
Dr. Jose Montemayor, meanwhile, held his proclamation rally with his running mate in a Pasay City condominium.
Dr. Jose Montemayor, meanwhile, held his proclamation rally with his running mate in a Pasay City condominium.
The event was attended by more than 50 people, who are members of different religious groups.
The event was attended by more than 50 people, who are members of different religious groups.
The program included groups anointing Montemayor and vice-presidential aspirant Rizalito David as the next top leaders of the country.
The program included groups anointing Montemayor and vice-presidential aspirant Rizalito David as the next top leaders of the country.
The doctor-lawyer, who vowed to uplift Filipinos' lives, is the standard bearer of the Democratic Party of the Philippines.
The doctor-lawyer, who vowed to uplift Filipinos' lives, is the standard bearer of the Democratic Party of the Philippines.
“Pero sino ang ating pag-asa? Hindi ko sinasabi na kagaya ng ibang gustong maging pangulo na sila ang solusyon. Ang Diyos ang ating solusyon," said Montemayor.
“Pero sino ang ating pag-asa? Hindi ko sinasabi na kagaya ng ibang gustong maging pangulo na sila ang solusyon. Ang Diyos ang ating solusyon," said Montemayor.
(Who is our hope? I won't say what the other candidates say - that they are the solution. God is our solution.)
(Who is our hope? I won't say what the other candidates say - that they are the solution. God is our solution.)
The religious groups present urged voters to pick a candidate not based on popularity but on their faith to God.
The religious groups present urged voters to pick a candidate not based on popularity but on their faith to God.
Montemayor and Rizal also signed a pact.
Montemayor and Rizal also signed a pact.
The following complete the list of presidential candidates in the May 9 elections:
1. De Guzman, Leody
2. Domagoso, Isko Moreno
3. Lacson, Panfilo "Ping"
4. Mangondato, Faisal
5. Marcos, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Jr.
6. Pacquiao, Manny
7. Robredo, Leni
1. De Guzman, Leody
2. Domagoso, Isko Moreno
3. Lacson, Panfilo "Ping"
4. Mangondato, Faisal
5. Marcos, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Jr.
6. Pacquiao, Manny
7. Robredo, Leni
In a statement, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reminded the candidates to follow Comelec's guidelines for campaigning during the pandemic.
In a statement, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reminded the candidates to follow Comelec's guidelines for campaigning during the pandemic.
The police added that physical contact with supporters are not allowed, as well as house-to-house campaigns. Crowding, handshake, embraces, kissing, and going arm-in-arm are also banned, authorities said.
The police added that physical contact with supporters are not allowed, as well as house-to-house campaigns. Crowding, handshake, embraces, kissing, and going arm-in-arm are also banned, authorities said.
The campaign period ends on May 7. Local contenders can officially start campaigning on March 25.
The campaign period ends on May 7. Local contenders can officially start campaigning on March 25.
-- With a report from Jeffrey Hernaez, ABS-CBN News
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