Southern Leyte guv promises Marcos-Duterte tandem 80 percent of votes
MANILA, Philippines — Southern Leyte Governor Damian Mercado has pledged to deliver “80 percent” of votes in the coming elections for the tandem of former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio.
“For BBM-Sara, 80 percent ang majority natin dito,” said Mercado in an interview at the Maasin City Terminal, where a campaign rally for the tandem was held.
Marcos was not able to attend the Maasin City rally after his flight was cancelled due to bad weather, his camp said.
Mercado added that of Southern Leyte’s 18 town mayors, 17 are supporting the Marcos-Robredo tandem, including the mayor of Maasin City, and a majority of the barangay chairmen.
For his part, Southern Leyte Vice Governor Christopherson “Coco” Yap said Marcos and Duterte can expect a win in the province because of their roots.
“Ever since kasi, taga sa amin eh, sino pa ba magtutulungan, kami-kami din. Taga-Leyte silang dalawa. So our hearts, our love, and support are nasa kanila talaga, nasa dalawa, nasa tandem na BBM-Sara. So si BBM and Sara can expect na majority ‘yung makukuha nila dito sa Southern Leyte,” Yap said.
Marcos’ mother, former first lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos, is from Leyte, while Duterte’s father, President Rodrigo Duterte, was born in Maasin City.
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