We're in Masbate for Bongbong Marcos' 2nd Bicol stop. He's claiming lead over Robredo in her own bailiwick, citing surveys. In that aspect, this leg has something to prove. Sorsogon had a so-so crowd, let's see turnout here where Marcos is endorsed by Gov Tony Kho @rapplerdotcom
LOOK: Members of a Marian Catholic group Ina Poon Bato Simbahang Naglalakbay waiting for Marcos' arrival at the Masbate airport, say Imelda and the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos are devotees
Senator Migz Zubiri joins Uniteam here in Masbate. Zubiri is in the Lacson, Marcos, Pacquiao and Robredo slates.
We've also seen senatorial bets Sherwin Gatchalian, Mark Villar and Jinggoy Estrada deplane. Waiting for Marcos to arrive.
Marcos has arrived for a motorcade and rally in Masbate City. This is a far warmer welcome than the Sorsogon motorcade.
The stretch of the City Center has many buildings adorned with pink ribbons and Leni-Kiko posters. Marcos will be passing by this group of Kakampinks. When I filmed them as part of the convoy in front, they were shouting “convicted!”
Perhaps the best visual representation of what Masbate can be for Marcos - his PFP HQ right beside a proudly pink building. 590k votes up for grabs here. Marcos lost Masbate to Robredo in 2016, getting only 47,220 to Robredo's 169,297. Marcos will have Gov Kho to help out.
Marcos Uniteam program about to start here at the Masbate City Social Center, as Zubiri entertains the crowd.
Jinggoy's humor: May narinig ako hindi si Erap yan, pangit yan. Pangit man akong titingnan, masarap naman kung inyong titikman.
Goes on to say Erap jokes him: Lagi mo ko ginagaya, nung nakulong ako nakulong ka rin. A supporter behind me shouts: "Mana mana lang!"
Sherwin Gatchalian pitches for a return to in-person classes as soon as possible; says parents have lost livelihoods because they spend their time teaching their children instead.
This is the part of Marcos' speech that always rouses the crowd. It's also a line he has perfected, and resonates with so many supporters we have talked to on the ground.
Sara Duterte skipped both Sorsogon and Masbate of the Bicol leads. In Masbate, she was represented by a singer who read a message and sang a number for the crowd.
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