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May 9, 2022, 6 tweets

Radio silence so far from the camp of presidential candidate VP Leni Robredo, as partial and unofficial results show a huge lead by the late dictator’s son Ferdinand Marcos Jr. We’ll keep you posted as soon as we hear official word from her team. #PHVote #WeDecide | @maracepeda

@maracepeda Several supporters of Robredo are now gathered here at Plaza Quince Martires in her hometown Naga City. Solid Leni Bicol regional coordinator Bong Rodriguez, speaking mostly in Bicol language, tries to keep morale high among dejected “Kakampinks” here. #PHVote | @maracepeda

@maracepeda Robredo supporters now praying the rosary during their prayer rally on election night. More people are joining the gathering as we speak. There’s a feeling of sadness here, but they are defiant. #PHVote #WeDecide | @maracepeda

@maracepeda Robredo supporters have moved to the bigger Plaza Quezon. They chant Robredo’s name into the night as several people here wave the Philippine flag. #PHVote #WeDecide | @maracepeda

@maracepeda Solid Leni Bicol regional coordinator Bong Rodriguez: Yes, we are defying the result. But this is a non-violent, peaceful gathering. We started with an intent to just do a prayer-vigil.

@maracepeda Solid Leni Bicol regional coordinator Bong Rodriguez: We will just air out the sentiments that we have in our hearts at the moment. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @maracepeda

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