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Robredo stages grand rally in Nueva Ecija twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1…

Representatives of Senator Leila De Lima and former senator Sonny Trillanes have come on stage to deliver their message.

Senator Risa Hontiveros now speaking to the Nueva Ecija crowd.

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Labor leader and lawyer Sonny Matula now on stage.

In 2019, he placed 50th among senatorial candidates, running under the Labor Wins coalition that fielded labor leaders in the 2019 Senate race.

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Matula has been working as a legal counsel for laborers and unionists for 20 years. He served as commissioner for the labor sector of the SSS from 2006 to 2010, and as executive director of the Presidential Anti-Graft Commission from 2001 to 2002.

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Former Ifugao congressman Teddy Baguilat now speaking.

Aside from being a lawmaker, Baguilat served as mayor of Kiangan town in Ifugao, and served as governor of the province for two terms – 2001 to 2004 and 2007 to 2010.

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Veteran human rights lawyer Chel Diokno now on stage, asks the crowd: Kayo ba ay hinakot? Kayo ba ay binayaran?

Crowd answers 'hindi!'

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Alex Lacson addresses the crowd.

Lacson was supposed to run for vice president under AKP, but the book author and lawyer dropped his bid in favor of Senator Kiko Pangilinan, Robredo’s running mate.

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Reelectionist Senator Richard Gordon now on stage: It is now time for change, not tomorrow, but today.

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The Bloomfields performs at the Leni-Kiko grand rally in Nueva Ecija.

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The 'kakampink' crowd in Nueva Ecija light up their phones while waiting for VP Leni Robredo and Senator Kiko Pangilinan.

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We’re now here at Nueva Ecija Stadium for the “ANEhan: Nueva Ecija People’s Rally” of VP Leni Robredo and Kiko Pangilinan.

One hour before the event, ‘kakampink’ crowd already filled the front part of the stadium. #PHVote #WeDecide | @jairojourno

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@jairojourno As of 6 pm, 35,000 Novo Ecijanos have joined the pink rally, says the organizers. #PHVote #WeDecide | @jairojourno

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@jairojourno WATCH: The 'kakampink' crowd in Nueva Ecija before 6 pm. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno As of 6 pm, 35,000-strong Novo Ecijanos support VP Leni Robredo in Nueva Ecija, where Marcos Jr. won over Robredo in 2016.

This time, the ‘pink wave’ will try to takeover the province. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno LOOK: Rappler’s drone shot of the 'kakampink' crowd at Nueva Ecija Stadium for the “ANEhan: Nueva Ecija People’s Rally” of VP Leni Robredo and Kiko Pangilinan as of 6:21 pm. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno LOOK: Singer Jolina Magdangal performs at the "ANEhan: Nueva Ecija People’s Rally” of VP Leni Robredo and Kiko Pangilinan.

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@jairojourno Now’s the turn of OPM icon Rivermaya to entertain ‘kakampinks’ here in Cabanatuan City.

Rivermaya sings "Hinahanap Kita.” #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno WATCH: ‘Kakampinks’ lighting up their phones. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno ‘DOGGO FOR LENI’ 🐶

‘Kakampink’ dog ‘Beauty,’ a labrador, attends the grand rally of VP Leni Robredo in Cabanatuan City. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno We asked some Novo Ecijanos why they support VP Leni Robredo. Know their answers in this thread. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno Cara del Rosario, whose husband is a supporter of Marcos Jr., attends the rally for her husband and children’s future.

‘Yong gobyernong tapat na susuportahan ko, para sa asawa ko at para sa anak ko,’ she says. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno LOOK: 'Kakampink' Cara del Rosario, a proud ‘Asawa ng BBM supporter for Leni.’ #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno WATCH: Erlita Tadeo, a native of Eastern Samar, says she supports Robredo for the future of her children.

‘Para sa future ng aking mga anak.’ #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno ‘ARMY FOR LENI’ 💜

Tin Collado says she will vote for Robredo because she sees her as the ‘genuine one.’

‘For me, ‘yong best leader kasi ay marunong makisama sa tao.’ #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno At his age, 72-yr-old Engr. Pedro Cortez says it’s his first time joining a campaign rally to support a president. Cortez is supporting Robredo.

‘We know the problems of our country, alam natin kung sino ang totoong lider.’ #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno Efren Ferrer says he has only attended two jam packed rallies/ lines in his life.

One is Robredo’s grand rally, while the other one was the long line of people buying rice during Martial Law. #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno Vice presidential candidate Senator Kiko Pangilinan is now on stage to talk to the Nueva Ecija kakampinks. #PHVote #PHVotePangilinan #WeDecide

@jairojourno ‘SWIFTIE FOR LENI’

Angel Echevarria, certified swiftie, says both Leni and Taylor Swift are standing for women’s rights.

‘Sinu-support ko si Leni because I think lahat ng babae magiging matatag.’ #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno NOVO ECIJANO DOCTORS FOR LENI

These doctors from the country’s rice granary say they support Leni Robredo because of the VP’s pandemic response and aid to doctors like them. #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno ‘NUEVA ECIJA IS PINK’

Drone shots of ‘kakampinks’ joining the grand rally of VP Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, as of 7 pm.

Organizers say 35,000 individuals have joined the rally, as of 6 pm. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno VP candidate Kiko Pangilinan says they’re joining debates because they have good intentions.

He also discusses his Sagip Saka Act for farmers. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno Literally, ‘sibuyas’ for Leni

A dance troupe from Bongabon, Nueva Ecija, the onion capital of the Philippines, dedicates a dance routine for VP Leni Robredo. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno Robredo is now speaking. She appeared behind an onion made up by dancers from Bongabon, Nueva Ecija. #PHVote #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno Robredo says she was anxious at first when she was told that their rally will be held in a stadium.

As of 6 pm, 35,000 Novo Ecijanos have joined the rally, said the organizers. #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno Robredo recalls her loss in Nueva Ecija in 2016.

The crowd then cheered, “Babawi kami!” #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

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@jairojourno The VP is now mentioning her ‘resibos’ or programs implemented in Nueva Ecija.

Her projects include water supplies for farmers and medical aid for the province. #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno Robredo says the baseline should be the projects of public servants prior to election season.

‘Ang sukatan ay kung ano’ng ginawa ng kandidato no’ng wala pang eleksyon.’ #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno ‘Pag mahal kayo, pinupuntahan kayo,’ Robredo says as she likens courting to politics. #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno Robredo: Wala pong sinabi ang pera at makinarya sa nagkakaisa at nagkakapit-bisig na taong-bayan. #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide

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@jairojourno WATCH: 50,000-strong Novo Ecijanos have joined VP Leni Robredo’s campaign rally in Cabanatuan City, as of 8 pm, according to the organizers. #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno LIWANAG SA DILIM

Rivermaya sings their hit song, “Liwanag sa Dilim’ as fireworks light up the sky here in Cabanatuan City. #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno Pop band Ben&Ben is one of the last performers for tonight’s grand rally.

They sang, “Pagtingin.” #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno Robredo recalls her loss in Nueva Ecija in 2016.

The crowd then cheered, “Babawi kami!” #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @jairojourno

@jairojourno WATCH: Filipino band Ben&Ben performs at the "aNEhan" people’s rally of the Leni-Kiko tandem in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija on Tuesday, March 22.

Organizers announced that there are 50,000 people. #PHVote #PHVoteRobredo #WeDecide | via @owenh_jake