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NOW: Rappler's @maracepeda is giving a #RapplerRecap of the Leni-Kiko tandem's miting de avance in Makati City. #PHVote #WeDecide

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@maracepeda .@maracepeda: Sinabi ni VP Leni ay ipagdiwang natin ngayon ng isang makasaysayang kamapanya at tama si VP Leni. #RapplerRecap

@maracepeda .@maracepeda says that despite Robredo being a politician without machinery or affiliation with a political dynasty, 780,000 Filipinos from all walks of life gathered in Makati. #RapplerRecap

@maracepeda .@maracepeda: Ang ginawa ni VP Leni sa kanyang speech ay hindi tinira ang kanyang mga kalaban. Ngunit, she took this as a time to really celebrate the organic people's campaign that she inspired in this elections. #RapplerRecap

@maracepeda .@maracepeda says that the Makati rally is a moment for the 'tsinelas leadership' that was pioneered by Leni's late husband and DILG chief Jesse Robredo. #RapplerRecap

@maracepeda .@maracepeda says that a highlight from Robredo's speech alluded to her speech in her proclamation rally that she cannot promise that all of the problems of the country will immediately be gone. But she said that her government will truly listen to the people. #RapplerRecap

@maracepeda .@maracepeda says Robredo had three reminders in her MDA speech:
- Vote for Kiko Pangilinan and
Tropang Angat senatorial candidates
- Be on the lookout for any electoral fraud
- Her supporters can wear any colors that they want on May 9. #RapplerRecap

@maracepeda .@maracepeda says that the speech of Senator Kiko Pangilinan was one of his most impassioned speeches during the campaign period. #RapplerRecap

@maracepeda .@maracepeda: Sinabi niya (Pangilinan), huwag mag-e-elect ang mga Pilipino ng mga kandidato na magbabalik sa Martial Law, na magbabalik sa mga abuso under Martial Law. #RapplerRecap

.@maracepeda: This miting de avance delivered. Ang daming celebrity surprises.

Cepeda cites the appearance of Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and Anne Curtis. #RapplerRecap

.@maracepeda mentions the 'Panata' moment as a highlight of the miting de avance as celebrities, artists, and influencers took to the stage to promise that they would fight for the Philippines even after the May 9 polls. #RapplerRecap

@maracepeda .@maracepeda says that Robredo held her MDA in Makati as Metro Manila remains a battleground area in the 2022 polls: Kung hindi man mananalo si Robredo, mabawasan 'yung gap na 'yun [against Ferdinand Marcos Jr.] if she wants to boost her chances of winning in the May 9 elections.

.@maracepeda says that Robredo is trying to allay the concerns and fears of her supporters during the MDA in Makati. #RapplerRecap

@maracepeda .@maracepeda says Robredo's staff were reduced to tear after her speech in Makati. #RapplerRecap

@maracepeda That's a wRap!

@maracepeda is Rappler's reporter for the Robredo campaign.

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