VICE presidential candidate Ferdinand Marcos continues to get a warm reception as he was again warmly welcomed by the Bicolanos in Camarines Norte on Friday, his backers said Friday.
The political leaders allied with Gov. Edgardo Tallado hosted Marcos at the Bagasbas Lighthouse Hotel in Daet on Friday, and they were led by Vice Governor Jonah San Pedro who brought with him the majority of the mayors in the province for a meeting.
Thereafter, gubernatorial candidate Jesus Typoco, a member of the Nacionalista Party, organized a huge rally for Marcos at the city center. Typoco announced that he was supporting Marcos because he believed in his track record and commitment to public service.
In his speech, Marcos thanked the whole of Camarines Norte for the rousing welcome. He said their warm reception was a classic example of what national unity could achieve for the country.
“Ipinapakita ninyo sa buong bansa kung paano ang pagkakaisa ay makakatulong upang pagandahin muli ang ating buhay,” Marcos said.
Four other vice presidential candidates are Bicolanos, but Marcos said running for a national position does not depend on a candidate’s ethnicity but his programs that will uplift the lives of the people.
“Sa aking palagay ang pagtakbo sa isang national position ay hindi naman dahil Ilocano ako at Bicolano ka pero kung sino ang makakapagbigay ng mga solusyon para sa mga problema ng ating mga kababayan,” Marcos said.
Marcos said that while he was thankful for the support of the so-called Solid North, he was happy that he was still being warmly accepted in other parts of the country.
