The show of support and call for a positive campaign by gamers, video content creators and social media personalities snowballs as more celebrities have thrown their support behind Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso’s presidential bid in the May 9 elections.
Actress, commercial model and former television host Arriane Bautista said she witnessed first-hand Domagoso’s hard work in bringing change to the City of Manila despite his short term as mayor.
She appealed to the public to respect her decision, in the same way that she respects their own preferences.
“I respect your candidate and I hope you respect mine. ‘Yung nakita at naramdaman naming ang kaniyang serbisyo sa aming lugar. And I chose him kasi siya miso ay nakaranas ng paghihirap. Alam niya ang pagiging mahirap. Alam niya ang feeling ng mga hindi napapansin,” Bautista said.
Model and host Christine Samson, on the other hand, said she believes the incumbent Manila mayor is the best man for the job owing to his background, his success story in rising from poverty and his sincerity in serving the poor.
“It is our responsibility to choose a leader (who) does what they speak. I chose a leader who knows what the people need hindi lang sa mga nangangailangan, kundi sa nakakarami at buong bansa,” Samson said.
Actor and social media influencer, Jericho Arceo, said Domagoso is a game changer with his pandemic response, financial assistance, housing projects and health care system for the people of Manila and nearby areas.
“Hindi ko pinipilit ang sa akin. Dito lang tayo magsasama. Yung track record, may character, competence at higit sa lahat may takot sa Diyos. Bago naman! God First!,” he said.
Instagram star and model Keana Louise de Leon said she was impressed with Domagoso’s priorities and 10-point agenda if elected president.
“Marami na ang nangarap. Marami na ang nangako. Marami na rin nagpasikat lang. Gusto ko ng totoong pagbabago. Hindi puro salita lang pati na sa gara. Kailangan natin ang simpleng gobyerno na kayang langat ang buhay ng mga Pilipino. Hindi natin kailangan ang magarbong gobyerno. Ang kailangan natin ay yung kaya tayong ipaglaban sa anumang sakuna. Kaya this coming election, masasabi ko na proud to #IskoAko!,” she added.
Celebrities such as singer-comedian-host KitKat, actress and StarStuck finalist Diva Montelaba and social media influencer KimShy Moves also expressed full support for Domagoso’s presidential bid.