LANAO del Sur Governor Mamintal Alonto Adiong Jr. expressed confidence that their province will deliver the votes for the tandem of presidential frontrunner former Senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and his running mate Mayor Inday Sara Duterte, as thousands of supporters showed full support for UniTeam at the tandem’s visit to the province.
The rousing rally in Lanao del Sur followed an earlier huge gathering in Bukidnon province, where another southern leader, Gov. Jose Maria Zubiri, pledged support for the duo.
In his speech, Adiong said, “The full support of Lanao del Sur is here today to show the province’s support for UniTeam; we are here today with the one expected to next lead and continue our country’s transformation.”
Adiong expressed confidence in Marcos’ message of unity and cooperation, which he deemed key to the country’s success.
“Today let us show support for UniTeam, whose main goal is unity and the success of every Filipino,” he said.
“There is no hesitation when we say we trust BBM,” the governor added, speaking in the dialect.
The governor believes Marcos will continue the successful programs of President Duterte, including Marawi City’s rehabilitation.
“BBM will further expand the initiatives of President Duterte, who is stepping down soon; but we won’t forget what he did for us Maranaos, especially the rehabilitation of Marawi City,” he said.
Adiong assured the UniTeam of a landslide victory in the province.
Over 100,000 in Bukidnon
In Bukidnon earlier, Marcos thanked tens of thousands of residents who welcomed him on Wednesday in Malaybalay City.
The show of support was first felt at the UniTeam’s two-hour caravan, which started at Valencia City where Marcos led the inauguration of the BBM-Sara UniTeam headquarters.
“I thought it’s cold here in Bukidmon, but I did not feel that because I felt your warm support for UniTeam,” Marcos said.
Governor Zubiri, meanwhile, said he had known the former senator for a long time, that’s why he knew that he had a great love for the poor and those in need.
“I’ve known him a long time, his heart is bigger than his body when it comes to the poor and underprivileged, like some of you,” Zubiri said.
“Therefore, let’s not look for another candidate for President, Mabuhay si Bongbong,” he added.
Marcos’ running mate, Mayor Duterte, was represented by Sen. Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa.
Dela Rosa said the Marcos-Duterte tandem must always be united in order so the country can have continued progress, scoffing at efforts by some presidential wannabees who were dumping their running mates in favor of Sara.