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Sumilao farmers back longtime friend Robredo: ‘Hindi na siya iba sa amin’
Farmers from the Higaonon tribe in Sumilao, Bukidnon, expressed their support for Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential bid, highlighting a relationship spanning over 14 years.
Robredo and her late husband, then-Naga mayor Jesse Robredo, previously supported the farmers in their 2007 march to Malacañang to reclaim their ancestral land from San Miguel Corporation.
The farmers view Robredo as an ally, with one stating, “Noong una pa man, kasama na namin siya. Hindi na siya iba sa amin.”
They recognize her past work as a pro bono human rights lawyer and the assistance provided by the NGO Saligan, which Robredo was affiliated with.
The farmers believe Robredo understands the struggles of marginalized sectors, including farmers and fisherfolk.
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