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2 Samar provinces back Robredo’s presidential bid
Twenty mayors from Eastern Samar, led by Governor Ben Evardone, have officially endorsed Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential candidacy.
The endorsement was formalized through a covenant signed in Borongan City, expressing the mayors' belief that Robredo's presidency will uplift the province from poverty.
The covenant outlines the signatories' commitment to wholeheartedly support Robredo's bid and mobilize various sectors to ensure her victory and protect her votes.
Governor Evardone, an ally of President Duterte and PDP-Laban vice president in the Visayas, picked Robredo on March 14, a week before their party endorsed Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Eastern Samar Representative Maria Fe Abunda also pledged her support for the Vice President's presidential aspirations.
Thousands of voters from Eastern Samar have shown support for Robredo's presidential bid, with the province having 347,616 registered voters.
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