Manila Bulletin
Pangilinan explains absence in Eastern Samar rally
Vice presidential candidate Senator Kiko Pangilinan opted to skip a rally in Borongan City, Eastern Samar, to ensure full local political support for his presidential bet, Vice President Leni Robredo.
Pangilinan confirmed that he agreed not to attend the rally after learning that local leaders were willing to endorse only Robredo, not him.
He stated that in some localities, for Robredo to increase her support, he had to decrease his presence.
Pangilinan was with Robredo for most of her campaign activities in the Samar and Leyte islands but was absent during the Borongan rally where provincial and municipal leaders endorsed Robredo.
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