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Kiko gets QC mayor’s endorsement
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and other local officials have officially endorsed the senatorial bid of former Senator Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan during his final campaign stop in the city.
Pangilinan, who began his political career as a Quezon City councilor, concluded his 90-day campaign in Barangay Sta. Monica.
Mayor Belmonte, alongside Representatives PM Vargas and Marivic Co-Pilar, and Councilor Joseph Visaya, publicly showed their support by raising Pangilinan's hands before a crowd of supporters.
During his address, Pangilinan encouraged voters to elect leaders who are honest and dedicated to serving the public.
A seasoned senator with extensive experience, Pangilinan's campaign has focused on strengthening the agricultural sector.
He has pledged to increase the Department of Agriculture's budget by P100 billion within his first year in office, significantly boosting the current P200 billion allocation.
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