MANILA, Philippines — As Vice President Leni Robredo’s campaign kicks into high gear, her newly minted campaign manager, former Sen. Bam Aquino, called on her supporters to broaden their ranks, “starting from your own homes,” in a bid to sway undecided and swing voters. In his very first campaign bulletin issued on Sunday, Aquino urged Robredo’s volunteers—dubbing themselves the “Kakampinks,” in reference to her campaign colors—to help launch a “true people’s campaign” that’s based not on research but on heeding the genuine concerns of the Filipino masses. ADVERTISEMENTAquino appears eager to build on their momentum since Thursday when Robredo finally declared herself a presidential candidate for the 2022 elections. “We saw that when we make a stand, other people will also stand behind us,” he said. Meanwhile, he refrained supporters not to engage in petty wars and to listen to all criticisms about Robredo’s campaign.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 11, 2021 20:37 UTC