Pinoys yearning for new kind of governance – Robredo

MANILA, Philippines — Filipinos are yearning for a new kind of governance in the next six years, presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo said yesterday, citing the growing number of volunteers who take part in her people’s campaign.

Robredo noticed that people joining her campaign rallies are more enthusiastic than in past elections.

“This election is different because supporters like you are even more tired than the candidates. And it’s not only that you are doing this for free; you even spend your own money,” she told her supporters in Calbayog City, Western Samar.

The Vice President said she and her running mate Sen. Francis Pangilinan are amazed by their supporters’ enthusiasm.

“I think everyone understands that this election is very important. Because we will not only choose the candidates we want, but also the kind of governance we want to have in the next six years,” Robredo said.

She added that her programs at the Office of the Vice President (OVP) are proof of her campaign slogan, “Sa Gobyernong Tapat, Angat Buhay Lahat (In An Honest Government, A Better Life for All).”

“What we promise is good governance. We promise to be good and competent public servants. Why is this important? So that people will trust the government,” the Vice President said.

“We saw that when people trust the government, they are the ones who are willing to help,” she added.

Despite the OVP’s limited mandate as well as resources, it was able to implement various projects that helped numerous people, according to Robredo.

“Because we protect the people’s money, nothing from our meager budget went to corruption. We made sure that the funds went to areas that are really in need,” she said.

Among those who welcomed Robredo and her team were former interior secretary Mel Sarmiento, Northern Samar Gov. Edwin Ongchuan and Eastern Samar Gov. Ben Evardone.