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Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said yesterday he remains thankful to his supporters and volunteers despite deserting him for his rival for the presidency, Vice President Leni Robredo.
Formerly called Ikaw Muna Pilipinas, the volunteer network has 20,000 active members and 200,000 to 300,000 volunteers in 30 provincial chapters, according to secretary-general Elmer Argaño.
“She is our best bet and we thought you would understand that you would be doing a great service to our country to have a united front,” the group said.
As Opposition presidential wannabes refused to unite and avert looming defeat, more and more of their supporters are defecting to Leni Robredo.
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): Major breakups and alliances marked the political landscape on Tuesday, less than a month before the presidential election.