Roxas City, Capiz
9 February 2016

Following the inauguration of the National Roads, President Benigno S. Aquino III met with the local officials and the community at the Capiz Gymnasium in Roxas City to urge them to continue treading the straight path of reform in the upcoming 2016 national election.

A known bailiwick of the Liberal Party (LP) standard-bearer Manuel Roxas, the visit had been timely as it also marks the first day of the election campaign.

In his message, the President reiterated the need to elect the next president who would continue the government reforms he had initiated. This includes the expanded Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of which Igleceria “Lola Igs” Bulquerin is a recipient.

The 68-year old widow, who sells candlesticks at the cathedral to support her nine children and two abandoned grandchildren, testified how the program has sustained and improved their lives.

“Mahalaga pong masiguro na ang mga susunod na pinuno ay itutuloy ang Daang Matuwid. Isipin ninyo, kung kabaligtaran nito ang isusulong ng papalit sa akin; kung epal, papogi, at pananatili lang sa kapangyarihan ang kanyang iniisip. Sigurado ho, masasayang lang ang lahat ng ating pinaghirapan at mababalewala ang mga pagkakataong bumubukas sa ating bansa,” the President said.

Also present onstage was the party’s vice-presidential candidate Leni G. Robredo and its senatorial line-up.

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