President Aquino has reminders to Filipino voters.
The country’s top official President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino shared some reminders to Filipinos who are going to vote this May 9 election. President Aquino reminded everyone to be serious about the election.
During a campaign rally in Tugeugarao City for Liberal Party bets Mar Roxas and Leni Robredo, President Aquino said that people should not consider the election as a joke.
He also added that they should not settle for “what ifs” and picked the one who is sure to improve the country.
“Huwag nating gawing biro-biro ‘yung darating na halalan sa Lunes. Hindi pwede ‘yung baka sakaling tumutoo ‘yung mga kalaban ni Mar Roxas. Baka sakaling alam nila ang ginagawa nila, baka sakaling tama sila. E bakit pa tayo magbabaka[sakali] kung may sigurado naman?” he was quoted by GMA News.
The incumbent president also told the voters not to vote for the popular candidate. He also took note on one of the candidate’s rise in the pre-election surveys despite the allegations and issues.
He also added that swearing and cursing will not solve the country’s problem, it will not provide food for the Filipino people and it will not solve the problem at the West Philippine Sea.
While the president didn’t mention any name, many people conclude that he was referring to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte who is known for using expletives on his speeches. He is also the leading presidential candidate according to latest Pulse Asia survey.
President Aquino has been an active in endorsing Mar Roxas, the biggest rival of Duterte in the presidential race.
