Mike Velarde’s Political Adviser Says El Shaddai Are Not Into Block Voting
EL SHADDAI – The political adviser of El Shaddai, Wilfredo Villarama said they are not into lock voting.
Mariano Zuniega Velarde or better known as Mike Velarde is the founder of El Shaddai, the biggest Catholic charismatic movement in the Philippines.
The 70-year-old leader is known for being a televangelist in the country. He has around 8 million followers worldwide.
Over the years, Bro. Mike Velarde has been endorsing political candidates during elections.
Due to his million followers, whoever he is voting for the election will also be voted by his Filipino followers.
Based on a report from Inquirer, Mike Velarde made an announcement about his endorsed candidates for this election in Parañaque City on May 4.
Most of his bets are from the “PDP-Laban” or “Hugpong ng Pagbabago.” Bam Aquino is the only one he choose from the opposition.
Here are the list of his endorsed senatorial candidates:
- Willie Ong
- Grace Poe
- JV Ejercito
- Bong Revilla
- Francis Tolentino
- Imee Marcos
- Bong Go
- Cynthia Villar
- Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa
- Aquilino Pimentel III
- Sonny Angara
- Jinggoy Estrada
- Nancy Binay
- Bam Aquino
According to the report, the political adviser of Mike Velarde, Wilfredo Villarama, said El Shaddai does not engage in bloc voting.
“Naniniwala ang marami sa kanya (Velarde), but he keeps on telling them kayo mamili…”
He said that they meant to give 14 names to show the people that they won’t be engaging in bloc voting.
“The fact that he gave 14 names is clear proof na wala kaming bloc voting, kasi pag bumoto ka ng labing-apat ay hindi hindi bibilangin yun,” he added.
Based on the report, Wilfredo Villarama said El Shaddai has approximately five million members.
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