Speaker Lord Allan Velasco on Friday said he strongly believes Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte will make a good vice president, as he reiterated his all-out and unconditional support for her candidacy.
Velasco likened the vice-presidential frontrunner to the
majestic Philippine Eagle that symbolizes courage and compassion.
“Mayor Inday Sara possesses a clear vision, is courageous,
has integrity, honesty, humility, compassion and clear focus. There is no doubt
she will be a good vice president,” Velasco, a close friend and ally of the
presidential daughter, said while campaigning for her Friday morning in
Cabanatuan City.
The House leader issued the statement as his team joined the
Luzon leg of Mayor Duterte’s Mahalin Natin ang Pilipinas Ride (MNPR), a
month-long national caravan that is taking her from Davao City to various parts
of the country.
Velasco, who is running unopposed in Marinduque’s lone
congressional district, is also supporting Pusong Pinoy Party-list, which is
running under the platform “Labanan ang Sakit at Kahirapan.”
Thousands of people lined up along the highway in Nueva
Ecija as they waited for the arrival of Mayor Duterte and her team.
The caravan was headed for Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya Friday
afternoon.
