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There’s a sea of pink here in front of New City Hall in Tagum, but grounds are not completely filled with supporters. But “Kakampinks” here are in high spirits, loudly cheering as the main program begins. #PHVote Melai Cantiveros now among the hosts of Robredo’s rally here in Tagum. #PHVote Melai receives a cake from organizers, as she celebrated her birthday yesterday. #PHVote Labor leader Sonny Matula first Tropang Angat senatorial bet to take the stage, talks about his pro-workers platform. #PHVote Reelectionist Senator Risa Hontiveros is a crowd favorite here. They cheer “Risa pa! Risa pa!” as she enters the stage. #PHVote Former rebel soldier turned senator Antonio Trillanes IV, now seeking a Senate comeback, now speaking onstage and discusses laws he co-authored like 4Ps law. #PHVote Another crowd favorite among “Kakampinks:” human rights lawyer Chel Diokno, who’s hoping to get a Senate seat on his 2nd attempt to run. #PHVote Reelectionist senator Leila de Lima, the most prominent political prisoner under the Duterte regime, is represented here in Tagum by former Akbayan rep Tom Villarin. #PHVote Robredo finally takes the stage, energizing her supporters here in Tagum. Her hands are raised by Alvarez, Tagum Mayor Allan Rellon, Davao del Norte Gov Edwin Jubahib #PHVote Alvarez hypes up the crowd in Tagum, tells “Kakampinks:” “Gising na ang Mindanao!” He leads Davaoeños here in chanting “Leni! Leni! Leni!” #PHVote Robredo thanks her new allies in Davao del Norte: Napakahalaga po ng suporta na binibigay sa atin. Hindi ko man lang po maisip na magkakaroon ako ng pagkakataon na makausap ang mga Dabawenyo, na ganito karami yung ating kaharap. Maraming salamat #PHVote Crowd swells here in Tagum as Robredo finally takes the stage. She’s now discussing her promise of a clean and honest govt that would ensure assistance to all, including farmers, Lumad: Sisiguraduhin natin yung mga pinakanangangailangan, siya yung tutulungan. #PHVote Robredo also talks about the need to reform education system, ensure access for all, even the poor. Her young supporters in the crowd cheer. #PHVote