Willie Ong, vice-presidential aspirant, takes the stage without a prepared speech. He says his bid was unplanned and took many by surprise. | via
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Ong narrates how Moreno convinced him to run as his VP: 'Tumanggi ako sa kanya. Okay na ako dito, ayoko ng gulo. Tumawag siya ulit, kahit tumanggi ako.'
Ong was initially in Moreno's senatorial slate then was asked to be VP. | via
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Ong on why's running for VP: Bakit ako pumayag, nakita ko yung mga doctor nag-iiyakan. Nagmamakaawa mga nurse, never ko nakitang umiyak 'yan. Iyak nang iyak, hingi nang hingi ng tulong.... Ito na opportunity, sino ba ako para tumanggi? | via
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Ong says he agreed to be Moreno's running mate right after he buried his mother days ago.
'Hindi ko naligtas nanay ko, pero maliligtas ko sila.' | via
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Ong can't help but give medical advice even during his candidacy launch speech, now giving tips on how to make lungs stronger vs COVID-19. | via
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Promising high-quality vaccines, Ong makes a classic salesman pitch: "'Pag nasira ako sa inyo, useless." | via
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Wives of Isko Moreno and Willie Ong take the stage – Diana Ditan Domagoso and Analiza Ong. | via
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Moreno on why he chose Ong as his VP:
Says, while in normal times, big politicians would be a boost to a presidential bid, 'we are in an abnormal time, we need some measures, [to] make decisions that can address our challenges today.'
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Moreno says he begged off from 1Sambayan nomination because he was focusing on pandemic response in the city at the time.
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So is Ong a sincere candidate if he says he doesn't mind losing?
'Baka puwedeng saling-pusa na lang ako... Okay lang sa akin matalo, basta manalo siya (Isko Moreno).'
Note that if the president dies or resigns, the top job will go to the vice president. | via
Asked by if he is only a Duterte "rebranding," Moreno answers: "I can work with anybody…. It is not about the person alone. It is about the opportunity to serve…. I respect President Rodrigo Roa Duterte being the President." |
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Moreno says he will continue all Build, Build, Build projects by Duterte administration if it benefits Filipinos.
'Ipagpapatuloy natin 'yon dahil pakinabangan 'nyo 'yon.' | via
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Ong says he won't engage in dirty politics or black propaganda, claims he won't fight back.
'Hanggang kaya ko, tiis lang, hindi tayo lalaban, wala tayong gagawin basta focused on the goal.' | via
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Moreno and Ong lay out some of their COVID-19 response plans. These include providing enough vaccines, medicine, equipment; supporting health workers financially; making tests accessible; addressing livelihood of Filipinos amid the pandemic.
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Eh... saling ketket lang siya?
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