Marcos runs for VP, vows to lead a revolution
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Saturday officially announced he is running for vice president in the 2016 national elections.
“Tinatanggap ko, tinatanggap ko ng buong pag-pakumbaba ang hamon ng bayan. Tatakbo ako sa susunod na halalan bilang bise president ng Republika ng Pilipinas,” Marcos said in his speech.
The announcement was held at the Puerta Real Gardens, Intramuros, Manila where several supporters and politicians, including Manila Mayor Joseph “Erap” Estrada, Sen. Juan Ponce Enrile, Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos and his mother former First Lady Imelda Marcos were present to show support.
In his speech, Marcos answered why he did not make the important announcement in Ilocos or Leyte or even in Bulacan where his grandmother was born.
“Aaminin ko po, nadala po ako ng pelikulang Heneral Luna matapos ko itong mapanood,” Marcos said. “May hawig (Heneral Luna film) sa nangyayari sa ating bansa ngayon.”
According to Marcos, Intramuros represents the Filipino heroes who fought for our independence against Spanish colonial rule. He said that Filipinos are still not free despite the declaration of independence on June 12, 1898 due to poverty, crisis and corruption in the present administration.
Marcos vowed that if elected, he will eradicate these development issues and lead a revolution.
“Sa tulong ninyo at ng bayan, pamumunuan ko ang isang rebolusyon sa puso, isip at gawa tungo sa isang tunay at makabuluhang pagbabago,” said Marcos.
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