MANILA, Philippines — As election period comes down to a close, the camp of presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Monday they are “on guarded optimism” and are “not complacent” when it comes to the results of the polls.
Marcos Jr.’s spokesperson Atty. Vic Rodriguez said their voter protection is “up and running and very vigilant.”
“To be accurate about it, we are on guarded optimism, we’re not complacent,” Rodriguez said in a press briefing at the Marcos headquarters in Mandaluyong City.
“Hopefully during the canvassing the results will be favorable to our candidate presidential frontrunner Bongbong Marcos,” he added.
Rodriguez said their camp will monitor as votes begin to come in.
“Just like you, maga-antay din kami, at sinabi na matagal na yan di kami matutulog ngayong araw na to… Kagaya ninyo, magbabantay kami,” Rodriguez said.
“Magmo-monitor kami and we have people on the ground, the watchers, our municipal coords, our precinct-level coords, sasamahan namin isila hanggang makumpleto yung proseso ng pagbibilang sa presinto,” he added.
Rodriguez likewise welcomed the strong voters turnout this elections, expressing beliefs that a heavy turnout “will be favorable to Senator Bongbong Marcos’ candidacy.”
“We have received many reports of seemingly strong and heavy voters turnout this election and i think its a positive and encouraging development for us,” Rodriguez said.
Marcos Jr. earlier cast his vote at the Mariano Marcos Memorial Elementary School.
Based on the latest Pulse Asia survey, Marcos Jr. still leads with 56 percent of the respondents choosing him. He is followed by Vice President Robredo who garnered 23 percent, Senator Manny Pacquiao (7 percent), Manila City mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso (4 percent), and Senator Panfilo Lacson (2 percent).
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