LOOK: Senators cast vote: ‘Better luck next time,’ Lapid tells losing bets
Senators Lito Lapid, Win Gatchalian, Imee Marcos, Francis Tolentino and Jinggoy Estrada vote in different precincts during the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on October 30, 2023. (Photo from the offices of the lawmakers)
MANILA, Philippines — Several senators have cast their votes for 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
Senator Lito Lapid’s office said the lawmaker lined up in a polling precinct at Porac Elementary School in Pampanga when it opened at 7:00 a.m. on Monday, making him the third person to vote there.
Senator Lito Lapid votes during Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 30, 2023. (Photo from the office of the lawmaker)
Afterwards, the Senator urged candidates to help government officials.
“Ine-expect natin na lalo silang (BSKE winners) makakatulong, lalo na at kami sa Senado ay bukas ang aming mga opisina na tumulong sa mga barangay,” he said.
(We expect BSKE winners to help even more, especially us in Senate, as our offices are open to help the barangays.)
“Sa mga mananalong barangay captain at Sangguniang Kabataan, congratulations! Sa mga hindi papalarin, better luck next time,” he told the candidates.
(To the winning barangay captains and Sangguniang Kabataan, congratulations! To those who will not win, better luck next time.)
Meanwhile, Senator Francis Tolentino earlier made his way to a polling precinct at Francisco P. Tolentino National High School in Tagaytay city.
Senator Francis Tolentino votes during Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections on October 30, 2023 (Photo from the office of the lawmaker)
Over in Ilocos Norte, Senator Imee Marcos also cast her vote at Cabeza Elementary School in Laoag city.
Senator Imee Marcos votes during Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 30, 2023. (Photo from the office of the lawmaker)
Senator Raffy Tulfo and his wife, ACT-CIS Representative Jocelyn Tulfo, voted at the Quezon City High School.
Senator Raffy Tulfo votes during Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 30, 2023. (Photo from the office of the lawmaker)
Senator Win Gatchalian, meanwhile, went to Canumay West Elementary School in Valenzuela City to vote.
Senator Win Gatchalian votes during Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 30, 2023. (Photo from the office of the lawmaker)
Senator Jinggoy Estrada picked his candidates at a polling precinct in Xavier School in Greenhills, San Juan.
Senator Jinggoy Estrada votes during Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections on October 30,2023. (Photo from the office of the lawmaker)
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