GMA Brandtalk
Tracking
Archives
Filtered By: Topstories
News
Trillanes announces VP run, supports Poe's presidential bid
(Updated 5:51 p.m.) Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Saturday formally declared that he will run for vice president nine days before the start of the filing of Certificates of Candidacy in the upcoming 2016 national elections.
Trillanes announced his intention to run in a speech during the Magdalo group's general meeting at the Amoranto Sports Complex, Quezon City.
"Sa inyong pasya ako po ay tatakbo bilang bise presidente ng ating bansa sa darating na halalan,” he told the Magdalo crowd.
“Ako ay naniniwala na habang ang ating layunin ay i-ahon ang ating bayan, ayusin ang ating gobyerno at tulungan ang ating kapawa — at lalo na habang tayo ay nagkakaisa — tayo ay magtatagumpay,” he also said.
Magdalo party-list Rep. Ashley Acedillo, who introduced Trillanes, said before Trillanes gave his speech that the group will support Sen. Grace Poe as its presidential candidate.
Trillanes made the group's endorsement of Poe official by reading a resolution that the Magdalo had earlier passed.
“By the grace of God and with an abiding faith in the dream of a better future for our nation, the Magdalo hereby resolves, as it is resolved, together with its entire membership and its network of supporting individuals and organizations to endorse the candidacy of Senator Grace S. Poe for president of the Republic of the Philippines in the May 2016 elections,” he said.
In a video message, Poe — who was represented at the Magdalo event by her son Brian Poe-Llamanzares — praised Trillanes but did not endorse him.
“Ako ay naniniwala na habang ang ating layunin ay i-ahon ang ating bayan, ayusin ang ating gobyerno at tulungan ang ating kapawa — at lalo na habang tayo ay nagkakaisa — tayo ay magtatagumpay,” he also said.
Magdalo party-list Rep. Ashley Acedillo, who introduced Trillanes, said before Trillanes gave his speech that the group will support Sen. Grace Poe as its presidential candidate.
Trillanes made the group's endorsement of Poe official by reading a resolution that the Magdalo had earlier passed.
“By the grace of God and with an abiding faith in the dream of a better future for our nation, the Magdalo hereby resolves, as it is resolved, together with its entire membership and its network of supporting individuals and organizations to endorse the candidacy of Senator Grace S. Poe for president of the Republic of the Philippines in the May 2016 elections,” he said.
In a video message, Poe — who was represented at the Magdalo event by her son Brian Poe-Llamanzares — praised Trillanes but did not endorse him.
“Si Senator Trillanes ay isang tapat na mambabatas at walang takot na nagsakripisyo upang ilabas ang katotohanan,” she said.
“Ano man ang tunguhin ng tatahakin naming landas sa pulitika, mananatili akong kaisa nila sa mithiin na magkaroon ng gobyernong makatarungan at tunay na pinaglalaban ang interes ng ating mga mamamayan,” she also said.
Poe's running mate Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero meanwhile said in a statement to media that he wishes Trillanes luck.
“He is qualified and has every right to offer himself for higher office and service... I wish him all the best,” he said.
He also thanked Trillanes for supporting Poe's presidential run.
“By embracing Senator Grace’s platform of government, he is one with all of us in our vision for a government that truly cares and genuinely serves the people. This is very much appreciated,” he said.
Poe's running mate Sen. Francis "Chiz" Escudero meanwhile said in a statement to media that he wishes Trillanes luck.
“He is qualified and has every right to offer himself for higher office and service... I wish him all the best,” he said.
He also thanked Trillanes for supporting Poe's presidential run.
“By embracing Senator Grace’s platform of government, he is one with all of us in our vision for a government that truly cares and genuinely serves the people. This is very much appreciated,” he said.
Trillanes is a member of the Nacionalista Party, of which another member and colleague, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano also announced his vice presidential bid on Tuesday.
He first won a seat in the Senate in 2007 while in detention for his involvement in the Oakwood Mutiny in 2003.
He then won as a reelectionist in the 2013 midterm elections under the banner of the NP, which was in a coalition with the administration Liberal Party.
The formal filing of Certificates of Candidacy will be from Oct. 12 to 16. — Andrei Medina/JDS, GMA News
More Videos
Most Popular
