10,000 Caloocan voters back ‘Gibo’

by BEN R. ROSARIO (Manila Bulletin)

http://mb.com.ph/articles/246368/10000-caloocan-voters-back-gibo

At least 10,000 Caloocan City voters formally pledged Monday to vote only the most qualified candidates in the May 10 elections as their contribution to ensure political harmony and high growth in the country into the next decade.

Former defense secretary Gilbert “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. led residents of Barangay Bagong Silang, in a mass-recital of the “Panatang Makabago” containing a voter’s commitment in pushing for the victory of only the most qualified candidates.

Bagong Silang folk, mostly belonging to the urban poor sector, mobbed Teodoro as they aired the belief that the Lakas-Kampi-CMD presidential bet’s qualities as a leader best fits the presidency.

Lakas-Kampi-CMD officials noted that the Caloocan City campaign sortie provided the warmest reception yet for Teodoro although he was also warmly welcomed in Malabon.

Leaders in at least 16 purok and barangay officials declared publicly their support for Teodoro during the jampacked gathering at a basketball court.

Leaders of 11 organizations representing the different districts in Caloocan had also expressed their full support for Teodoro, his vice-presidential bet Edu Manzano and the ruling party’s six senatorial bets—reelectionist Senators Ramon Revilla Jr. and Lito Lapid, lawyer Raul Lambino, former Cabinet secretary Silvestre Bello, media personality Rey Langit and Binalonan, Pangasinan Mayor Ramon Guico.

Thousands of cheering people lined the streets as his convoy passed through on Phase 7, Bagong Silang, Caloocan City