Coco Martin, Lovi Poe, Lito Lapid endorse FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist
BATANGAS, Philippines – The excitement was palpable at the Batangas Grand Rally as Filipino celebrities Coco Martin, Lovi Poe, and Lito Lapid took to the stage to endorse the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist.
Their presence energized the crowd and brought star power to the event, reinforcing the message of unity and hope.
Martin, the beloved actor and director, expressed his support for the partylist and its mission to uplift the lives of Filipinos.
“Ngayon nandito po ako sa inyong harapan at sobra po akong proud kasi po nandito po ako para suportahan ang FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist. At sobra po akong proud na nandyan po ang aking mukha kasi po ang ibig sabihin no’n, ganon ko po pinagmamalaki ang partylist na ito,” he said.
(Now, I stand before you with immense pride because I am here to support the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist. I am incredibly proud that my face is associated with it because it means that I wholeheartedly take pride in this partylist.)
“Kaya ngayong gabi, humihingi po ako ng tulong at suporta sa lahat ng aking mga kababayan dito na sana suportahan n’yo kami. Lahat po ng mga kasama dito, si Brian Poe, si Mark Patron, si Hiyas Dolor. Lahat po sila pinili, lahat po sila ay mabubuting mga tao at handang maglingkod sa mga Pilipino,” he added.
(So tonight, I am asking for the help and support of all my fellow Filipinos here—please support us. Everyone here, including Brian Poe, Mark Patron, and Hiyas Dolor, has been carefully chosen. They are all good people, dedicated and ready to serve the Filipino people.)
“Tulungan po natin ang FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist, number 3 sa balota. Sana po ipagkalat natin, ipagyabang natin. Kasi po kaya kong humarap at tumingin sa mga mata ninyo na sasabihin ko at babalik ako sa susunod na taon dito na tama ang ibinoto natin,” he also said.
(Let us support the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist, number 3 on the ballot. Please spread the word and be proud of it. I can stand before you, look you in the eye, and say with confidence that when I return next year, we will know that we made the right choice.)
Lovi Poe, daughter of the late film icon Fernando Poe Jr., sister of Senator Grace Poe, and aunt of first nominee Brian Poe, also expressed her support for the partylist.
“Nandito ako siyempre, hindi lang po ako taga suporta ng [FPJ] Panday Bayanihan Partylist, pero nandito rin ako para suportahan ang aking napakabuti at poging pamangkin na si Brian Poe. Kaya gusto ko pong sabihin sa inyong lahat na nagpapasalamat kami dahil nakikita ko kayo, ‘yong suporta ninyo at pagmamahal niyo sa [FPJ] Panday Bayanihan Partylist at sa aking pamangkin na si Brian. Maraming maraming salamat po sa inyong lahat at huwag na huwag n’yo pong kalimutan ang FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist number 3 [sa balota],” the actress said.
(Of course, I’m here not just as a supporter of the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist, but also to support my very kind and handsome nephew, Brian Poe. I want to take this moment to thank each and every one of you because I see your support and love for the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist and for my nephew, Brian. Thank you all so much, and please don’t forget FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist—number 3 on the ballot!)
Veteran actor Lapid, who is also running for a senatorial position, was present at the rally to endorse the partylist.
“Kaya no’ng inimbita ako na mangangampanya, nag-volunteer po ako na pupunta at pupunta po para magkita-kita po tayo sa probinsya ng Batangas. Kaya sana ito po number 3 FPJ [Panday Bayanihan Partylist] sa balota at ako naman po 35 sa balota,” Lapid said.
(So when I was invited to campaign, I immediately volunteered to come because I wanted to see all of you here in the province of Batangas. So please remember—FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist is number 3 on the ballot, and I am number 35 on the ballot.)
As the rally concluded, the energy and enthusiasm from the crowd confirmed strong support for the FPJ Panday Bayanihan Partylist, fostering a spirit of hope and determination for a better future for all Filipinos.