Isko for President movement launched in Cebu
Several groups in Cebu convened and joined on Thursday, Sept. 29, in Cebu City to launch the President Isko Movement-Isulong ang Kapakanan ng Pilipinas (Primo-Isko) in support of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno’s Presidential bid in the May 2022 elections. | CDN Digital Photo via Morexette Marie Erram
CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least 100 individuals from multiple groups in Cebu convened and launched the President Isko Movement-Isulong ang Kapakanan ng Pilipinas (Primo-Isko) in support of Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso’s presidential bid.
The launching ceremony was held in a hotel in downtown Cebu City on Thursday, September 30. Representatives from various sectoral groups participated in the one-hour event to signify their support to Moreno.
“The group has decided to support and rally behind the candidacy for President of Isko Moreno mainly because of his strong potential to effectively lead the country in this challenging era,” said Edward Ligas, one of the convenors, in Cebuano.
Moreno, in the latest survey conducted by Pulse Asia, ranked third among the most preferred candidate for president, next to former Senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.
Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio remained the top pick, with 20 percent of Filipino adults expressing support for her during the survey period from September 6 to September 11.
Despite this, Moreno’s supporters expressed confidence that the rankings of their presidential bet will improve in the coming surveys, especially as campaign season draws closer.
“For us, that’s not a problem. Remember when President (Rodrigo) Duterte ranked No. 4 in surveys. Once the campaign will start, we are positive his (Moreno) ratings will increase,” Ligas explained.
Moreno and his running mate, Dr. Willie Ong, will be filing their Certificates of Candidacy (COC) this October 4.
Aside from Moreno, those who have formally expressed their intentions to run for the country’s most powerful position included Senators Ping Lacson, and Manny Pacquiao.
Senator Christopher Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go was nominated as the presidential bet by the ruling Partido Demokratikong Pilipinos – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP – Laban).
But the senator, as of September 26, said he had no plans of running. / with reports from INQUIRER.net
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