Pangilinan skips Eastern Samar sortie to boost Robredo’s bid

MANILA, Philippines — Vice Presidential candidate Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said he skipped a rally in Eastern Samar to ensure that local political leaders in the province will give their “full force” support for his running mate, Vice President Leni Robredo.
Pangilinan said he was informed by their campaign team that local officials in Eastern Samar “wanted only to endorse VP Leni and not my candidacy.”