Leni Robredo just turned pink into a color of hope
After all the #LetLeniLead hashtags that trended, it’s now official: Vice President Leni Robredo seeks the highest seat in the government for the 2022 elections. She was nominated by opposition group coalition 1Samabayanan as its presidential candidate in September, but she confirmed that she was running today, October 7.
Robredo’s speech pointed out that corruption, incompetence, and lack of empathy should be replaced by better leadership. She makes it clear where she stands, ‘Nasa panig tayo ng mga sinasagad ang lahat para iraos ang sarili, ang pamilya, ang kapwa, mula sa pandemyang ito.’
During the announcement, she also firmly declared, ‘Buong-buo ang loob ko ngayon: Kailangan nating palayain ang sarili mula sa kasalukuyang situwasyon. Lalaban ako; lalaban tayo. Inihahain ko ang aking sarili bilang kandidato sa pagkapangulo sa halalan ng 2022.’
[A] Abangan ang mensahe ni #VPLeni Robredo sa samabayanang Pilipino. Live sa ating Youtube channel, ganap na 11 ng umaga.
Watch it here: https://t.co/KphBDXksa3 pic.twitter.com/6r89zbAMbn
— Leni Robredo (@lenirobredo) October 7, 2021
Before Robredo expressed her intent to run, a group of committed volunteers carried out the pink ribbon campaign. It invited supporters of the presidential aspirant by urging people to change their profile pictures with a Laban Leni pink ribbon, tie a pink ribbon in front outside their house, share related announcements online, or simply wear pink and post it on social media.
‘On Wednesdays, we wear pink,’ was an iconic line from the film Mean Girls. But today, Filipinos made an exception and wore the said color on a Thursday. In fact, many people, including their pets, were dressed in the flushed color and shared it online to join the campaign. Some also posted memes of international celebrities wearing pink paired with the hashtag #LabanLeni2022.
Other users pointed out how they don’t agree with the whole “dilawan” label or other symbols that mirror some candidates. They stated that they are “pro pinoy” and jokingly called themselves ‘Pinktellectuals.’
not into duterte nor dilaw (ayoko kay mar & not really a pro-noynoy), i am pro pinoy. and this woman, given the bare minimum as a vp, has done even more than what the president did. in substance, she’s already president. why not vote for her then? pic.twitter.com/PfHEF5Gkbn
— Shai
(@brightwintology) October 7, 2021
The next time you encounter a Marcos or Duterte supporter saying that you are a yellowtard or a Dilawan for supporting VP Leni Robredo, just say this: "Anong Yellowtard? #Pinktellectuals ho kami."
Pink revolution for the win.
#DapatSiLeni #LetLeniLead #LeniForPresident2022
pic.twitter.com/aKNK0jo0PG
— evey | reputation era (@catastrophe13_) October 3, 2021
Gaano ka pink ba Dapat today??? Good morning everyone! #LabanLeni2022 #LetLeniLead
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— Tippy Dos Santos (@tippydossantos8) October 7, 2021
JUST IN: Lady Gaga just arrived at QC Reception House wearing pink in support of VP Leni wbk
#LabanLeni2022 pic.twitter.com/RuRe6Ur549
— Ryan (@ry_lnt) October 7, 2021
Wala akong pink shirt kaya pinagkapa ko na lang siya. Agree naman siya na #LabanLeni2022!!! pic.twitter.com/Ar3dIHn57e
— JP Habac (@jphabac) October 7, 2021
My cat is wearing pink for #LabanLeni2022 pic.twitter.com/w3JxhT16ez
— ging (@Almz0112) October 7, 2021
It is time we restore dignity and professionalism sa govt #LabanLeni2022 pic.twitter.com/hPxl8ZEurH
— Yashaito
#LetLeniLead (@yashaito) October 7, 2021
Banner: (L) Screenshot from VP Leni Robredo’s livestream
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