Jillian Robredo is several thousands miles away from home but is rooting for her mom Vice President Leni Robredo’s presidential run.
The youngest daughter of the vice president threw support for her mother via Instagram, saying she is happy to cast her first presidential vote for her. Jillian is currently completing her college studies at the New York University in the United States.
“Since I was 12, I’ve been looking forward to the day where my Ates and I have Mama all to ourselves again, but I guess that would have to wait :)” she wrote on Instagram.
“Mama, I’ve never been more proud to be your daughter. Happy I get to cast my vote for you this time around 🇵🇭,” she said.
When Robredo ran for vice president in 2016, Jillian was still young to join the country’s electoral process.
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Robredo’s two other daughters Aika and Tricia were present when the veep announced her presidential candidacy.
Jillian meantime urged other Filipinos, including those living and working abroad who are eligible to vote, to register for the 2022 elections.
“If you’re eligible to vote for the PH 2022 elections, registration resumes Oct 11 and ends Oct 30 🗳 For overseas voting, go to your nearest consulate 🌎,” she said.
Early Thursday, Robredo announced she will run for president in the 2022 elections, vowing to fight for the welfare of Filipinos. Her announcement came a day after rival former Senator Bongbong Marcos filed his candidacy for president. The two faced off in the 2016 vice presidential elections where Robredo emerged victorious.
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