VICE President Jejomar Binay vowed to heal the political divisiveness that has hindered the progress of the economy and caused poverty, hunger and unemployment.
The United Nationalist Alliance standard bearer urged his political opponents to stop the defamation, stop all lies, the personal attacks and the divisiveness but turn the topic to what the Filipino people really care about.
Binay and his running mate, Senator Gringo Honasan and UNA senatorial bets received a big welcome in Rizal where the group visited several barangays and mingled with the ordinary people.
Binay told a big crowd at Binangonan, Rizal, that everyone will get help from his administration should he win the presidential race.
In an assembly at the Anakpawis Court at Barangay San Andres, Binay vowed that his administration will intensify the fight against criminality, adding that he will appoint Honasan as crime czar.
Binay, member of Alpha Phi Omega, told the crowd that one of his fraternity brothers, former Sto. Tomas Councilor Damasino Mabilangan Jr., was shot dead Friday morning while jogging.
Binay said the crime rate in the country continues to rise, but he vowed to contain this menace when Honasan becomes the anti-crime czar.
Honasan, on the other hand, said Binay will serve as a healing and unifying president.
In Angono, Binay called himself “a candidate of senior citizens” and narrated the services that the elderly in Makati enjoyed while he was still mayor of the city. He also pledged that under his presidency, he will replicate what he did in Makati nationwide.
In previous statements, Binay vowed to include senior citizens aged 60-64 in the expanded and improved Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Binay also stressed the need for a leader who has a good track record in management and care for others, especially the poor.
After Angono, Binay and his party proceeded to Binangonan. They are also scheduled to visit Morong, Sta. Cruz and Marikina.
Also present in the caravan are UNA senatorial candidates Princess Jacel Kiram, Alma Moreno, former Special Action Force Commander Getulio Napeña, Rey Langit, labor lawyer Allan Montano, and lawyer Harry Roque who is representing party-list Kabayan.