Vice presidential candidate Francis “Chiz” Escudero, after casting his vote at the Buhatan Elementary School in Sorsogon, said he leaves his fate to God.
“Whatever God gives us, that will be the fate of all candidates. We will accept that,” said Escudero, who was with his wife actress Heart Evangelista at the polling precinct at 6:10 a.m.
After a gruelling campaign, Escudero said he needed to rest.
Escudero called on his fellow candidates to respect the election turnout, regardless of the results.
“Whatever the decision is of our countrymen, all of us candidates should accept it because in a democracy, we have to follow the will of the masses. We should remember that on this day, we are all equals. We should respect the day and use the power and the right to choose who we elect,” he said.
He said his group has poll watchers and lawyers in different polling precincts around the country to make sure that their votes would be counted and the conduct of the elections, clean.
“More than anything, we must ensure that the results of the elections, whatever these may be, are credible and our people would accept these,” Escudero said.
He said he was “satisfied” with the voting process, noting that the receipt issued by the vote counting machine reflected his choices.
“¨Evangelista, who cast her vote for the first time in her husband’s home province of Sorsogon, said being a wife of a politician in the midst of an important election is an exciting and pressure-filled experience.
“We will be happy with whatever the Lord gives us, truly and sincerely,” she said.
She said the fatigue she feels is nothing compared to the satisfaction she has after helping her husband through this endeavor.
“It was very tiring but it was worth it. I gave my 100 percent to help Chiz and support him. No regrets,” she said.