Charles Teves
A young boy touched everyone’s hearts with his message to Vice President Leni Robredo.
During an online forum held by Robredo and her supporters on October 30, 10-year old Nikolai Ocampo read his heartfelt letter to the presidential aspirant.
He started by admitting that distance learning is challenging and that he misses his classmates and teachers.
Being a son of an OFW, he wished that salaries in the country would go up significantly so his father wouldn’t have to work abroad again.
“I wish there’d be more high-paying jobs available in our country so that my Tatay no longer needs to work abroad and he can come home every night for dinner,” he said.
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Ocampo and his mom attended one of the vice president’s caravans and saw how all mothers indifferent to each other came together to support Robredo.
“I joined my pregnant mom in the pink caravan one Saturday, and I saw a lot of moms who don’t know each other cheering and shouting your name VP Leni. It is as if they have found hope and light in you. Masaya po sila. Puno ng pag-asa.
“My Nanay is your number one supporter even though purple is her favorite color she’s always wearing pink now. And though my favorite color is black and gray, I’ll add pink coz mothers know best,” he said, making Robredo smile.
Ocampo can only pray that Robredo wins so the Philippines can finally progress after a dismal 6-year term under the Duterte administration.
“In our religion assignment, we were asked to say a prayer for our country, and I wrote, “God, please help our people choose their leader wisely”. But my Ninong Jan-Argy Tolentino said I have to be specific in my prayers so every night, I will pray that all Filipino vote for you, the leader we need at the moment. The leader is always present. The leader who has solutions. The leader who is honest and caring. The leader who loves her people regardless of their flaws.” the young boy concluded.
