Charles Teves
The loyalists of Bongbong Marcos (LBM) are starting to realize that their idol simply doesn’t care about them.
The UniTeam recently canceled its campaign rally in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, because maybe it was a Sunday, usually, a rest day, said city councilor Kiko Barzaga.
Videos show hundreds waiting for Marcos and his partner Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. After the crowd realized they were stood up, a spokesperson announced that the tandem would no longer be arriving, disappointing everyone who longed to see both candidates in person.
Not showing up in campaign sorties is disrespectful to the organizers and the supporters who devoted time, energy and money just to be there.
Kung ganito ka bastos sa kampanya, paano pa kaya kung nasa pwesto na.pic.twitter.com/XuUX6WrwfX
— Claudiopoi #StopKillingPalestinians!!! 🇵🇸 (@claudiopoy) March 6, 2022
The organizers were also furious, as claimed by the natives.
Skl. Yung mama kong marites, nagpunta sa caravan daw ni BBM dito sa Dasma kanina. And guess what? Ang consistent ni BBM. Nakakahanga talaga! Consistent absent 😆😆 nainis lang daw mga tao lalo organizers kasi di sumipot hahaha
— Sef (@istefanyaaa) March 6, 2022
The huge difference between Marcos and his rival Vice President Leni Robredo is that the latter will never abandon her supporters.
Akala ko debate lang hindi sinisipot ni BBM. Supporters din pala.
Nakakaawa yung mga Dasma, Cavite supporters ni BBM. Lipat na kayo samin. Yung Presidente namin nagmomotor pa para lang makasama mga supporters niya.
Tama. Showing up is an essential ingredient of leadership.
— Nico Quejano (@nicoquejano) March 6, 2022
Shortly after, it was revealed that Marcos attended a wedding together with Senator Bong Revilla.
So, BBM did not show up in a sortie in Dasma yesterday. This came out today, he was in wedding together with the Revilla’s yesterday.
What kind of leader are you? Niloloko mo mga supporters mo. Have you seen the dismay of supporters when the organizers said you’re not coming? pic.twitter.com/45NU0IAy9K
— Lean Porquia #ResistTheFascist (@IanMakabayan) March 7, 2022
To voters, it’s either Marcos doesn’t have his priorities in check, or he just doesn’t care about people who believe that it’s his destiny to lead the country.
Marcos Jr failed to join various pres debates & interviews bec he was too busy attending to his hectic campaign schedule.
But he skips his own campaign caravan just to attend a wedding with the Revillas.
So, what really is Marcos Jr's top priority? Socializing with plunderers?
— Allan (@_Allan_Bernabe_) March 7, 2022
https://twitter.com/jvcabrera_/status/1500709801399316480?s=20&t=j4oytmK55eKLJhqzvPbqmw
Aside from canceling scheduled caravans, Marcos also refuses to attend debates, leading people to believe that his camp has yet finalized policies should the dictator’s son win the presidency.
The UniTeam canceled its rally in Mindoro as well due to a “conflict of schedule.”
One LBM even praised Robredo for always fulfilling her promises to the Pink Nation.
“BBM ako pero parang wala siyang appreciation sa efforts ng mga supporters niya. Buti pa ‘yung mga kay Leni, ramdam nila ‘yung pagmamahal ‘nung lider nila, ” netizen J. Guerrero Almonte Mallari said.
