On Friday, March 11, Bacolod showed the world how Negrosanons support a good and honest government campaign.
They showed up a thousand folds to support the team of Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan.
Celebrities and netizens can’t help but get wowed by the huge turn-out of people at the Robredo-Pangilinan People’s Rally in Bacolod City.
Kapamilya actress Janine Gutierrez in her tweet can only say, “Yessss! #AngatBuhayLahat #LeniKiko2022″ as she shared the drone shot of the massive crowd from the Bacolod rally.
https://twitter.com/janinegutierrez/status/1502255669575319553
Comedienne and host K Brosas were also amazed as she tweeted “Wow!!! (heart emojis)” to Inquirer’s post estimating the Paglaum crowd at around 70 thousand people.
wow!! 💖💖💖 https://t.co/cTs5DdlONr
— carmela brosas (@kbrosas) March 11, 2022
Bacolod rally has officially dethroned Cavite as the most attended people’s rally for Vice President Leni Robredo and Sen. Kiko Pangilinan.
While the initial count was pegged at 70 thousand plus people, the final count given by Negros Occidental Gov. Bong Lacson was at 86 thousand plus people, almost double of Cavite’s 47 thousand plus.
PAG INGGIT PINK IT pic.twitter.com/1LKjbgPl85
— LAMB & LAMP (@nixon_live) March 12, 2022
The Bacolod rally was also praised for its Masskara Festival vibe. And one of its highlights is the grand entrance of VP Leni, which wowed the netizens.
KABBOOOOOOOOGGGG!!!!
Panalong entrance for a President of the PH!#MASSKARApatDapatLeniKiko #BacolodIsPink pic.twitter.com/7ywOcXogZL
— ricci (@ricci_richy) March 11, 2022
Another noticeable feat of the Bacolod rally is VP Leni’s fiercer speech as she directly took swipes on Marcos Jr. and Duterte-Carpio’s Unity campaign slogan.
“Huwag po natin kalimutan ang kasaysayan; sa halip, balikan natin ang mga aral na nagdala sa atin dito. Dito nagbubukal ang totoong unity; ito ang totoong pagkakaisa—pagkakaisang babaklas sa luma at bulok na sistema, at magsusulong ng gobyernong tapat, na mag-aangat sa buhay ng lahat,” VP Leni said.
Meanwhile, OPM artist and Pinoy RnB Princess Kyla can’t help but laugh at tweets about her performance at the rally. She also thanked Bacolodnons for the warm welcome to the Leni-Kiko team.
Natatawa ako sa mga tweets. Hahaha! Pasensya na po. Salamat Bacolod!!!💖💖💖
— Kyla (@kylaessentials) March 11, 2022
Kyla trended online for her “sing with me” portion during her performance.
While other singers will give the mic to the audience after they ask them to sing, Kyla instead belted out the line, eliciting funny and witty comments from the netizens.
@kylaessentials: Sing with me! Sabay kumulot…
Ako: pic.twitter.com/myU6bCyJIL— N8 🇵🇭🇯🇵🌸🌱 (@TanTanerz_) March 11, 2022
Meanwhile, here are other reactions from celebrities and netizens on the massively successful Bacolod People’s Rally for Leni and Kiko tandem.
“I’m here and getting dizzy and very hungry. But Adrenalin high !” said former Miss International Aurora Pijuan.
I’m here and getting dizzy and very hungry. But Adrenalin high ! https://t.co/cHJ8mVDQNq
— Aurora Pijuan (@aupijuan) March 11, 2022
Edu Manzano meanwhile flexed his correct prediction on the number of people that will show up in the rally.
“Sabi ko sa iyo (flexed muscle emoji)”
Sabi ko sa iyo!!! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼 https://t.co/p5T7vZ5OqK
— Edu Manzano (@realedumanzano) March 11, 2022
Theatre actor Bart Guingona felt emotional sharing a video clip of people walking to the venue after canceled bus trips.
“Seeing this brought tears to my eyes. Ewan ko kung bakit. #BacolodIsPink”
Seeing this brought tears to my eyes. Ewan ko kung bakit. #BacolodIsPink pic.twitter.com/D9kjb20adB
— Bart Guingona (@guingonabart) March 11, 2022
Kapamilya actress Agot Isidro also felt emotional for the warm reception of Bacolodnons to VP Leni’s team.
“Nakakaiyak ang mainit na pagmamahal ng Negros Occidental. Naglalakad, nagpapaangkas, pinahiram ang sasakyan para lang makadalo. Subra kayo, Negros. Hinding-hindi kayo makakalimutan #70ThousandSmiles #BacolodIsPink #MASSKARApatDapatLeniKiko”
Nakakaiyak ang mainit na pagmamahal ng Negros Occidental.
Naglalakad, nagpapaangkas, pinahiram ang sasakyan para lang makadalo.
Subra kayo, Negros. Hinding-hindi kayo makakalimutan 💕💕💕#70ThousandSmiles #BacolodIsPink #MASSKARApatDapatLeniKiko
— Agot Isidro (@agot_isidro) March 11, 2022
Election lawyer Emil Maranon III praised Negros Occidental for mounting the biggest crowd, the best production number, and the best grand entrance for VP Leni.
“Galing, Negros Occidental! Best in Attendance Best in Production Number Best in Entrance #NegrosIsPink #BacolodIsPink”
Galing, Negros Occidental!
Best in Attendance
Best in Production Number
Best in Entrance#NegrosIsPink #BacolodIsPink pic.twitter.com/WmbGetLLZ4— Emil (@13thFool) March 11, 2022
“What a beautiful thing to see during the inspiring, unstoppable, and hardworking people’s rally for #LeniKiko2022 in Bacolod City, Negros Occidental. Clearly, #BacolodIsPink #NegrosIsPink, because we look forward to #kulayrosasangbukas. (camera emoji) Joey Gaston” @primpaypon
https://twitter.com/primpaypon/status/1502227165303111681
“VP Leni’s campaign speeches are a masterclass in political communication. Messages fit the local audience. Great use of local language. Great rapport with the people. Umaapaw ang energy at pag-asa! #BacolodIsPink #NegOccIsPink #MASSKARApatDapatLeniKiko #IpanaloNa10To” @kenabante
VP Leni's campaign speeches are a masterclass in political communication.
Messages fit to the local audience. Great use of local language. Great rapport with the people.
Umaapaw ang energy at pag-asa!#BacolodIsPink #NegOccIsPink #MASSKARApatDapatLeniKiko #IpanaloNa10To
— Ken Abante 🏳️🌈🌸🚴🏽♀️ (@KenAbante) March 11, 2022
