‘Ayaw kong maging trapo’ – Pacquiao
IN PANGASINAN
SENATOR Manny Pacquaio, one of the presidential aspirants, visited Dagupan City to distribute goods and cash to pre-selected residents.
During his visit, physical distancing and other health and safety protocols were ignored as thousands of people flocked to the city plaza.
“Hindi pa ito ang huli dahil mag-schedule pa kami ng isa o dalawang araw para rito sa Pangasinan upang tumulong sa ating mga kababayan,” he said.
Many, however, were disappointed when they learned only limited residents will receive food and cash assistance.
In a press conference, Pacquaio said the assistance he gave was from his own pocket to help people cope with the pandemic.
Some 1,000 beneficiaries received 10 kgs. of rice and P1,000 cash.
“Nataon lang na tumatakbo akong pangulo, kaya yung iba medyo nag-iisip pamumulitika ito. Hindi ito pamumulitika, dahil 2002 ko pa ito sinimulan,” he said.
Meanwhile, Pacquiao vowed that he would not become a traditional politician (trapo) once he is elected as president.
“Kaya nawawalan ako ng kaibigan kasi naninindigan ako at ipinaglalaban ko ang taumbayan. Kaibigan ko silang lahat pero kapag iisipin ko lang ang sarili ko, magiging trapo ako,” he said.
Pacquaio also laid out his platforms for the 2022 elections.
He said aside from the fight against corruption, his administration will focus on job generation to boost the economy of the country.
“Sumasama ang loob ko kapag nakikita ko sa aking mga mata ang corruption na nangyayari sa ating gobyerno dahil nakikita ko ang mga taong nagugutom at nahihirapan,” Pacquiao said.
Pacquiao also went to Binmaley town to meet with Mayor Sammy Rosario. (Jerick Pasiliao)
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