Pop performer Darren Espanto is the latest young artist to formally endorse the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo, appearing on stage Wednesday before a crowd of some 144,000 in Malolos city, Bulacan.
Espanto, 20, joined the campaign of Robredo and her running mate Sen. Kiko Pangilinan for the first time, joining several of his showbiz contemporaries who are also seen as a huge draw for the youth.
Previously, Donny Pangilinan, Andrea Brillantes, and Juan Karlos Labajo performed at rallies of the Leni-Kiko tandem. Pangilinanâs screen partner, Belle Mariano, has also campaigned house-to-house for the candidates.
The stars, ranging from age 19 to 24, each have wide social media followings, with many of their young fans likely to be first-time voters in the May 9 elections.
âIâm so proud to stand with you and millions of Filipinos all over the world para kay Maâam Leni Robredo at sa gobyernong tapat,â Espanto told attendees at the Malolos Sports Complex after performing.
Aside from Espanto, celebrities who took the stage Wednesday included comedy superstar Vice Ganda and actress-singer Nadine Lustre, who have both previously performed at a Robredo-Pangilinan rally. (ABS-CBN News)
