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1-12-22

Statement of Support for the Candidacy of Vice-President


Maria Leonor Gerona Robredo for President
in the 2022 National Elections

We, the undersigned former members of the Cabinet and senior officials
in the administration of President Fidel V. Ramos in 1992-1998, hereby
declare that:

• We are gravely concerned that the emerging campaign for the coming
elections is being compromised by the proliferation of misinformation,
dubious promises and outright falsehoods; deliberate thought
manipulation especially via social media through the use of large
numbers of fictitious accounts and mercenary troll armies; misuse of
certain polls and surveys that may not necessarily reflect and
represent true voter preferences; and continued patronage and money
politics that have traditionally perpetuated undesirable dynasties and
diverted people’s choices away from electing principled leaders.

• We believe that the country sorely needs a leader who will inspire
unity, solidarity and teamwork in government and among all
Filipinos; empower our people, especially the disadvantaged and
marginalized in society; and bring out the best of servant leadership
in government officials and public servants by being the foremost
example of integrity, dedication, professionalism, level-headedness,
statesmanship, pursuit of excellence, hard work, and true caring and
sharing for our fellow Filipinos. These are the leadership qualities that
we directly witnessed President Ramos espouse and exemplify, and
which we seek in the next President of our country.

• We see the 2022 national elections as a critical crossroads for the


country, especially as it emerges from the deep scars inflicted by the
COVID-19 pandemic on the economy and society. The country needs
to elect a leader who will lead us into the positive path to the unified,
humane, just, progressive, economically vibrant, sustainable and
equitable society that is the dream of every Filipino.

• We believe that Vice-President Leni Robredo is the only presidential


candidate who possesses the above-described qualities, and who can
credibly lead us Filipinos closer towards that dream.

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We therefore enjoin our fellow Filipinos to support her candidacy, as we


ourselves pledge our wholehearted commitment to do our share to help
her become the next President of the Republic of the Philippines.

Angel C. Alcala Ramon Del Rosario Jr. Patricia B. Licuanan


(DENR) (DOF) (NCRFW)

Tomas P. Africa Ernesto D. Garilao Narzalina Z. Lim


(NSO) (DAR) (DOT)

Dante B. Canlas Jaime Z. Galvez Tan Ben S. Malayang III


(NEDA) (DOH) (DENR)

(Signed)
Nieves R. Confesor Milwida M. Guevara Edmundo V. Mir
(DOLE) (DOF) (DPWH)

Vicente J. Carlos Cielito F. Habito Victor O. Ramos


(DOT) (NEDA) (DENR)

Benjamin De Leon Lina B. Laigo Carmencita N. Reodica


(OP) (DSWD) (DOH)

Franklin M. Drilon Delfin L. Lazaro Roberto R. Romulo


(DOJ) (DOE) (DFA)

Jose S. Brillantes Ester A. Garcia


(DOLE) (CHED)

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