#LabanLeni

[jamesabelc]

Leni Sa Japan

[barbie-girlll]

me everytime i hear about the philippine elections in the news

[thatfraudcassandra]

OK, I've listened to just about every bit of criticism you've all thrown at Leni, and while some are definitely valid (that Senate slate? Her bickering "elitist" supporters? The dilly-dallying around a senate representative from the marginalized? Her "mother" branding? All valid and all equally important for Leni to take stock of), some are ridiculous, lack imagination, and are just. plain. reaching.

1. Leni will divide the opposition votes. Apart from Ka Leody, Leni is the only true opposition. Isko Moreno, Manny Pacquiao, Ping Lacson were all once allies of this godawful administration. Leni, on the other hand, has been one of Duterte's most vocal critics, losing her a chair in the cabinet due to "irreconcilable differences" as early as 6 months after Duterte stepped into the presidency. Meanwhile, the now self-proclaimed critics and oppositioners all once enjoyed the perks of being the President's sycophants.

Going by this logic, the discerning voting public tired of being dragged through the mud will likely see through this zarzuela of sheep-in-wolf's-clothing and will go for the true opposition--Leody or Leni.

One more note: Leni has always been the leading opposition bet against the administration Presidency candidate, long before anyone has announced their bid. It's unfair, and frankly misogynistic to brand her as the one who will divide votes, just because she didn't fold. Her intentions are set on unifying the opposition, but the men she spoke to all appear to have selfish ambitions. A woman tries to lead with the help of men who do not want to give up the reins, and she's the one who gets branded as ambitious, dividing the votes. You doing yoga? Kasi what a stretch.

Edit: Leody de Guzman gives his take on how and why Leni divides votes for the opposition. Viewed in this light, it does make sense. By publicly initiating unity talks with former Duterte allies presumably because their spats with the President, no matter how rigged, have gotten media mileage--Leni made it okay for Isko and Pacquiao to claim they're Opposition when they're clearly not. Still doesn't mean she shouldn't have run, but Leody's statement has weight and is something Leni's supporters (like me, currently) would have to think about. Additional reading here.

2. Leni doesn't really want to lead. I've always said this--a reluctant leader will be good leader because she doesn't have skin in the game. She does not care about the fringe benefits and therefore will perform with integrity. How many ambitious pigs have we let lead this country and where has it gotten us? Yes, a certain level of ambition and grit is required to be a great leader, but just because someone is reluctant doesn't mean she's to be dismissed. Her track record speaks for itself--she is accountable, transparent, and hands-on. That doesn't sound to me like someone who doesn't want to lead.

3. Leni only wanted to run because BBM ran. Leni wanted a united opposition, she's been going on and on about it for months. But Isko's stance on the Marcos family caused her to balk at the thought of a united front. Leni did say that she will run the moment the Marcos son declares his bid for Presidency, but it's simplistic to say that it's her only motivation. As an administration foe, she states ending corruption, rotten politics, and ineptitude as her goals in vying for the presidency.

4. Leni left LP. She's still the sitting chair and is running as an Independent, indicative that she still presides over the opposition party. In the meantime, former Liberal Party members have jumped ship and actually joined other parties, so this criticism is just absurd.

5. Leni takes too long to make a decision. Ewan ko sa inyo, ha, pero I would rather have a President who weighs everything before finalizing her decision, rather than someone who just wings it. What's important is she made it to the deadline, and she didn't employ a placeholder na tinawagan nang 3PM to be a dummy candidate until a certain someone finally joins the race.

6. Leni Robredo isn't smart. Okay this is just ridiculous. Yeah, she failed the bar exam because she was raising their kids (meanwhile, we normies fail exams kahit single), but she passed the second time and have been actually useful as a lawyer, lawmaker, and a Vice President. She has proven to be eloquent in speeches, have been able to hold her own during interviews (a common criticism is the way she repeats words and balks--could be a speech impediment, but Joe Biden had that, too, and that didn't stop him, did it?), and has actually done good for the country. A million medals and transcripts from Princeton or Oxford don't matter if you plunder a nation's wealth or kill the marginalized without giving them their day in court.

[librafleur]

#LetLeniLead2022 #LabanLeni2022 (.pdf version) PLEASE REGISTER TO VOTE!!

[me-dyas]

This seal looks better on you ma’am :)

[ejamesquijano]

LABAN LENI 2022 Mas radikal and magmahal sa kulay rosas na bukas

i. I am craving for more human interactions lately, and there is no better way to achieve this than to be a volunteer for a great cause. Besides, I really fucking want (and need) a change in this shithole of a country and I do believe that Leni Robredo, this coming election’s best presidential candidate, could do that. So, on the first day of March, I signed up to be a campaign volunteer here in my town and I’ve never been so happy. Let’s do this! Fight tyranny!

ii. I am not proud to say this but when I was younger, I was a bit apolitical. Cut to today, I am very happy to have finally found that spark in my heart to love my country and my people – especially the oppressed. I have realized that every fucking thing is political and one must make a stand. I am a bit late, but I am here now. I am ready to fight with all of you, for a better Philippines.

iii. It was my first time to attend a political rally in my whole life. And I was glad that it was for Leni Robredo’s campaign. The energy of her people’s campaign is really different, unique, and outstanding. You can really feel the love, the kindness. It is truly giving passion, compassion and power to the people. Whatever happens, I will always be proud to support Leni Robredo and the whole Tropang Angat in this journey.

*** 35mm Kodak Gold 200 March, 2022

[fashournalist]

Leni has been my Vice President in 2016 and she is my President this 2022! The Philippines deserves a true leader.

The announcement of her candidacy today reminded me of the time I heard her announcement in Oct 5 2015. We were eating at Selina's back then after watching Heneral Luna at DL Umali. And I heard the announcement. It was music to my ears and the ears of millions of Filipinos.

That's the same joy I felt today when her candidacy was made official.

These are throwback photos from 2016 when YouthforLeni was campaigning. :) Hi Josua and Cynex!

Never regretted campaigning for her. Now, I may not be able to go outside and do this again because of the pandemic, but I will openly show my support for her.

(this photo was taken last July 25 2015. Apologies for my wrong spelling of starstruck)

This coming elections, let's all choose a leader who is honest, steadfast, God-fearing, intelligent, competent, reliable, and has a good heart.

Leni Robredo for 2022!

[mattopshelien]

Entry 3:22 look 👀 this will be a great sign, no matter how big is your crowd, it will never change ill be a #forever #kakampink #lalabantayo #labanleni2022 #labanleni #mentosph https://www.instagram.com/p/CbbC8JYh9ew/?utm_medium=tumblr

[silentsanctummanga]

My only reget in life is not being able to draw as many Lenny artworks as I wanted to but nonetheless a big congratulations to the newest Vice-President of the Philippines, Lenny Robredo! #LabanLeni #YanAngVPKo #LennyKravitz #GreatestHits #VladimirLenin #AreYouGonnaGoMyWay #FlyAway #AmericanWoman #Again #Strut #CloseEnough #NailedIt #Caricature #SecretSkill #Resume #SpecialSkills https://www.instagram.com/p/BFebTMavyZW/?utm_medium=tumblr

[creyra]

𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑐𝑎𝑛 𝑛𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑔𝑜 𝑤𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔 𝑤/ 𝑎 𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝑝𝑖𝑛𝑘 💕 • • • • • • • • • #pink #pinkshoes #pinkboots #stevemadden #stevemaddenboots #creyrasnaps #prettyinpink #pinkpinkpink #pinkout #zara #zaracoat #zaradress #zarawoman #labanleni #labanleni2022 #pinkpower #pinkoutsidethebox #instacool #instagood #ootd #instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CVO3O_vFNYo/?utm_medium=tumblr

[jamesabelc]

Leni Shirt

[grateful-hopeful-dragonfly]

Can't help but get teary-eyed everytime she answers interview questions, you can tell she knows where our current problem roots from and she knows ways how to improve our pandemic response and help save lives of so many Filipinos grovelling and risking their lives for their family and loved ones this pandemic. In awe of her knowledge and her actions as well; so far from what our current president exhibits. Finally hearing the answers we Filipinos need. You have our vote, President Leni Robredo (won't stop claiming it again and again until your actual win).

Watch "LIVESTREAM: Robredo press conference on 2022 Senate slate" on YouTube

P.S. Maybe I got teary-eyed since there's only a few times we hear sense and see competence coming from our leaders. Thank you, thank you President Leni Robredo and Vice President Kiko Pangilinan for running and giving us better options. Actually want to watch more of your speeches and interviews and want them to be longer (instead of the other way around).

"LALABAN TAYO."

[thatfraudcassandra]

Leto quotes his dad when asked by Paul why we should Let Leni Lead

(this is for those who keep saying Leni doesn't want the presidency that much. That she lacks drive and ambition. God forbid we finally have a President who doesn't dream of being one so she could line her pockets with our tax money.)

[librafleur]

"Buong-buo ang loob ko ngayon: Kailangan nating palayain ang sarili mula sa kasalukuyang sitwasyon. Lalaban ako; lalaban tayo." #LetLeniLead2022 #LabanLeni2022 // .pdf version

[deanersposts]

total breakdown this day. any invites? hangouts tommo?

[enzomondejar]

Bakit si Leni Robredo sa 2022? - Maraming mahalagang natulungan si Leni sa gitna ng pandemya. At madami pang matutulungan dahil may kongkretong plano at sistema ang pamamalakad niya sa kanyang pampublikong opisina. - Walang bahid ng korapsyon ang institusyong niluklukan niya. Malinis at kagalang-galang ang opisina ng Bise Presidente. Ang pagpapatunay ay ang mataas na grado na naibigay sa kanyang opinisa ng kagawaran ng tagapag-audit sa bansa. - Marangal at disenteng naglilingkod sa bayan, hindi mo ikahihiyang ipadinig at ipakilala sa mga kabataan kung sino siya at ano ang tungkulin niya bilang tagapaglingkod ng bayan. - Tanggap niya na ang pagsilbi sa bayan ay hindi lang nakalaan sa papuri. Ito din ay bukas sa kritisismo, at bukas na pag-iisip. Hindi ka niya ipa-papatay kung may puna ka, bagkos, pakikinggan at bukas sa pakikipag-usap. - Tumatakbo siyang independente para siguraduhing walang utang-na-loob niyang igagawad ang mga posisyon sa pamahalaan, at mga serbisyong nakalaan sa mga karapat-dapat na taong ilalagay sa kanyang gabinete. - Handa siya na pamunuan ang bansa na may integridad, moralidad at pag-galang sa bawat mamamayang Pilipino. #leni #lenirobredo #halalan2022 #LabanLeni #LABANLENI2022 #KayLeniAko #DapatSiLeni #halalan2022🇵🇭 (at The Mondejar Studio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUu1S9-ACLg/?utm_medium=tumblr