MALITA, Davao Occidental — Senatorial candidate Camille Villar continues to solidify her presence in Mindanao, following a surge of support from local leaders and residents in Davao Occidental, days before the national elections.
The endorsement from Vice President Sara Duterte sparked what Villar’s camp describes as a “snowball of support” across the region. On Thursday, she was welcomed in Malita by a large crowd during a meet-and-greet event held at Tabat Gym, attended by barangay officials, solo parents, senior citizens, tricycle drivers, and youth groups.
Davao Occidental Representative Claude Bautista and Dumper Party-list Rep. Claudine Diana Bautista-Lim formally expressed their support for Villar’s Senate bid during the event.
Addressing the crowd, Villar pledged to push for legislation aligned with her core advocacies, including women empowerment, education, mental health, housing, gender equality, financial literacy, and the development of small, medium, and micro enterprises (SMMEs).
“Sa panahon na maraming hinaharap na batikos, malaking bagay po ang inyong pinakitang suporta,” Villar said in her message, thanking the people for their warm welcome. “Nagpapasalamat po ako sa inyong mainit na pagtanggap at pagmamahal.”
