NOTHING could stop the senatorial candidates who got the nod of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy as they profusely thanked the pastor.
They delivered their speeches unmindful of the fact that while they ranted on, the thousands of followers in the Kingdom of Jesus Christ open field were already sagging wet from the heavy rain that started to pour in huge drops when the pastor started reading the names of his candidates.
At one time, when senatoriable Prospero Pichay raised his voice, thunder clapped. He didn't seem to mind, didn't even flinch.
A thunder clap also resounded as candidate Miguel Zubiri shouted, "Mabuhay ang Pilipino!"
Not one expressed discomfort when they were talking on a covered stage while the thousands made do with handkerchiefs and a few umbrellas to protect them.
Candidate Loren Legarda mentioned about the sagging throng, but only to say that she appreciates their wet state, saying this is the type of "discipline" that will push the Philippines to greater heights.
The treat came in the form of young singer Sarah Geronimo who made the huge crowd huddled around a giant screen set up for everyone to see of the goings on onstage, move in excitement toward the front stage, screaming for their idol and dancing in delight.
Winning the approval of an already approving crowd was City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte who gave a very short address to the crowd about the pastor and the elections in Davao.
