CLAD in pink, supporters of presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo joined the nationwide “Palugaw ni Leni,” serving over 12,000 bowls of rice porridge in 13 cities and municipalities all over Negros Occidental Saturday, November 20l, 2021, a group of supporters said.
Laban Leni Negros Occidental (LLNO), in a press statement, said from fancy set-ups to mobile trisikad reaching inner roads, they went all-out, exceeding their initial target of 5,000 lugaw bowls by more than double.
LLNO spokesperson lawyer Pinky Ocampo said they consolidated the figures submitted by its members coming from various groups including Negros Youth for Leni, Team Leni Robredo, Victorias Para Kay Leni, Kabataan Para Kay Leni Silay, Lenitarians and individual volunteers, among others.
In Bacolod City, over 4,000 beneficiaries were served with rice porridge, pink pandesal and pink juice in 11 barangays.
“Volunteers also conducted teach-ins, gave out posters, komiks and flyers so people will get to know who our chosen candidates are,” Ocampo said.
The atmosphere was festive based on the pictures sent by various groups. Some volunteers even danced on the streets as they distributed packed bread, she added.
In Silay City, the Kabataan para kay Leni Robredo was able to serve 2,000 beneficiaries in eight areas while Victorias for Leni volunteers also exceeded their target, serving over 2,300 people in various barangays.
The TeamLeni Saravia volunteers in EB Magalona also served 150 people in their community.
La Carlota City Kakampinks, meanwhile, set up a stall at the public plaza and were able to share their goods with 800 beneficiaries. Some volunteer groups opted to give out pink puto and pink siopaos.
Other participating local government units were in southernmost Hinoba-an town with 250 bowls of lugaw served; Sipalay City - 400; Kabankalan City - 450; and Bago City - 200 bowls.
In the north, volunteers in Manapla town served 500 beneficiaries in four areas, 300 in the town of Toboso, 500 in San Carlos City, and 300 in Murcia town. (PR)