De Lima thanks kababayans in CamSur for overwhelming support
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Despite losing her reelection bid, Senator Leila M. de Lima still thanked her kababayans in Camarines Sur for their overwhelming support, allowing her to dominate the senatorial race in the said province.
De Lima topped the Senatorial race in Camarines Sur, garnering 499,974 votes, followed by Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero and Sen. Risa Hontiveros in second and third spots, respectively.
De Lima, who hails from Iriga City, said she appreciates how they keep their trust and faith in her despite her current situation.
“I thank everyone who responded to our call. It gives me further courage knowing that your support remains the same. Thank you for supporting me despite my current situation,” de Lima said in Bicolano.
“Let us not forget that as citizens of Camarines Sur, as Bicolanos, we are rich in principle. This is not the end yet. We are just getting started. Again, thank you very much. Keep fighting,” she added.
De Lima topped the Senatorial race in Camarines Sur, garnering 499,974 votes, followed by Sorsogon Governor Chiz Escudero and Sen. Risa Hontiveros in second and third spots, respectively.
De Lima has been detained since February 2017 due to illegal drug charges. Some of those who testified against her recanted their testimony already.
