The candidacy of Ka Leody De Guzman will benefit from politicians who continue to shift allegiances prior to the May 9 elections, Partido Lakas ng Masa (PLM) chairperson Sonny Melencio said.
Melencio said this is because Filipinos do not like political “turncoats.” Melencio said this trend would actually help bolster De Guzman’s chances in the elections.
Melencio further said De Guzman is a “a cut above the rest of the presidentiables since he has remained loyal to PLM.”
The labor leader has also proven “through decades of struggle for economic and political reforms” that he has “remained principled and steadfast in the pursuit of a better society,” Melencio, in an ABS-CBN news report further said.
The Partido Reporma, led by Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, earlier withdrew support for presidential candidate Sen. Panfilo Lacson and began backing the candidacy of Vice President Leni Robredo.
Reports said the latest Pulse Asia survey showed that 0.1 percent of respondents would vote for De Guzman if the elections were held during the period of February 18 to 23 and he ranks fifth among the 10 presidential candidates.