VIEWING the photos and videos could not capture the feelings of hope and optimism from two mammoth rallies for presidential candidate Vice President Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo and her running mate, Sen. Francis "Kiko" Pangilinan in Mandaue City, Cebu, and Pasay City. I covered both rallies in both backstage and the main stage. It isn't even the size of the crowd that amazes me. Goosebumps ran up and down my arms when the chants of "Leni-Kiko" roared in the air. When combined with the lilting song of Nica del Rosario's "Rosas," I am moved to tears. I am sure many others felt the same way as they joined in with the singers. Verse 2, as translated into English, touches my heart.
"Don't be afraid. You have a partner in this battle Let us wake up the nation together. "
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