(UPDATE) As the official campaign period for the 2022 elections begins, candidates are taking turns visiting provinces and areas in the country which can deliver the most number of votes.
While candidates convince voters to cast their votes for them come May 9, they also seek the support of the incumbent leaders of the areas they are visiting, hoping that this would broaden their political base and increase their chances of winning.
The Commission on Elections has released the updated voter registration figures for the 2022 elections, which also shows the most vote-rich provinces and areas whose votes are crucial in carrying a candidate to victory.
So far, the incumbent leader of three of these vote-rich areas have publicly announced whom they will endorse in the May 9 polls.
Here's a running list of the incumbent heads of the most vote-rich provinces and areas in the country and the presidential candidates they are endorsing in the 2022 elections:
1. Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia - Bongbong Marcos
2. Cavite Gov. Jonvic Remulla - Bongbong Marcos
3. Pangasinan Gov. Amado Espino III - Bongbong Marcos
4. Laguna Gov. Ramil Hernandez - Bongbong Marcos
5. Bulacan Gov. Daniel Fernando - Leni Robredo
6. Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson - Leni Robredo
7. Batangas Gov. Hermilando Mandanas - Bongbong Marcos
8. Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Jr. - Leni Robredo
9. Rizal Gov. Rebecca Ynares
10. Pampanga Gov. Dennis Pineda
11. Nueva Ecija Gov. Aurelio Umali
12. Davao Del Sur Gov. Marc Douglas Cagas IV
13. Quezon Province Gov. Danilo Suarez - Bongbong Marcos
14. Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte
15. Leyte Gov. Leopoldo Dominico Petilla - Bongbong Marcos
16. Camarines Sur Gov. Miguel Luis Villafuerte
17. Zamboanga Del Sur Gov. Victor Yu
18. Isabela Gov. Rodolfo Albano III - Bongbong Marcos
19. City of Manila Mayor Isko Moreno (candidate)
20. Misamis Oriental Gov. Yevgeny Vicente “Bambi” Emano
This list will be updated as the incumbent leaders announce their endorsements. The campaign period will continue until May 7, two days before election day.
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