An estimated 12,000 doctors from 58 different organizations have thrown their support to the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo and her running mate, Sen. Kiko Pangilinan on Monday, April 4.

In a press conference, the group called "Doctors for Leni and Kiko" expressed their support for the tandem of Robredo-Pangilinan as they have a clear platform to end the pandemic.

"Isang tambalan lamang ang nakikita naming may mga ganitong katangian, may malasakit sa Pilipino, at may malinaw na plataporma upang wakasan ang hirap na dulot ng pandemya at iangat ang antas ng pamumuhay ng bawat Pilipino,” the group said in a statement.

"Saksi kami sa mga masamang epekto ng maling pamamahala ngayong pandemya na nagdudulot ng matinding kahirapan at pagkamatay ng ating mga health workers at kapwa Pilipino," they added.

The bold support from the doctors for Robredo's candidacy came as no surprise as she and her office were the first ones to extend help to the health sector when the country was hit by COVID-19 in March 2020.

During the lockdown, Robredo’s office hosted a free shuttle service for the frontliners, as well as a donation drive to provide PPEs for healthcare workers.