Presidential aspirant Leody De Guzman believes that an ordinary citizen should become the next leader of the Philippines.
De Guzman, the chairperson of the Bukluran ng Manggagawang Pilipino, said on Wednesday, September 29, that Filipinos already had enough of millionaires and famous personalities becoming Presidents of the country.
He stressed that these people failed to live up to their promises to voters after they won the elections.
"May ramdam kami na marami ng mga botante natin ang nasusuya doon sa mga sikat, sa mga gwapo, at sa mga mayayaman. Wala naman nangyayari," De Guzman said during DZRH's Dos Por Dos.
(We believe that many voters are weary of famous, charismatic, and rich individuals. Nothing happens with them)
For his Presidential run, De Guzman hopes to garner support from the silent majority, and feel weary of the same promises made by candidates for the top government post in the country.
The labor leader said that he wants to put an end to the reign of elite section of the society in the national government, and veer the system to the interests of the indigent sector.
"Kasi ngayon yung sistema ng gobyerno na marereflect sa mga batas, patakaran, at programa ay talaga naman para sa ilan-ilan. Kung hindi mababago iyon, kahit sinong magiging Pangulo, talaga naman walang mapapala ang masang Pilipino," De Guzman said.
(Only a small number of people benefits from the current system which reflects on the current laws, policies, and programs. If the system will not change, no matter who becomes President, the Filipino people will gain nothing)
De Guzman confirmed his plans to run for President in the 2022 elections after accepting the nomination of the Partido Lakas ng Masa and other organizations.
