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De Venecias of Pangasinan declare support for Robredo

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img alt="VP Leni Robredo Media handout/file" src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2022/news/04/04/20220403-ph-election-robredo-comelec-debates-vplmb0684.jpg"/><figcaption>Vice President Leni Robredo answers questions during the second installment of the Pilipinas Debates 2022: The Turning Point at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza on Sunday, April 3, 2022. <em>VP Leni Robredo Media handout/file</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA—The De Venecia political family in Dagupan City, Pangasinan voiced their support for presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday.</p><p>Pangasinan 4th District Rep. Christopher de Venecia said his family&#x27;s endorsement for Robredo will further crack the &quot;alleged Solid North bailiwick&quot; of another presidential contender, without dropping a name.</p><p>The so-called &quot;Solid North&quot; vote has been attributed to the supposed firm support by the northern Philippine provinces for Ferdinand &quot;Bongbong&quot; Marcos Jr.</p><p>Rep. De Venecia said a Robredo administration would boost and develop the “Blue Economy” encompassing the maritime, fishing, salt, and ecotourism sectors, plus the arts and culture sectors of society, in the country.</p><p>During a gathering in Dagupan, the congressman, along with his father, former House Speaker Jose de Venecia, and mother, former solon Gina de Venecia, hailed Robredo as a &quot;new Urduja&quot;, referring to the legendary warrior princess of Pangasinan.</p><p>“Ipaglaban po natin ang bukas na kulay rosas,” Rep. De Venecia said.</p><p>Robredo earlier said her campaign efforts are making a mark following a rise in her Pulse Asia numbers. </p><p>Despite a 9-point increase, Robredo still trails Marcos Jr., who had 56 points in the latest Pulse Asia voter preference survey.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/08/22/robredo-banking-on-come-from-behind-victory-in-2022-polls">&#x27;It&#x27;s not over until it&#x27;s over:&#x27; Robredo says campaign efforts paying off</a></li></ul><p>Robredo, however, remains confident with the &quot;momentum&quot; her campaign has gained. </p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameBorder="0" height="100%" id="ivsplayer01" scrolling="no" src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&amp;key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&amp;spid=3001339&amp;vid=1992894" width="100%"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more News on <a href="https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news" target="_blank">iWantTFC</a></div>

The De Venecia political family in Dagupan City, Pangasinan voiced their support for presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday.