Looks like members of the influential religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo known for bloc-voting every elections already knew who to vote this coming May 9 national and local elections. This is based on a Facebook post by an INC member from General Santos City on Tuesday, May 3 who also uploaded a sample ballot which he said were distributed to church members in the area.
The said sample ballot has Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte for president and Sen. Bongbong Marcos for Vice President.
"Its confirmed. INC's leadership is endorsing the candidacy of Duterte for president this coming elections.. sample ballots were distributed to church members here as early as Sunday. Official announcement will be made this Thursday", said another INC member who refused to be named.
It also contains the name of the following senatoriables:
The said sample ballot has Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte for president and Sen. Bongbong Marcos for Vice President.
"Its confirmed. INC's leadership is endorsing the candidacy of Duterte for president this coming elections.. sample ballots were distributed to church members here as early as Sunday. Official announcement will be made this Thursday", said another INC member who refused to be named.
It also contains the name of the following senatoriables:
- Pacquiao
- Drilon
- Sotto
- Villanueva
- Recto
- Gordon
- Hontiveros
- Gatchalian
- Tolentino
- Zubiri
- Lacson
- Romualdez
For the local positions, the sample ballot has Ryan Rivera for congressman of the 1st District of South Cotabato and incumbents Ronnel Rivera and Shirlyn Bañas for mayor and vice-mayor of General Santos City respectively .
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| 2016 Elections Sample Ballot uploaded on Facebook by an INC member from General Santos City. Let's all wait for INC's official announcement on Thursday (May 5). |