Trillanes thanks voters for ‘astonishing’ run

Trillanes thanks voters for ‘astonishing’ run

05/18/2007 08:07 AM

Even as he remains in detention for rebellion charges, opposition senatorial bet Antonio Trillanes IV thanked his volunteers and supporters for fueling his “astonishing" campaign run.

Trillanes posted the message dated Wednesday in a statement on his blog site (magdaloparasapagbabago.blogspot.com), even as he called on his supporters to remain vigilant.

“I admit that we still have a long way to go before we can claim electoral victory and, as I have said before, I expect this administration to cheat. Hence, we should not put our guard down. We must continue to be vigilant in the coming days to ensure that your collective will is respected and upheld," he said in his message.

Still, he said the past 90-day campaign period had “truly been an astonishing experience," where he admitted fears his candidacy would be unacceptable to the Filipino people.

Trillanes, who faces rebellion charges over the Oakwood Mutiny of 2003, spent most of the campaign period from his detention facility.His family joined the Genuine Opposition (GO) in campaigning for him during the 90-day campaign.

Trillanes addressed the GO miting de avance last May 11 through a videotaped message.“As the campaign period went by it was apparent that such was not the case.

In fact, by the first week of March, when our resources were about to be depleted, our campaign had been practically sustained and carried forth by an intense spirit of volunteerism all over the country and from all walks of life. This, plus the outpouring of goodwill and support from the different sectors of society, made our moral victory complete.

Yes, there is hope for our country. YOU ARE THAT HOPE," Trillanes said in his message.He relayed his “whole-hearted thanks" to those who participated or supported in any way in his campaign.“You will forever be my inspiration, my motivation and my strength. May God Bless our Country!" he said. - GMANews.TV