Legazpi City, March 5, 1998 - Inspired by the huge crowds attracted by the presence of Movie King Fernando Poe Jr., rallies of the ruling party LAKAS now feature its own action star: Pampanga Governor Lito Lapid.
Bicolanos were ecstatic when Lito Lapid joined the rally and headed the motorcade through major cities and towns. Lapid is considered as one of the top action heros in Philippine cinema.
Lapid personally volunteered his services to the party which he belongs to. Perez describes the actor as a sincere public servant and a very good speaker who can easily grip his audience with his simple speeches.
In an interview with local media, Lapid said he is just reciprocating the big help both President Ramos and Speaker Jose de Venecia extended to his province during the crisis years following the Mount Pinatubo eruption and subsequent onslaughts by lahar.
"I am willing to give my body, my life, to repay the President and the Speaker for all the help they have given Pampanga," Lapid said.
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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