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Artists and community volunteers came together in Quezon City to kick off “National Mural Day,” a nationwide initiative promoting mural painting in various locations across the country. The movement aims to rally support for independent senatorial candidates and former senators Bam Aquino and Kiko Pangilinan.

Among the first murals painted was one in Brgy. Krus na Ligas, where Bam and Kiko actively participated in the artwork. Similar mural projects are set to take place in key areas, including Lingayen in Pangasinan, multiple sites in Quezon City, as well as locations in Cebu, Capiz, CARAGA, Cagayan de Oro, Iligan, and Batangas.

“Maganda na mas maraming tao ang nakakakita at nakakaalam. This is a great way for artists as well na ilabas sa lansangan ang kanilang panawagan,” community artist John Benedict Medalla said in an interview.

“Nagpapasalamat po kami sa mga volunteer na nagsimula ng National Mural Day para kay Senator Kiko at sa akin,” Bam said.

“Mahalaga po talaga siya kasi kami naman po, wala naman kaming bilyon at wala kami sa administrasyon. Ang meron tayo, mga volunteer at mga kababayan natin na nagnanais na makakita ng lingkod bayan na handang maglingkod at tututok talaga sa mga problema ng bayan,” Bam added.

Murals were a common sight during the 2022 campaign of former Vice President Leni Robredo and Pangilinan as volunteers found creative ways to express support for their candidacies.

In her speech during the People’s Campaign Kick-Off Rally at the Dasmariñas City Arena in Cavite, Robredo expressed gratitude to her supporters for creating colorful murals in 2022.

“Ito na siguro iyong kampanya na napakaraming murals at nakakatuwa,” Leni said, adding that she still takes photos of these murals every time she finds one.

“Talagang hinihintuan ko pa rin at pinipicturan ko kasi alam mo na labor of love talaga iyon para sa bayan,” she added.