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Talent manager and entertainment host Ogie Diaz recently commended Melanie Aquino—the mother of former Senator and independent senatorial candidate Bam Aquino—for her unwavering efforts in campaigning for her son across the country.

In a Facebook post, Ogie shared a video of Melanie distributing campaign materials and interacting with voters. “Nakakatuwa yung nanay ni Bam Aquino, ang sipag mangampanya para manalong Senador ang anak,” he wrote.

(It’s heartwarming to see Bam Aquino’s mother. She works so hard campaigning so her son can win as Senator.)

He added, “Wag kang mag-alala, mommy! Kahit hindi ko pa po kayo nakikita at nakakamayan, iboboto ko po si Bam Aquino #5 sa balota.”

(Don’t worry, mommy! Even though I haven’t met or shaken hands with you, I will vote for Bam Aquino, number 5 on the ballot.)

Ogie has previously endorsed Aquino through his YouTube channel, Ogie Diaz Showbiz Update.

Dubbed “Volunteer No. 001,” Melanie recently returned to her roots in Davao City to campaign for her son. She has also been to various cities in Metro Manila, including Pasay, Quezon City, and Paranaque, and the nearby province of Laguna, convincing voters to choose her son in the upcoming May polls.

Accompanied by friends and volunteers, Melanie has braved the scorching heat, taking to the streets to hand out leaflets and engage with people from all walks of life—vendors, commuters, housewives, and motorists—convincing them to vote for her son.

“Ako po iyong nanay ni Bam. Ipagdasal niyo po si Bam at ipagkampanya niyo na rin po,” Melanie told a motorist while giving him a leaflet about her son’s legislative achievements.

(I’m Bam’s mother. Please pray for Bam and help campaign for him too.)

Senator Aquino expressed his heartfelt appreciation for his mother’s dedication and help, thanking her and her friends who joined his campaign.

Bam Aquino, in a Facebook post, expressed how deeply moved he was by his mother’s involvement in the campaign. “Lord, thank you for my mom. Malaking inspirasyon siya sa aking kampanya ngayon. At sobrang nagpapasalamat ako sa kaniya at sa kaniyang mga kaibigan sa Ladies of Charity na kumakayod para ipakilala at ikampanya tayo,” he wrote.

(She’s a huge inspiration in this campaign. I’m also very grateful to her and her friends from the Ladies of Charity who are working hard to promote and campaign for me.)

Just like in Bam’s previous campaigns in 2013 and 2019, Melanie is expected to ramp up her efforts in other areas as election day draws closer.