By Katrina Gracia Consebido
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes conceded defeat on Wednesday, May 11, after falling to the 21st spot in the unofficial and partial election result.
Trillanes’ party, Magdalo Party, also accepted defeat after failing to secure a seat.
In a statement, Trillanes said although the result was not favorable to him, he said he feels that democracy is still very much alive.
“Ako at ang grupong Magdalo ay buong pusong tinatanggap ang desisyon ng sambayanang Pilipino. Hindi man pabor sa amin ang resulta, pero ramdam namin na buhay na buhay ang diwa ng Demokrasya sa ating bansa. Pinili ng mga Pilipino ang mga gusto nilang maging leader ng ating bansa,” Trillanes added.
“It may have been the most emotional campaign in our history, but it still turned out to be the most peaceful. Sa dakong huli, magkakaiba man ang ating paniniwala, lahat pa rin tayo ay mga Pilipino,” he continued.
Trillanes also thanked those who supported and trusted him and vowed to still continue to serve the public.
“Nagpapasalamat din kami sa lahat ng sumuporta at nagtiwala sa amin simula pa nung una kaming lumabas sa publiko nung 2003. Patuloy kami na maninilbihan para makatulong sa pag-unlad at pagbabago na hinahangad ng ating mga kababayan.” –gb
