“The Philippine flag is a symbol of the aspirations of the Filipino people. We want to revive genuine patriotism and nationalism,” Bro. Villanueva said during his speech.

Yesterday, Presidential aspirant and Bangon Pilipinas standard-bearer Eduardo “Eddie” Villanueva led the unveiling of the biggest flag as the start of the campaigning period at Rizal Park.

He and his colleagues emerged and expressed their commitment to herald a new politics with moral leadership and aspire for ‘zero corruption’.

“Anim na Taon Walang Kurapsyon, Pilipinas ay Babangon.” posted in their slogan.

Villanueva said, “ If I am elected as the President of the Republic of the Philippines, I will choose Cabinet members with the four “Cs”—character, competence, courage and compassion.

Villanueva and vice presidential candidate former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Attorney Perfecto Yasay Jr. and senatorial candidates also led in the washing of the feet of people from different sectors like the military, urban poor, women, indigenous community, children, youth and family.

“ This is the strongest gesture of humility and servanthood,” he said.

Meanwhile, Villanueva also said that under his administartion, Yasay would be appointed as Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) secretary.

Ramoncito Ocampo, BPP senatorial candidate lawyer said that he envisions turning the Philippines as a retirement country for the elderly, not only for the returning Filipinos but other nationals as well such as the Koreans and Japanese.

The five other senatorial candidates are Dr. Zafrullah Alonto, Kata Inocencio, Alex Tinsay, Count Habib Adz Nikabulin, and Dr. Israel Virgines.