Manila, May 9 -- Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas' senatorial candidates on Friday described as a decisive factor President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s endorsement in bolstering their national visibility and strengthening voter confidence.

During a press conference in Mandaluyong City ahead of their final miting de avance, the Alyansa slate downplayed concerns over conducting only one major campaign stop in Mindanao, citing strong survey performances and broad digital outreach.

ACT-CIS Rep. Erwin Tulfo said they initially planned 21 rallies but scaled down to 16 upon seeing internal survey data showing that television, newspapers, radio, and social media are more influential in voter decision-making than rallies.

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