Querubin visits Batangas, vows to address rising prices

LIPA CITY, BATANGAS—Senatorial candidate and Medal of Valor awardee Ariel Querubin visited the Lipa Public Market today, listening to the concerns of local vendors and residents struggling with the rising cost of goods.

Market vendors shared their frustration over slow sales and increasing prices, with consumers becoming more cautious with their spending.

“Matumal ang benta, namamahalan ang mga mamimili. Mahina ang kita, pero tumataas ang bilihin,” one vendor said.

Other vendors voiced the same concern, saying many people are now finding it harder to make ends meet.

“Wala nang pera, naghihirap na ang mga tao,” they added.

Querubin assured them that addressing the rising cost of goods is a key part of his platform.

“Isa sa mga plataporma natin, gusto natin pababain ang (presyo ng) bilihin. Kawawa ang taumbayan dahil nagmamahalan lahat ng bilihin,” Querubin stated.

Querubin hoped the government would focus more on addressing rising prices and the daily struggles of Filipinos.

Querubin, a retired Marine officer, is running as an independent candidate, positioning himself as a “true alternative” to traditional politicians. His platform focuses on fighting corruption, improving social services, and providing jobs and economic relief for struggling Filipinos.