Banking on the slogan “Erap para sa mahirap,” groups of supporters of Manila Mayor-elect Joseph Estrada camped outside his house in Sta. Mesa, Manila to ask for money. The practice of asking for “balato” stems from someone landing a big win or a large sum of money.
According to ABS CBN News, the supporters were mostly senior citizens and fans of the former actor from Tondo, Manila – Erap’s place of birth. However, the former President was not able to see them nor dole out cash. The mayor-elect is set to hold a motorcade on Saturday to personally thank his supporters.
