MANILA - Actor Luis Manzano turned to social media to express his gratitude despite losing in the vice gubernatorial race in Batangas.

In his social media post Wednesday morning May 14, Manzano said that even if he did not win the election he still feels like a winner because of the love from Batangueños. What is important, he said, is that he was able to get up close to the people of Batangas. 

"Mga kababayan kong Batangueño, Hindi man tayo pinalad sa resulta ng halalan, panalo pa rin ako, dahil sa inyo.'

'Sa bawat ngiti, kwento, at yakap na ibinahagi n’yo sa kampanya, mas naramdaman ko ang tibok ng puso ng Batangas. Mas napalapit ako sa inyo. Mas nakilala ko kayo, at iyon ay habang buhay kong babaunin,"  Manzano said.

Manzano expressed his gratitude to all his supporters, his family and to God for guiding him throughout the race.

"Salamat sa mga supporters, sa pamilya ko, at higit sa lahat, sa Diyos na naging gabay sa buong laban," he said.

Manzano said the election is just the beginning of his relationship with his kababayan in Batangas.

"Masigla at napakasaya ng kampanya dahil nakasama ko kayo. At kahit tapos na ang eleksyon, ito ay umpisa pa lamang ng matagal pa nating pagsasamahan. Hanggang sa muli. Maraming salamat po. – Luis Manzano."

On Tuesday, incumbent Governor Hermilando Mandanas was proclaimed as the new vice governor of Batangas.

Manzano's mother, Star for All Seasons Vilma Santos, is set to return to the Batangas capitol as she was proclaimed winner in the gubernatorial race.  

Manzano's brother Ryan Christian Recto also won as congressman for the 6th District of Batangas, which covers Lipa City.   

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