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Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa criticized President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s pronouncements dismissing senatorial candidates aligned with former President Rodrigo Duterte.
Dela Rosa deemed the President's remarks as "uncalled for" and unexpected, stating that he has "no shame in having blood on my hands because I protected the Filipino people."
President Marcos Jr. stated that his endorsed candidates are not involved in the drug war or COVID-19 pandemic corruption, and are not pro-China or pro-Pogos.
Marcos made these statements during the kick-off rally of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas in Iloilo City.
Dela Rosa acknowledged these as political attacks during an election period but accepted them.
He also expressed that he is unconcerned about being associated with the drug war, stating his willingness to protect innocent lives.
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