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Duterte to decide if Bato will run vs Sara if she becomes Lakas-CMD pres'l bet
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa stated his readiness to withdraw his presidential candidacy, but will seek President Duterte's approval to run against Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio if she decides to run under Lakas-CMD.
Dela Rosa believes Duterte-Carpio has a higher chance of winning and is more capable of leading the country than himself.
He emphasized that he is a "soldier" who will abide by the decisions of the PDP-Laban party leadership and President Duterte's advice.
However, Dela Rosa expressed a personal preference for only one of them to seek the presidency.
The deadline for substitution is November 15, and the PDP-Laban faction led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi is currently proceeding with Dela Rosa's presidential bid.
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