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Villar bolting Alyansa? Senatorial bet’s photos with VP Sara circulating
Deputy Speaker Camille Villar remains part of the Alyansa Para Sa Bagong Pilipinas coalition, despite circulating photos suggesting an endorsement from Vice President Sara Duterte.
The photos, featuring Villar with Duterte and her father, business tycoon Manny Villar, sparked speculation about the Vice President's endorsement of Villar's Senate bid.
Alyansa campaign manager Rep. Toby Tiangco confirmed that Villar is still part of the administration's senatorial lineup for the mid-term elections in May.
Tiangco stated that all support is valuable in elections and that the five-party Alyansa coalition remains intact.
VP Duterte is also seen in separate photos with Senator Imee Marcos, who has resumed her re-election campaign as an independent candidate.
The Office of the Vice President is expected to release a statement regarding the viral photos after Holy Week, amidst reported strain in the relationship between the President and Vice President.
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Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco, campaign manager of the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas, stated that the administration's senatorial slate is intact despite individual endorsements from national and local officials.
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Vice President Sara Duterte endorsed Senator Imee Marcos' bid for reelection, appearing in a video together to express concerns about the country's state.
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