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Bongbong says he's not surprised’ over El Shaddai's endorsement of BBM-Sara tandem
The influential Catholic charismatic group El Shaddai has officially endorsed the tandem of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for president and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte for vice president.
El Shaddai leader Mike Velarde stated that both Marcos Jr. and Duterte-Carpio had approached him in the past seeking his support.
Marcos Jr. expressed no surprise at the endorsement, citing Velarde's past support and the alignment of his campaign's message of unity with El Shaddai's message of love.
Duterte-Carpio also thanked the religious leader and the group, acknowledging that unity is a value close to the hearts of El Shaddai members.
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