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Lakas-CMD to back Sara for president, renews alliance agreement with HNP
Lakas-CMD has renewed its alliance with Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), the regional party led by Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, in preparation for the 2022 elections.
The renewal of the alliance aims to build a multiparty coalition that will continue the political and socio-economic reforms initiated by the Duterte administration.
House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez, president of Lakas-CMD, was authorized to sign the agreement.
Lakas-CMD has decided to back Mayor Duterte if she decides to run for a higher office in 2022.
Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has been consulted and supports the decision.
The alliance renewal may lead to a potential partnership between Duterte and Romualdez in the 2022 national elections.
President Rodrigo Duterte announced he would support Romualdez's vice presidential bid if he runs for the position.
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Lakas-CMD president and House Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced that their party is ready to support Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte should she decide to run for a higher office in the 2022 elections.
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House Majority Floor Leader Martin Romualdez stated that he is keeping his options open for a potential vice-presidential run in 2022, particularly in alliance with Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP).
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Former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo expressed support for House Majority Leader Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, stating he is "very qualified" for a potential vice presidential run, especially with President Rodrigo Duterte's announcement of support.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has previously pledged to support House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez's vice presidential bid in the 2022 elections.
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