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Pacquiao says emissaries from Robredo camp asked him to withdraw
Presidential candidate Senator Manny Pacquiao stated that he and his running mate, Deputy Speaker Lito Atienza, will not withdraw from the presidential race.
Pacquiao refuted claims of unification talks, stating that representatives from Vice President Leni Robredo's camp approached him to discuss a possible withdrawal.
He rejected the proposal, emphasizing that their decision to continue the fight is for the country and not for personal gain.
Pacquiao believes that compromising for personal reasons would go against their goal of achieving a "God-fearing" and "corruption-free" government.
He asserted that their campaign is purely for the Filipino people and that missing this opportunity would be regrettable.
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