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Pacquiao stresses need for Mindanaoan voice in national politics
Presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao confirmed that Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri will remain on his Senate slate despite endorsing presidential candidate Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
Pacquiao stated his support for Zubiri's reelection bid is motivated by a desire to have a Mindanaoan representative advocating for the development of the Visayas and Mindanao regions.
Zubiri had publicly endorsed Marcos Jr. during a campaign rally in Bukidnon on March 31, referring to him as "our president."
When asked about Zubiri's endorsement, Pacquiao responded, "Let him."
Pacquiao cautioned that "regret is always at the end" and suggested that those who endorse the "wrong candidates" should not blame the people if the country suffers under a poorly elected president.
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