Manila Bulletin
Pacquiao says he’s not open to talks but holds no grudges with Cusi group
Senator Manny Pacquiao stated that he is not ready for dialogues with the PDP-Laban faction led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, prioritizing pressing national issues.
Pacquiao emphasized that his focus remains on addressing the health crisis, poverty, and unemployment exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cusi's faction is pushing for a Senator Christopher "Bong" Go and President Duterte tandem to run in the upcoming May 2022 elections.
The Cusi group has reached out to Pacquiao, urging him to seek a Senate re-election in next year's polls.
Pacquiao expressed that as a Christian, he harbors no grudges against Cusi or his group, viewing himself as a sinner in need of forgiveness.
He believes that political matters and party issues can be discussed at a later time once the current national challenges are resolved.
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