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PDP adopts Imee Marcos, Camille Villar to protect Sara Duterte
The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) adopted Senator Imee Marcos and Representative Camille Villar as guest candidates for the 2025 midterm elections.
PDP cited shared values and the "need for more allies to protect the vice president from impeachment" as reasons for the adoption.
The party instructed its members to fully support Marcos and Villar, noting alignment with leaders dedicated to serving Filipinos.
Vice President Sara Duterte personally endorsed both candidates.
Marcos and Villar were previously part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s "Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas" senatorial slate.
They left the administration camp after former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest and detention in the Netherlands.
PDP also stated it is practical to complete their 12-person senatorial slate.
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