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Palace distances from PDP-Laban’s initial Senate slate
The ruling party PDP-Laban is considering about six to seven Cabinet secretaries for its senatorial lineup in the 2022 elections.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that only PDP-Laban can identify the Cabinet members included in their unofficial senatorial slate.
Roque himself declined to comment on whether he is part of the lineup, citing his focus on his duties as spokesperson, particularly concerning the Covid-19 pandemic.
The party aims to announce their senatorial candidates around September 8, following their national convention.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go and President Rodrigo Duterte have been nominated by the party's national council to run for president and vice president, respectively.
Senator Manny Pacquiao can still be nominated as PDP-Laban's presidential candidate, despite internal rifts.
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