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Pimentel says Duterte not yet VP bet of PDP-Laban but wishes him 'luck'
Senator Koko Pimentel stated that PDP-Laban has not yet chosen a vice presidential candidate for the 2022 elections.
Pimentel mentioned that the party typically allows the presidential candidate to select their running mate.
This statement follows reports that President Duterte accepted the endorsement from a PDP-Laban faction led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi to be their vice presidential candidate.
Pimentel, aligned with the faction supporting Senator Manny Pacquiao, expressed that choosing a VP before a presidential candidate is an unusual process.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles confirmed Duterte's acceptance of the nomination and noted that they are awaiting Senator Bong Go's response regarding a potential Go-Duterte tandem.
Go has indicated he is not interested in running for president but would consider it if Duterte were his running mate.
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