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Lacson: Sad to see President Duterte and Manny Pacquiao falling out
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque admitted that the relationship between President Duterte and Senator Manny Pacquiao is no longer as cordial as it used to be.
Roque stated that it is "obvious" that the two political allies are currently not on good terms.
Senator Panfilo Lacson expressed sadness over the "falling out" between the two.
Lacson suggested that their common friends and party mates should help bridge the gap between Duterte and Pacquiao.
Senator Aquilino Pimentel III emphasized the need for a "whole of nation approach" in fighting corruption.
The political ties between Duterte and Pacquiao appeared to have snapped when the latter alleged that corruption in the Duterte administration is significantly worse than during the Noynoy Aquino administration.
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