Alvarez backs Robredo, shifts from Lacson
Former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez announced on Thursday that Partido Reporma will support Vice President Leni Robredo's presidential bid in May 9 elections, shifting from their previous candidate Senator Panfilo Lacson.
Alvarez apologized to Robredo for supporting Duterte administration policies and pledged to defend her as staunchly as he did Duterte.
Lacson resigned as chairman of Partido Reporma on Thursday after the party's decision was made known through text messages.
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