SAN JOSE DEL MONTE CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday officially announced his 12-man senatorial lineup, composed of five candidates from his party, PDP-Laban, and seven other preferred candidates. All of Duterte’s preferred senatorial candidates are present in PDP-Laban’s initial campaign rally here in Bulacan, except Estrada, whom the President recently endorsed in a previous gathering. READ: President endorses Jinggoy’s Senate comeback bidPDP-Laban campaign manager Senator Manny Pacquiao said that Duterte’s candidates will help the President fulfill his legislative agenda for the remainder of his term. San Jose del Monte is the bailiwick of Rep. Florida Robes and her husband, city mayor Arthur Robes, who are known supporters of Duterte. /eeREAD: Solon wants March 28 declared Duterte DayADVERTISEMENTClick here for more elections stories.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 14, 2019 14:14 UTC