Duterte confirmed that Estrada had been dropped from the administration ticket by saying his candidates were only those he endorsed during the proclamation rally here. Even for just one single day, you can tell all 13 candidates that they are your bets,” Duterte said. QualificationsMr. Duterte, the PDP-Laban national chair, spoke at length about each of the candidates’ qualifications except Aguilar, his favorite folk singer. He only wants to work, he wants to know everybody.”“That’s why even the communists will vote for him,” Mr. Duterte said. Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Thursday promised to bat for all seven senators seeking reelection, including opposition Sen. Bam Aquino.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 14, 2019 21:22 UTC