Senator Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte met with presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. a few days before the PDP-Laban Cusi branch endorsed Marcos’ candidacy in the Eleksyon 2022 election.
According to Go, Duterte’s long-time adviser, the two had a productive conversation, with the President discussing his experiences with Marcos as the country’s outgoing president.
According to Go, Duterte allegedly gave Marcos some advice during their meeting.
“Maganda naman po ang resulta ng meeting. Medyo matagal-tagal nga ‘yun at talagang ganado ‘yung Pangulo na magkuwento. I think about 80% ng discussion ay more on si Presidente po ang nagsasalita,” Go said.
(The result of the meeting was good. It took a while, and the President was excited. I think 80% of the discussion. The President was the one speaking.)
“And he shared his experience po as president sa mga nakaraan. Ito, nagbigay siya ng mga kaunting payo, mga ginawa niya para sa ating bayan ay sana po’y ipagpatuloy ng kung sino man po ‘yung magiging susunod na Pangulo,” the senator added.
(And he shared his experience as President. Finally, he gave a little advice, what he did for the country and wished that whoever wins should continue what he has started.)
Duterte meets Bongbong Marcos – Bong Go
According to Go, the discussion was one of the causes that influenced the PDP-Laban Cusi faction to back Marcos for president. He also stated that the party has numerous meetings and consultations before deciding.
“Malamang ‘yun po ang naging isa sa naging dahilan, pero dumaan po ‘yun sa konsultasyon at proseso,” said Go.
(It could be one of the factors, but it [endorsement] went through a consultation and the proper process.)
“It’s a party decision po. So, ibig sabihin dumaan sa proseso, pinag-usapan, nagkonsultasyon sa iba’t ibang miyembro ng PDP at majority ang nakapag-decide kung sino po ‘yung ina-adopt at susuportahan. So, it’s a party decision po,” he added.
(It’s a party decision, meaning it went through the process, was discussed, and every PDP-Laban member was consulted.)
Go expressed the expectation that the party will be united when it comes to endorsing candidates in future elections.
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