We accept that, we stand for certain principles,” Drilon, vice chairman of the Liberal Party (LP), said during the Kapihan sa Manila Bay forum Wednesday. ADVERTISEMENTHe was asked about the possibility of the LP accepting Pacquiao should the senator be removed from the PDP-Laban. But Drilon said the LP is currently focused on preparing for the 2022 elections in the event that Vice President Leni Robredo, party chairman, decides to run for the presidential post next year. A falling-out within the PDP-Laban seems to be imminent amid a widening rift between two of its ranking officials, party chairman President Rodrigo Duterte and Pacquiao, the party’s acting president. The senator, however, has yet to make any announcement on which post he plans to seek next year.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer June 30, 2021 04:52 UTC