"I will continue to serve and be of service to PDP-Laban in my capacity as Chairman and as member of the Council of Elders," Duterte said in his speech in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro on Friday (Nov.19).
He also said he appreciates the loyalty and support of his partymates and will not waver in his commitment to them.
Duterte said he will campaign as a PDP Laban member and will do the same for its local candidates who have remained loyal to the party and its principles.
The President explained that the filing of his senatorial bid under Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan (PDDS) was just a political strategy since it is their allied political party.
"Under the PDP Laban Constitution (Article XXII, Section 4), our Party can enter into alliances with other political parties to strengthen our chances of achieving victory in the 2022 National and Local Elections. The decision to use the CONA of PDDS is a strategic decision, which in due time will unfold on its own, " he said.
Duterte said he assured the members of the PDP Laban and PDDS are one and will campaign as one and they will work as one.
The President said with zeal and passion, he will do his best to ensure that PDP Laban will again be victorious in the forthcoming elections.
"Go for continuity, go for victory, go PDP Laban, and go PDDS, " he said. (Armando Fenequito)
President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo from Presidential Communications)