The public should respect President Duterte’s decision to withdraw from the Senate race, presidential aspirant and Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso said on Wednesday, Dec. 15.
“It’s surprising simply because the President already made known his intention to run for senator. But again, I respect his decision or anybody for that matter who will withdraw kasi choices rin naman nila ‘yan (that's their choices after all),” Domagoso said during his visit to Madge Café at La Paz Public Market in Iloilo.
The Manila mayor had earlier said that he was hoping for Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go to find peace following his withdrawal of his certificate of candidacy (COC) for president.
“Again, life must go on. We must continue to work hand-in-hand with the President because he will be President up to June 30," he said.
"There are policies and programs na pwede naming mapagtulungan lalo na ‘yung National Vaccination Program na medyo naantala lamang dahil sa bagyo. (There are policies and programs that we can work on together, especially the National Vaccination Program, which was delayed due to the typhoon) But be it as it may, we will continue to support the President,” Domagoso added.
Domagoso was joined in Iloilo by his running-mate Dr. Willie Ong and Aksyon Demokratiko senatorial candidates Samira Gutoc, Carl Balita, and Jopet Sison.