Tuguegarao City, Cagayan – The tandem of Marcos-Duterte for the 2022 elections has been formalized on Wednesday, Nov 24, as the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) has adopted former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to be its Presidential bet.
The party told reporters on Wednesday that it has issued resolutions endorsing Marcos as the Presidential candidate and another making the nomination of its chairperson, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte as its Vice Presidential bet for 2022.
Lakas-CMD added that Sara Duterte was granted power to pick her running mate for the upcoming elections.
Previously, Marcos, the Presidential bid of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) gave his announcement that he will be running alongside the Presidential daughter with the PFP endorsing her as their VP bid.
Duterte said in a statement, “Marcos is willing to work with LAKAS-CMD and he is profoundly grateful for this opportunity given to him.”
The Lakas-CMD party also garnered a resolution which permits alliances with other parties.
Earlier this month, Duterte joined the Lakas-CMD party after she filed for substitution to join the VP race. TNF