With no presidential pick of their own, Duterte party to shortlist bets to support

Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan, the political party of President Rodrigo Duterte, said it would submit a shortlist of presidential candidates to support in the 2022 elections with both of its principal candidates now withdrawn. 

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MANILA, Philippines — Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan, the political party organized around President Rodrigo Duterte, said it would submit a shortlist of presidential candidates to support in the 2022 elections after the withdrawal of their two highest-profile bets.

President Rodrigo Duterte —  nominated to run for vice president before filing to run for senator —  and Sen. Bong Go — initially a canddiate for vice president before being told to run for president instead — withdrew their certificates of candidacy earlier this month.

In a statement sent to media early Monday morning, PDDS said that it would be submitting a list of presidential candidates that the party "believes may continue the reforms initiated by the president" based on its consultations with its local candidates, leaders, and alliances. 

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