Duterte’s Chosen Ones: PDP-Laban Unleashes Senate Bets in Fiery Proclamation Rally!

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On February 13, 2025, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) held its proclamation rally at Club Filipino in San Juan City, marking the official launch of their senatorial campaign for the upcoming elections. The event was graced by former President Rodrigo Duterte, the party's chairman, who endorsed the slate of eight senatorial candidates. 

The PDP-Laban senatorial lineup includes:

Reelectionist Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa

Reelectionist Senator Christopher "Bong" Go

Singer and newcomer Jimmy Bondoc

Sagip Party-list Representative Rodante Marcoleta

Actor Philip Salvador

Lawyers Jesus Hinlo Jr. and Raul Lambino

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy

In his address, former President Duterte emphasized the party's commitment to its "Tapang at Malasakit" (courage and compassion) brand of governance, urging supporters to rally behind the candidates who, he believes, will continue the initiatives started during his administration. 

Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, known for his role as the former Philippine National Police chief during Duterte's administration, shared his unique campaign strategy, likening it to "Oplan Tokhang." He plans to conduct house-to-house visits, personally engaging with voters to solicit their support. Dela Rosa stated, "Sanay naman tayo sa tokhang, 'di ba? Binabahay-bahay natin 'yung bahay, kinakatok natin. So pwede ring gawin 'yun." (We're used to Tokhang, right? We go to houses, knock on their doors. We can also do that.) 

Meanwhile, Senator Bong Go commenced his campaign activities in Davao City, engaging with small business owners and emphasizing the importance of supporting local enterprises. He later attended the League of Municipalities of the Philippines general assembly in Manila, where he discussed bringing government services closer to the people, especially the marginalized sectors. 

The choice of Club Filipino as the venue for the proclamation rally is historically significant. It is the same venue where former President Corazon Aquino took her oath of office in 1986, marking a pivotal moment in Philippine history. This selection underscores PDP-Laban's intent to draw parallels between past transformative events and their current campaign. 

During the rally, candidate Jesus Hinlo Jr. addressed the recent impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. He assured supporters that if PDP-Laban secures sufficient seats in the Senate, the two-thirds vote required to convict the Vice President would be unattainable, thereby preventing her impeachment. Hinlo declared, "If we enter the Senate together, they will not have the two-thirds vote; no impeachment will happen." 

The proclamation rally was well-attended, with supporters expressing enthusiasm for the party's platform and candidates. The event was also streamed live, allowing a broader audience to witness the proceedings. 

As the campaign season progresses, PDP-Laban aims to leverage its established political network and the popularity of its key figures to secure victory in the upcoming elections. The party's focus remains on continuity of governance, emphasizing programs centered on public safety, poverty alleviation, and national development.

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