Presidential aspirant Senator Manuel Roxas II proclaimed his support to Cory Aquino's son Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III for the upcoming 2010 presidential election. Noynoy, however have not yet confirmed his decision for the presidential bid.
“Today, I’m announcing my support for the candidacy of Noynoy Aquino for president for 2010,” Roxas said in a televised press conference at the Club Filipino in San Juan, Metro Manila.
“Sa madaling salita, Noynoy has made it clear to me he wants to carry the torch of leadership,” he further added in his speech.
Roxas said that after several talks with Aquino, they came up with a decision that would help them pursue their “common dream” for change.
“Ito na ang pinakamabigat na desisyon sa buhay ko [This is the biggest decision I've made in my life],” said Roxas who already released several political advertisements ahead of the 2010 polls. He is also set to marry broadcaster Korina Sanchez in October.
“I do this for unity in support for change…if that means somebody has to make a sacrifice, ako na,” he said.
Senator Roxas have not yet clearly specified as to what will his plans for the upcoming election. Will he be the running mate of Noynoy as a Vice Presidential candidate or will seek re-election in the Senate?
The senator’s late father, former Senator Gerry Roxas, was a close friend and political ally of Aquino’s assassinated father, former Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. The older Roxas and Aquino almost went against each other for the 1972 presidential elections, which did not push through when then president Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law.
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