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First Posted 11:39:00 11/20/2009
Filed Under: Eleksyon 2010, Elections, Politics
MANILA, Philippines – The opposition party Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL), led by Ilocos Norte Representative (2nd District) Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. sealed an alliance with the Nacionalista Party (NP) Friday.Marcos, only son of the late president Ferdinand Marcos, is eyeing a senatorial seat in 2010.
In a statement, Marcos said that the alliance was formed based on the advocacy of solving the social problems of the Philippines.
“The joining of forces of the two parties is historic. The KBL was formed with a dream for an orderly Philippine society while the NP was formed by our forefathers to strengthen democracy in the Philippines,” said Marcos in Filipino.
Marcos’ sister Imee, a former congresswoman and KBL secretary-general, said that the upcoming 2010 polls "should no longer involve those who passed away, but should focus on the candidates themselves, according to their qualifications and fitness for public office."
When asked in a chance interview if she was referring to survey top-notcher Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, Imee Marcos said that the statement was not referring to any candidate.
Meanwhile, she said that she expected more candidates and parties to join the NP, saying that it is the "season of frogs."
"There will be more who will join. Politics at this stage is in chaos because there are a lot of frogs who are expected to jump from one party to another,” said Ms Marcos.
The NP is led by it's standard bearer Senator Manny Villar.
Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/nation/view/20091120-237373/Marcos-party-joins-forces-with-Villars-NP
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