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Ong narrates how Moreno convinced him to run as his VP: 'Tumanggi ako sa kanya. Okay na ako dito, ayoko ng gulo. Tumawag siya ulit, kahit tumanggi ako.' Ong was initially in Moreno's senatorial slate then was asked to be VP. | via WATCH:
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Ong on why's running for VP: Bakit ako pumayag, nakita ko yung mga doctor nag-iiyakan. Nagmamakaawa mga nurse, never ko nakitang umiyak 'yan. Iyak nang iyak, hingi nang hingi ng tulong.... Ito na opportunity, sino ba ako para tumanggi? | via
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Moreno on why he chose Ong as his VP: Says, while in normal times, big politicians would be a boost to a presidential bid, 'we are in an abnormal time, we need some measures, [to] make decisions that can address our challenges today.' WATCH:
So is Ong a sincere candidate if he says he doesn't mind losing? 'Baka puwedeng saling-pusa na lang ako... Okay lang sa akin matalo, basta manalo siya (Isko Moreno).' Note that if the president dies or resigns, the top job will go to the vice president. | via
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Asked by if he is only a Duterte "rebranding," Moreno answers: "I can work with anybody…. It is not about the person alone. It is about the opportunity to serve…. I respect President Rodrigo Roa Duterte being the President." |
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Moreno and Ong lay out some of their COVID-19 response plans. These include providing enough vaccines, medicine, equipment; supporting health workers financially; making tests accessible; addressing livelihood of Filipinos amid the pandemic. WATCH:
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