Mitos confirms being invited to join Binay coalition

MANILA, Philippines–A Lakas-Kampi stalwart, Zambales Representative Milagros “Mitos” Magsaysay, on Wednesday confirmed that she was invited by Vice President Jejomar Binay to join his senatorial ticket for the 2013 elections.

“Binay got me. Am not sure if there is a formal alliance,” said Magsaysay who is on her third and final term in the House of Representatives.

Magsaysay, a deputy minority leader, is expected to be joined by a former Lakas-Kampi member, Juan Miguel Zubiri, in the Binay coalition.

House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez, Lakas-Kampi vice chair, said he hoped to formalize a political tie-up with UNA for the local elections as well.