Magsaysay to run under Binay’s party

Zambales Rep. Milagros Magsaysay. congress.gov.ph photo

MANILA, Philippines—Zambales Representative Milagros “Mitos” Magsaysay announced on Friday that she has joined Vice President Jejomar Binay’s Partido Demokratikong Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Lakas).

Magsaysay, who previously ran under Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats, said in a statement that she joined PDP-Lakas for the midterm elections.

PDP-Lakas has recently joined forces with Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino (PMP) of former president Joseph Estrada to form the United Nationalist Alliance (UNA).

Magsaysay is eyeing a place in UNA’s senatorial slate for 2013.

Lakas-CMD has earlier signified support for Magsaysay even if she runs under PDP-Laban.

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