Leni’s team-up with Mar the ‘longest political courtship’ in years—Recto

The “longest political courtship” in recent years was how a senator described on Monday Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo’s decision to finally agree to run with  the administration’s bet in 2016, former Interior Secretary Mar Roxas.

“This is the longest political courtship in recent years. Good things await those who have the patience to wait,” Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto, a member of the Liberal Party (LP), said in a statement.

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“Leni is the perfect match and a great catch for Mar,” he said.

Recto noted that Robredo is the third Bicolano to join the vice presidential race after Senators Francis “Chiz” Escudero and Antonio “Sonny” Trillanes IV.

Another Bicolano, Senator Gringo Honasan, is reportedly being considered as running mate of Vice President Jejomar Binay, although Honasan had already denied this.

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“Sa unang pagkakataon, mas maraming ‘vice presidentiable’ na magmumula sa Bicol sa taong ito kesa sa bagyo (For the first time, more ‘vice presidentiables’ are coming from Bicol this year compared to typhoons). It is becoming the cradle of VPs. National leaders are becoming its major export. Bicol is punching above its weight,” Recto said.

“Like a sili, the presence of Bicol stalwarts will add spice to the vice presidential contest. As they share the same homeland, I foresee a friendly but fierce contest among kababayans.”

“I wish Sonny, Greg, Leni, and Chiz good luck as they wage the good fight. They, including Alan and Bongbong, are all eminently qualified for the post they are seeking,” he added.

The senator was referring to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who is also running for vice president, and another potential candidate for the same post,  Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

“I am sure that their frank exchange of views and presentation of respective platforms will enlighten the public on the challenges that face the nation, show us the way forward, and elevate the quality of public discourse,” Recto said. JE

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