From south to north: Duterte gets warm welcome in Pangasinan | Inquirer News

From south to north: Duterte gets warm welcome in Pangasinan

By: - Reporter / @NCorralesINQ
/ 02:52 PM March 02, 2016

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan—It’s as if he were Pangasinan’s favorite son.

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo was warmly welcomed by Pangasinenses during his motorcade here on Wednesday afternoon.

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Residents lined up the streets chanting “Duterte, Duterte,” as the mayor peeped through his car window waving and greeting the people.

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At past 12 noon, Duterte arrived at the Plaza de Lingayen where his supporters waited for him.

The tough-talking mayor reiterated his vow to stop crime, illegal drugs and corruption in government within the first three to six months of his administration.

He also pushed for federalism, not only to end the decades-long secession in Mindanao but to bring progress across the Philippines.

Duterte was accompanied by his running mate Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano.

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The mayor described Cayetano as the man who was instrumental in unveiling the corruption issues against Vice President Jejomar Binay. IDL

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Presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte meets with supporters at the Lingayen Town Plaza, Pangasinan. RAFFY LERMA

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