MANILA, May 11 (PNA) — A Palace official on Monday said continuation of the Aquino government’s reform programs is the primary consideration in choosing the Liberal Party’s bet for the 2016 national polls.
“What is important is that the reforms or the Daang Matuwid that the President has started will continue,” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a statement.
This after he was asked whether President Benigno Aquino’s statement that he is open to supporting an independent presidential candidate would create a problem within LP, his political party.
LP has yet to announce its standard-bearer for the national elections next year.
Aquino, during a chat with reporters who covered his recent US and Canada trip, said the decision on LP’s 2016 presidential bet lies on all members of the coalition.
He said LP’s pick would be announced by June this year. (PNA)