Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — PDP-Laban presidential bet Rodrigo Duterte confirmed on Friday (April 22) that he had met with officials of Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) to seek the religious group’s support in the coming polls.
Duterte, who is also the mayor of Davao City, however clarified that INC gave him no commitments.
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He added that he was the one who wrote to INC requesting for a meeting, so he could present his platform of government: fighting crime, illegal drugs and corruption.
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He also explained his advocacy for a federal form of government, which he said was the key to a lasting peace in Mindanao.
Duterte was with his running mate, Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, as he made the rounds in Cavite.
CNN Philippines’ Kristine de Guzman contributed to this report.
