MANILA, Philippines – Allies of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will most likely join the multi-party administration coalition led by the ruling Liberal Party (LP).
Budget Secretary Florencio Abad, a leader of the ruling party, has told reporters that they are expanding the planned coalition to include the National Unity Party (NUP).
“Yes, we are talking to NUP leaders. The beauty of NUP is that it has no candidate for senator, so we will have another political group supporting our senatorial ticket,” he said.