President Rodrigo Duterte welcomes the idea of working with his political rivals for the sake of seeing the country progress.<\/p>\n
The president suggested to set aside political parties and unite for the betterment of the nation.<\/p>\n
\u201cLet us forget partisanship, let us just have partnership,\u201d Duterte said as he opened the Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte-National Executive Coordinating Committee (MRRD-NECC) National Convention at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.<\/p>\n
He stressed that if they continue competing, nothing will happen and that it would be best to just help each other.<\/p>\n
Moreover, for Duterte, it wouldn\u2019t be a big of a deal to work with the supporters of his opponents in the 2016 elections.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf a majority of the people support me, I would appreciate it. Whether you helped me or not, whether you were for Binay, Grace or Mar, I do not care,\u201d the President said, adding that he already won so there is no reason for him to continue dwelling on it.<\/p>\n
Even with this warm approach towards his rivals, Duterte maintained that he will continue his \u201ctough\u201d ways in eradicating corruption and drugs and that they too must adhere to this.<\/p>\n
\u201cI promised there would be no corruption. Many have been affected including our comrades in the party and those who were with us during the campaign. I will repay debt of gratitude but do not be involved in graft and corruption because it won\u2019t help you\u2026with regard to drugs, I said do not destroy my country. Do not destroy our children. They are our only hope,\u201d Duterte said.<\/p>\n
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