Despite rumors that Interior Secretary Mar Roxas will slide down as admin’s vice presidential bet to give way for Sen. Grace Poe, the secretary remains to be the top choice of President Aquino II as his successor in 2016.
During an interview on Monday, Aquino supported Roxas for the upcoming elections saying that he has been a valuable member of the Cabinet.
With regards to the rumors, the President found it “strange” for Roxas going down for Poe.
“He has demonstrated quite a wide range of expertise in so many different assignments. He is a valuable member of the Cabinet. He has been a staunch leader of the party even during the days that we are in the opposition. And he has demonstrated the ability to sacrifice. Previously, for instance, when he gave way to me. So all of these traits should point out that he is — to my mind, as far as our coalition is concerned–at the top of the list,” Aquino said.
Aquino added that the Liberal Party will announce the standard bearers for the 2016 polls after his last State of the Nation Address in July.
However, the president did not gave further comments whether he prefers a Poe-Roxas tandem or the other way.
H/T: Inquirer.net; and photo
