MANILA: Philippine President Benigno Aquino endorsed long-time ally Manuel Roxas for the country’s 2016 presidential election, saying the interior minister was the best person to advance anti-corruption reforms.
“We choose the one who is certain to pursue the straight and narrow path,“ said Aquino yesterday, alluding to his hallmark anti-graft crusade that he says ushered in unprecedented economic growth in the impoverished nation.
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