MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has resigned from the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) to be an 'independent' lawmaker, citing differences with the party over foreign policy directions.
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino has resigned from the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino to be an 'independent' lawmaker, citing differences with the party over foreign policy directions. Tolentino on Monday wrote to Sen. Robinhood Padilla, the new PDP president, to inform him of his decision to leave.Padilla on July 25 asked Tolentino to step down as PDP member so he can attend to his added duties as Senate majority leader.
Tolentino added that the PDP's 'inclination on bilateral dialogue concerning these matters, while having merit, may not fully align with the principles established by the Arbitral Ruling and might weaken our position in the international .''This approach might not adequately protect the rights and livelihoods of our fishermen, the bravery of our soldiers, and acknowledge the critical role of our international allies,' he said.
Quits PDP Over Foreign Policy Differences
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