Binay leaves PDP-Laban to form new party

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Vice President Jejomar Binay is forming a new political party for his 2016 presidential bid, leaving the fragmented Partido Demokratiko ng Pilipinas-Laban party (PDP-Laban) to which he belonged. The former Makati mayor and now vice president said his new party, which is yet to be named, is open to anyone willing to join, especially PDP-Laban members. Among those he’s eyeing as a party mate is boxing legend and Sarangani Representative Manny Pacquiao. Binay also said he’s considering as running mate popular actress Batangas Governor Vilma Santos, but conceded it’s too early to tell.

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