MANILA -- Former Budget secretary Rolando Andaya denied rumors that he is leaving Lakas-Kampi-CMD party.
In a statement Thursday, Andaya, who is gunning for congressman in Camarines Sur, dispelled speculations, saying that he is sticking with the administration party and its standard bearer Gilberto Teodoro.
“I am sticking it out with Gibo and the Lakas party,” he said.
Andaya denied that he has talked to the Liberal Party led by Senator Benigno Aquino III and vice versa.
“I have not sent feelers to the Liberals and none have been sent to me. No offer has been made and none shall be accepted. I am happy where I am now,” the former Palace official said.
“Although it is becoming fashionable to don new party colors as we head towards the homestretch of the campaign, I will not change mine,” he added.
Andaya believed that Teodoro is the best candidate for presidency.
“Even if everything will be changed in this election - survey numbers, loyalties and political alignments, and even the direction where the political wind blows - but one thing remains constant: Gibo remains the best man for the job,” he said. “And for as long as he is then I will remain by his side.” (Jill Beltran/Sunnex)