GOVERNMENT officials, who are believed to be running in next year’s elections, on Thursday refused to step down as they defended their activities of meeting people across the country.

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino said he finds no valid reason for him to vacate his post as he was just performing his job of visiting communities outside Metro Manila.

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