Malacañang on Tuesday welcomed the announcement of Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to join next year’s race for the vice presidency, saying having more candidates would be beneficial to voters.

Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said the now five-way race among Senators Marcos, Francis “Chiz” Escudero, Antonio Trillanes 4th and Alan Peter Cayetano and Camarines Sur Rep. Leni Robredo offers voters a wide range of choices.

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