Press Secretary Cerge Remonde stated that Pampanga Gov. Panlilio can be the possible standard bearer of the administration and he believes that the President will support those who aims for the betterment of our country.Aside from that, were also rumors that he will be paired to Isabela Gov. Grace Padaca as her running mate.
The Malacanang signed into the law providing 11.3 billion supplemental budget for the automation of the 20010 elections. According to Presidential Adviser on Political Affairs Gabriel Claudio, its up to the COMELEC if they will adress concerns and ensure that this process is tamper -proof and complies with the law.