PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Friday endorsed the senatorial bid of actor Robin Padilla and three more candidates who are attempting to win a Senate seat in the May national elections.

In a taped interview with Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, Duterte described Padilla as a "crusader" and "very honest," believing he would play a "critical role" in the Senate once elected.

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