MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Realizing that his chances to win the presidency of the Philippines is getting slimmer by the day, Liberal Party and Aquino administration candidate Mar Roxas has thrown in the towel and endorsed Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Dueterte.

In a speech before supporters, the former Interior Secretary was all praises for Duterte, commending the latter’s governance of Davao City as well as his views on federalism.

“The time has come for us to come together as a people and unite behind the candidate most qualified take our nation to greater heights,” Roxas said, as he took off his familiar yellow t-shirt and donned a striped one, signifying his endorsement for Duterte.

Here’s Mar Roxas, in his own words.