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Duterte to daughter Sara: Don't commit the mistake of running for president
President Rodrigo Duterte has advised his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, not to run for president in the 2022 elections.
Duterte explained that the presidency offers no tangible gains, only a sense of fulfillment in serving the people.
He expressed that the position is not suited for a woman, though he did not intend to insult the Filipino people with his statement.
Despite his advice, Mayor Duterte has consistently topped presidential preference surveys.
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Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte Carpio has not yet decided on a potential presidential run in the 2022 elections, Malacañang clarified.
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Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said he will only run for a national post in the 2022 elections if Sara Duterte-Carpio seeks the presidency, despite her father's wishes.
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Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has clarified that a Duterte-Duterte tandem in the 2022 elections is unlikely, as she has informed her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, of her lack of intention to run for the country's top post.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has stated his intention to retire from politics after his term ends in 2022 and expressed reluctance to run for vice president.
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Former Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro believes Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio possesses the qualities to be a very good president.
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