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PRRD shuns suspicion of using public funds for 2022 prexy bet
President Rodrigo Duterte stated that he is not endorsing any presidential candidate in the upcoming Eleksyon 2022 to avoid any perception of using government resources for political campaigning.
However, he expressed his support for his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, in her vice presidential bid.
The President mentioned that he has to support his daughter regardless of their party dynamics because she is his child.
Duterte also indicated that he wanted to endorse certain senatorial candidates but chose not to name them to prevent potential violations with the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
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President Rodrigo Duterte declared his neutrality in the Eleksyon 2022 presidential race and stated he is not bent on endorsing any candidate.
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Poll spokesperson James Jimenez stated that the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has no rules preventing President Rodrigo Duterte from endorsing a presidential candidate.
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Malacañang believes President Rodrigo Duterte's endorsement of a presidential candidate could significantly impact the upcoming elections.
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