Manila Bulletin
Duterte can run for VP but hasn't made up his mind yet, Palace says
President Rodrigo Duterte is seriously considering a run for vice president in the May 2022 elections, stating he is "sold on the idea."
He expressed this openness during a meeting with PDP-Laban party mates who are encouraging him to seek the vice presidency.
Duterte stated that his potential vice presidential run would be contingent on the elected president being his ally, otherwise, he would be rendered "inutile."
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque stated that it is premature to file a complaint against the President's potential vice presidential bid as he has not made a final decision.
Roque asserted that the Constitution does not prohibit Duterte from seeking the vice presidency.
Poll lawyer Romulo Macalintal believes that while there is no legal impediment for Duterte to run for VP, it would be politically disadvantageous for PDP-Laban.
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