Manila Bulletin
Duterte still against Sara running for president: Maybe some other time
President Rodrigo Duterte remains opposed to his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, running for president in 2022, wanting to shield her from the harsh realities of politics.
Duterte suggested that his daughter should consider a presidential bid at a later time, expressing his desire to spare her from political "vagaries."
He stated that he would rather have either his staunchest critics, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV or Senator Leila de Lima, win the presidency over his daughter.
Duterte explained that he would prefer Trillanes or de Lima to run and win so they could experience firsthand the difficulties and unending criticism that comes with governing the country.
The President clarified that his potential bid for the vice presidency was a tactic to intimidate political adversaries and would only be pursued if it demonstrably benefits the nation.
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