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Sara on President Duterte yet to endorse prexy bet: We respect him
President Rodrigo Duterte will not endorse any presidential candidate in Eleksyon 2022, maintaining a neutral stance despite his daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio's vice-presidential bid with Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
Duterte stated in an interview that he had a private conversation with his daughter about politics but declined to discuss its specifics.
While Sara Duterte-Carpio expressed hope for her father's endorsement, she and her team also said they would respect his decision.
The President reiterated his intention to remain neutral unless a compelling reason arises for him to publicly support a candidate.
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