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As Sara rejects calls, Duterte thinks Bato has a good shot in becoming next president
President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed that his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, will not be running for president in the 2022 elections.
The President stated that Mayor Duterte has consistently maintained her decision not to pursue the presidency, despite calls from her supporters.
Mayor Duterte has filed her certificate of candidacy to run for her third term as the mayor of Davao City.
President Duterte believes his daughter is still young and may have future opportunities to seek a higher government post.
Additionally, it was announced that Mayor Sara Duterte has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently in isolation.
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