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Duterte's latest quote: 'I will run as VP; things are clear now' --- Roque
President Rodrigo Duterte announced he will seek the vice presidency in Eleksyon 2022 to continue his administration's fight against illegal drugs, criminality, and insurgency, stating, "Gusto talaga ninyo? Oh, sige, tatakbo ako ng bise presidente."
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles confirmed Duterte accepted the nomination as the vice presidential candidate of the ruling PDP-Laban party, stating Duterte "agreed to make the sacrifice and heed the clamor of the people."
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque asserted that Duterte's motivation for running for vice president is his "unfinished business" with the problems of illegal drugs and corruption.
Roque also shared that Duterte had a supposed moment of clarity, stating, "Things are clear now, I will run as vice president."
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte revealed a supposed private agreement between President Duterte and Senator Bong Go to run for vice president and president, respectively, in the May 2022 elections.
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President Rodrigo Duterte initially accepted the nomination of the PDP-Laban party, led by Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, to run for vice president in the 2022 elections.
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President Rodrigo Duterte stated he will run for vice-president in the 2022 elections, believing that only one Duterte will seek national office.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed his bid to run for vice president in the upcoming May 2022 elections.
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Retired Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes believes President Duterte's decision to run for vice president in the May 2022 elections is primarily motivated by a desire for self-protection, fearing prosecution by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes related to the war on drugs.
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Senator Panfilo Lacson and Senate President Vicente Sotto III remain unfazed by President Rodrigo Duterte's decision to run for vice president in the 2022 elections and are firm in their own plans to seek higher office.
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