Manila Bulletin
Duterte's wish for 77th birthday: Honest 2022 elections
President Rodrigo Duterte's birthday wish is for a clean, fair, and honest national and local elections to be held on May 9.
Acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar stated that Duterte emphasizes the importance of a peaceful transfer of power as part of his legacy.
Duterte previously expressed that it would be his highest honor to hand over the country's leadership to his successor.
He has also mentioned that he has started packing his belongings in Malacañang, anticipating the transition of power in June.
Over 65 million Filipinos are expected to vote in these elections, which will be the first to occur under pandemic conditions.
Andanar also extended birthday wishes for Duterte's good health, both physically and mentally, to continue serving the Filipino people.
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