Manila Bulletin
Palace downplays Duterte's 'choose an Ilocano leader' remark: 'He loves to horse around'
Malacañang clarified that President Rodrigo Duterte is not endorsing any presidential candidate, despite a recent joke about choosing an Ilocano successor.
Acting presidential spokesperson Martin Andanar stated that the President had previously said he would only support a candidate if there was a compelling reason.
Andanar described Duterte's comment about an Ilocano leader as a playful remark, characteristic of the President's humor.
The President made the joke during the inauguration of the Narvacan Farmers Market in Ilocos Sur, suggesting voters could choose an Ilocano leader from his Cabinet.
Duterte noted that most of his Cabinet members were from the Ilocos region.
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President Rodrigo Duterte urged Ilocanos to choose their preferred Ilocano leader in the upcoming May 9 elections.
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Acting presidential spokesperson and Communications Secretary Martin Andanar clarified that his recent statement regarding President Rodrigo Duterte's potential endorsement of a presidential candidate was based on his instincts.
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