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Duterte-Romualdez tandem for 2022?
President Rodrigo Duterte has previously pledged to support House Majority Leader Martin Romualdez's vice presidential bid in the 2022 elections.
Romualdez expressed honor for Duterte's trust but stated he is keeping his options open for the 2022 elections, with the President's support being a significant factor in his decision.
Romualdez, president of the Lakas-CMD party, is now open to the possibility of running in tandem with Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, whose party Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP) is allied with Lakas-CMD.
He acknowledged that while Sara Duterte is qualified for a national post, they do not want to preempt her final decision on whether to run for president.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque had previously mentioned that Duterte has until October to decide whether to retire from politics or pursue a vice presidential run.
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