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Harry gives up Senate dream as Bato, not Sara, files COC for president
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque stated that he will only pursue his senatorial bid if Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio decides to run for president in the 2022 elections.
He reiterated his appeal to Mayor Duterte-Carpio to join the presidential race, emphasizing his commitment to his previous statement.
However, Duterte-Carpio did not file her candidacy for president, despite calls from her supporters.
Instead, Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa filed his certificate of candidacy for president.
Consequently, Roque has backed out on his Senate bid for 2022 and will continue serving as President Duterte's mouthpiece.
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Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte is seeking reelection as mayor in the May 2022 elections, having filed her certificate of candidacy on Saturday.
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Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has no plans to join PDP-Laban and run for president in the 2022 elections, according to her spokesperson.
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President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed that his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, will not be running for president in the 2022 elections.
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Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa confirmed he received President Rodrigo Duterte's blessing to run for president in the May 2022 elections.
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Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa stated his readiness to withdraw his presidential candidacy, but will seek President Duterte's approval to run against Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio if she decides to run under Lakas-CMD.
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