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Gibo Teodoro willing to be Sara Duterte’s running mate in Eleksyon 2022
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte met with former defense secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. on Thursday, June 3, fueling speculation about potential 2022 electoral bids.
The three-hour meeting was facilitated by former Camarines Sur congressman Rolando Andaya Jr., who has expressed support for a Duterte-Teodoro tandem.
Teodoro stated that while election discussions took place, both he and Mayor Duterte wish to prioritize national issues such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a subsequent interview, Teodoro offered himself as a potential running mate for Mayor Duterte should she decide to run for president.
He praised her leadership skills, stating she would be a good president and has the ability to unite people.
Teodoro, who previously ran for president in 2010, expressed his willingness to be her vice president.
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