Manila Bulletin
VP finds funny that revolutionary gov't supporters turn to her after Duterte snub
Vice President Leni Robredo has expressed no interest in participating in the establishment of a revolutionary government, a move being pushed by supporters of President Duterte.
Robredo's spokesperson, Barry Gutierrez, stated that the pro-Duterte group should not count on the Vice President to lead their cause, emphasizing that the proposal is illegal.
The Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte-National Executive Coordination Committee (MRRD-NECC) proposed forming a revolutionary government led by President Duterte until December 31 to accelerate the shift to federalism.
President Duterte himself has denied any affiliation with the MRRD-NECC, stating he does not know them and is not involved in their activities.
The MRRD-NECC indicated that if President Duterte refused their proposal, they would consider the constitutional succession plan, which would involve Vice President Robredo as the next in line.
Robredo found it "laughable" that the MRRD-NECC turned to her after being snubbed by President Duterte, stating she is a "constitutional successor, not unconstitutional, extraconstitutional successor."
She further rejected the proposal, stating, "They should not include me because I will never be part of something illegal."
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Malacañang described the proposal of a pro-Duterte group to establish a revolutionary government and adopt a new federal constitution as "strange and incomprehensible."
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President Rodrigo Duterte has denied any involvement in the proposed revolutionary government, stating he is unaware of the proponents and has no interest in such changes.
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President Rodrigo Duterte has denied supporting a revolutionary government, stating he does not know the group pushing for it.
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President Rodrigo Duterte maintains his stance that there is no necessity for a revolutionary government during his current term.
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Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana wants an investigation into the pro-Duterte group, Mayor Rodrigo Roa Duterte - National Executive Coordinating Committee (MRRD-NECC), for pushing an illegal and unconstitutional revolutionary government.
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