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Dela Rosa says 6 candidates possible in Duterte's Senate slate
Former President Rodrigo Duterte and his two sons, Sebastian and Paolo, are planning to run for the Senate in the 2025 elections.
Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed that her father and brothers intend to vie for Senate seats, potentially forming a "three Dutertes" slate.
Senator Ronald dela Rosa believes as many as six candidates could join Duterte's senatorial slate, including himself, Senator Christopher Lawrence Go, and actor Philip Salvador.
Dela Rosa stated that the former President's popularity could attract support from local government units.
He also added that former President Duterte is physically fit to run for and serve in the Senate.
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Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, and her brothers, Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte and Mayor Sebastian Duterte, are determined to run in the 2025 senatorial elections.
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House Speaker Martin Romualdez affirmed that any qualified Filipino has the right to run for higher office, emphasizing the nation's democratic principles.
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President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated that the Philippines is a free country when asked about the reported Senate bids of former President Rodrigo Duterte and his sons.
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Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero stated that Vice President Sara Duterte's announcement regarding her father and brothers' senatorial bids indicates the early start of political maneuvering for the 2025 midterm elections.
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