Duterte family announces Senate run for Rodrigo, Paolo, Baste; Marcos Jr. says it's a free country
Vice President Sara Duterte announced Tuesday that former President Rodrigo Duterte and his sons Paolo Duterte and Sebastian 'Baste' Duterte will run for Senate seats in the 2025 midterm elections.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. responded Thursday by stating it is a free country where individuals are allowed to pursue their political ambitions, emphasizing that any reactions can wait until closer to the filing period in October.
Sara also revealed during an interview that her mother advised Baste to seek the presidency in 2028 and hinted at a possible return to Davao City as mayor.
The Duterte family's political ambitions include Baste leading anti-Marcos Jr. rallies and Paolo currently serving as representative of Davao City's 1st District.
Former presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo described three Dutertes running in 2025 as 'a political storm that their detractors will not be able to contain or survive.'
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