President Duterte has finally agreed to run for vice president in next year’s elections, in a move praised by allies but derided by critics as a “mockery” of the Constitution.
The ruling PDP-Laban confirmed the development yesterday, with one of its officials even calling the President’s decision a “sacrifice.”
“It’s a go for PRRD (President Rodrigo Roa Duterte) to run for VP (vice president) in 2022,” PDP-Laban president and Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said in a text message to The STAR.
Party executive vice president and Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Duterte made the “sacrifice” to sustain the administration’s policies.
He said Duterte’s decision was also prompted by “popular calls” from the party’s regional, provincial and barangay councils seeking a transition of leadership that would guarantee continuity of programs like the fight against terrorism, corruption, insurgency and illegal drugs.
“President Rodrigo Roa Duterte agreed to make the sacrifice and heed the clamor of the people and accepted the endorsement of the PDP-Laban party for him to run as vice president in the 2022 national elections,” Nograles said in a statement.
Speaking to One News, Nograles said Duterte expressed readiness to run for vice president during a meeting with PDP-Laban officials last Monday.
“During the meeting, the President himself categorically said that he is accepting the endorsement,” the Cabinet secretary said.
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