Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter and political heir yesterday bolted from the powerful coalition she had led since 2019 in what could be a prelude to her own run for the country’s presidency or vice-presidency under the wing of former president Gloria Arroyo.
In a handwritten note, Ms. Sara Duterte-Carpio said she was resigning as chairman of Hugpong ng Pagbabago (Caucus for Change).
“My support will always be with you, and I will always be grateful for all the things you have taught me,” she said.
Later in the day, she was sworn in as a cadre of Mrs. Arroyo’s political party, Lakas (Strength).
Its president Martin Romualdez said: “I am confident that with Mayor Sara’s exceptional brand of leadership, she can help our party chart a new course that will ensure a brighter tomorrow for our children and the next generation.”
This story is from the November 12, 2021 edition of The Straits Times.
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