Posted on 08/24/2021 6:23:41 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has agreed to be the ruling party's vice-presidential candidate, in next year’s elections, the PDP-Laban party said on Tuesday (Aug 24), laying the groundwork for the leader to stay in power beyond his term.
The PDP-Laban party made the announcement ahead of a national assembly on Sept 8 where it is also expected to endorse Mr Duterte’s aide and incumbent senator Christopher "Bong" Go to be its presidential candidate in the 2022 polls.
Mr Duterte is making "the sacrifice" and heeding "the clamour of the people," Mr Karlo Nograles, executive vice-president of the ruling PDP-Laban party, said in a statement.
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Vladimir Putin Part Two???
What do you guys think of Manny Paquiao for prez? Long time fan here.
He’s a great boxer.
‘nuf said?
(I don’t do filipino politics)
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