Duterte-backed PDP-Laban wing watches Sara Duterte 'with keen interest' Halalan2022
MANILA — A faction of the PDP-Laban backed by President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday it was watching his daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio "with keen interest," days away from a deadline to change candidates for next year's presidential election.
"PDP-Laban watches with keen interest the developments on Sara Duterte's decision to withdraw her certificate of candidacy for Davao City Mayor, especially considering the public support she enjoys," said Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi, leader of the party faction backed by the President. The Philippines will hold elections in May 2022 for positions from the level of president down to governors, mayors and local officials. The window for changing candidates closes on Nov. 15.Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa, standard-bearer of the Duterte-backed PDP-Laban wing, earlier said it would be "better" if the President's daughter sought the No. 1 job in his stead. Dela Rosa's running-mate Sen. Christopher Go on Tuesday hinted at possible changes in the party's 2022 plans.
"Gustuhin ko man pong magsilbi sa inyo bilang bise presidente dahil sa kagustuhan ng mahal na pangulo, kailangan ko pong umiwas. Malalaman n’yo po ‘yan sa mga darating na araw," he added. Analysts say it is crucial for Duterte to have a loyal successor to shield him from possible legal action from his anti-narcotics drive, which is being investigated by the International Criminal Court.
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