6 on June 16, Philippine President Duterte said in a speech that it would be a "good idea" for him to run for vice president after his presidential term ends next year. It was Duterte's most explicit response yet on whether he would seek the vice presidency. "Many people have recommended me to run for vice president. I think it is a good idea, especially if we also have to solve the drug problem."
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's file photo source: Philippine Dragon Network
However, he said that the Vice President In fact, it is just "a withered flower waiting for another one", and also expressed that "I hope to have a good rest after a difficult term."
Philippine President Duterte’s six-year term will end in June 2022. According to the Philippine Constitution, he cannot continue to be re-elected, but he can hold other political positions after leaving office. Duterte's Democratic People's Power Party of the Philippines passed a resolution last month urging Duterte to seek the vice presidentship in 2022.
It is reported that the Philippines’ presidential and vice-presidential elections are held separately, but analysts believe that if Duterte runs for vice president, it will not only improve the chances of his designated successor being elected president, but also protect him from legal accountability or liability after leaving office. Liquidated by political opponents.
Duterte also said that he has promised to give way to Romualz, the nephew of former first lady Imelda and current congressman, if he intends to run for vice president.
However, polls last quarter showed that the most popular candidate for the new president is Duterte’s daughter Sarah, who is the mayor of Davao City.
Source: Lianhe Zaobao, Philippine World Journal
Editor: Zhong Shuangxia
