By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa said on Thursday (27 June 2024) that no one can stop former President Rodrigo Duterte from running for the Senate, especially when it comes to “matters of national interest.”
“I think he’s open to any possibility. He’s open. But, considering his age, he should be resting. However, you cannot stop him, especially when it comes to matters of national interest,” Dela Rosa said when asked about Vice President Sara Duterte’s announcement that three Dutertes would be running for Senate.
Dela Rosa mentioned that he met with the former president two weeks ago, but they did not discuss these matters.
The Vice President previously disclosed that the former president, Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte, and Davao City First District Representative Paolo Duterte will seek Senate seats in the 2025 midterm elections.
The senator emphasized that there is no prohibition against the three Dutertes running for the Senate simultaneously.
“There is no prohibition against that. Anybody who is eligible and qualified to run for the Senate is welcome. It’s possible,” Dela Rosa responded when asked if the Dutertes were serious about running at the same time for Senate seats.
(el Amigo/mnm)
