By Junex Doronio
MANILA — Short of saying that his daughter is a liar, former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has rebuffed Vice President Sara Duterte for announcing that he and his two sons — Davao City Rep. Paolo “Pulong” Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte — will be running for senator in 2025.
“Maniwala kayo kay Inday? I-jamming ka niyan nang husto… Saan ka nakakita, tatay dalawang anak magtakbo [sa Senado]… Wag kayong kumagat kay Inday kasi ‘yan si Inday kagaya ko rin ‘yan,” the Duterte patriarch quipped.
Political pundits told Maharlika NuMedia that it was only a bluff when VP Sara claimed that it’s Baste who’s gunning for the presidency in 2028.
“Si Inday pa rin ang tatakbo pagka-presidente sa 2028,” they chorused.
On Sunday (30 June 2024), Duterte told reporters in Tacloban City not to believe his daughter’s statement about his supposed political plans.
He admitted that it would be “bizarre” if he were to be in the Senate alongside Pulong and Baste.
“Anong gagawin namin sa Senate…Anong gagawin namin doon?” Duterte said.
(el Amigo/mnm)
