President Rodrigo Duterte says he’s reluctant to run for vice president next year, adding he’s ready to retire.
perpetuate yourself in power. So magreresist ako,” the President said.
[Translation: It’s a difficult situation Pastor because I will be retiring, and I will be the one to choose the candidate for president. If we win, they will just say it’s to perpetuate myself in power. So, I am resisting.] Duterte said he plans to spend his retirement in Davao City, where he served as mayor for many years before becoming president.
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