Duterte's 'designated survivor' remark gets more flak

A NUMBER of lawmakers believe that Vice President Sara Duterte's 'designated survivor' joke was in poor taste.

A NUMBER of lawmakers believe that Vice President Sara Duterte's 'designated survivor' joke was in poor taste.Duterte jested that she was assigning herself 'designated survivor,' when she announced that she was not attending the third State of the Nation address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on July 22.

'When she makes such remarks, it prompts us to ask: What message is she trying to convey? Is she attempting to influence public opinion, divert attention from critical issues, or create controversy? As a high-ranking official, her words should foster unity and provide clear, constructive direction for the nation,' said Davao Oriental Rep. Cheeno Miguel Almario.

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