“Si Inday kinausap ko talaga kagabi. Do not run. Do not ever, ever commit the mistake of running for the presidency,” Duterte says, recalling a recent conversation with the Davao City mayor.
,” Duterte explained.
[Translation: Being a president, you really will not get anything. There is no benefit for you except one thing, which is a sense of fulfillment that you did something for your fellowmen. Aside from that it's empty, it's just all work.] He noted that the only way for the president of the Philippines to gain something from their post is by engaging in corrupt activities. “But is that the life that you want?,” he asked.
Duterte also emphasized that criticisms will always be thrown to Sara if she takes the seat, which he does not want his daughter to experience.Anak kita, maawa ako sayo at alam ko naman hindi ka magpunta ng kalokohan. Sabihin ko sayo ngayon, huwag kang tumakbo. Sinabi ko talaga sa kanya iyon[Translation: You are my daughter; I will feel bad for you because I know you will not do anything bad. I'm telling you now, don't run. I really told her that.
Duterte had previously warned Sara from following his footsteps a few times, stressing that the presidency is not a woman’s job. Currently, the Davao mayor has yet to announce her plans for the 2022 polls.When asked about who his successor could be, Duterte said he sees no one yet. He added that there a few aspirants who he will name when the time comes.
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