The tough-talking mayor of Davao City and presidential bet Rodrigo Duterte reacts to son Paolo Duterte, who is supporting senator senator Chiz Escudero for vice president instead of his father’s running mate, senator Alan Peter Cayetano. He said that his son is old enough to make his own decisions.
In a media interview which was posted by a Facebook user named Richard Reyes, Rodrigo Duterte said that his son, the Davao City Vice Mayor is free to chose his own candidate, adding that he is not under his control.
“He is the vice mayor of the city of Davao, although he is my son I cannot control him nor his politics. He is free to choose his own candidate,” he was quoted saying.
The 71-year-old Mayor commended also his son’s decision to choose his own candidate. He said that he doesn’t see any conflicts with Paolo Duterte’s endorsement of vice president.
“It is his own politics, he is not under my keep, he is already 47 years old and as a vice mayor, it’s good for him to choose his own, good riddance,” he added.
It was March 31, 2016 when the elder Duterte announced his support for Chiz Escudero, saying that he has significantly helped the city through a number of infrastructures and as well as scholarship programs.
In an article published by Sun Star, the vice Mayor admitted that his decision would counter the party of Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod, a local party which was founded by his father. However, he assured that it will not cause conflicts.
Paolo Duterte also said that it his personal choice and the members of the party can be assured that his choice of Vice President will not affect his support to the local candidates and the members.
Watch the interview below:
https://www.facebook.com/richard.reyes.3304673/videos/vb.100000182746682/1291140167568729/?type=3&theater