{"id":51860,"date":"2015-06-15T15:28:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-15T07:28:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=51860"},"modified":"2015-06-15T15:28:00","modified_gmt":"2015-06-15T07:28:00","slug":"duterte-marcos-tandem-in-2016-elections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2015\/06\/15\/duterte-marcos-tandem-in-2016-elections\/","title":{"rendered":"Duterte-Marcos tandem in 2016 elections?"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Davao<\/a>
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte (left) and Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (right) (Facebook photos)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA \u2013 With the national elections nearing, speculations arose that Davao City Mayor Rodrigo \u201cRody\u201d Duterte and possible running mate Senator Ferdinand \u201cBongbong\u201d Marcos Jr. will be joining the presidential and vice presidential races, respectively.<\/p>\n

Rumors came up after Marcos\u2019 appearance in \u201cGikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa,\u201d Duterte\u2019s local weekend television program. Both government officials are strong advocates of federalism.<\/p>\n

Duterte and Marcos, however, have not mentioned any plans of running together, more so seeking higher offices next year. Yet, they disclosed that they will not keep their doors closed.<\/p>\n

Aside from Duterte-Marcos, a Panfilo-Duterte tandem is also being eyed by the public. To this, Duterte could only say that the former senator and police chief can carry \u2018his own banner\u2019 without him as running mate.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is a class by himself, meaning he can run carrying the issues of the day. I\u2019m not needed there anymore\u2026 I said that I really don\u2019t have an ambition [for a national position]… He is a class by himself,\u201d Duterte said in Tagalog.<\/p>\n

Apart from Marcos and Lacson tandems, Interior Secretary Manuel \u201cMar\u201d Roxas and Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Francis Tolentino have reportedly sought for Duterte\u2019s help regarding the coming elections.<\/p>\n

Amidst all the fuss and uncertainty, Duterte reiterates not filing candidacy for presidency in next year\u2019s elections. He also argues that he is no longer in good physical condition to occupy the country\u2019s highest post.<\/p>\n

The Davao City mayor, however, remains active in advancing federalism.<\/p>\n

For the past few months Duterte has been on a nationwide tour, not for a presidential campaign but for a federalism campaign. He continues to seek change in the government\u2019s system to what he believes is a more beneficial one.<\/p>\n

For this, Marcos admires the mayor\u2019s efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cI just follow Mayor Duterte. He is my mentor when it comes to politics,\u201d he said, admitting being a long time fan of the straightforward politician.<\/p>\n

Even if Duterte continues to dismiss speculations about him joining the coming presidential race, reports state that he has been regularly checking presidential preferences survey.<\/p>\n

And according to the latest presidential poll, the mayor has now placed third next to Vice President Jejmomar Binay and Senator Grace Poe.<\/p>\n

Despite topping the list, Duterte claims that he is not convinced enough to run.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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