MANILA, Philippines — Malacaang on Wednesday claimed it could not be called political dynasty shouldDavao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio decides to throw her hat for president in the 2022 national elections, considering her father, President Rodrigo Duterte had made known his wishes for his daughter not to run.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said this amid criticism thatthe succession for presidency by another Duterte reeks of political dynasty.
“They are relatives, but a dynasty is perpetration of the same family by choice or because of a willful decision,” Roque said in an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel’s Headstart.
He said that going by t…
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