MANILA, Philippines — The possibility of running against President Rodrigo Duterte in the 2022 vice presidential derby does not bother Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III at all.
“If ever I do decide to run, my goal will be to offer what I can to our people,” Sotto said in a text message on Monday when asked if he is ready to run against Duterte should he decide to join the vice presidential race next year.
“Whoever is vying for the same post will have no beget in my resolve,” the Senate leader added.
Sotto has earlier admitted in a television interview that he is thinking of running for vice president.
But in a separate statement to reporters, he said he is “incl…
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