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https://edition.cnn.com/2021/09/08/asia/duterte-vice-president-nomination-intl-hnk/index.html
I was wondering what his plan was he didnt get the Congress to give change the Constitution and allow him to run for a 2x,
´´Presidential term is 6 years in The Philippines and is only for 1x term that is NON renewable. Or maybe he could not get the support to overturn or change the law? I figured they would write a law allowing a special 1x, 2nd term but my guess is he doesnt want any successor of his to change things too much so he is sticking with 1 term in Constitution but now wants to be the VP and hold the real power with some stooge (he wants his daughter to be President)
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday accepted his party's nomination to run for vice president in next year's election, forging ahead with a plan criticized by rivals as a cynical move to maintain his political power.
Duterte, 76, is barred by the constitution from seeking a second term and his interest in the largely ceremonial post has been dismissed by opponents as a bid to stay in office to avoid potential legal action at home or abroad.
But Duterte, who has always portrayed himself as a reluctant leader, said his decision was driven by love of country.
"It is really because I want to see the continuity of my efforts even though I may not be the one giving direction, I might be able to help," Duterte said.´´´´
I was wondering what his plan was he didnt get the Congress to give change the Constitution and allow him to run for a 2x,
´´Presidential term is 6 years in The Philippines and is only for 1x term that is NON renewable. Or maybe he could not get the support to overturn or change the law? I figured they would write a law allowing a special 1x, 2nd term but my guess is he doesnt want any successor of his to change things too much so he is sticking with 1 term in Constitution but now wants to be the VP and hold the real power with some stooge (he wants his daughter to be President)
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday accepted his party's nomination to run for vice president in next year's election, forging ahead with a plan criticized by rivals as a cynical move to maintain his political power.
Duterte, 76, is barred by the constitution from seeking a second term and his interest in the largely ceremonial post has been dismissed by opponents as a bid to stay in office to avoid potential legal action at home or abroad.
But Duterte, who has always portrayed himself as a reluctant leader, said his decision was driven by love of country.
"It is really because I want to see the continuity of my efforts even though I may not be the one giving direction, I might be able to help," Duterte said.´´´´
