Duterte says visibility is not due to prexy bid

By Bot Consultancy (Ben Jason Oñate Tesiorna )

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo dismissed observations that his recent visibility in the national scene has something to do with his presidential bid come 2016.

Despite his constant statement downplaying growing clamor for him to run for president, many still do not believe that Duterte is not interested in running for president considering that he has been very visible in many parts of the country since last year.

Last year, during the onslaught of typhoon Yolanda, Duterte went to the devastated city of Tacloban and other areas in the Visayas to distribute relief goods and cash assistance to the LGUs. Duterte came well ahead of any other other politicians.

Duterte also visited earthquake ravaged areas of Cebu and Bohol to also distribute cash and relief goods.

Last Monday, Duterte was the guest of honor and speaker during the weekly flag-raising ceremony at the Philippine National Police headquarters in Camp Crame.

Duterte also gave the P1 million check, as promised, to members of Task Force Enzo Pastor and Task Force Pivot of CIDG for successfully apprehending the personalities behind the killing of race car driver Enzo Pastor.

Duterte however explained that his mission in going around the country is to push for the federal form of government and not for a presidential bid.

The mayor also downplayed accusation that he is “unpatriotic” for having not heeded to the call of many Filipinos for him to run for president.

Duterte said that whoever is accusing him of that are those who really wanted him to run. He said there are many more Filipinos more suitable for the job. Duterte he simply do not covet the position thus his refusal.

source: Bot Consultancy