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| “Perhaps his political plans will not be included. What is important is the roadmap for his last year in office,” presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said at a press briefing.(Photo by=Simeon Celi Jr./ Presidential Photo) |
[Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] MANILA — President Duterte is not expected to talk about his political plans during his final State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 26, Malacañang said yesterday, PhilStar reported. “Perhaps his political plans will not be included. What is important is the roadmap for his last year in office,” presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said at a press briefing.
Administration allies have asked Duterte to seek the vice president next year, to which he said he was “somehow sold” to the idea of continuing his accomplishments. However, the 76-year-old leader also raised the possibility that he might become “inutile” if his successor is not an ally. Last week, Duterte said his frequent mention of a possible vice presidential bid was just meant to scare off his critics. But he also expressed readiness to seek the post “if it is good for the country.”
Last Wednesday, Roque said Duterte would look back at his last five years in office and focus on the country’s development, social and infrastructure programs, peace and security, and foreign policy. In an interview with radio station dzRH, Roque said the President would also talk about the government’s pandemic response and vaccination program. Yesterday, Malacañang expressed hope that the administration’s priority bills would be passed within the year.
