How quaint his June declaration that he was “resisting” calls of his allies for him to run for vice president and that he planned to “retire” after his term ends. On his post-presidency plans, Duterte didn’t just backtrack, he richocheted. Final answer? FINAL ANSWER? President Rodrigo Duterte makes a surprise appearance at the Comelec to withdraw his senatorial candidacy. Duterte says he’ll retire, then says he’ll run for vice president, then says he’ll retire, then says he’ll run for senator, then says he’ll retire. Here’s the year 2021 in episodes of political melodrama. Then there’s the President who has elevated the lowbrow art of flip-floping to a whole new level. Chalk it up to the pandemic supercharging political statements. But the year 2021 had the public doing double takes more frequently than usual.Ĭhalk it up to 2021 being the year before a presidential election. MANILA, Philippines – Filipinos have long known Philippine politics to be a circus and politicians ready and able to pull off stunning stunts for the sake of ambition.

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