MANILA – Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio claimed she was already poised for a victory in the 2022 presidential elections until she gave way to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos for the sake of “Uniteam.”
Duterte-Carpio made the remark after Zambales 1st District’s Cong. Jay Khonghun stated last week that the Vice President’s supposed early presidential ambition caused the ongoing political ruckus.
“Unang-una, the presidency of 2022 was mine already. Nanalo na ako sa surveys, lahat ng tao solid na, united na for my candidacy pero I gave it away,” Duterte-Carpio said in an ambush interview over the weekend.
“I felt (at that time) I had to do some other things other than being president of the Republic of the Philippines,” added Duterte-Carpio, who initially filed for certificate of candidacy for Davao City mayor before deciding to run for the vice presidency.
Duterte-Carpio further said it was the House lawmakers’ alleged maltreatment that caused the political chaos.
“Hindi ako ‘yung nagsabi sa kanila na magbukas sila ng investigation or inquiry in aid of legislation that is more like political persecution and harassment of OVP personnel,” she said.
“So, ‘wag nila akong i-gaslight into saying na ako ang dahilan ng kaguluhan na ito. Ang kaguluhan na ito ay nagsimula sa terrorism nila, sa harassment nila, sa threats nila sa mga personnel ng Office of the Vice President,” Duterte-Carpio added.
Duterte-Carpio also said that she will attend the next House hearing on the alleged fund misuse of her office and the Department of Education to accompany her staff who will serve as resource persons./PN
