Presidential bid shows Duterte’s split with admin mere politics — Ortega

2026-02-18 - 07:14

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s revelation that she will run for president shows that her break-up with the administration was merely about politics, House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega V said on Wednesday. In a statement, Ortega said Duterte’s criticisms of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appears to be “political repositioning” and not a