We're screwed..... again unless.....
Since June 2016, Duterte has made it clear that he thinks the answer to any big problem is more Duterte. In keeping with this foundational view, he plans to seek the vice presidency in 2022, when his term ends.
Duterte's dynastic ploy is a dismal omen for Philippine economy -
Nikkei Asia
Duterte's latest quote: 'I will run as VP; things are clear now' — Roque | Manila Bulletin
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My personal theory.
Next Congress will have no choice but to "Amend" the constitution to prevent the next President from running as VP (or any National post)
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I'm personally against Duterte, but I also hate the fact that the opposition always win during elections.
Some "continuity" would be nice, sadly that means another President from the South.
exactly.
We need continuity. 6 years is too short for a president. Good or bad, we have to stick with the decision we made in the previous election.
Imagine what will happen to DU30's unfinished projects if his endorsed candidate does not win next year.
If Mar won, I'm sure the Dalian (MRT) trains would be running now (sorry, its the only PNOY project I can think of)
(I always use this as an example)
GMA has a train (with the Chinese)
PNOY has a train (with the Japanese)
DU30 has a subway
Do you really think that Subway will reach NAIA if an opposition wins in 2022?
AFAIK some of those Dalian trains where being used in the MRT during this current administrations term.
Actually most succeeding presidents would usually credit grab most Big ticket/infra projects started by the previous administration.
It was only PNOY that i know of that cancelled more beneficial projects done by his predecessor.
As long as the next president knows the value of the infra/big ticket projects chances are it won't be stopped and he/she would most likely even credit grab in its completion.
i wonder,
meron na bang Presidente na nagpasalamat sa previous President, for the gifts his administration are reaping because of the previous adminstration's foresight?
Last edited by dr. d; August 27th, 2021 at 10:11 PM.