Follow us for updates
© 2022 reportr.world
Read the Story →

Sara Duterte Hopes to Become Defense Secretary, Spokesperson Says

Putting her at the forefront of PH-China tensions.
by Erwin Colcol
May 11, 2022
Photo/s: Lakas-CMD
Shares

Presumptive vice president Sara Duterte-Carpio hopes to become the next defense chief once her win in the May 9 elections becomes official, her spokesperson said Wednesday, putting her at the forefront of maritime tensions between the Philippines and China.

The daughter of President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to fully cooperate with the administration of former Sen. Bongbong Marcos, who is also leading the presidential race based on an unofficial count of nearly all the votes, her spokesperson Liloan, Cebu Mayor Christina Frasco told ANC.

READ: Solid North, Solid South? How Regions Voted for President, VP

"The vice president-elect has indicated that she would be interested in the Department of National Defense and she's here to fully support the administration of president-elect Bongbong Marcos," Frasco said.

The vice president, whose main function is to replace the president in case of death or incapacity to hold the office, may be appointed as a member of the Cabinet.

Continue reading below ↓

Vice President Leni Robredo was appointed head of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council in July 2016, only to resign five months later following tensions with President Rodrigo Duterte.

Frasco said Duterte-Carpio was very thankful to the Filipino people for coming out in "record numbers" to vote for her as vice president. Currently, the Davao City mayor leads the vice presidential race with over 31 million votes.

"From Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, the voice of the people has been resounding," Frasco said.

"I believe what we can expect in the next six years is a new era of unity where the president and the vice president are going to be working in harmony as that has been their message all along," she added.

Earlier, Duterte said she would push for mandatory military service for all Filipinos aged 18 and above if she wins the vice presidency.

ALSO READ:

From President-Elect to Inauguration, How the Winner Assumes Power

Continue reading below ↓
Recommended Videos

Sara Duterte is Her Father's 'Alpha,' How Far Can She Flex Her Power?

Reportr is now on Quento. Download the app or visit the Quento website for more articles and videos from Reportr and your favorite websites.

Latest Headlines
Read Next
Recent News
With the reopening of several local destinations, this app has never been more timely.
The focus should be on the poor, incoming senator said.
GCash isn't just about paying bills and transferring funds.
You'll need a bigger wallet, incoming BSP gov says.
The news. So what? Subscribe to the newsletter that explains what the news means for you.
The email address you entered is invalid.
Thank you for signing up to On Three, reportr's weekly newsletter delivered to your mailbox three times a week. Only the latest, most useful and most insightful reads.
By signing up to reportr.world newsletter, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.