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Vice President Sara Duterte Resigns From Lakas-CMD
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Manila, Philippines - In a surprising turn of events, Vice President Sara Duterte has announced her irrevocable resignation as a member of the Lakas-CMD party. The announcement, made earlier today, has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of the Philippines.
In her statement, Vice President Duterte expressed her gratitude to all the party members for their support and acknowledged the unity that once existed within the party. She emphasized her unwavering commitment to serving the Filipino people and the Philippines, particularly under the leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
"Nothing is more important to me than being able to meaningfully serve our fellow Filipinos and the Philippines — with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr leading the way," Vice President Duterte stated. "Trust that my word, my commitment will be immutable."
Vice President Duterte also took the opportunity to address the issue of political toxicity and power plays, urging all leaders to focus on the work that needs to be done for the betterment of the nation. She called for a legacy of a strong and stable homeland, appealing to the leaders to rise above personal interests and work towards the common goal of serving the Filipino people.
Vice President Duterte's resignation comes as a surprise to many, as she has been an influential figure within the Lakas-CMD party. In addition to her role as Vice President, she also serves as the Secretary of the Department of Education, further highlighting her prominence in the government.
As news of Vice President Duterte's resignation spreads, political analysts and observers are closely watching for any potential impact on the political landscape and the dynamics within the Lakas-CMD party.
Congresswoman Gloria Arroyo Denies Ambitions as Speaker
In a separate statement, former President and former Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo responded to recent changes in the leadership structure of the House of Representatives. She congratulated Deputy Speaker Dong Gonzales on his election as Senior Deputy Speaker in her place.
Former President Arroyo expressed her belief that changes in leadership positions are a natural part of Philippine politics. However, she emphasized the need to prevent these events from leading to early politicking that could dilute the mandate earned by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the UniTeam in the 2022 elections.
Former President Arroyo reflected on her own experience and stated that the relationship between the House leadership and the sitting President has traditionally been closely associated, allowing for the smooth enactment of the President's legislative agenda. She reaffirmed her support for Speaker Martin Romualdez and President Marcos, acknowledging the wisdom in their trusted partnership.
Addressing recent rumors, former President Arroyo clarified her political objectives, which include representing the 2nd district of Pampanga, supporting the legislative agenda of Speaker Romualdez and President Marcos, and using her experience as a former President to assist when called upon.
Former President Arroyo emphasized that her ambitions for the Speakership are no longer part of her political objectives. She called on her Lakas-CMD party members to support Speaker Romualdez in his role and urged against unnecessary politicking that could distract from the important work at hand.
She also referenced American Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman, stating her disavowal of any intentions to seek the Speakership with the quote, "If nominated, I will not run, and if elected, I will not serve."
In her statement, Vice President Duterte expressed her gratitude to all the party members for their support and acknowledged the unity that once existed within the party. She emphasized her unwavering commitment to serving the Filipino people and the Philippines, particularly under the leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
"Nothing is more important to me than being able to meaningfully serve our fellow Filipinos and the Philippines — with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr leading the way," Vice President Duterte stated. "Trust that my word, my commitment will be immutable."
Vice President Duterte also took the opportunity to address the issue of political toxicity and power plays, urging all leaders to focus on the work that needs to be done for the betterment of the nation. She called for a legacy of a strong and stable homeland, appealing to the leaders to rise above personal interests and work towards the common goal of serving the Filipino people.
Vice President Duterte's resignation comes as a surprise to many, as she has been an influential figure within the Lakas-CMD party. In addition to her role as Vice President, she also serves as the Secretary of the Department of Education, further highlighting her prominence in the government.
As news of Vice President Duterte's resignation spreads, political analysts and observers are closely watching for any potential impact on the political landscape and the dynamics within the Lakas-CMD party.
Congresswoman Gloria Arroyo Denies Ambitions as Speaker
In a separate statement, former President and former Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo responded to recent changes in the leadership structure of the House of Representatives. She congratulated Deputy Speaker Dong Gonzales on his election as Senior Deputy Speaker in her place.
Former President Arroyo expressed her belief that changes in leadership positions are a natural part of Philippine politics. However, she emphasized the need to prevent these events from leading to early politicking that could dilute the mandate earned by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the UniTeam in the 2022 elections.
Former President Arroyo reflected on her own experience and stated that the relationship between the House leadership and the sitting President has traditionally been closely associated, allowing for the smooth enactment of the President's legislative agenda. She reaffirmed her support for Speaker Martin Romualdez and President Marcos, acknowledging the wisdom in their trusted partnership.
Addressing recent rumors, former President Arroyo clarified her political objectives, which include representing the 2nd district of Pampanga, supporting the legislative agenda of Speaker Romualdez and President Marcos, and using her experience as a former President to assist when called upon.
Former President Arroyo emphasized that her ambitions for the Speakership are no longer part of her political objectives. She called on her Lakas-CMD party members to support Speaker Romualdez in his role and urged against unnecessary politicking that could distract from the important work at hand.
She also referenced American Civil War General William Tecumseh Sherman, stating her disavowal of any intentions to seek the Speakership with the quote, "If nominated, I will not run, and if elected, I will not serve."
May 19, 2023
