No to another Duterte term under new draft Charter – Koko

Senator Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III thumbed down on Friday the proposal of the Consultative Committee (Con-Com) to allow President Rodrigo Duterte to seek another term should a federal government system be finalized. "[I] disagree as to allowing President Duterte to run again. That changes the present rules," Pimentel told reporters in a viber message when sought for comment on the Con-com's proposal. Under its draft federal Constitution, Concom said the President and the Vice President may seek reelection, although Malacaang earlier said Duterte has no plans to stay in office "a second longer." READ: Duterte won't stay 'a second longer' as President after 2022 While he oppo...

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