FALSE

The Claim: Duterte favors an Ilocano replacement

Rating: PARTIALLY FALSE

The Facts: Upon the invitation of Ilocano political kingpin Luis “Chavit” Singson, President Duterte went to Narvacan in Ilocos Sur last March 4 to open the Narvacan Farmers Market.

During his speech, Duterte said, “Kaya ibigay ko na lang ito isang buwan aalis na ako sa Malacañan, mamili na kayo kung sinong Ilocano na lider ilagay ninyo doon (In a month, I will leave Malacañan, you choose which Ilocano leader you will put there).”

Strangely, the report from the PCOO (https://pcoo.gov.ph/…/president-duterte-inaugurates…) omitted any references about Ilocanos.

But the remark made by Duterte about choosing an Ilocano was seen that the president prefers his daughter’s running-mate, Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr, to be the president.

Marcos is the only Ilocano among the presidentiables.

Read the full story on The Baguio Chronicle.

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