DAVAO CITY , Philippines — Halfway through his presidency, President Duterte on Wednesday said he regretted his decision to seek the country’s highest office. Duterte said he has lost enthusiasm to lead the country due to corruption in the bureaucracy. I regretted running for president),” Duterte said in his speech in Cagayan de Oro where he administered the oath of office of newly elected officials. “Mao na si Inday Sara, ‘di nako padaganun (That is why I would not allow Inday Sara to run),” he said. Duterte sacked the entire NPFI board on Aug. 7, 2018, the same day the groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held.

Source: Philippine Star June 13, 2019 16:00 UTC