MANILA — The son of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he might seek the speakership of the lower house of Congress, heating up a race for leadership of a legislature dominated by his father’s allies. “It is not about speakership alone, but who is the right person to unite Congress,” he added. A month ago, Duterte said he would resign the presidency if his son became speaker, because there were already three Dutertes in office. He was referring to daughter Sara Duterte, his successor as Davao City mayor, and youngest son, Sebastian, her vice mayor. Sara Duterte is fast becoming a political heavyweight and is being tipped to take over as president in 2022.

Source: National Post July 02, 2019 09:11 UTC