Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio on Monday said President Rodrigo Duterte knew that Presidential son Paolo Duterte would resign as city vice mayor. “Yes, the President knew beforehand that the vice mayor will resign,” she told reporters following his brother’s resignation. Sara, however, declined to comment on what the President’s reaction was when he knew about Paolo’s resignation. Though the city council approved Paolo’s resignation, Sara said only the Office of the President could accept his resignation. Asked if the President would accept Paolo’s resignation, she said, “That question is best directed to President Duterte.”She said she would continue to support his decision to resign.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 25, 2017 07:12 UTC