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And here we thought he was sure about taking the plunge.

“In his speech during the Rotary Club assembly on Patriotism, Leadership, and Federalism which was attended by representatives from various sectors at the Baguio Convention Center earlier this week, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said something that indicated that he may not be running for president after all,” reports Zaldy Comanda in Manila Bulletin.  

Duterte was quoted as saying, “I have served as Congressman, mayor and vice-mayor of Davao City. I am old, I have served enough and I do not have millions to wage a nationwide campaign.”

The report noted: “Duterte’s statement runs counter to a statement that he made in Pangasinan also earlier this week where he confirmed that he was running for the presidency.”

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The report further pointed out: “Duterte clarified that his attendance in events in the different parts of the country has nothing to do with the presidential race but to push for federalism as an alternative form of government, especially if the proposed Bansangmoro Basic Law will not be approved.”

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