Duterte says running for vice president is a ‘good idea’

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. - AP

MANILA (Bloomberg): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said running for vice president next year is "a good idea, ” his strongest comments yet indicating he may look to stay in a top leadership position after his single term ends.

"There are a lot of people pushing me to run for vice president, ” Duterte, 76, said in a speech on Wednesday.

"It’s a good idea I think, particularly if we talk about the drug problem.”