Duterte hasn’t endorsed any presidential bet despite meeting with Marcos: Palace


President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and presidential candidate former senator Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. - File photo Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/?p=1573540#ixzz7OWjfIrlD Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook

MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): President Duterte has not endorsed a 2022 presidential candidate, so far, despite meeting over the weekend with former senator Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.

“A meeting did occur between Duterte and [former] Senator Marcos, whether or not this can be interpreted as an endorsement, of course, the President has not endorsed any candidate,” acting Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Kris Ablan said during Friday’s (March 25)Palace briefing.

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