‘No,’ I won’t be VP: Escudero tells why he won’t gain from Duterte’s ouster

Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero (left) and Vice President Sara Duterte (right). - File photos from Senate PRIB and official Facebook page of Inday Sara Duterte

MANILA: Vice President Sara Duterte’s ouster will not make him her successor, Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero clarified on Thursday (Aug 22).

Escudero said this when asked in a radio interview if he would assume Duterte’s post should an alleged impeachment bid against her succeed.