A UK-based Think Tank has predicted the win of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and her father, President Rodrigo Duterte, in their respective vice-presidential and senatorial bids in the 2022 elections.
According to Fitch Solutions, “the Dutertes should perform well in the upcoming elections, given their strong public support, with Sara a likely favorite for vice president.”
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In a commentary published Tuesday, Fitch Solutions said it expects Duterte-Carpio’s popularity to remain strong in the vice-presidential race.
It said Duterte-Carpio’s toughest opponent would be Senate President Tito Sotto while it expected Sen. Bong Go’s chances of clinching the presidency to improve dramatically with the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan and the president backing him.
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Fitch Solutions further added that the leading candidates for the presidency would continue the president’s policies, especially Go and former Sen. Bongbong Marcos Jr.
It further added that as a former close aide to Duterte during his presidency, Bong Go will likely continue with key policies such as Duterte’s ‘Build, Build, Build’ infrastructure initiative and improving ties with China. (AW)
