President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday urges Davao City Mayor Paolo Duterte to “do what is right” on his decision to resign from his post.
The Presidentiable son on Christmas Day announced his resignation and cited “unfortunate events” such as his failed first marriage with his wife, his alleged involvement in illegal drug smuggling, and the recent feud between daughter Isabelle as reasons.
The President said he knew about the resignation on the same day; however, he did not meddle with his eldest son’s decision.
“Sabi ko sa kanya, ‘Ikaw. You are in a position to do what is right. Kung ano lang ang tama sa iyo, gawin mo,” Duterte said in Davao City.
“I never suggested any resignation. Sabi ko, ‘Ikaw, you…’ Siguro ‘yung sa anak niya, ‘yung pictorial at ‘yung — Baka nasaktan din siya noong ‘yung mga insinuation… ‘Let the people decide. But if you think that there is a better [way] to do it, do what is right.” ‘Yun lang,’” the President added.
The vice mayor said he values delicadeza his parents have taught him, so it’s about time he protects his honor and that of his children.
“When I was growing up my parents never failed to remind me of the value of the time honored principle of delicadeza and this is one of those instances in my life that I need to protect my honor and that of my children,” the vice mayor said.
The resignation of a vice mayor will be effective only upon acceptance of the President.
However, it will be deemed accepted if not acted upon within 15 working days, according to the Local Government Code of 1991.
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