Marcos on Dutertes’ reported Senate bid: ‘It’s a free country’

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. (L) and former President Rodrigo Duterte.  (Official facebook pages of Bongbong Marcos and Rody Duterte)

MANILA, Philippines — “It’s a free country,” President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday in reaction to the reported plan of former president Rodrigo Duterte and his two sons to seek a Senate seat in the 2025 midterm elections.

“They’re allowed to do whatever they want. I really have no reaction to it; besides, it’s still early,” added the President.

Vice President Sara Duterte, who recently left the Marcos’ Cabinet, announced that her father and brothers, Davao Rep. Paolo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, will run for senator in 2025.

Sebastian Duterte is also eyeing the presidency in 2028, Vice President Duterte added.

“We’re talking about 2028, dami pa pangyayari between now and 2028. And the only real situation will become clear sa October, sa filing,” said Marcos.