DAVAO Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte would remain on leave until President Duterte approves his resignation, Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio said.
The mayor, who was present during the city council special session on Monday, admitted the family, including President Duterte, was aware of the vice mayor’s decision to resign.
Duterte-Carpio said it was discussed the past weeks but it’s up to him “whatever makes him happy for his personal life.”
“Whatever reason I understand where he is coming from,” she added. The mayor said she is with his brother to support him.
“There are things beyond my control. It is not my life. I can only be here for my brother to support him,” she added.
The mayor said she understands the vice mayor in emphasizing “delicadeza and honor”.
Her office, Duterte-Carpio said would take in the staff of the vice mayor.
The vice mayor announced his resignation during the special session on Christmas Day because it is his only chance to thank the councilors, the employees of the Sangguniang Panlungsod, and the people of Davao City.
By rule of succession, Councilor Al-ag will be the acting vice mayor of Davao City.
Vice Mayor Duterte resigned as vice mayor effective Monday, citing recent unfortunate events closely tied to his failed first marriage.
“These among others, include the maligning of my reputation in the recent name-dropping incident in the Bureau Customs smuggling case and the very public squabble with daughter,” he said referring to his daughter Isabelle Duterte by his former marriage to Lovely Sangkula.
“The other person in this failed relationship is incorrigible and cannot be controlled. And I take full responsibility for all that has happened as a result of a wrong decision to many yet at a very young age,” he said.
The vice mayor recently had a squabble with Isabelle over the latter’s posts in her Facebook page accusing the vice mayor of beating a minor.
The relationship between father and daughter was strained that reportedly started when the vice mayor was angered by Isabelle’s choice to enter showbiz instead of finishing her studies. (pna)
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