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President Duterte willing to offer his resignation if government shifts to federalism

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<div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-top" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div><br/><div class="post-thumbnail"> <a href="http://kickerdaily.com/posts/2016/07/president-duterte-willing-to-offer-his-resignation-if-government-shifts-to-federalism/rappler-10/"><img alt="" src="http://kickerdaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Rappler-1-600x264.jpg" title="Rappler"/></a> <span class="wp-caption-text">Image capture of video by Rappler via YouTube Account </span> </div><br/><aside class="mashsb-container mashsb-main"></aside><ul><li><strong>President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to resign as the chief executive if the government will shift to a federal form of government during his term</strong></li><br/><li><strong>Duterte mentioned that it will be best for the Philippines to copy the French government set up where there’s a president and a prime minister</strong></li><br/><li><strong>Duterte said he is doing his work for love of the country, however, he admitted he is unhappy with the present set-up</strong></li><br/></ul><p>MANILA, President – President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to resign as the chief executive if the government will shift to a federal form of government during his term.</p><br/><p>“Two years, if you have the federal setup, I will resign as President. Three years, sibat ako (I will go). Four years, ay salamat (thanks),” Duterte said.</p><br/><p>Nestor Corrales mentioned in his article for <a href="http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/800481/duterte-willing-to-resign-if-govt-shifts-to-federalism">Inquirer</a> that the Philippine president made the remarks in his speech during an event with the League of Cities and Provinces at Malacañang on Wednesday night.</p><br/><p>Duterte mentioned that it will be best for the Philippines to copy the French government setup where there’s a president and a prime minister.</p><br/><p>“My advice is copy, copy the French setup. We have to because ang Filipino gusto talaga niya mag-boto ng Presidente ‘yan (Filipinos want to vote for their President). Hindi mo kunin sa kanila ‘yan eh (Don’t get that from them),” he said.</p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-middle"><br/><br/></div><br/></div><br/><p>The President said he is willing to offer his resignation as soon as the shift to a federal government is ready.</p><br/><p>“If they can shorten the proceedings, you have a Constitution that’s federal in three or two years, then you have to elect a president. Of course that would automatically, legally mean hindi na ako pwede (I’m not allowed), so I will offer to resign,” he said.</p><br/><p>During the campaign period, Duterte has been very vocal on supporting federalism over the present form of government; saying the system would empower local governments and pave the way for prosperity in the regions.</p><br/><p>In a <a href="http://www.rappler.com/nation/141193-duterte-resign-philippines-federalism">Rappler</a> story by Pia Ranada, it was mentioned that Duterte once again noted during his first State of the Nation Address on July 25 that he is willing to resign if a federal form of government would be adapted.</p><br/><p>Duterte also reiterated the same statement that he would no longer run for President if the system would push through.</p><br/><p>“Ako, nagtratrabaho ako (Me, I’m working). Do not feel short-changed. My will to work is there, but if you’ll ask me if I am happy, I am not,” he said.</p><br/><p>“What’s really pushing me to move is my love for my country,” he added.</p><br/><aside class="mashsb-container mashsb-main"></aside> <center> </center><br/><p><strong><a href="https://blockads.fivefilters.org">Let’s block ads!</a></strong> <a href="https://github.com/fivefilters/block-ads/wiki/There-are-no-acceptable-ads">(Why?)</a></p><br/><p><a href="http://kickerdaily.com/posts/2016/07/president-duterte-willing-to-offer-his-resignation-if-government-shifts-to-federalism/" rel="nofollow">Kicker Daily News</a></p><br/><div class="easy-ads"><div class="easy-ads-lite easy-ads-lite-bidvertiser-bottom" style="display:block;text-align:center;"><ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:block;" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3942681860132668" data-ad-slot="4831328630" data-ad-format="auto"></ins><br/></div><br/></div>

Image capture of video by Rappler via YouTube Account President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to resign as the chief executive if the govern...