Councilor Erik Miguel Espina announced that he will be spearheading an effort to support and convince Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte to run for Senator. / Morexette Erram
Cebu City Councilor Erik Espina announced that he will be spearheading a group to convince presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio to run in the 2019 national elections.
Espina said they are aiming to gather at least 1 million votes for the lady mayor.
He added that any individual, regardless of their political affiliation, is open to join their efforts.
Espina also described Sara as an instrument of a “localized” peace talks.
“Let’s start here in Cebu. This is the first in the country,” he said.
President Rodrigo Duterte, however, denied rumors that his daughter will seek for a position in the national government.