Now that Presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte is choosing his incoming cabinet members, he clarified that no one had influenced him in his decision pertaining to the possible member of his Cabinet . He added that he never consult anybody, that he will listen but still he will decide on his own.
“Ako lang. I never consulted anybody… I do not consult anybody. Nakikinig ako sa kanila, but I decide. I do not take into consideration friendship,” Presumptive President Rodrigo Duterte said.
In an interview, Duterte is choosing the country over friendship. Just recently Pastor Apollo Quiloboy who is known to be one of his good friends who supported him in his campaign during the last election. Quiloboy was reportedly disappointed with Duterte's decision because of the incoming cabinet members that have not been properly chosen.
“Let me be very clear, my friendship with my friends ends when the interest of the country begins. I would as much as possible make you happy if you are my friend, but I will not allow anybody to color my decisions in government. From now on it is always the interest of the Republic of the Philippines period,” Duterte said.
“Lahat ng suporta sa akin, lahat ng tulong. That’s my statement. I’m sorry,” he added.
Quiloboy was Duterte's long time friend, he actively helps Duterte during his campaign and even provided private plane for Digong. According to Abi Mike, Quiloboy's spokesman, Quiloboy was saddened about the transition and selection team that Duterte formed in preparation for his presidency.
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