Duterte’s Verdict?: Bongbong Marcos to be President as fast as When He was Cheated in the 2016 Election

President Rodrigo Duterte was not joking when he told Gov. Imee Marcos that he will pass the presidency to Bongbong Marcos. In fact, the alliance of Binay, Honasan, Marcos, and Duterte knew this all along even before the election. Although at that time, no one ever thought that VP Leni Robredo would win against Marcos. It was just very obvious that the direct tampering of the server made the almost one million votes lead of Marcos disappear in favor of the questionable Vice President in the 2016 election. Now, Duterte is true to his word of giving up the highest power of the land to Marcos. He hints that he will be President as fast as when he was cheated.

The Presidential Spokesperson’s Confirmation

As soon as Marcos wins his case against Vice President Leni Robredo, President Duterte ‘will make true his word’ to step down, says Malacañang.  He will likely resign, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. This was the logical “conclusion” one would make from the recent the President’s statements that he was ready to resign if the ideal leader will take his place in Malacañang.

Likely Successors

President Duterte has always been open about his admiration for and close friendship with Marcos. The latter is the namesake of the late President Ferdinand Marcos. The President said on Tuesday, August 14, that he would step down if someone like Marcos or Senator Francis Escudero were next in line. However, even before the election, the President already said that if he wins as President, he will turn over the Presidency to Bongbong Marcos. At that time, Marcos was a sure winner for the Vice Presidency until a direct tampering activity was obvious in the data collected by the country’s IT experts.

Constitutional Leader

Escudero, who ran alongside Sen. Grace Poe, conceded defeat in 2016. He is a member of the Senate majority. Marcos, meanwhile, is in the middle of an election protest against Vice President Robredo. He accused her of cheating in 2016. In a speech hinting at resignation in May, Duterte told government officials and congressional leaders: “Anyway I really want to resign from office. Between the two preferred successors of Duterte, only Marcos has constitutional rights to take over through his protest. However, Robredo can be impeached with either House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo or Senate President as the temporary replacement until Marcos is declared the real winner of the 2016 VP race.

The Supreme Court is the Key on the Election Protest

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The PET, the body that will decide whether or not Marcos is the rightful vice president, is the Supreme Court. It sits as an electoral tribunal. The SC is currently composed of 5 Duterte appointees out of 15. By 2022, 13 out of 15 will be his appointees. Marcos currently petitions the PET for Associate Justice Benjamin Caguioa to inhibit from is election protest. He said that he is biased all throughout as Pnoy’s appointee. At the moment, a new Supreme Court Chief Justice is about to emerge. If a pro-Marcos head magistrate will be appointed, there’s a big chance for him to unseat Robredo. As promised, Duterte will give way to Marcos like lightning. Just like when his father was buried at the Heroes’ Cemetery while the opposition was sleeping.

Bongbong will be President before 2022

The current developments are actually leaning towards the realization of a prophecy. Bong, bong, bong…hail the pearl of the orient. A new leader has emerged with his name sounding like a bell, it was written. This is believed to be the era where no one can block the progress of the Philippines. Truly, the country will be great again. Thanks to President Duterte.