With the 2016 elections being divisive than in previous years, a break from the tension is a welcome respite.
Sebastian Duterte, youngest son of the controversial presidential candidate Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte posted a photo of himself with his father’s rival for the presidential seat, Senator Miriam Defensor Santiago.
The photo of the young Duterte together with the Iron Lady of Asia was posted on the son of the Davao City Mayor’s official social media (Facebook) account of hours before the last leg of the PiliPinas Debates 2016.
Hello Senator MDS. I feel so lucky that i had the chance to have a picture with you. To my surprise, you even went over…
Posted by Sebastian Duterte on Saturday, April 23, 2016
During the first leg of the PiliPinas Debates, the tough-talking Davao City Mayor had nothing but respect for Senator Defensor-Santiago, who seemed to reciprocate the respect. This was also true for the third and last leg of the PiliPinas Debates 2016 (April 24, 2016).
Third face-off: Duterte and Santiago. #PiliPinasDebates2016 #Halalan2016
Posted by MANILA BULLETIN on Sunday, April 24, 2016
Sebastian Duterte had nothing but praises for the rival of his father in the national elections. He shared his admiration for Senator Santiago and asked her to give his father the fight of a lifetime.