Duterte says presidency no job for a woman because of their emotional differences to men.

[Old55]

What do you think? Harmless joke? Truth? Another media troll? 

“There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about.” Oscar Wilde

 

Reuters 1-14-2021

Philippines' Duterte says presidency no job for a woman

MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday declared that the presidency was no job for a woman because of their emotional differences to men, and dismissed speculation that his daughter would succeed him next year.

“My daughter is not running. I have told Inday not to run because I pity (her) knowing she will have to go through what I am going through,” Duterte said at the launch of a highway project, referring to his daughter Sara by her nickname.

“This is not for women. You know, the emotional set-up of a woman and a man is totally different. You will become a fool here. So... that is the sad story.”

The Philippines has had two women presidents, Gloria Macapagal Arroyo from 2001 to 2010 and Corazon Aquino from 1986 to 1992.

Duterte, 75, is notorious for comments often deemed offensive, sexist and misogynistic, but his office typically calls his remarks harmless jokes. He remains hugely popular among female voters in the Philippines.

Daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio, 42, who succeeded him as mayor of Davao City, came top in a recent opinion poll that asked the public to choose a preferred candidate from a list of possible contenders for the 2022 elections.

Two other women, Vice President Leni Robredo and Senator Grace Poe, were hypothetical contenders.

Presidents in the Philippines are allowed only one, six-year term in office. Arroyo’s was longer as she took over from an impeached former president.

Responding to Duterte’s remarks, Cristina Palabay of human rights group Karapatan said women are as capable as men in any job. “What matters most especially when we talk of the presidency and public office is if the interests of the poor majority are upheld,” she said.

Duterte-Carpio has cultivated an image as a reluctant successor as mayor of Davao, where she is hugely popular for showing the same tough, no-nonsense character as her father, who ran the city for two decades.

She is no stranger to presidential duties, serving as first lady because of her father’s annulled marriage.

Duterte-Carpio on Thursday told Reuters said had informed her father she did not intend to run and would not be a late entry as he was six years ago.

“I am not being coy nor am I doing a ‘last-minute’,” Duterte-Carpio said in a text message. “If the whole country does not want to believe (this) then I can’t do anything about it. Not everyone wants to be president. I am one of them.”

She added: “I thank all of them for their trust and confidence in what I can do but my refusal to run for president is not the end of the world.”

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-philippines-duterte/philippines-duterte-says-presidency-no-job-for-a-woman-idUSKBN29J21U

[Old55]

Any idea who's in the running for the position next year?

[Dave Hounddriver]

27 minutes ago, Old55 said:

Any idea who's in the running for the position next year?

There will be Manny people in the running. 

[Gandang Smile]

Sara Duterte is the least woman I can think of. She's actually quite pretty when she remembers to dress like a woman, but her personality is very strong, formidable.

She's more idealistic and even more of a populist than her Dad. 

She would be a better President. Surely better than Manny Pacquiao 

Edited January 15, 2021 by Gandang Smile

[Freebie]

Whether hes seeking attention or making a joke in his usual infantile way, he does the female leaders of the world a disservice.. especially as his country has already had two female Presidents.. not forgetting Angela Merkel, Jacinda Arden , Indira Ghandi Benazhir Buttho...etc etc et al.

 

He only has until May 9th 2022... then perhaps the country can have a president who has more professional communication skills.... but then again, knowing how people get elected here ( singing and dancing shows, plus tins of sardines  and the possibility of blue notes ) its merely a hope only , that things would be better.

[Freebie]

1 hour ago, Gandang Smile said:

Sara Duterte is the least woman I can think of. She's actually quite pretty when she remembers to dress like a woman, but her personality is very strong, formidable.

She's more idealistic and even more of a populist than her Dad. 

She would be a better President. Surely better than Manny Pacquiao 

Best make sure though that there are no Sheriffs in her proximity.

[JDDavao II]

I think we've seen enough of the emotionally delicate male leader recently to conclude that the statement is most like the fluid used to cleanse porcine-type livestock.

 

(Yes, HOGWASH!)

[Mike J]

"No job for a woman".  What does that have to do with his daughter? 

[Old55]

33 minutes ago, Mike J said:

"No job for a woman".  What does that have to do with his daughter? 

How do we know, has anyone checked under the hood? 

Edited January 15, 2021 by Old55

[Shady]

nice thread tags "harmless joke" "simple fact"

So here is a leader who isn't afraid to flex and state his opinion...any opinion. Doubtful the locals can truly appreciate that but I certainly do.