Manila Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso gamely answered questions from netizens on Friday, particularly about his alleged gambling problem, the reason why he is running for president, and his expectations as a presidential candidate.<\/p>\n
Domagoso officially announced on Wednesday, Sept. 22, his presidential bid with cardiologist and social media personality Dr. Willie Ong as his running mate.<\/p>\n
In an interview on ANC with Karen Davila, Domagoso was asked about his alleged gambling problem.<\/p>\n
Hindi, did I play in casino? Yes. Did I play in the streets? Yes. Have I been playing since Im young? Yes, but am I a gambler? No, Domagoso said.<\/p>\n
Under Presidential Decree No.1869, government officials and employees are not allowed to play and gamble in casinos.<\/p>\n
Did I go to the casino when I was a mayor? No, because there is a policy made by President Duterte bawal lahat ang mga taong gobyerno sa casino (All government officials are not allowed in casinos).<\/p>\n
Im no angel, but I guarantee you, Im no demon, he added.<\/p>\n
Domagoso also said he was expecting brickbats after he announced his presidential bid.<\/p>\n
Well, were expecting a lot of things. Its going to be the turbulent months of my life but as far as Im concerned, bakit naman biglang magkakaron ng (Why all of a sudden there would be) revelation, after what? 23 years of public service without any corruption charges against me or filed against me? proven against me?, he said.<\/p>\n
Then all of a sudden I became a Mayor and tried my best and excelled in my work then nung tatakbo akong presidente may kaso ako? (Then when I decided to run for president, there are now charges against me?), he added.<\/p>\n
Domagoso said he is running for the highest position in government because he believes that the current situation of the country must not continue.<\/p>\n
This thing cannot continue whatever we are now, this must not continue. We have to offer other alternatives in addressing COVID-19, he added..<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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