Former National Defense Sec. Gilberto 'Gibo' Teodoro denied discussing politics with Davao City mayor and Presidential daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio when he flew to the city last week.
Teodoro said on Monday, June 7, that the rollout of the 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) vaccines and the reopening of the economy remain among the top priorities of Duterte-Carpio.
Teodoro met with the local chief executive of Davao City on Thursday, June 3, which raised speculations that the two will run together in the 2022 national polls.
"Nakita ko na naka-focus siya sa issues ng public health at pagbubukas kaagad ng ekonomiya, recovery. Walang partisanship, walang partisan politics na nasa agenda niya," Teodoro said during DZRH's Magandang Umaga Pilipinas.
"Very light yung meeting. Of course, may segue sa discussion ng serious issues, pero walang partisan politics na pinag-uusapan. Ni isang tira or isang negatibong salita, wala akong narinig sa kanya kaya lalo akong napahanga," he stressed.
While the two did not discuss politics, Teodoro has expressed his willingness to run as vice-president under Duterte-Carpio if she will seek the presidency in the 2022 elections.
Teodoro believes that Duterte-Carpio is fit to become the next President of the Philippines due to her demeanor and grasp on national issues.
Teodoro also praised Duterte-Carpio for having the potential to unite the country, and providing inspiration to the youth.
"Kaya niyang i-unify ang bansa, may touch siya sa masa, alam niya yung issues, at, kung nagdesisyon siya na tatakbo siya, I am willing and I will be glad na supportahan siya bilang bise presidente," Teodoro said.
Teodoro said that he will return to Davao City in order to receive his second dose of COVID-19 vaccine.
He received his first dose of COVID-19 vaccine during his meeting with Duterte-Carpio in Davao City, which caused a controversy since he resides in the province of Tarlac.
Teodoro explained that he accepted the offer of Duterte-Carpio to get inoculated against COVID-19 in order to help address vaccine hesitancy in the country.
