President Rodrigo Duterte, who was said to be considering Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar as one of his senatorial bets, appeared to have changed his mind.

"Manghinayang ako 'pag tumakbo ka ng senador at manalo ka naman (It would be regretful if you run for senator and win)," Duterte said. "Mawawalan 'yung Executive Department ng taong kagaya mo (The Executive Department will lose someone like you)," he added.

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