Duterte children apologize for father’s gaffe, say he can still lead

 Davao City Mayor and presidential aspirant Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte’s children, Sara Duterte-Carpio and Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte is sorry for their father's behavior but remained supportive. 

MANILA, Philippines – Davao City Mayor and presidential aspirant Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte’s children recently apologized for their father’s behavior but assured the public that he can still lead the country.

Duterte’s daughter, Sara “Inday Sara” Duterte-Carpio said she understands the supporters who found her father’s behavior foul. Sara made the statement on her Instagram account where she reacted to Duterte supporters who commented on the mayor’s cursing at Pope Francis.

She said her father may be a lawyer with a manner she dubbed as “street thug,” but she assured that he is intelligent enough to become a president.

“I perfectly understand where you are coming from. I apologize for his behavior. Rest assured, he is intelligent enough for the highest public position, unfortunately, he does not have the finesse of Lady Diana. In essence, he is a lawyer with the manners of a street thug,” Sara said.