Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Mar Roxas has met with Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, but the latter denied the meeting discussed plans on the 2016 presidential elections.
Roxas turned over eight patrol jeeps to the local police in Davao on Saturday where he met Duterte.
However, DILG secretary said his meeting with Duterte was just an encounter between two good, old friends.
“Matagal na kaming magkaibigan ni Mayor Digong. Kapag nasa Manila siya, nagkikita kami doon. Kapag nandito ako (sa Davao), nagkikita kami,” Roxas said in an interview with reporters.
Following the photo as prove that the two met, Roxas confirmed but said they only talked about golfing hobby, his son, and Davao City among other topics.
“Ganun lang ‘yun, isang pagtatagpo ng dalawang matalik at matagal nang magkaibigan,” Roxas said.
Duterte has not yet announced his 2016 plans amid encouragements as he become a potential presidential bet but seemingly shut his doors Thursday on a potential presidential bid.
H/T: Inquirer.net; and photo.
