One of Cebu’s most prominent politician, who was considered as the initiator of Ceboom or Cebu Booming Economy, former Governor Emilio “Lito” Osmeña expressed on Thursday his support to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s presidential bid because of the latter’s campaign for federalism.
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In a press conference released to the media at Marco Polo Hotel in Cebu City, the former Cebu governor was quoted as saying “I do support him [Duterte] for president… I think he is the most desirous of decentralization and also [he has] the only proven success in addressing the biggest global danger, which is drug addiction,” Osmeña said.
According to PROMDI (Probinsya Muna Development Initiative) leader, the economic progress of the Philippines can only be achieved if there is peace and order, which is one of Mayor Duterte’s platforms.
The former Cebu governor also explained his support for Duterte’s campaign for federalism that seeks to decentralize and speed up development of the countryside. He added that the people in Visayas and Mindanao are “slaves of the Capital Region,” saying that the two areas have high income but only get less budget from the National Government.
Lito Osmeña was once considered as force to be reckoned with during his presidential run but due to some reasons he was not able to win the presidency but proved once and for all that the united people of Visayas and Mindanao could threat the ruling political party’s in Manila.
