MANILA - Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte denied plans to run for the 2016 presidential election despite ads showing support for him.
Duterte was in Taytay, Rizal over the weekend to attend a symposium on federalism.
At one point, Duterte covered his face with a plate after supporters started shouting his name.
The mayor denied that he is behind a TV ad that seemingly endorses his possible bid for higher office.
He said he will only run if he surpasses Vice President Jejomar Binay's current ratings in the surveys.
"Ilan ba ang score ni Binay ngayon? 32? Kung mag-82 ako, tatakbo ako."
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