Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said “I don’t debate with a liar and tail-enderâ€.
This was his response to administration presidential candidate Mar Roxas, who earlier said he was ready to debate anytime.
Duterte on Wednesday,December 16 said he was willing to debate with other presidential bets once the official campaign period starts.
Roxas accepted the challenge on Friday,December 18,saying he wasn’t going to back down from a debate.
Duterte reacting to Roxas,â€Huwag siyang masyadong magmadali.Besides I don’t debate with a liar and tail-ender.â€
Duterte toned down his attacks against Mar Roxas after former president Fidel V. Ramos asked presidential candidates to act like a world class leaders.
Duterte said he had a high amount of respect for the former President.
“Ako,Im just a graduate of a public elementary school,because we are poor,hindi ako pang world class. But i listen to the wisdom and advice of President Ramos.
“I listen to the leaders of the country. It is enough that I know Mar cannot handle stress,†he added.
source: Rappler