Metropolitan Manila Development Authority General Manager Nicolas Torre III clarified that he is not seeking the mayoral post in Davao City following reports linking him to a possible candidacy. Torre saw the report and clarified that he has no intention of running for mayor of Davao City. May nag-comment lang yata noong nakaraang araw na tumakbo raw akong Mayor ng Davao, ngayon, parang naging totoong balita na,” he said in a Facebook post. “Para malinaw: wala akong sinabing tatakbo akong Mayor ng Davao. At wala rin akong inanunsyong pagtakbo sa anumang local o national position,” Torre added.