Duterte leaves politics in the Philippines, but his daughter applies
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Saturday he will no longer run for vice presidency in next year's elections and will withdraw from politics, a move that could pave the way for his daughter to run for candidacy. Recall that Duterte was a president known for his tough stances against crime, with police clearance to shoot drug dealers, and a macho attitude.
Duterte, who is constitutionally limited to a single six-year term as president, last month accepted his party's nomination to the second-highest office in the country.
"The widespread sentiment among Filipinos is that I am not qualified, and it would be a violation of the constitution to evade the law," said 76-year-old Duterte. "Today I announce my withdrawal from politics".
The statements came shortly after Sen. Bong Go, Duterte's longtime aide, presented his candidacy for vice president.
The latest developments will fuel speculation that Davao City President and Mayor's daughter Sara Duterte will run her own presidential candidacy. The mayor, who passed opinion polls, last month said she would not run for president, following an agreement with her father that only one of them would run for national office, but now the decision of the president changes everything.
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio during the Philippine Retailers Association Stores Asia Expo '17 at the SMX Convention on August 10, 2017.
Recent polls, which show a decline in public support for Duterte, may have prompted him to back down, as well as a pro-family strategy.
The Philippine Electoral Commission accepts nominations for the May 2022 general election until Friday, but replacements – similar to Duterte's move in 2015 – are allowed until mid-November.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Saturday he will no longer seek vice presidency in next year's elections and will withdraw from politics, a move that could pave the way for his daughter to run for president.
Duterte, who is constitutionally limited to a single six-year term as president, last month accepted his party's nomination to the second-highest office in the country.
"The oppressed Filipino sentiment is that I am qualified, and it would be a creation of the constitution to evade the law," said 76-year-old Duterte. "Today I announce my withdrawal from politics".
The statements came shortly after Sen. Bong Go, Duterte's longtime aide, presented her candidate for vice president.
The latest developments will nourish speculation that presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte will go ahead with a presidential offer. The mayor, who outbid the odds, said last month that she would not run for president, following a deal with her father that only one of them would run for national office.
Recent evidence showing a decline in public support for Duterte may have prompted them to back down. In this way it does not harm the daughter's candidacy. Will we see the birth of a new political dynasty?
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