In a remarkable political development, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been elected mayor of Davao City, despite being detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. Duterte secured over 660,000 votes, significantly outpacing his closest rival, Karlo Nograles, who garnered approximately 80,000 votes. His youngest son, Sebastian Duterte, was elected vice mayor, while his eldest son, Paolo Duterte, was re-elected to the House of Representatives. Two of his grandsons also won local races, underscoring the family’s enduring political influence in the region.
Despite his detention, Duterte’s victory reflects the strong support base he maintains in Davao City, where he served as mayor for over two decades before his presidency. Under Philippine law, candidates facing criminal charges, including those in detention, can run for office unless they have been convicted and have exhausted all appeals
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is currently seeking clarification from the ICC regarding Duterte’s ability to take the oath of office while in detention. In the interim, his son, Sebastian, is expected to assume the role of acting mayor.
Duterte’s re-election as mayor, despite his legal challenges, highlights the complex intersection of law, politics, and public sentiment in the Philippines.
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