Duterte Announces Mayoral Bid in Davao Amid ICC Drug War Probe

The former Philippine president aims to reclaim his political stronghold while facing international scrutiny over his controversial anti-drug campaign.

• Rodrigo Duterte, 79, has filed to run for mayor of Davao City, where he served for two decades before his presidency.
• His son, Sebastian Duterte, the current mayor, will be his vice-mayor running mate in the 2025 midterm elections.
• The International Criminal Court is investigating Duterte's drug war, which resulted in over 6,000 deaths, as a potential crime against humanity.
• Duterte's decision to run is seen as a strategic move to bolster support for his daughter, Sara Duterte, who is expected to run for president in 2028.
• The move follows a public rift with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., highlighting ongoing political tensions between their families.

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