Philippines’ Duterte agrees to run as vice-president in 2022
by Reuters from on (#5NPRQ)
President's sacrifice' paves way for leader to stay in power beyond June next year
The Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte, has agreed to be the ruling political party's vice-presidential candidate in next year's elections, laying the groundwork for the leader to stay in power beyond his term.
The PDP-Laban party made the announcement before a national assembly on 8 September, where it is also expected to endorse Duterte's aide and incumbent senator, Christopher Bong" Go, to be its presidential candidate in the 2022 poll.
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