The content originally appeared on: CNN The president filed withdrawal papers at the election commission a few hours after longtime aide, Senator Christopher 'Bong Go' did the same, a decision Duterte's spokesman said was to enable him to better serve the country. The constitution bars Duterte, 76, from seeking reelection as president, but he was allowed to run for other positions in nationwide elections in May 2022. He had planned to pursue the vice presidency, but chose instead to seek […]
