Duterte Family Dominates Davao City Elections Amid ICC Trial

Strategic Insights -

The Duterte family has maintained a strong hold on politics in Davao City, with Rodrigo Duterte, the former president, leading the mayoralty race and his kin securing other key positions. Despite facing crimes against humanity charges at the International Criminal Court, Duterte appears to be handily defeating his rival Karlo Nograles in the mayoralty election. The latest partial and unofficial results show Duterte commanding a whopping 472,000-vote lead over Nograles. Davao City Mayoral Race (as of May 13, 3:50 a.m.) shows Duterte with 536,888 votes, while Nograles trails behind with 64,835 votes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Rodrigo Duterte's elder son, Rodrigo "Baste" Duterte, is poised to win the vice mayoral race with over 527,000 votes.
  • Duterte's kin, including his other son Paolo Duterte, are also winning in other key positions, including the election for Davao City first district representative.
  • Karlo Nograles, who sought to challenge the Duterte family's grip on Davao City's highest office, is trailing behind Duterte in the mayoralty election.
  • The family has a long history of dominating Davao City politics, with Rodrigo Duterte first becoming mayor in 1988 and holding the position for over two decades.
  • The Dutertes have overcome numerous challenges to their control of Davao City, including failed attempts by former allies and opponents to unseat them.
  • Duterte's arrest and transfer to the ICC in March did not disqualify him from running for public office.

Statistics:

  • Rodrigo Duterte's lead in the mayoralty election is 472,000 votes.
  • Duterte has reached over 530,000 votes in the mayoralty election, while his rival Karlo Nograles trails behind with 64,835 votes.
  • Duterte's son "Baste" Duterte has reached over 527,000 votes in the vice mayoral election, with his closest contender Bernie Al-ag trailing at around 63,000 votes.
  • Paolo Duterte, Rodrigo Duterte's eldest son, has reached about 199,000 votes in the election for Davao City first district representative.

Sources:

  • "Duterte's family appears to dominate in Davao City elections amid ICC trial".

The Philippine Star.