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Duterte Wins Davao City Mayorship Despite Ongoing International Detention

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Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has secured his position as mayor of Davao city in the latest mid-term elections, according to preliminary results reported by Xinhua News Agency. With a commanding lead, Duterte had captured over 60% of the votes, securing 405,000 votes compared to his closest rival's 49,000, as per the Commission on Elections figures reported by local media. Despite his ongoing detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, Duterte's win has sparked questions about how he will assume office. His daughter, impeached vice-president Sara Duterte, has stated that his lawyers are discussing the possibilities, including the potential for the vice-mayor to take on the role.

Key Takeaways:

  • Duterte won the mayorship of Davao city with over 60% of the votes, securing 405,000 votes, according to the Commission on Elections figures reported by local media.
  • His closest rival received only 49,000 votes, a significant difference of 356,000 votes.
  • Duterte is currently detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, the Netherlands, following an arrest warrant issued over his 'war on drugs' campaign.
  • A hearing for the confirmation of charges is scheduled for September 23 at the ICC.
  • Under Philippine election law, only a criminal conviction in a local court can prevent a candidate from assuming office, raising questions about how Duterte will take his oath.
  • His daughter, impeached vice-president Sara Duterte, stated that his ICC lawyers and Filipino lawyers are discussing the possibilities for him to assume office, including the vice-mayor taking on the role.
  • Duterte's son, Sebastian, was also on track to win the vice-mayor race, potentially leading to him assuming duties if his father is unable to do so.

Statistics:

  • 60%: The percentage of votes Duterte secured according to preliminary results.
  • 405,000: The number of votes secured by Duterte.
  • 49,000: The number of votes secured by his closest rival.
  • 356,000: The difference in votes between Duterte and his closest rival.
  • 23: The day in September when the hearing for the confirmation of charges against Duterte is scheduled at the ICC.

Sources:

  • Xinhua News Agency
  • Commission on Elections
  • The Guardian

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