Duterte files COC for Davao City mayor

Updated Mon, October 7, 2024 at 7:31 PM Published Sat, October 5, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Former President Rodrigo Duterte, 79, has filed his certificate of candidacy to run for Davao City mayor in the May 2025 elections.

He submitted his papers to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) in Davao on Monday, October 7, accompanied by his son, incumbent Mayor Sebastian Duterte, his second wife Honeylet Avancena, Vice Mayor Jay Melchor Quitain, close friends, and supporters.

His grandson, Omar Duterte, filed his COC for congressman in the second district.

The former President stated his decision to run for mayor is to protect his hometown and warned criminals to leave or face consequences.

His son, Mayor Duterte, will now run for vice mayor as his father's running mate and expressed happiness and belief in his father's continued wisdom and effective governance.

Duterte previously served as Davao City mayor for multiple terms before his presidency.

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