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COC filing day 2, local races: ‘Rigo’ Duterte, reelectionists file candidacies
Rodrigo "Rigo" Duterte II, son of Davao City Rep. Paolo "Pulong" Duterte and grandson of former President Rodrigo Duterte, has filed his Certificate of Candidacy (COC) to run for councilor in Davao City's first district.
The 26-year-old filed his COC on Wednesday morning, October 2, under the local political party Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod (HTL).
He was accompanied by his father, uncle Barangay Buhangin Captain Omar Duterte, and aunt Yssa.
In a brief statement after filing, Rigo Duterte expressed his readiness to serve the city council.
Meanwhile, Davao 1st District Representative Paolo "Pulong" Duterte stated he is undecided about his own political plans for the upcoming elections, citing attacks from the current administration against the Dutertes.
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