Duterte Considering Senate Run in 2022
President Rodrigo Duterte is considering running for a Senate seat in the May 9, 2022 elections.
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque confirmed that there has been no final decision and Duterte is weighing various factors including potential benefits to PDP-Laban candidates and the country.
Duterte's initial plan was to retire from politics after his term ends in 2022, but PDP-Laban officials are urging him to join the Senate race.
The deadline for filing certificates of candidacy ended on October 8, but political parties can still substitute their candidates until November 15.
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