Duterte files for VP, faces own daughter Sara
President Rodrigo Duterte will run for vice president in the 2022 elections, despite previously announcing his retirement from politics.
Duterte's announcement came after his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, filed her certificate of candidacy for vice president on Saturday.
On Monday, President Duterte filed his own certificate of candidacy for vice president at the Commission on Elections, the last day to do so.
Vice President Leni Robredo stated that both Dutertes have the right to run for national positions in 2022 and their actions will not distract her campaign.
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