President Rodrigo Duterte to run for senator in 2022

President Rodrigo Duterte

Klint Delco Mondijar, Student reporter,

November 15, 2021

President Rodrigo Duterte will run for senator in next year’s election, His top aide confirmed the
news on Monday, putting an end to speculation that he would run for vice president against his
own daughter.

The most recent turn of events was due to the approaching Monday deadline for political parties
to finalize candidates, straining voters and allowing last-minute changes in unpredictable but
important presidential and vice-presidential elections.

President Duterte filed his candidacy in the last hour before registration ended on Monday at 5
p.m local time.

Duterte is not eligible to run for president again, but he can run for other posts.

Presidential spokesperson, Harry Roque, ruled that out earlier on Monday.

"They love each other, father and daughter Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Mayor Inday Sara. They
will not go against each other, they will not run against each other," spokesperson Harry Roque
told reporters Monday.

The president and vice president are elected in separate contests.

Duterte's 43-year-old daughter was selected as a preferred candidate for this year's presidential
successor because of her popularity and clear lead in all polls this year. She however signed on to
run for the vice president's post.