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Duterte Announces Plan to Retire from Politics Amid ICC Probe

HeadlineOct 05, 2021

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has announced he is retiring from politics after his term ends next year. He had previously said he would run for the vice presidency. Duterte is currently under investigation by the International Criminal Court for overseeing the mass killing of up to 30,000 people in his so-called war against drugs. On Monday, Duterte said he will be involved in preparing for his defense in the ICC probe. Meanwhile, Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of the former Filipino dictator, has announced he will run in next year’s elections. There is also speculation that Duterte’s daughter may run, as well.

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