No retirement after all: President Duterte to run for senatorMANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte will make a bid for senator, revealing his candidacy at the last hour on Monday after saying just a month prior that he plans to retire from politics when his term ends. Duterte is substituting Mona Liza Visorde who withdrew her candidacy under the Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan party just moments prior. Related Stories Sara Duterte distances VP run from changes in PDP-Laban's plansDuterte's certificate of candidacy was filed by lawyer Melchor Jaemond Aranas. Duterte spokesman to try for Senate againMeanwhile, Duterte's spokesman, Harry Roque earlier on Monday stepped down from his post to run for senator but vowed to continue supporting Duterte's plans for next year's polls. He resigned in 2018 to run for senator but withdrew because of a heart ailment.

Source: Philippine Star November 15, 2021 09:49 UTC