ADVERTISEMENT“After over four decades in public service, the President plans to retire from the government to spend more time with his family when his term ends in June 2022,” Nograles said. READ: Duterte withdraws from senatorial raceDuterte has previously announced his retirement from politics during the filing of COC in October. READ: President Duterte announces retirement from politicsThe Palace official said Duterte’s exit from next year’s national polls will allow him to concentrate on the government’s COVID-19 pandemic response. Duterte also sees the move “as an opportunity to concentrate on efforts to ensure transparent, impartial, orderly and peaceful elections in May,” he added. Earlier this day, Duterte’s long-time aide Senator Christopher “Bong” Go formally backed out from the 2022 presidential race.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 14, 2021 21:57 UTC