Filipinos are set to go to the polls on May 3 to elect their new president. We break down the top contenders for Duterte’s job
Filipinos are scheduled to go to the polls on May 3 to elect their new president, vice president and half of the 24-seat Senate.
Incumbent president Rodrigo Duterte announced earlier this year he wouldn’t run for another term. Known for his controversial war on drugs which killed thousands, and criticised by human rights groups for his human rights record, Duterte has remained largely popular in the Philippines.The son and namesake of the late authoritarian leader has topped recent opinion polls.
While she is running as Marcos Jr's vice-president, she could end up in the presidential seat if the Supreme Court upholds one of the petitions filed against Marcos’ candidacy and aimed at disqualifying him. Opposition leader Robredo, 56, is the current vice president and the only female candidate running for the presidential seat.
Domagoso grew up in the slums, and many Philipinos sympathise with his rags-to-riches story. Elected mayor in 2019, he is known for his cleanup of the capital.
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