Elected despite sitting in the Hague cell
In the unusual intertwining of international law and local policy, the former Filipinian president was 80-year-old Rodrigo Duterte re -elected mayor of Davao, his long -standing political fortifications. He achieved the victory despite being in the custody of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in Hague, where he faces allegations of crimes against humanity for the deadly « war against drugs » during his presidency (2016-2022). According to unofficial results, summarizes Guardian and EuronewsDuterte received more than eighty percent of the vote.
Duterte’s arrest and transfer to the Hague in March this year due to killings of thousands of people among the anti -prophant operations, in the Philippines, have triggered mixed responses, but among his followers primarily defies and sympathy, reports Guardian. Despite international pressure, its popularity in certain circles remains high. How Duterte will swear or perform mayoral duties from Hague remains unclear; His tasks are expected to be performed by a newly elected mayor, his son Sebastian Dutertewho has been the mayor of Dava so far, states Euronews. The Filipino legislation permits the candidacy to accused persons until they are convicted.
Monday’s intermediate elections, which decided about 18,000 positions, were reportedly BBC News Also an important test of power between Duterte’s clan and the current president’s family Ferdinand ““ “Bongbong » Marcos Younger, former political allies. In the foreground was mainly the battle for twelve seats in the 24-member Senate, as it will be decisive for the political fate of Vice-President Sare dutteRodrig’s daughter.
Sara Duterte stated that the election result was not as co -acting, but that they would continue to act as a strong and constructive opposition. Photo: Jam are Rosa/AFP
Saro Duterte, who is seen by many as a possible presidential candidate in 2028, is waiting for a trial before the Senate in July for allegations of misuse of public funds and threats to President Marcos and other officials, writes Guardian. A two -thirds majority (16 senatorial votes) is required for its dismissal and lifelong prohibition. The initial results of senate elections show that Marcos allies received fewer seats than expectations, about six, while candidates related to Duterte won at least four to five seats, which is more than the announcement, states BBC News. Among the elected Duterte’s allies are his longtime associate Christopher ““ “Bong » Gowhich was the first vote in terms of the number of votes, and the former Chief of Police Ronald ““ “Piston » works dew. She also crossed to Duterte’s side Named Marcossister of President Marcos. Such an unfolding could make it difficult to achieve the necessary majority to remove Sara Duterta.
Sama Sara Duterte herself, as reported Guardianstated that « the outcome was not as we hoped, » but that they would continue to act as « a strong and constructive opposition. » Also interesting is the unexpectedly good result of some opposition candidates who are not related to either Marcos or Duterte as they are Bam aquino and Francis Pangilinanaccording to the opinion BBC News It indicates a possible return of the political heritage of the Aquino family.
Despite the mixed results at the national level, the Duterta family managed to maintain a solid power in Dava and in the south of the country. Rodrigo Duterte is extremely popular there, and has led the city two decades before his presidential term. His son, Paolo, was re -elected as a congress, and other family members were successful in local elections. Rodriga Duterte’s lawyers, meanwhile, challenge ICC in the Hague, as the Philippines are no longer the signatories of the Roman Statute as it says New York Times. The hearing to confirm the charges is scheduled for September.
Despite the mixed results at the national level, the Duterta family managed to maintain a solid power in Dava and in the south of the country. Photo: Eloisa Lopez/Reuters
The elections thus indicate further complex political dynamics in the Philippines, where old resentments and new alliances shape power relationships, while one of the most influential politicians in the country continues their political path from a detention cell on the old continent.
