Duterte runs for mayor amid scandal, facing scrutiny over past "death squad" admission and family corruption charges.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is running for mayor of Davao City to bolster his family's political influence amid scandal and rivalry with the Marcos family. His admission of using a "death squad" while mayor has reignited scrutiny over his anti-crime policies, which resulted in thousands of deaths. Duterte's daughter faces impeachment over corruption allegations, highlighting the family's political vulnerabilities.

November 17, 2024
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