Can Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte stage Trump-style presidential comeback?
As political tensions rise in the Philippines ahead of the midterm elections, a former House speaker has suggested that ex-president Rodrigo Duterte could potentially stage a Donald Trump-style comeback in 2028. This possibility has emerged amidst escalating conflicts between the country's leading political clans and the looming impeachment trial of Duterte's daughter, Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio.
Pantaleon Alvarez, a Duterte ally, cited constitutional provisions that do not explicitly bar a former president from running again, arguing that impeaching Sara Duterte-Carpio could inadvertently pave the way for her father's return. However, analysts are skeptical about Duterte's potential candidacy due to his age, health concerns, and ongoing legal challenges with the International Criminal Court regarding his controversial war on drugs.
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As political tensions rise in the Philippines ahead of the midterm elections, a former House speaker has suggested that ex-president Rodrigo Duterte could potentially stage a Donald Trump-style comeback in 2028. This possibility has emerged amidst escalating conflicts between the country's leading political clans and the looming impeachment trial of Duterte's daughter, Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio.
Pantaleon Alvarez, a Duterte ally, cited constitutional provisions that do not explicitly bar a former president from running again, arguing that impeaching Sara Duterte-Carpio could inadvertently pave the way for her father's return. However, analysts are skeptical about Duterte's potential candidacy due to his age, health concerns, and ongoing legal challenges with the International Criminal Court regarding his controversial war on drugs.
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