Philippines' President Duterte announces retirement from politics

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced Saturday he was retiring from politics in a move that has fuelled speculation he was clearing the way for his daughter, Sara Duterte-Carpio, to succeed him.

The move also left some people surprised – he had been expected to run for vice-president as he's not eligible to run again for the job of president. The constitution sets a single six-year term limit for president.

His daughter, who replaced her father as mayor of Davao, said last month she was not running for higher office next year because she and her father had agreed only one of them would run for national office in 2022. With Duterte retiring, his daughter may be planning on running for election instead.

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[serparuli]

Simple lang naman ang reason kung bakit naging mga AHAS ang ibang mga kaalyado ni PD30. WALA kasi silang napala with PD30! He is not a profitable nor favorable to be their political ally. Para sa mga traditional politicians gutom at pagod lang ang pakikipag alyansa ke PD30. "Daan ng Pagbabago" is not the road or path they wanted to join.. It's not their cup of coffee.

Besides Tatay Digs started his presidential journey as a "lone wolf" as what he stated in his first SONA na wala syang naging kakampi, except one or two governors (Imee Marcos was one being a Governor of Ilocos Norte). So therefore it's not surprisingly that PD30 will have to end this way.. Yet alone "again" to end his journey.. 🇵🇭

[timsretirementjourney]

The man did some things that weren't so good, but when people look back they'll see a lot of areas of the Philippines he improved too. I just hope once he's out of there that the country doesn't laps back into the various scams that were commonplace for so long.

[bentennyson]

Thank you Mr. President Duterte, Thank you for the years of serving us to save our beloved country. We will miss you so much...😭😭😭😭

[cristquebec]

You can’t deny the fact that he is the most beloved President on the history of Philippine politics.

[marialigayajavier]

I respect your decision mahal naming pangulo God always with you.. Your the best president tatay Digong 🙏💪💪

[bryanlouiseyapdiaz]

Alam ko di mo kaya gawin yung nagawa mo sa davao sa buong pinas pero nakita ko yung efforts mo. Maraming salamat Mr. President for the efforts that you gave to us.

[jmq.]

He is the best president that we have. We love you tatay Digong. ❤

[johnkennetheso]

"And today, I announce my retirement from politics". Naluha ako bigla 😭

[MysteriousChase]

I salute President Rodrigo's decision to step down and retire from politics. He already did his best for our country and we owe him the rest he needed. His health and well being is more important than any position in politics. Thank you President Duterte! I'm hoping that our next president will be deserving as you are.

[develentsai]

Why retire? He is still young, can run vice president

[mielmiral]

Parang nakakalungkot. Pero you deserve to take a rest, stay in your home, live a healthy life. Will always love you and will never regret that I vote you! You're the reason why I voted on that time when I am not willing to vote anyone. Thank you President Rodrigo Duterte 👊🏻🙏🏻❤️💋

[wangliao]

A leader who put the interest of his people above everything.

[rybil]

Filipino here. Indeed a Great President we ever had..Thank God

[raniahalamada]

I never hated PRRD. Why retirement ? :( You are the best president i have ever seen in my life.

[TS-qduj]

Thank you President Duterte for trying to erradicate drug problems and having the b**ls to carry through with it. You have definitely tried your best, no one can take that away from you. Mabuhay ang Pangulo!

[filipinocanadavlog]

Thank you President Duterte, one of Philippines Best President

[Scaran]

Should pray that Leni doesn’t get elected…regression instead of progression.

[christineanib]

Daghan salamat sa tanan Mahal naming president duterte❣️Godbless you always po we love you❣️

[hermionegranger]

one of the best president we ever had!!

[freedomoftruth]

the media around the world is disgusting trying only to show the negative side of him during his term