Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is running for Davao mayor while detained for crimes against humanity. Philippine law allows detention candidates to run unless convicted. Analysts predict his victory in Davao, where he has extensive political roots. Meanwhile, Vice President Sara Duterte faces an impeachment trial over serious allegations, impacting her political prospects, especially with an eye on the 2028 presidency. The midterm elections are pivotal as they influence control of the Senate and House, with significant implications for the Duterte family's political legacy, including Sara's potential disqualification.
Duterte's candidacy from detention highlights Philippine law allowing candidates facing charges to run unless convicted and appeals exhausted.
Sara Duterte's upcoming impeachment trial and her potential disqualification from office present a significant challenge for her family's political future.
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