Rodrigo Duterte Is Expected to Again Become Mayor of Davao City
Rodrigo Duterte, the controversial former president of the Philippines, is expected to once again become the mayor of Davao City. Duterte previously served as the mayor of Davao City for over two decades before being elected as president in 2016. Now, after his term as president has ended, it seems that he is set to make a comeback in local politics.
Duterte’s popularity in Davao City has remained strong throughout the years, despite the controversies and criticisms that have surrounded his presidency. Many residents credit him with transforming Davao City from a crime-ridden and corrupt city into one of the safest and most prosperous cities in the Philippines. Under his leadership, Davao City saw significant economic growth and improvements in public services.
Duterte’s tough stance on crime and his controversial war on drugs have been both praised and condemned by people both within and outside of the Philippines. While some see him as a strong and decisive leader, others view him as a human rights violator who has condoned extrajudicial killings.
Despite these criticisms, Duterte’s popularity in Davao City remains high, and he is expected to win the mayoral election by a landslide. Many residents see him as the best candidate to lead the city and continue the progress that he started during his previous tenure as mayor.
However, Duterte’s return to local politics has raised concerns about his continued influence on national politics. Some fear that he may use his position as mayor to exert control over the country’s political landscape, especially as his daughter, Sara Duterte, is also a prominent political figure and currently serves as the mayor of Davao City.
Whether Duterte’s return to Davao City will have broader implications for the Philippines remains to be seen. But one thing is certain – his political career is far from over, and he continues to be a polarizing figure in Philippine politics.