Duterte's daughter joins Marcos as running mate in Philippines presidential election
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SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023
Duterte's daughter joins Marcos as running mate in Philippines presidential election

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Reuters
16 November, 2021, 07:45 pm
Last modified: 16 November, 2021, 07:46 pm

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Duterte's daughter joins Marcos as running mate in Philippines presidential election

Sara Duterte-Carpio, 43, who is seeking the vice-presidency announced in a video message her intent to run on the same ticket as Marcos, the latest twist in the Philippines' political drama that has gripped the country

Reuters
16 November, 2021, 07:45 pm
Last modified: 16 November, 2021, 07:46 pm
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrives with daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan October 22, 2019. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrives with daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan October 22, 2019. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter agreed on Tuesday to be running mate of Ferdinand Marcos Jr in next year's presidential election, her spokesperson said, confirming weeks of speculation of an alliance between two powerful families.

Sara Duterte-Carpio, 43, who is seeking the vice-presidency announced in a video message her intent to run on the same ticket as Marcos, the latest twist in the Philippines' political drama that has gripped the country.

"My party allied with and asked for support for Bongbong Marcos and for me after I accepted your challenge and your call," Duterte-Carpio told her supporters, referring to 64-year-old Marcos by his nickname.

Christina Garcia-Frasco, her spokesperson, separately confirmed to Reuters her decision. A spokesperson for Marcos did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Marcos, the son and namesake of the late dictator who was toppled in a 1986 uprising, earlier said he wanted Duterte-Carpio, who belongs to a different party controlled by another powerful political family, to be his running mate.

In the Philippines, the president and vice president are elected separately.

The alliance would be formidable and a boon for both campaigns, analysts have said, with Marcos able to tap the huge support base of the Dutertes in the south, and Duterte-Carpio likely to gain from the Marcos dynasty's decades of dominance in its northern stronghold.

"I know that this fight is long and hard, but I am confident you will join and help me until the end, until we win this for our beloved country," Duterte-Caprio, who is mayor of Davao, said. "If not for your outpouring of support, I would be out of this race".

The election will be held in May next year.

Experts say Marcos has emerged as the frontrunner due to Duterte-Carpio's decision not to run against him, after she led opinion polls on preferred presidential candidates throughout the year. 

Because they are both popular, political observers have said that a Marcos and Duterte-Carpio tandem would be the team to beat in next year's election to succeed Duterte, who is barred by the Constitution from seeking re-election.

A survey by pollster, the Social Weather Station conducted between Oct 20-23, showed Marcos with a commanding lead over rivals incumbent Vice President Leni Robredo, Manila mayor Francisco Domagoso and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.

The poll did not include Christopher "Bong" Go, Duterte's closest aide and chosen successor, who only joined the presidential race on Saturday.

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