In May 2022, the Philippines will go to the polls to elect Rodrigo Duterte’s successor. His six-year tenure in power is ending.

Duterte (who sought closer ties with ChinaFor the most part of his term, the Philippine constitution forbids him from seeking a second term. He has his sights set on another political office. filing his candidacy for a senate seat In the next year’s general election.   

However, the focus of attention will be on the Philippine presidential race. Analysts believe that it is still wide open. Campaigning for national positions — which include the presidency and senate — will start in February.

There are many candidates for the Philippine presidency. Among them is the vice president. He’s the son of an ex-dictator and retired boxing champ.

Sara Duterte, Duterte’s daughter and preferred presidential candidate, is absent. Instead, she registered for the vice-presidential raceMany observers were shocked.

Duterte had been supportive of Christopher “Bong”, the loyalist and current senator from Brazil, while his daughter had backed another candidate. Go declared on Tuesday that he would withdraw from the presidential race. Go originally filed to be vice-president before. withdrawing to run for the top job.

The following are some presidential candidates you should be paying attention to:

Marcos Jr. and Duterte-Carpio agreed to be running matesDespite the fact that the President and Vice President are both elected in separate elections in the Philippines, they will still be represented in the election.

Duterte reportedly stated that he would not support Marcos Jr.

Leni Robertredo, who narrowly beat Marcos Jr. to the post in 2016’s elections is now the current vice president. However, she is not allowed to vote in Duterte’s government. resigning from her cabinet positionIn December 2016.

Robredo is a human rights lawyer and has been an outspoken critic of Duterte’s drug war. killed thousands of people.

Robredo is “the genuine anti-Duterte contender,” stated Aries Arugay who was a visiting fellow at think-tank ISEAS-Yusof Ishak institute and a political science professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman.

Arugay stated earlier in the month that “if some don’t really like the changes under the Duterte Administration, then Leni Robertredo provides comfort or that idea of Philippine politics being normalized post Duterte 2022.” Arugay spoke at the webinar hosted by Center for Strategic and International Studies.

In the October survey by Social Weather Stations, 18% of respondents chose Robredo as their preferred presidential candidate — second only to Marcos. Jr.

As mayor of Manila, Domagoso — who’s better known by his screen name Isko Moreno — reportedly focused on reducing crimeHe also cleaned up after the homeless. His efforts were also praised. building affordable housingFür die Armen.

Fitch Solutions stated that Domagoso will likely run on Domagoso’s idea of a “big-tent” government, which seeks to incorporate different viewpoints and groups. The consultancy said that this might mean Duterte could continue some of his policies while ending other ones, such as close ties to China.

Manny Pacquiao, one of the most renowned boxers ever to have held world title in 8 different divisions of boxing is the man who made it all possible. In September, he retired from boxing. run for the Philippine presidency.