Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte announces retirement from politics

Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte announces retirement from politics
Rodrigo Duterte (British Embassy Manila/PA)

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has announced he is retiring from politics and dropping plans to run for vice president in next year’s elections when his term ends, avoiding a legal battle with opponents who questioned the move.

He told reporters many Filipinos have expressed their opposition to his vice-presidential bid in surveys and public forums.

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