Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's eldest son has quit as vice mayor of the southern city of Davao, citing his being linked to a drug smuggling case by opponents and personal problems from a failed marriage as reasons for the move.
Paolo Duterte announced his resignation during a special session of the Davao City Council.
Davao is President Duterte's hometown and its mayor is Paolo's younger sister, Sara Duterte-Carpio.
"There are recent unfortunate events in my life that are closely tied to my failed first marriage," the former vice mayor said in a statement made available to media. Full story...
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Paolo Duterte announced his resignation during a special session of the Davao City Council.
Davao is President Duterte's hometown and its mayor is Paolo's younger sister, Sara Duterte-Carpio.
"There are recent unfortunate events in my life that are closely tied to my failed first marriage," the former vice mayor said in a statement made available to media. Full story...
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