Tuesday, December 26, 2017

Duterte's son quits as vice mayor over drug smuggling links...

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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