Duterte Daughter Withdraws Candidacy for Mayor in Home City

Rodrigo Duterte and daughter Sara.

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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter Sara withdrew her re-election bid for mayor of their home city, as the deadline to finalize candidacies for national positions nears.

Sara, in a Facebook post, said her brother Sebastian will replace her as candidate for Davao City mayor. He dropped out of the vice-mayoralty race.