Philippine leader Duterte announces retirement from politics
Jim Gomez and Joeal Calupitan
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced he was retiring from politics and dropping plans to run for vice-president in elections next year, when his term ends, paving the way for his politician daughter to make a possible bid for the top post.
Speaking before reporters, Mr Duterte said many Filipinos have expressed their opposition to his vice-presidential bid in surveys and public forums.
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