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Philippine leader Duterte announces retirement from politics

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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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