Duterte officially withdraws candidacy for Senator

President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew on Tuesday (Dec. 14) his certificate of candidacy for senator in the 2022 national elections.

In a Twitter post, Commission on Elections (Comelec) spokesperson James Jimenez shared a photo of President Duterte who personally withdrew his candidacy. He was accompanied by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea.

The President filed his candidacy to join the senatorial race through a representative on the afternoon of Nov. 15, or the last day of substitution filing.

He substituted Liezl Visorde of Pederalismo ng Dugong Dakilang Samahan (PDDS).

Earlier today, Sen. Christopher Go formally exited the presidential race after personally withdrawing his candidacy at the Comelec’s office in Intramuros.

Read more: Bong Go formally drops out of 2022 presidential race

Go’s dropping out of the top position race came after his earlier announcement that he will no longer push through with his bid. He initially filed his candidacy for vice president, but later withdrew and substituted Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa. (PTV)/AG- bny

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