Ex-Philippines president elected mayor while awaiting trial for crimes against humanity

Duterte’s Controversial Victory Sparks Uproar Across Philippines: Opposition Erupts into Protests

Rodrigo Duterte’s unexpected victory in Davao has ignited nationwide outrage as opposition groups take to the streets, questioning the legitimacy of the results. Protesters and political critics are calling Duterte’s win a threat to Philippine democracy, alleging electoral manipulation and abuse of political power. Despite being under legal scrutiny and facing mounting opposition, Duterte’s continued political dominance has shocked observers and reignited debate over the state of democratic freedoms in the country. Former political prisoners, civil society leaders, and youth activists have all joined a growing wave of dissent. As protests intensify and demands for an independent investigation grow louder, is Philippine democracy at a breaking point? #DuterteVictory #PhilippinesProtests #DemocracyInDanger #ElectionControversy #OppositionUprising #DavaoElections #RodrigoDuterte #PhilippinesPolitics #ElectionFraud #PoliticalProtest #SaveDemocracy #YouthResistance #OppositionSpeaks #PhilippineNews #DuterteControversy Also Read WATCH Video: India Delivers First Set Of BrahMos Missiles To Philippines Amid China Concerns :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/watch-video-india-delivers-first-set-of-brahmos-missiles-to-philippines-amid-china-concerns-3803935.html?ref=DMDesc India Set to Deliver First Batch of BrahMos Missiles to Philippines This Friday :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/india-delivers-brahmos-missiles-to-philippines-011-3803375.html?ref=DMDesc Japan's Kishida Aims for Stronger Military Cooperation with US, Allies :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/japan-us-strengthen-military-ties-ahead-kishida-visit-011-3792961.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.410~PR.274~ED.194~GR.124~

Rodrigo Duterte’s Supporters Celebrate Ex-Philippines President’s Landslide Win From Jail | Watch

Despite being held at the International Criminal Court in The Hague on charges related to his controversial war on drugs, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has won a stunning landslide victory in the Davao City mayoral race. Jubilant supporters flooded the streets of Davao, chanting his name, waving flags, and setting off fireworks to celebrate the unexpected triumph. Duterte's win—garnering over 660,000 votes—cements his family's political dominance, with multiple relatives also securing key posts. The victory sends a powerful message of enduring populist loyalty, even as international legal proceedings loom. #RodrigoDuterte #DuterteWins2025 #DavaoMayor #DuterteReturns #DuterteICC #SaraDuterte #DuterteStronghold #DuterteVictory #DuterteLatestNews #DuterteVsMarcos #DuterteDetained #DuterteSupporters #DuterteComeback #DuterteElection2025 #DuterteFamilyPower Also Read What Is The International Criminal Court, Which Had Former Philippine President Duterte Arrested :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/what-is-the-international-criminal-court-which-had-former-philippine-president-duterte-arrested-4094009.html?ref=DMDesc Philippines govt’s anti-drug campaign kills 444 in one month! :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/philippines-govts-anti-drug-campaign-kills-444-in-one-month-2784450.html?ref=DMDesc "I stabbed a person to death as a teenager": Philippines President :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/i-stabbed-person-death-as-teenager-philippines-president-2580176.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.103~

Crowd ERUPTS As Duterte WINS From Jail Cell | 662K Votes Rock Marcos Camp In Philippines Elections

In a stunning political twist, ex-President Rodrigo Duterte has been elected mayor of Davao City with over 662,000 votes—despite being jailed in The Hague over his brutal war on drugs. The crowd erupted as the ICC detainee was proclaimed victor, defeating Karlo Nograles in a landslide. Duterte’s return cements his family’s grip on power, with sons, grandsons, and allies sweeping key positions. But as he faces charges of crimes against humanity, the question remains: Can a man rule from a jail cell—and what does this mean for the Marcos-Duterte power feud? #Duterte #DavaoElections #PhilippinesPolitics #RodrigoDuterte #DuterteDynasty #WarOnDrugs #ICC #PhilippinesNews #BreakingNews #DuterteWins #PhilippinesElection2025 #MarcosVsDuterte #SaraDuterte #PoliticalDynasty #PDPHTL #DavaoCity #CrimesAgainstHumanity #InternationalCriminalCourt #FilipinoPolitics #ElectionShock #FromJailToPower #OmarDuterte #SebastianDuterte #PaoloDuterte #DavaoPolitics #DuterteReturns #LandslideVictory #MayorFromJail #ImpeachmentTrial #PhilippinesMidterms Also Read What Is The International Criminal Court, Which Had Former Philippine President Duterte Arrested :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/what-is-the-international-criminal-court-which-had-former-philippine-president-duterte-arrested-4094009.html?ref=DMDesc Philippines govt’s anti-drug campaign kills 444 in one month! :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/philippines-govts-anti-drug-campaign-kills-444-in-one-month-2784450.html?ref=DMDesc "I stabbed a person to death as a teenager": Philippines President :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/i-stabbed-person-death-as-teenager-philippines-president-2580176.html?ref=DMDesc

Rodrigo Duterte Storms Back to Power From Jail: Ex-Philippines President Wins Davao Mayoral Race

In a dramatic political comeback, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has clinched a landslide victory in Davao's mayoral race—despite being detained by the International Criminal Court (ICC) on charges of Murder as a crime against humanity. With 80% of votes counted, Duterte is winning by a margin of eight times over his closest rival. The ex-president’s arrest in March over his Bloody "war on drugs" crackdown only intensified support among his loyal base, with his old social media pages flooded with celebratory messages. If sworn in, Duterte would become the first former Asian head of state to hold office from ICC custody, while his sons also dominate local races #PhilippinesElection2025 #DuterteWins #RodrigoDuterte #DavaoPolitics #PhilippineNews #ICCvsDuterte #MarcosVsDuterte #SaraDuterte #PhilippineMidterms2025 #BongbongMarcos #DuterteDynasty #MarcosDynasty #SaraVsMarcos #PhilippinePolitics #2025ElectionResults ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.336~