Written for The Diplomat
All eyes are on the presidential candidates who will compete in the 2022 Philippine elections, one of whom will succeed President Rodrigo Duterte and lead a government battered by pandemic and economic woes. Also important is the battle for the vice presidency, a position elected separately from the president: the winner will not just become a de facto contender for the 2028 elections but will also become a significant political figure who may choose to play a crucial role in deciding what will happen to Duterte after the end of his term.
Why are Former Philippine Presidents Running for Lower-Level Posts?
Written for The Diplomat
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s announcement that he is amenable to being considered as a vice presidential candidate in the 2022 elections has ignited fierce debates on whether it is permissible under the 1987 Constitution, which limits presidents to a single six-year term in office.
This matter will be resolved late this year if Duterte pushes through with his candidacy, which is expected to be challenged in the Supreme Court.
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