Duterte's aide ‘Bong' Go quits presidential race

Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte’s preferred successor, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, announced yesterday that he was dropping out of the presidential race, leaving the administration without a candidate in next year’s polls.

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Mr Go, Mr Duterte’s long-time aide, recently hinted that he may quit the contest and said the President respected his decision. His withdrawal raises questions over whom the popular Mr Duterte will now support in next May’s polls.

The 76-year old leader is not eligible to seek re-election, but will be standing for a senator’s seat.