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Duterte's Headed for Landslide Victories in Davao

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May 13, 2025

Detained former president Rodrigo Duterte is leading by a wide margin in the mayoralty race in Davao City, per the partial and unofficial results.

- By DIANA LHYD SUELTO

Duterte garnered 1,847 votes while his rival, lawyer Karlo Nograles who is seen to be backed by the Marcos administration, had 228 votes as of 8:43 p.m. yesterday.

The other three candidates — Rod Cubos, Jonathan Julaine and Joselito Tan — got 24, six and three votes, respectively.

Incumbent Mayor Sebastian Duterte, who is running for vice mayor, is leading over closest rival, the Marcos-endorsed Bernie Al-ag.

Sebastian got 1,878 votes while Al-ag got 253.

The other candidates, Oyie Soriano-Barcena and Marcos Alcebar got 11 and nine votes, respectively.

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