Philippines: Duterte’s pick for successor quits presidential race
30 November 2021 |
1:32 pm
Philippine Senator Christopher "Bong" Go was President Rodrigo Duterte's choice for the presidency. For now, the withdrawal leaves Duterte's administration without a candidate.
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