Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reportedly announced his potential return to politics if his daughter, Sara Duterte-Carpio, decides to run for the presidency. This statement comes amidst an ongoing investigation into alleged misuse of public funds during his tenure. Duterte’s aide had previously revealed that representatives from special interest groups had tried to convince him to step down. The 78-year-old Duterte emphasized, “If you don’t do that, I will return to politics. I will be forced to do so,” suggesting the possibility of running for either vice president or president again, contingent upon his health. Political analysts, unnamed in the report, noted Duterte’s high disapproval ratings as his single term ended in June 2022. Furthermore, Duterte expressed his intention to present a candidate for the position of vice president or senator a year prior to the 2022 elections.

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