Davao City, Philippines, 03 Sya’ban 1437/11 May 2016 (MINA) – Maverick anti-crime candidate Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte has won the Philippine presidential elections, following the withdrawal of his opponents.
Although the official result has not yet been declared, main rival Mar Roxas admitted defeat after polls gave Mr Duterte an unassailable lead, bbc.com was quoted by Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA) as reporting.
Mr Duterte said he accepted the mandate with “extreme humility”.
The 71-year-old stirred controversy during campaigning with his incendiary comments.
He has credited his success to his tough stance on law and order.
His record as the crime-crushing mayor of the southern town of Davao, once notorious for its lawlessness, earned him the moniker The Punisher and resonated with voters.
Other driving issues of the election campaign were pervasive corruption, as well as the poverty and inequality experienced by many Filipinos despite economic growth under outgoing President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino. (T/R07/R01)
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Philippine Election: Maverick Rodrigo Duterte Wins Presidency
muhadjir - Wednesday, 11 May 2016 - 03:14 WIB
Wednesday, 11 May 2016 - 03:14 WIB
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Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte .
Davao City, Philippines, 03 Sya’ban 1437/11 May 2016 (MINA) – Maverick anti-crime candidate Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte has won the Philippine presidential elections, following the withdrawal of his opponents.
Although the official result has not yet been declared, main rival Mar Roxas admitted defeat after polls gave Mr Duterte an unassailable lead, bbc.com was quoted by Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA) as reporting.
Mr Duterte said he accepted the mandate with “extreme humility”.
The 71-year-old stirred controversy during campaigning with his incendiary comments.
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He has credited his success to his tough stance on law and order.
His record as the crime-crushing mayor of the southern town of Davao, once notorious for its lawlessness, earned him the moniker The Punisher and resonated with voters.
Other driving issues of the election campaign were pervasive corruption, as well as the poverty and inequality experienced by many Filipinos despite economic growth under outgoing President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino. (T/R07/R01)
Mi’raj Islamic News Agency (MINA)
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