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)
ADVERTISEMENT
SCROLL TO CONTINUE WITH CONTENT
Philippine Election: Maverick Rodrigo Duterte Wins Presidency
muhadjir - Wednesday, 11 May 2016 - 03:14 WIB
Wednesday, 11 May 2016 - 03:14 WIB
35 Views ㅤ
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.
Also Read: Dhaka Revives 400-Year-Old Eid Festive Parade
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)
Also Read: Myanmar Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 1,700
Other Related News
US Airstrikes Target Multiple Locations in Yemen
UN Rejects Israeli Claims on Gaza Food Supply as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
HRF Files War Crimes Complaint Against Israeli Soldier in Romania
Mass Protests Erupt Against Netanyahu’s Policies, 12 People Arrested
The Meaning of “Minal Aidin wal Faizin”
Over 1,500 Humanitarian Workers Killed in Gaza Since October 2023: UN
Israeli Airstrikes Kill 80 Palestinians in Gaza, Death Toll Reaches 50,357
Ruben Onsu Officially Announces His Reversion to Islam
Recommendation for you
Philippine Election: Maverick Rodrigo Duterte Wins Presidency
US Muslims Celebrate Eid al-Fitr Amid Cold Weather
HRF Files War Crimes Complaint Against Israeli Soldier in Romania
Israeli Occupation Forces Continue Attacks in Gaza Second Day of Eid al-Fitr
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich Resigns, Tension Coalition
UN Rejects Israeli Claims on Gaza Food Supply as Humanitarian Crisis Worsens
Clashes Erupt in Jerusalem as Protests Escalate Against Netanyahu’s Policies
US Airstrikes Target Multiple Locations in Yemen
The Meaning of “Minal Aidin wal Faizin”
Mass Protests Erupt Against Netanyahu’s Policies, 12 People Arrested
Ruben Onsu Officially Announces His Reversion to Islam
Al-Aqsa Mosque Covered by Snow
Palestinians in the Gaza Strip have held their first joint military drills
Indonesia Receives 500 Thousand Masks from UNDP