Duterte's daughter joins Marcos as running mate in Philippines presidential election

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MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter will be running mate of Ferdinand Marcos Jr in next year's presidential election, the two candidates said on Tuesday, confirming weeks of speculation of an alliance between two powerful families.

Sara Duterte-Carpio, 43, who is seeking the vice-presidency announced in a video message her intent to run on the same ticket as Marcos, the latest twist in the Philippines' political drama that has gripped the country.

Marcos, the son and namesake of the late dictator who was toppled in a 1986 uprising, also issued a statement announcing he was teaming up with Duterte-Carpio. "I know that this fight is long and hard, but I am confident you will join and help me until the end, until we win this for our beloved country," Duterte-Caprio, who is mayor of Davao, said."If not for your outpouring of support, I would be out of this race".

Because they are both popular, political observers have said that a Marcos and Duterte-Carpio tandem would be the team to beat in next year's election to succeed Duterte, who is barred by the Constitution from seeking re-election.

 

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