Duterte wins the mayoral election in the Philippines from detention in the Hague

election victory despite legal challenges

With 80 % of the votes in an unofficial count, Duterte, who in March because of his bloody “drug war” policy, in which thousands were killed after which was brought to the Hague, clearly at the front with eight as many voices.

a sign of its persistent influence

The victory in the nationwide intermediate elections testifies to the continued influence of the 80-year-old in the southern city, where he has made a name for himself as an advocate of law and order and received the nicknames "Dutte Harry" and "the punishment".

support from the population

On Duterte's old Facebook account, he was showered by numerous supporters with congratulations, some even called for his return to serve the people. "Congratulations, Tatay (father) D! We bring him home," was one of the comments.

First legal steps before the International Criminal Court

duterte could be the first former head of state of Asia to answer before the ICC. The surprising arrest by the Filipino police at the ICC's request caused outrage for his followers, who described this step as a kidnapping on behalf of a foreign court.

maintaining his policy

duterte defended the comprehensive drug control and his legal team argues that his arrest was illegal. The ICC insists that it is responsible for the persecution of alleged crimes that have been committed before Duterte edited from the founding contract of the Philippines in 2019.

growing support despite controversy

Despite the allegations that also include alleged killings of criminal suspects by a “death swadron” in Davao during his term as mayor, analysts have noticed that his arrest has only strengthened support for him and his family in Davao and beyond.

political future of the Duterte family

The two sons of the former president also seem to be able to win posts on Monday, one as a re -elected Member of the congregation and the other who will win the race for the office of Vice -Mayor of Davao and will probably work in the event of his father's absence.

Impeachment process and expectations for the mayor

The family's political resilience and dominance in Davao could be crucial, while Duterte's daughter, the popular Vice President Sara Dutert, faces an office. If she is convicted, this could bring her a lifelong ban on professional ban in the political field and thus also destroy her hopes for a presidential candidacy.

When asked about the possible victory of her father, she said on Monday that plans would be made as a mayor. "The lawyers of the ICC said, as soon as we receive the proclamation papers, we will discuss how to put his oath," she added.