Daughter of Philippine President Duterte files candidacy for VP

The daughter of Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte filed her candidacy for the vice presidency, her spokesperson said today, ending months of speculation about her 2022 election plans.

Sara Duterte-Carpio, 43, entered the vice presidential race by way of substitution after her political party's original candidate withdrew, said her spokesperson, Mayor Christina Garcia-Frasco, in a statement.

Shortly after her candidacy papers were filed by a representative, the political party of Ferdinand Marcos Jr...