Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. - AFP
MANILA (Reuters): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday (Sept 8) accepted his party's nomination to run for vice president in next year's election, pushing ahead with a plan criticised by rivals as an attempt to maintain his grip on power.
Duterte, 76, is barred by the constitution from running for a second term and his interest in being vice president, traditionally a ceremonial role, has prompted accusations he wants to stay in power to avert possible legal action against him at home or abroad.
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