Davao Ciy Mayor Rodrigo Duterte emerged to face the public on Monday after a week-long hiatus to rest from the rigorous campaign.
In this video, Duterte, now the country's presumptive president, greeted supporters at the Matina Enclave in Davao City on Tuesday.
WATCH: Supporters greet presumptive president Duterte at the Matina Enclave, Davao City on Tuesday @PhilippineStar pic.twitter.com/6C0VVBQrjV
— Alexis B. Romero (@alexisbromero) May 18, 2016
Business tycoons, politicians, celebrities and rebel leaders are descending on Davao City, hoping to gain favor with the nation’s shock new powerbroker.
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The mayor has refused to travel to Manila, forcing VIPs to head to Davao for the traditional political ritual of jumping on the bandwagon of the new president. — Video by Alexis Romero