Sara Duterte quits regional party Hugpong ng Pagbabago

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio arrives at the Manila Peninsula Hotel for the Hugpong ng Pagbabago Thanksgiving Dinner on June 24, 2019. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File ' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/business/11/10/20190624hnp-thanksgiving-gc3655.jpg' ><figcaption>Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio arrives at the Manila Peninsula Hotel for the Hugpong ng Pagbabago Thanksgiving Dinner on June 24, 2019. <em>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA<strong> (2nd UPDATE)</strong> — Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has resigned from the regional party she founded, just days away from a deadline for national parties to switch their candidates in the 2022 elections. </p><p>Duterte-Carpio, 43, "tendered her resignation" as chairperson of Hugpong ng Pagbabago on Thursday morning, said the party's secretary general Anthony Del Rosario. </p><p>"It is with profound sadness that I hereby tender my resignation from our beloved party. My support will always be with you and I will always be grateful for all the things you have taught me," read the mayor's letter shared by Hugpong.</p><div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's letter to her ertswhile political party Hugpong ng Pagbabago.' src='https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FD5N9ZrVgAcEW95?format=jpg' ><figcaption>Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's letter to her ertswhile political party Hugpong ng Pagbabago.</figcaption></figure></div><p>The development comes after President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter quit the mayoral race in Davao City, bringing her closer to a potential run for higher office.</p><p>The window for Duterte-Carpio to join a national party and register as its substitute candidate closes on Nov. 15, Monday. </p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/11/10/21/which-political-party-will-sara-duterte-run-under-for-president'>Which political party will Sara Duterte run under for President?</a></li></ul><p>The 43-year-old has come on top in opinion polls throughout this year on preferred candidates for president, but has said she does not want that job.</p><p>Duterte-Carpio's ally, lawmaker Joey Salceda, said she would vie for the presidency and that seeking the No. 2 post was not an option. </p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/11/10/21/analysis-what-will-sara-dutertes-next-move-be'>Analysis: What will Sara Duterte's next move be?</a></li></ul><p>Analysts say it is crucial for the Duterte patriarch to have a loyal successor to shield him from possible legal action from his anti-narcotics drive, which is being investigated by the International Criminal Court. </p><p>Duterte-Carpio was in Balesin island in Quezon, reportedly attending a birthday party with other political figures, when news broke of her exit from Hugpong.</p><p>She later attended a wedding in Cavite, where presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was her fellow principal sponsor. </p><p>"Nagpapasalamat ako sa mga supporters ko, and I hope na kung ano mang mga mangyari sa mga susunod na mga araw ay maibigay ko sa kanila kung ano gusto nila," Duterte-Carpio said in a chance interview. </p><p>(I thank my supporters, and I hope that whatever happens in the next days, I can grant what they want.)</p><p>The Philippines holds elections in May 2022 for positions from president down to governors, mayors and local officials. </p><p><strong>— With a report from Reuters </strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=1825337' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div>

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's letter to her ertswhile political party Hugpong ng Pagbabago.' src='https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FD5N9ZrVgAcEW95?format=jpg' ><figcaption>Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's letter to her ertswhile political party Hugpong ng Pagbabago.</figcaption></figure></div><p>The development comes after President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter quit the mayoral race in Davao City, bringing her closer to a potential run for higher office.</p><p>The window for Duterte-Carpio to join a national party and register as its substitute candidate closes on Nov. 15, Monday. </p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/video/news/11/10/21/which-political-party-will-sara-duterte-run-under-for-president'>Which political party will Sara Duterte run under for President?</a></li></ul><p>The 43-year-old has come on top in opinion polls throughout this year on preferred candidates for president, but has said she does not want that job.</p><p>Duterte-Carpio's ally, lawmaker Joey Salceda, said she would vie for the presidency and that seeking the No. 2 post was not an option. </p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/11/10/21/analysis-what-will-sara-dutertes-next-move-be'>Analysis: What will Sara Duterte's next move be?</a></li></ul><p>Analysts say it is crucial for the Duterte patriarch to have a loyal successor to shield him from possible legal action from his anti-narcotics drive, which is being investigated by the International Criminal Court. </p><p>Duterte-Carpio was in Balesin island in Quezon, reportedly attending a birthday party with other political figures, when news broke of her exit from Hugpong.</p><p>She later attended a wedding in Cavite, where presidential aspirant Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. was her fellow principal sponsor. </p><p>"Nagpapasalamat ako sa mga supporters ko, and I hope na kung ano mang mga mangyari sa mga susunod na mga araw ay maibigay ko sa kanila kung ano gusto nila," Duterte-Carpio said in a chance interview. </p><p>(I thank my supporters, and I hope that whatever happens in the next days, I can grant what they want.)</p><p>The Philippines holds elections in May 2022 for positions from president down to governors, mayors and local officials. </p><p><strong>— With a report from Reuters </strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=1825337' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more in <a href='//www.iwantv.com.ph/'>iWantv</a> or <a href='//tfc.tv/'>TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Duterte-Carpio, 43, "tendered her resignation" as chairperson of Hugpong ng Pagbabago on Thursday morning, said the party's secretary general Anthony Del Rosario. </p><p>"It is with profound sadness that I hereby tender my resignation from our beloved party. My support will always be with you and I will always be grateful for all the things you have taught me," read the mayor's letter shared by Hugpong.</p>

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio arrives at the Manila Peninsula Hotel for the Hugpong ng Pagbabago Thanksgiving Dinner on June 24, 2019. George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File ' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2021/business/11/10/20190624hnp-thanksgiving-gc3655.jpg' ><figcaption>Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio arrives at the Manila Peninsula Hotel for the Hugpong ng Pagbabago Thanksgiving Dinner on June 24, 2019. <em>George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News/File</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA<strong> (2nd UPDATE)</strong> — Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has resigned from the regional party she founded, just days away from a deadline for national parties to switch their candidates in the 2022 elections. </p>

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has resigned from her regional party, it confirmed.

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Sara Duterte quits regional party Hugpong ng Pagbabago

Sara Duterte quits regional party Hugpong ng Pagbabago