Sara Duterte-Carpio: the Philippines' next president?

  • Sara Duterte-Carpio, mayor of Davao City and daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, delivers a speech at a rally. Her father has hinted Ms Duterte-Carpio could run for president in the May 2022 national election. Reuters
    Sara Duterte-Carpio, mayor of Davao City and daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, delivers a speech at a rally. Her father has hinted Ms Duterte-Carpio could run for president in the May 2022 national election. Reuters
  • Like her father, Ms Duterte-Carpio trained as a lawyer. Reuters
    Like her father, Ms Duterte-Carpio trained as a lawyer. Reuters
  • President Duterte arrives with Ms Duterte-Carpio to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan, in 2019. Reuters
    President Duterte arrives with Ms Duterte-Carpio to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan, in 2019. Reuters
  • Mr Duterte was mayor of Davao for two decades before becoming president in 2016. He has announced he will retire from politics. EPA
    Mr Duterte was mayor of Davao for two decades before becoming president in 2016. He has announced he will retire from politics. EPA
  • Analysts say it is crucial for Mr Duterte to have a loyal successor such as Ms Duterte-Carpio. AFP
    Analysts say it is crucial for Mr Duterte to have a loyal successor such as Ms Duterte-Carpio. AFP