Officials in the Philippines say former President Rodrigo Duterte has registered to run for mayor of his southern home city despite his notorious legacy over his brutal anti-drug crackdown that the International Criminal Court is investigating as a possible crime against humanity.

The 79-year-old former president bids to return as mayor of Davao City, which he previously led for two decades.

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday filed his candidacy for mayor in his bailiwick, the southern city of Davao, according to his close aide, Senator Bong Go.

If elected, the 79-year-old will be expected to serve a six-year term as senator until June 2031.Former President Rodrigo Duterte has formalized his bid as mayor of Davao City in next year's elections,

Although he said he was already weak and would rather retire from politics, former President Rodrigo Duterte finally made true his earlier hint to run again for mayor here in the

Philippine authorities should fully investigate and appropriately prosecute new revelations of extrajudicial killings involving former and current officials during the previous administration of Rodrigo Duterte.