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Philippine elections

Who will succeed Duterte? Five presidential contenders to know

Ex-cop, dictator's son, mayor, boxer and VP in running for top job in Philippines

Five of the runners for the Philippine presidency, from left to right: Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso, Emmanuel "Manny" Pacquiao, and Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo. (Source photos by AP, Reuters and EPA/Jiji) 
CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer | Philippines

MANILA -- The Philippines kicked off its election season last week with the registration of candidates for next May's polls. Over 18,000 positions are to be contested, but all eyes are on the presidential race.

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