Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was almost certain to be elected mayor of his home city by a landslide on Monday, unimpeded by his detention at the International Criminal Court on charges of murder as a crime against humanity.

By bno - Jakarta Office Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines currently held in The Hague over his controversial drug crackdown, has been elected mayor of his hometown, according to partial results of the May 12 Philippines' mid-term elections,

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is awaiting trial for alleged crimes against humanity, was expected to win the race for Davao mayor.